BENDING LIGHT ARTIST TALK: SOUTH SIDE NIGHT x EXPO CHICAGO

South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Paul Branton, artist and curator of SSCAC's current exhibition Bending Light, will facilitate an artist talk with the exhibiting artists of SSCAC's current exhibition Bending Light, detailing the exhibition’s themes and subject matter as it relates to explorations of color and identity. The artists explore the impact of color on Black identity, potential, and the […]

If The Sky Could Dream: Art, Climate, Community, and Social Change

Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States

As part of EXPO ART WEEK, Elizabeth Corr, Associate Director of Arts and Cultural Partnerships at the National Resources Defense Council, discusses environmental activism in art, including past exhibitions at EXPO Chicago, in conversation with a performance installation by Irene Hsiao, as part of the Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Year of the Dragon: Early […]

Scottish American History Forum

Date: April 13 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Topic: Scottish American Military Society – The Legacy and the Pride Presenter: Kenneth A. Lloyd, National Commander, The Scottish American Military Society, USA

Fresh Legacies: A Conversation with Joel Hall Dance Center

Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

How did the Joel Hall Dancers get their start? What’s their future? How do you keep a Chicago legacy fresh and vibrant - while championing new visions and growth? Join Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall and Interim Artistic Director William Gill in conversation with Nicole Clarke-Springer, artistic director for Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, […]

Free

Artist Tour With Indrani Nayer-Gall

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Dive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions. Indrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization, patriarchy, and misogyny through her practice in installation, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more […]

The Trial of Pericles

Harris Theatre for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

This is the latest installment of NHM’s Trial Series that takes legal cases and controversies from the pages of history and tries them before an audience to demonstrate the enduring relevance of these ancient disputes. You will witness talented legal minds litigating the fate of Pericles, known as the great hero of Athenian democracy. In […]

Rebranding Focus Group: Native/Indigenous Community

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, our members, and partners. We invite the local Native/Indigenous community to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our rebranding […]

Event Series Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Four Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: A Spring Gathering of Tea Meditation Workshop with Juliann Wang

Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States

Each day we begin anew, a cycle that persists since the dawn time. Each moment we encounter is its own universe. Tea is fabled to have existed in human culture for more than 4,500 years, but only as a daily beverage since the third century. Through tea we encounter the new and the old, the […]

Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Through needle, thread and color, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez, or embroidery, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds, trees, flowers and geometric […]

Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

The CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. This exhibit focuses on 4 main […]

$20

Finally Fridays: SAI Socials

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The South Asia Institute is excited to announce "Finally Fridays", a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections, with a touch of music, DJ performances, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and […]

Building a Relevant Historic Preservation Movement with Bonnie McDonald

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book, “The Relevancy Guidebook,” unveiled in November 2023. At its 50th anniversary, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next […]

Free

LEGO® & LIBATIONS

KOVAL Tasting Room 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago

LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. Grab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills […]

$20

Call to Peace

The Peace School 3121 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

Let's send love, harmony and peace to humanity, nature and all living things. The Call to Peace is a call and response: "Peace in..." all countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. […]

Carlos Moreno on the Livable City

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. During the Pandemic, […]

Free

Scottish American History Forum

Chicago Scots 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, United States

Date: May 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Location: Topic: Robert Burns: As He Sees Us and We See Him Presenter: Gus Noble OBE, President, Chicago Scots and Caledonia […]

Rebranding Focus Group: Members/Partners

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, […]