Esmeralda Santiago Book Launch of “Las Madres”

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

    A powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them […]

    $30

    Conversation: Carol Ross Barney on Architecture

      Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join renowned Chicago architect and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney for a conversation on her life and work.

      Free

      Vibrant and Colorful Music and Dances of Bollywood

        Warren Park 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

        Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.

        Free

        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.

          Event Series 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night

          3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night

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

          Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]

          Free

          Haitians Speak

            Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

            HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.

            Free

            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?

                Lawndale Peace Party #2

                  Douglass Park 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

                  The LAWNDALE Peace Party #2 is a free event for a day full of Art, music, food, and mini golf!

                  Free

                  Scandinavian Dance Evening

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

                    This year we will ease back into dancing at a dance workshop. All experience levels are welcome to this free evening of Scandinavian Dance held by Linda and Paul.

                    $10

                    Soup Jomou Book Signing

                      Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

                      Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.

                      Free

                      Tai Chi Workshop

                        3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

                        Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.

                        $8

                        The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices

                          Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

                          Creator of HAMOC's Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories. PLUS, she will unveil HAMOC's new Oral History website!

                          $10

                          Back-to-School Powwow

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

                            Join us in celebrating our Native students as they head back to school for another year! Free community meal starts at 6 p.m., Grand Entry follows.

                            Write Night: An Evening of Authorship, Wine, and Joy!

                              Center for Native Futures 56 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States

                              The Center for Native Futures will host a writing workshop, talking about origin stories and the self, and then participants will read together and celebrate what they produced.