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.
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."
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.
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.
Are you looking for an intercultural program for your employees which will prepare them for their stay in a German-speaking country? Then contact us at [email protected] for more information.
South Asia Institute is pleased to announce its new exhibition, “The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness,” in collaboration with the Paglees. The Paglees is a feminist collective of artists of South Asian origin living across the United States. Paglee or pagli means crazy woman in a number of South Asian languages. The Paglees are: Fawzia […]
Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Featuring Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, Anne Hughes On display until March 3rd, 2024 Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. Day by day, art practice and the natural world awaken shoots of imaginative reflections and […]
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass Discover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as other Black writers who came before and after him. This 15-minute tour introduces you to all areas of the American Writers Museum, with a special focus on our special […]
Witness the powerful stories of 19 individuals fighting to overcome and transform America’s education and criminal justice systems. THIS STRIKINGLY INTIMATE PIECE presents snapshots from a variety of real people, documenting their intersections with the American dream and the obstacles that work to block them from it. Utilizing verbatim dialogue pulled from more than 250 […]
Wahlstrom is a 5th generation Swedish artist from Stockholm. He began his artistic career in music and transitioned to painting in 1998. He often pulls inspiration from his previous career as a musician and from his experiences traveling the world. Wahlstrom continuously looks to critique and re-frame society through his comedic, abstract style. In “What […]
"Unearth" is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in everyday urban scenes, drawing back to the tradition of early 20th century painters. Karen Perl, Emily Rapport and Gwendolyn Zabicki similarly capture the buildings, streets, neighborhoods and casual interactions that […]
Find your 'Dragon Power!' Families can become Spinjitzu masters with powered-up activities, experiences and LEGO builds during the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Dragon’s Rising Event happening February 9 - March 10, 2024! Activities & Experiences Include: Build the baby dragon Riyu in the Master Builder Academy and see what baby Riyu sparks in you Collect limited […]
Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM's Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday, February 18 and Monday, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, Executive Order 9066 led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans during WWII. Every year, the Japanese American community in Chicago comes together to commemorate E.O. 9066 as a reminder of the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis and the importance […]
Join us Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 pm for Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk with Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes. This artist […]
Join Lakeview Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon of music at 2 pm on Sunday, February 18, at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Avenue in Chicago. […]
Date: 2024-02-19 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201, United States Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday, February 19th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! For more information about this program, please contact: [email protected] | (847) 475-1030
Colonial Portraits, Inc. (Retrato del Colonizado) is an album of painting reproductions of our Puerto Rican masters. Reproductions of portraits that defined the face and identity of the Puerto Rican people. Framed and contextualized by images of Puerto Rican natural disasters that in turn brought the people of Puerto Rico together. Thirty teens and two […]
A broad exposé of what characterizes Swedish food culture in flavors, dishes and eating, both before the great American migration whit the spice roads to Sweden throughout history, and how […]
Colonial Portraits, Inc. (Retrato del Colonizado) is an album of painting reproductions of our Puerto Rican masters. Reproductions of portraits that defined the face and identity of the Puerto Rican people. Framed and contextualized by images of Puerto Rican natural disasters that in turn brought the people of Puerto Rico together. Thirty teens and two […]
Colonial Portraits, Inc. (Retrato del Colonizado) is an album of painting reproductions of our Puerto Rican masters. Reproductions of portraits that defined the face and identity of the Puerto Rican people. Framed and contextualized by images of Puerto Rican natural disasters that in turn brought the people of Puerto Rico together. Thirty teens and two […]
Colonial Portraits, Inc. (Retrato del Colonizado) is an album of painting reproductions of our Puerto Rican masters. Reproductions of portraits that defined the face and identity of the Puerto Rican […]
Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites […]
Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I Thursday, February 1st Bus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am Sign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway This is […]
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus A perfect place to meet your […]
Colonial Portraits, Inc. (Retrato del Colonizado) is an album of painting reproductions of our Puerto Rican masters. Reproductions of portraits that defined the face and identity of the Puerto Rican […]
Chef Reinhard Richter is back with another tasty treat for us! This month Chef Reinhard will be demonstrating how to make a delicious Mohnkuchen, or poppy seed cake. This cake […]
Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance invites all indigenous people, Aztec dancers, and followers of these beautiful teachings and traditions that commemorate the birth of Huey Tata Cuauhtémoc. May your sun shine brightly!
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and […]
Date: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 […]
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 […]
Weekly Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15 PM Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography - both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced rhythmic patterns or […]
讲座内容:玉器系列课程第一课(本次讲座为中文讲座) About the Lecture: Jade Series Lesson 1: Intro to Jade (Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin) 玉器入门 玉在世界艺术收藏中的地位 玉在中国文化历史中的特殊地位 玉的起源 什么是玉,玉和宝石的区别 玉质之美:玉料的形成和甄别 Intro to Jade Jade's status […]
Jade holds profound significance in Asian culture, symbolizing purity, beauty, and status. Integral to rituals and art, jade's influence permeates Asian history, embodying spiritual and cultural values and signifying not […]