Pioneering authentic and thought-provoking programs that connect, support and promote a more diverse and inclusive Chicago.
World Dumpling Fest returns September 29th at Navy Pier! Every culture has a dumpling and here you can taste them all! Dumplings are served from neighborhood-based ethnic restaurants in and around Chicago. Purchase your tickets today!
Alliance Programs
Our public programs invite Chicago residents and visitors to explore the city’s neighborhoods through interactive and meaningful cross-cultural experiences such as our Inherit Chicago Festival, World Dumpling Festival, and Stories of Im/Migration: Chicago.
INHERIT CHICAGO
Inherit Chicago begins September 29th with World Dumpling Fest! This month-long festival of intercultural art, ideas and performance at neighborhood heritage institutions. It is the first and only intercultural festival that highlights the rich diversity across the city’s neighborhoods, and promotes cultural and community understanding.
World Dumpling fest
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with cultural performance, art, and of course, dumplings!
Explore Events & Exhibitions
Vibrant, engaging, and meaningful experiences that champion cultural heritage and encourage intercultural collaboration.
Remembering Killing Fields Exhibit
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Film Series: “House of Mirth”
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Know Your Rights Training!
Assyrian History Class
TALK STORIES: An Asian American/Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Ghosts in the Machine Screening and Q&A at Uncommon Ground Edgewater
Polish Chicago 1850-1939
Membership
Creating new and unique connections that amplify voices and ideas across Chicago’s cultural heritage institutions.
Support
Our programming explores and validates new models for cross-cultural engagement that combats indifference and creates opportunities to increase investments back into neighborhoods and communities.
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