A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print

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

For centuries, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information, preserving knowledge, shaping identity, and building empires. In our digital world, however, fewer and fewer people can read handwritten words. Handwriting has survived disruptive technologies before. The invention of printing did not diminish the need for handwriting. Instead, it created new markets for ambitious […]

Free

Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White

National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

In this new exhibition, the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Depicted events include the Greek Independence Day Parade, Bud Billiken Day Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, Mexican Civic Society Parade, Jewish Festival and […]

$10

Seeking Sonder by Akina Curley

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Please join us to celebrate the art of Akina Curley. A very impressive show by a talented young Native artist. Seeking Sonder showcases work by Akina Curley (Ojibwe/ Diné) to explore other capacities/disciplines of expression that missions to challenge audiences about Native art today through a contemporary aesthetic. These new works by Akina will perform, […]

Holiday Donation Drive

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The American Indian Center is currently accepting donations for our Holiday Donation Drive from now until December 20. Items we are currently accepting include: food, gift cards, new toys, and new or gently used clothing items. Donations may be brought to the American Indian Center, 3401 W Ainslie St., Monday through Friday between the hours […]

FREE

Bilingual Indoor Yoga

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

Enjoy gentle indoor Yoga classes at DANK-Haus. The class will be taught primarily in German, with the intro and outro in English. Those with little or no German experience are encouraged to come and follow along! In this class we will be flowing from pose to pose and linking movement with breath. We will combine […]

$5

La Parranda de Ruiz Belvis

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

We will start our journey at the historic Chicago Cultural Center in Downtown Chicago, where the Ruiz Belvis Collective (youth jazz ensemble) will perform. After the musical performance, we will […]

$45

Cherish the Ladies “A Celtic Christmas”

Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Cherish the Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions for more than three and a half decades. Join us in the Mayfair Theatre on Sunday, December 18th to continue the tradition! […]

$35

Cookie Contest

Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for the first ever cookie contest at the Swedish American Museum either as a participant or as a judge (all visitors are judges). It is time for the […]

$10

La Posada

OPEN Center for the Arts 2214 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

*english below* ¡¡¡Estás invitado a nuestra tradicional Posada!!! ¡Únete a los peregrinos que saldrán a la noche cantando villancicos en busca de posada y encontrándola aquí en OPEN! En el […]

Holiday Powwow

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Updated Holiday Powwow flyer! Same time, same place, but more info... We'll have spot dances, community art vendors, an ugly sweater contest, a raffle, 50-50s, and a Native Santa Claus! […]

Niijii Camp (Friend Camp)

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

While the youth are out of school, have them join us for a few days full of cultural learning activities and fun! This year's winter camp is called Niijii Camp […]

Niijii Camp (Friend Camp)

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

While the youth are out of school, have them join us for a few days full of cultural learning activities and fun! This year's winter camp is called Niijii Camp […]