Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR Artist-in-Residence, Noelle Garcia

Northwestern University - CNAIR House 515 Clark St, Evanston, IL, United States

Please join us for a Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR AY23 Artist-in-Residence, NOELLE GARCIA, who comes to us through a partnership with the Center for Native Futures. Chicago local artist Noelle Garcia (Klamath/Modoc/Paiute), is an artist who focuses on themes of identity, family history and recovered narratives in her multidisciplinary work. She will be spending several […]

Tragedy, Comedy, and Democracy at Ancient Athens

Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]

FREE

Tragedy, Comedy, and Democracy at Ancient Athens

Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]

FREE

From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines

625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Immigration is one of the most politicized issues in the United States, as politicians across both aisles debate the fate of people fleeing violence, poverty, trafficking, hunger, and and Cathy Edelman, from Illinois based nonprofit CASE Art Fund , presenting two sides of a very complex issue facing the US Southern border. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative […]

FREE

Panel Mujer Migrante Avances y Desafíos

Casa Michoacán 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, United States

Estimadas amigas y amigos, Cordialmente invitadas e invitados a este “dialogo entre mujeres” coordinado por el comité de mujeres de Casa Michoacán DuPage, el objetivo es promover la sororidad entre las mujeres del área del condado de DuPage a través de dar respuesta a preguntas generadoras de reflexión como: ¿Por qué migran ahora más las […]

Chicago Latino Film Festival

International Latino Cultural Center 542 S Dearborn St Suite 610, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for an audience of 500. Today, the Festival screens close to 100 films from all over Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the United States. The Festival offers Chicago film lovers from all walks of life the opportunity […]

Rebecca Makkai and Meg Wolitzer: Novelists on the Craft of Writing

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

This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below. In-Person Registration Livestream Registration This installment of “Conversations at the Newberry” features award-winning novelists Rebecca Makkai and Meg Wolitzer. In this event, Chicago author Rebecca Makkai (I Have Some […]

FREE

7th Annual Urban Native Education Conference

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

Presented by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative Education Committee For additional questions visit https://chicagoaicc.com/7th-annual-urban-native-education-conference/ or contact Education Committee Co-Chairs: Josee Starr: [email protected] Aaron Golding: [email protected]

FREE

Bilingual Yoga at the Haus

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 […]

Free – $5

German Citizenship Q&A with the German Consulate

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

This panel and Q&A will provide you with insights on hot topics of German citizenship, from obtaining to retaining it. Hanna Tetz and Fabienne Kloster of the Chicago German Consulate will give you an understanding of the different application procedures, modalities of dual citizenship, relating family matters and share the news on the latest developments […]

Event Series Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

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

10:30 AM Español (Spanish) OR 12:30 PM English (Inglés) Come and be a part of an engaging artist discussion with Raul Ortiz Bonilla. He will delve into the inspiration behind his art and share his unique painting approach that focuses on the use of dots (puntos). Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the […]

FREE

ROLL CALL: A Black Women in the Arts Convening

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

On Saturday, April 15th, South Side Community Art Center will host it's newly realized annual event, ROLL CALL: A Black Women in the Arts Convening, as part of EXPO Chicago this year! Bringing together Black women artists, curators, arts administrators, and culture workers, this event seeks to encourage fellowship and connection amongst Black women in […]

FREE
Event Series Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

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

10:30 AM Español (Spanish) OR 12:30 PM English (Inglés) Come and be a part of an engaging artist discussion with Raul Ortiz Bonilla. He will delve into the inspiration behind his art and share his unique painting approach that focuses on the use of dots (puntos). Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the […]

FREE

Book Talk in Lithuanian: Prof G. Subačius on Simonas Daukantas’ Orthography

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

Kviečiame į susitikimą su Ilinojaus Universiteto profesoriumi, kalbininku Giedriumi Subačiumi, kuris neseniai išleido įspūdingo dydžio veikalą „Simono Daukanto Sankt Peterburgo ortografija (1834-1846)“. Susitikime galima bus sužinoti daugiau apie Daukanto gyvenimą ir jo darbus. Daukanto asmenybė, veikla ir svarba mūsų istorijai vis dar nėra plačiai žinoma. Taigi, ką mes apie Daukantą žinome, ko nežinome ir ko, […]

Chinese Traditional Blue and White Dragon Painting Workshop

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

The Chinese Traditional Blue and White Dragon Painting Workshop is an engaging and exciting activity that offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn about and practice the art of Chinese dragon painting. This workshop typically takes place in a studio setting. It is led by an experienced and skilled instructor who has in-depth knowledge […]

$15

A Conversation with Latin American Women Film Artists

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

Join us for a conversation with some amazing film artists about their experiences behind the camera moderated by film critic and the Festival’s Media Relations Manager, Alejandro Riera. Guests to be announced closer to the date. Confirmed panelist: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez, La Pecera. Puerto Rico-Spain co-production.

Free – $10

Danced Dialogues: Poetry and Dance Performance

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

Poet Dipika Mukherjee recites as dancers Sigma Satabdhi Pradhan and Harini Nilakantan metamorphose poetry from an auditory to a visual experience with their Odissi and Bharatanatyam inspired dance compositions.

FREE

Public Museum Field Tour

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

The Field Tour Program is designed for children of all ages to journey through Asia's rich and diverse cultures. The program runs Sunday from 2 to 3 pm and is […]

Free for Children

On-Site Ellen. V & Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series: Yom HaShoah 2023 – “Voices of Children”

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

llinois Holocaust Museum, Sheerit Hapleitah of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago, and CJE SeniorLife Holocaust Community Services present “Voices of Children,” a collection of songs performed by Campanella Children’s Choir. The program will feature excerpts from memoirs of local Holocaust Survivors that highlight what their lives were like as children. The commemoration […]

FREE

Film Screening: Powerlands

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

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with a screening of Powerlands, an award-winning documentary by Navajo filmmaker Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso. We offer two ways to see the film. Watch the movie virtually at your leisure anytime from April 17-May 1, 2023, or join us in person at our watch party followed by a virtual discussion with […]

$15 – $25