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  • Summer Youth Social Powwow

    Trickster Cultural Center 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    This youth-led community event is FREE and open to the general public event. This "Summer Youth Social Powwow" event aims to foster community relations, youth literacy, cultural exchange with a powwow and provide local community resources at Trickster Cultural Center.

    Free

  • DANK Haus Oktoberfest Celebration

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

    Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest at the DANK Haus on Friday, September 27th, from 6:30–11:30 PM with an indoor festival straight out of Munich! Our historic Marunde Ballroom on the 5th floor will be transformed with biergarten-style tables, traditional festival décor, and our signature vintage bar pouring imported German Bier like Spaten Oktoberfest and Würzburger, alongside other authentic German brews on tap. Feast on German classics—Thüringer, Bratwurst, […]

    Free

  • Daughters of Anacaona: A Groundbreaking Art Exhibition Celebrating Feminine Strength, Resilience, and Integrity

    Alliance Française de Chicago 54 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Alliance Française de Chicago, in partnership with Partners In Health, proudly announces the opening of Daughters of Anacaona. This groundbreaking art exhibition in celebration of feminine strength and integrity will be on display in the Alliance's Eleanor Wood Prince Salon. This compelling exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the legacy of Anacaona, the legendary […]

    Free

  • Open House Chicago 2025

    Taking place Oct. 18-19, OHC is a FREE public festival that provides access to places of architectural, historical and cultural significance across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. Each October, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) hosts Open House Chicago (OHC), a free public festival that offers rare behind-the-scenes access to sites of architectural, historical and cultural significance. The […]

    Free

  • The German Imprint on our American Christmas

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

    The German Imprint on our American Christmas | Presented by Mike Haas Christmas — or Weihnachten — is Germany’s most beloved holiday, and America’s too! What many Americans don’t realize is just how deeply German immigrants have shaped the way we celebrate the season. From the Christmas tree to Santa Claus, from mistletoe and gingerbread houses to Nutcrackers and Advent calendars, so many of our […]

    $12

  • Holi

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

    Come celebrate Holi with Kalapriya! Famously known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is an annual celebration of spring, love, and new life throughout North India. This exciting celebration is filled with dancing, singing, and throwing of colored powder and water. We’ll have dancing, music, food, arts & crafts, and more… Build your community & […]

    $5 – $15

  • Assyrian Cultural Renaissance

    Hyatt Regency O'Hare 9300 W. Bryan Mawr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Renaissance Continues. Mark your calendars as the Assyrian Renaissance returns to Chicago on April 2026. Through music, art, literature, and more, we’ll gather once more to celebrate who we are and where we come from. Join us for three unforgettable days of culture, community, and pride. April 17–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL

    $40

  • Enchantment: A bioplay of the life and music of Ravi Shankar

    The International House/University of Chicago 1414 E 59th St, Chicago, IL

    Enchantment is an intimate theatrical journey into the inner life of music giant Ravi Shankar. This is not a standard retelling of Shankar's legendary career. Instead, this bioplay steps into the inner world of the sitar maestro — his doubts, regrets, struggles, and the fierce resolve that carried him from a boy dancer in Paris to […]

    $30 – $50

  • Yellow Peril Drag Show

    238 W 23rd St 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago

    Show your Pride in Chicago's queer Asian community here in the heart of Chinatown ✨ Presenting the second annual ✨👲💕Yellow Peril Drag Show 👯🌈✨ Saturday, May 30 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FL4 Join our Pride Kick-off Party to celebrate and show love to our queer Asian community right in the heart of Chicago’s […]

    $30

  • Piyesta Pinoy (Philippine Fest)

    pin Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center 375 W Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Welcome to Piyesta Pinoy – the ultimate celebration of Filipino culture and heritage! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Philippines as we bring you an experience like no other. Discover a treasure trove of traditional cuisine, captivating music and dance, colorful festivals, and rich traditions that make the Filipino community truly unique. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1282357354013131&set=a.496903929225148

    Free

  • 4th Annual Mela

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

    Kalapriya’s annual Mela is back! Join us for a fantastic day of fun with South Asian music, dance, food, and crafts! Experience incredible performances by local, national, and international musicians and dancers, taste some authentic food, enjoy arts and crafts, shop at local retail vendors, and wear some body art from henna artists! We are […]

    Free

  • Carnatic Hear and Now

    Copernicus Center 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Anchoring their performance and personal practices in the Karnatik system, Vignesh Ishwar, Sayee Rakshith, Praveen Sparsh, and Chandrasekara Sharma present possibilities through the intersections of contemporary sensibilities of language, sound, and repertoire representations. This special concert highlights both the juxtaposition and amalgamation of the familiar, timeless Karnatik sound and shifts in practice and representation.

  • Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Fall Fiesta

    National Museum of Mexican Arts 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Our Young Professionals Advisory Board is hosting a new fundraiser, the Fall Fiesta, on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It will be an evening full of life: tacos, music, dancing, and community, all in support of a cause that touches some of the most overlooked members of our city. […]

    $75.00

  • DANK Haus Oktoberfest

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

    At the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Oktoberfest is more than a festival—it's an authentic celebration of German heritage, traditions, and Gemütlichkeit. Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 6:30–11:30 PM in our historic Marunde Ballroom for an evening of authentic German food, imported beer, live music, traditional games, and warm hospitality. As Chicago's premier German American […]

    $10

  • Mid-Autumn Festival at Set In Stone

    Set in Stone Gathering Space 3155 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    Bring your family and friends to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beautiful Set in Stone Gathering Space in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor! Where: 641 E 31st St Chicago, IL  When: Saturday, September 26, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Get ready for an evening celebrating the Harvest Moon with music, live […]

    Free