Soy Boricua

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From digital collage to painting to glasswork to photography, twelve non-male Diasporican artists explore their expansive identities and how they intersect in their own ways.

Free

Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Bomba music and dance provide  resistance, self-expression, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.

Shelly Jyoti – Indigo: The Blue Gold

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

Acclaimed Indian visual and textile artist Shelly Jyoti depicts the indigo's colonial history and impact — the  cultivation, exploitation, and servitude that happened because of one plant.

$5 – $10

Tattoo: Identity Through Ink

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

This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.

Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception

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

The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!

“Gravity” by Tom Torluemke

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Tom Torluemke' landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

Threads

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Threads is a group show where artists from many countries respond to one another. Poetry is intertwined and brought to life through fibers and textiles.

Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)

Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

Father-daughter team, Adrian and Clementine Reid Wong bring together an array of forms, colors, and elements while reflecting on the question, “What makes a thing Chinese?"

Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People."

“Gods of War”

Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, United States

In this modern era, the Armed Forces have become revered by millions of Ukrainians as valiant protectors. This exhibition pays homage to this belief.

Open House Chicago

Go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. Explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.

Fall Flohmarkt | Fall Flea Market

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

Ready to clear out some old items in preparation for the holidays? Looking for some gnetly used treasures? Come donate, shop, or sell your items at DANK Haus's flea market!

Cariño Festival de Cine

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

This festival provides a platform for artists aged 13 to 26 to share their unique perspectives on themselves, their communities, and the world through film.

Hispanic Heritage Month at the Belvis Center

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

Join a brilliant ballet performance at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, the longest standing Latino cultural center in the city of Chicago, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Free

3831 Activation: The Last Green Book

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

“The Last Green Book” (22’) looks at Chicago South Side sites. What used to be Black owned establishments, are now empty lots, vacant buildings or have been redeveloped.

Free