Opening: Don’t Close Your Eyes

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

How do artists depict war? In this exhibit, artists present their view of reality to touch viewers like you, thousands of miles from where these events continue to unfold.

Buchmesse | Book Fair

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

Join the DANK Haus for a Book Fair. Books will be available for all ages and all German language levels. There will also be authentic German goodies and holiday items.

Brookfield Reads Finale with Mia P. Manansala

Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 3541 Park Ave, Brookfield, United States

Writer and book coach Mia P. Manansala uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.

Free

South Asian Literary Showcase and Launch Party

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

A group of writers will be sharing their works of different genres. The readings will be followed by the launch of Mary Anne Mohanraj's newly released book, 'Tornado: A Breast Cancer Memoir'.

Free

ARTS IN THE DARK PARADE – LUNA AND CITY OF CHICAGO

N State St & W Lake St N State St & W Lake St, Chicago, United States

Center of Peruvian Arts will be performing at Arts in the Dark, a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the "artist's holiday" and drawing together Chicago's cultural organizations.

Free

Polish Highlander Day

Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Polish Museum of America will recall Pope St. John Paul II the Great's origins, quotes, and speeches. They will also present papal artifacts from the museum collection.

Curator Tour with Laura Kina- Indigo: The Blue Gold

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

Curator of Shelly Jyoti's Indigo: The Blue Gold and Vincent de Paul Professor, Laura Kina gives a personal tour of the exhibition.

$10

Oxi Day and Greek America

Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

This discussion will explore how the story of Oxi Day and the Greek State's resistance to fascism transformed the lives of Greek Americans.

Free

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience

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

Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.

$150 – $250

Unbreakable Exhibition Opening Reception

2320 W Chicago Ave 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Unbreakable: Ukrainian Contemporary Art created during the russian-Ukrainian war (2022-2023) and brought directly from Ukraine.      

Free

Halloween Costume Party

Magura Cultural Center 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Join Magura Cultural Center for a Spooktacular Night! Get ready for the ultimate Halloween Costume Party!

$40

Creole Song Day – Día de la Canción Criolla

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

Enjoy and celebrate a live Creole music and dance show with polkas, marineras, tonderos, Afro-Peruvian dances, taste exquisite Peruvian culinary creations and traditional Inca kola.

$30