South Asian Mela

Chicago Women's Park & Gardens 1801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Kalapriya Center for Indian Arts for an all-day family event with live performances, henna artists, arts and craft activities, Indian food, and a Bollywood Dance competition!

Free

On-Site Film Screening: “Refugee Lullaby”

Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

What motivates a man to leave his home, wife, and children on a cold night to help refugees marching towards the border of his country? In the seemingly peaceful and […]

On-Site Program: Policing in Nazi Germany

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

Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum to learn how German police forces helped implement the Nazi Party's systems of persecution that eventually led to genocide.

$18

Willis Tower 50th Anniversary Panel

Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Drive, The Metropolitan, 66th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States

Hear from architects and engineers who worked on the redevelopment of Willis Tower and transformed the iconic building into what it is today. Light bites and beverages included.

Free

Migguel Anggelo: LatinXoxo

Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States

A queer, artful mashup of theater, humor, physical movement, and sumptuous pop and bolero song selections, Migguel Anggelo immerses an audience in a highly personal story.

$35

Stories from the West Side

Mozart Park 2036 N Avers Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.

Free

Elena Diadenko’s Glass Painting Workshop

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

Join a Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop. This style of Glass painting is a traditional form of folk art and is an intrinsic part of Ukraine’s culture and heritage.

$60

Stories from the West Side

Humbolt Park 1400 North Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.

Free

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

Scottish Genealogy Group

Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

Professional genealogist, Liz draws upon more than 30 years of learning and research when crafting her lecture and articles. Today's topic is using One Note to enhance your research.

LOVE HATE Sculpture Grand Opening

Western Brown Line Station 4648 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Please join DANK Haus for a grand opening of the LOVE HATE sculpture. This event also includes special performances by the Center of Peruvian Arts.

Lawndale Peace Party

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

The LAWNDALE Peace Party with the OPEN Center for the Arts brings people from North and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love, and Unity in our community.

Exploring River Themes: Watercolor Workshop

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

The visual vocabulary of water has been a rich source of creativity for artists. The CAC is hosting a hands-on workshop exploring watercolor and changing urban environments.

$35

Artist Talk: Chris Pappan

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

See works and listen to a talk by acclaimed visual artist and Center for Native Futures co-founder Chris Pappan (Kanza/Lakota) in this first of several summer pop-up events.

Free