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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.
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.
This exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
Seaberg uses his lithographs of the beautiful natural landscape of Minnesota and Sweden to connect with his Sami heritage and to remind us of beauty, community, and sense of place.
Take a VR journey through the works of the paintings and music of M.K. Čiurlionis.
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.
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.
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.
The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!
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 is a group show where artists from many countries respond to one another. Poetry is intertwined and brought to life through fibers and textiles.
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?"
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."
The Swedish American Museum will take part in Andersonville Arts Weekend. They will display artwork from Evoke Tattoo's tattoo artists in Andersonville.
Seven-year-old Petyo is sent on a forced vacation to the village after learning that his father has gone abroad. There, Petio discovers friendship in the person of six-year-old Philip.
Filmmaker Tonika Johnson investigates Chicago's urban segregation, visually connecting residents who live at corresponding addresses on the North and South Sides of Chicago
Dear Sirs retraces the journey of WWII American POW Silvio Pedri, the grandfather of filmmaker Mark Pedri.
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 […]
In this modern era, the Armed Forces have become revered by millions of Ukrainians as valiant protectors. This exhibition pays homage to this belief.
Featuring select materials from the archival collection of Estrella Alamar and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago.
Please join Trickster Cultural Center's Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration.
SSCAC kicks off their Fall/Winter Exhibitions with Through a Lens of Beauty & Wonderment:Notes on Collaborative Friendship and All of Living is Risk.
Big Fight in Little Chinatown documents the fight to save North American Chinatowns that are under threat of disappearing – along with their rich history and communities.
Learn to create wonderful paper-cut beings with Danish artist, Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen, via Zoom.
Enjoy a concert of the works of Austrian Jewish composer Hans Gál. Driven from Austria in 1938, Gál continued composing through the war despite desperate circumstances.
Flamenco artists Marija Temo and Kerensa DeMars team up for a duo performance of Flamenco and classical Spanish repertoire, letting music and dance breathe together as one.
School's out? Come to the Japanese American Service Committee for fun with traditional Japanese games.
View items from the Philippine Heritage Collection and learn about the history of the collection. Learn about the work of FANHS and how you can get involved.
Meet with POLONIKA, which publishes books about Polish cultural heritage abroad. They will present a series of publications devoted to Polish traces in America.
This exhibition features stories of environmental justice, collective resistance, and community solutions to create a more just future.
This discussion explores the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures, full of palace intrigue, spiritual seeking, and intellectual vibrancy.
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum for a conversation between two descendants of Holocaust Survivors and the descendant of a perpetrator responsible for thousands of Jews' deaths.
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.
Please join the DANK Haus for the opening reception of "Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation," a photography exhibition by Warren Perlstein.
Learn about 2024 travel opportunities for river cruise tours on the Danube River, with highlights of Budapest and Munich's Oktoberfest.
Join Casa Michoacan for a discussion on navigating Latin-American culture with modern societal norms. Topics will include acculturation, beliefs, and refusing imposed expectations.
Indian classical sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar brings her new quintet to Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. Explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.
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!
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.
“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.
The Trickster Cultural Center hosts the Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble to celebrate Polish Heritage Month and showcase the wonderful talents of the Polish Community.
Learn about Filipino food and get a taste of the Philippines. Join Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago to learn about this cuisine and enjoy a sample of Filipino dishes.
See Ukrainian artist Nataliia Korf-Ivaniuk's exhibition of plein air paintings. These delicate, intimate landscapes create a dialogue between paint and light.
Native American history and culture is foundational to understanding the United States. In this training, teachers will learn how to integrate Native perspectives into American history classes.
This fall, the Chicago Architecture Center is hosting an architects residency with ChartierDalix, an award-winning design firm from France here to study potential new futures for the Loop.
This special program is conducted in Korean and introduces hand drip technology and good coffee bean shopping methods while listening to stories about coffee travel in South America.
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 […]
This lecture explores the creation and adaptation of religious identities on Cyprus from the period of joint Arab-Byzantine rule (known as the Condominium) to the Ottoman Conquest.
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 […]
Based on the idea of Soup & Bread community meals, come enjoy a good meal for a good cause.
South Asian classical music recital by Sarod master Sougata Roy Chowdhury.
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.
Featuring select materials from the archival collection of Estrella Alamar and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago.
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.
Spend a festive day with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in celebration of exhibition Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera.
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.
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. Explore how Jewish immigrants adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant.
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.
Join a poetry reading at the Center for Native Futures featuring Native American poets.
Curator of Shelly Jyoti's Indigo: The Blue Gold and Vincent de Paul Professor, Laura Kina gives a personal tour of the exhibition.
A panel discussion with clergy members and scholars discussing Abrahamic views of spirits, angels, demons, jinns, demons, and the afterlife.
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 […]
This discussion will explore how the story of Oxi Day and the Greek State's resistance to fascism transformed the lives of Greek Americans.
Meet Mexican poets MIGUEL M. ARBIZU, ANDRÉS CISNEGRO, and RUBÉN MEDINA.
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Unbreakable: Ukrainian Contemporary Art created during the russian-Ukrainian war (2022-2023) and brought directly from Ukraine.
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.
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop.
Join Magura Cultural Center for a Spooktacular Night! Get ready for the ultimate Halloween Costume Party!
The painter James Kao loves to draw from observing and then imagining nature. James will show five drawings that reflect on how built and unbuilt worlds confront each other; and three additional drawings which reveal how war cuts through both.
A short movie by Tara Swaminathan, followed by discussion with Promilla Kumar, Director and Founder of Sanjeevani.
Get a taste of the history behind iconic Chicagoland restaurants with an all-star panel of famous foodies, interviewed together for the first time ever!
ChartierDalix can look back on a successful first 12 years of design practice. This two-volume set presents the studio’s entire body of work.
This musical intertwines multiple inspiring true stories of heroes from the Vilna Ghetto who rose up, fought back, and did all they could to preserve Jewish culture for future generations.
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.
This event is lovely for the young and young at heart! Films include highly anticipated festival shorts, multiple premieres, and a celebration of diverse stories for and about children.
Casa Michoacán Pilsen invites you to celebrate the Day of the Dead with an exhibition, a traditional altar, and a reception.
Committee of Six enacts University of Chicago meeting minutes in 1955 for creating an “Urban Renewal Program" in Hyde Park, comparing it to contemporary gentrification in Chicago.
CAMOC presents "Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste". Explore Chinese American identity through postcards, street photos, and creamers. Open from Nov 4, 2023, to Mar 31, 2024 with an opening reception on Nov 4th.
This Saturday Studio workshop will be held at The University of Illinois Chicago, where teens will go on a tour led by School of Architecture at UIC and get to explore what organic architecture is and its connection to our built environment.
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Join us for a family friendly afternoon of celebrating and learning more about the legacy and art practice of Dr. Burroughs!