Get Lit: Pub Night
2024-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Raise your glasses and don your finest green attire because we’re bringing the heart and soul of Irish pubs to life at this month’s Get Lit! At this event, we’re celebrating the works of Irish-American writers and the stories told every day in pubs across the country.

Play a few rounds of classic Pub Trivia, inspired by Images of America: Chicago’s Historic Irish Pubs by Mike Danahey and Allison Hantschel. Win prizes by answering questions themed around Irish history, culture, music, writing, and more!
Customize and design your very own pub coaster to enhance the ambiance of your at-home Irish Pub.
Hunt for hidden creatures in the Leprechaun Hunt and win a special prize for completing it.
Grab an Irish pub-inspired poem from our friends at Poems While You Wait.
Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, the Tipsy Cow, a fiery Irish whiskey cocktail. Non-alcoholic options available as well.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical evening where Irish folklore comes to life, and the pub becomes a stage for tales both ancient and new. Join us at Get Lit: Pub Night for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration like no other!

Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit!
A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can sign up for the monthly education newsletter here for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org.
Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.
Funds raised at this event will go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here.

St. Patrick’s Day 2024 with The Screaming Orphans this March!
2024-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this unbelievable show! Chicago favorites The Screaming Orphans will be in the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center on Sunday, March 17th!
Screaming Orphans, a genre-breaking, chart topping all sister band from Donegal, Ireland, are known worldwide for their award-winning sound, combining their original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. The band have toured globally and recorded with the likes of Sinead O’Connor, Peter Gabriel, The Chieftains, Joni Mitchell and World music star Baaba Maal. Screaming Orphans have released 15 albums and have topped Billboard, iTunes Pop, Singer/Songwriter and World Music charts.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see these superstars! The pub will be open and the craic will be on!
March 17th at 7:00pm, in the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tickets are $35, $30 for IAHC members. St. Patrick’s Day with The Screaming Orphans

Easter Delight: Pisanki Workshop at the PMA
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the beautiful tradition of Pisanki, or Polish egg decorating! Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024, for an immersive workshop led by the talented instructor Christine Frankowicz-Burd.

During this two-hour session starting at 10:00 a.m., you’ll learn the intricate techniques of Pisanki at the Polish Museum of America, located at 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. The workshop will take place in the PRCUA Social Hall on the First Floor.
The registration fee is $25, which includes the cost of stylus and wax. Don’t forget to bring along 3-4 raw eggs to unleash your creativity!
Museum admission is complimentary for each paid participant on the day of the workshop, in addition to free parking!
This event is open to participants aged 10 and above. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the workshop.
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Pisanki Workshop is co-sponsored by the generous support of the Edward T. & Ellen K. Dryer Charitable Foundation.
Hurry, as space is limited to 40 participants! Reserve your spot now and let’s make this Easter season truly special with the magic of Pisanki!
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Wielkanoc tuż tuż, a czy jest lepszy sposób na świętowanie niż zanurzenie się w piękną tradycję pisanek, czyli polskiego zdobienia jajek? Zapraszamy w sobotę 23 marca 2024 r. na warsztaty prowadzone przez utalentowaną instruktorkę Christine Frankowicz-Burd.
Podczas tej dwugodzinnej sesji rozpoczynającej się o 10:00 poznacie Państwo zawiłe techniki pisanek w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce, mieszczącym się pod adresem 984 North Milwaukee Avenue w Chicago. Warsztaty odbędą się w Social Hall ZPRKA.
Opłata rejestracyjna wynosi $25 i obejmuje koszt rysika i wosku. Prosimy zabrać ze sobą 3-4 surowe jajka, aby uwolnić swoją kreatywność!
Wstęp do Muzeum dla każdego płatnego uczestnika oraz parking w dniu warsztatów jest bezpłatny!
W wydarzeniu mogą brać udział uczestnicy w wieku 10 lat i starsi. Przez cały czas trwania warsztatów dzieciom musi towarzyszyć rodzic lub opiekun.
Z radością ogłaszamy, że tegoroczne warsztaty pisanek są finansowane dzięki hojnemu wsparciu Fundacji Charytatywnej Edwarda T. i Ellen K. Dryer.
Liczba miejsc jest ograniczona – maksymalnie 40 uczestników! Zarezerwujcie Państwo miejsce już teraz i sprawcie, aby okres wielkanocny był naprawdę wyjątkowy dzięki sztuce tworzenia pisanek!

Holi at Kalapriya
2024-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
Kalapriya welcomes you to celebrate the Indian festival of Colors, Love, and Spring on March 23, 2024 at the Chicago Women’s Park & Garden.
5:00 PM | Doors Open
5:15 PM | Opening Performance Kalapriya Dancers
Food and beverage service commences; Arts and Crafts table opens
5:45 PM | Dance Along! Kalapriya Dancers
6:00 PM | Holi Toss
7:00 PM | Event Ends

UIC Arab American Heritage Month April 2024 Programming
2024-04-10, 2024-04-11, 2024-04-15, 2024-04-16, 2024-04-24, 2024-04-28 | Arab American Cultural Center UIC, UIC 701 S Morgan, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Arab American Cultural Center is partnering with a diversity of institutions at UIC and outside to celebrate and educate about Arab American history, culture, diversity, joys, pains, and identities.
At UIC, this year we are partnering with the Global Middle East Studies Working Group of the Institute for the Humanities, the Gender and Sexuality Department, the Diversity and Inclusion at UI Health.
Outside UIC, this year we are partnering with several community organizations, museums, institutions, and schools including: the Field Museum, Chicago Public Library, The Little Red School House Nature Center (Forest Preserve), D300, and more.
Click the link here for more info: https://arabamcc.uic.edu/programs/arab-american-heritage-month/#arab-american-heritage-month-april-2024-programming

Arab American Heritage Month Storytime and Craft
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
For this week’s PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Arab American Cultural Center and the Chicago Public Library. Zeina Zaatari, Director of the Arab American Cultural Center, will lead this interactive, bilingual storytime session featuring books and crafts honoring Arab American Heritage Month.
To learn more about their work, follow the Arab American Cultural Center on Facebook and Instagram at @arabamcc.
Programming takes place on a Wednesday, which is free for Illinois residents. Visitors must show proof of residency. Learn more.

Thank you to our partners at the Chicago Public Library and the UIC Arab American Cultural Center for collaborating in this event.

APIDA Arts at HAIBAYÔ, Argyle AANHPI Block Party
2024-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | IL
Get ready to celebrate AAPI Heritage month this May. This year, APIDA Arts is participating in an indoor/outdoor mini-festival at the recently revamped plant and gift shop Qideas (1134 W. Argyle), in collaboration with HAIBAYÔ, an organization centered on energizing the Asia on Argyle corridor of Uptown. We’ll be producing a musical cabaret, featuring local APIDA artists and musicians. More to come!

Argyle Street, at the center of Chicago’s premiere Southeast Asian business and entertainment district, will play host to a one-day event on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The inaugural “Argyle AANHPI Block Party” will bring vendors, artists, cultural organizations, and people together in celebration of the Argyle corridor and the wide array of diversity that exists within Chicago’s AANHPI community.

A Springtime Musical Cabaret
2024-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Argyle Street, at the center of Chicago’s premiere Southeast Asian business and entertainment district, will play host to a one-day event on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The inaugural “Argyle AANHPI Block Party” will bring vendors, artists, cultural organizations, and people together in celebration of the Argyle corridor and the wide array of diversity that exists within Chicago’s AANHPI community.

American Writers Festival
2024-05-19 11:00 - 17:00 | American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us as writers from around the country and across genres and disciplines converge in Chicago to celebrate the power of the written word and the joys of reading.
The Festival will feature in depth conversations with diverse writers including sci-fi authors, game writers and designers, journalists and poets. From labor history to true crime thrillers to jazz music, the Festival will celebrate the past, promote the present and inspire the future of American writing. Children’s storytimes, photo booths, literary crafts and mini writing workshops get adults and kids into the written word, and authors will sign books for sale.
It’s an all-day literary event that’s completely open to the public. The full writer lineup and program schedule will be released in the coming weeks. So, stay tuned!

Chicago's Puerto Rican Festival 2024
2024-06-06 16:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-09 12:00 - 22:00 | Division & California Entrance of Humboldt Park, Division St & California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622
Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held on the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade will take place. After the parade, you will flow right into the Festival & Carnival and continue the festivities!
About the Event
June 6-9 in Chicago!!
June 6th Open 4-10PM Community Day FREE ENTRY with arts, carnival, music dance performances, and more!
June 7th Open 4-10PM Open 4-10PM Children 12 & under Free, Tickets $15 in advance Freestyle Friday, shop vendors, giveaways, great food, dominos
June 8th Open 12-10PM Children 12 & under Free, Tickets $10 in advance Parade on Division St. Live Music in the Park, Carnival, shopping and food
June 9th Open 12-10PM Children 12 & under Free, Tickets $10 in advance Día de la Salsa Live Music, Live Bomba y Plena presentations.
So Many amazing experiences at this fest! Come one and all for this historic event!
PUERTORICANFEST.COM

Piyesta Pinoy (Philippine Fest)
2024-06-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center, 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
In celebration of the 126th Independence Day of the Philippines, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) in partnership with the Village of Bolingbrook will host the annual Philippines Festival. We invite you to JOIN US, ENJOY AND HAVE FUN. Everyone is welcome, FREE Admission.
PHILIPPINE FEST (PIYESTA PINOY)
Saturday, June 8, 2024
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
The Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center
375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

We are very happy to announce that Piyesta Pinoy will be back in the Village of Bolingbrook. This will be the 11th year of the biggest Filipino American festival of culture, music, arts, games, and food in the Midwest. There will be at least 10 food vendors that will be serving Filipino food and drinks starting at 11am. Visit
our sponsors, non-food vendors and partner organizations under the tents located all around the park. Just like in the past, there will be a parade of costumes starting at 3pm this year. Music and dance performances will be at the beautiful Roger C. Claar performing arts center stage. We are announcing this year’s celebrity performers: 18-year old Twins Justin & Jeremy Garcia from California, fresh from their performance at this year’s THE VOICE and. Marc Tupaz, a former vocalist for the Filipino alternative/pop rock band Shamrock.

Piyesta Pinoy (Philippine Fest 2024)
2024-06-08 11:00 - 19:00 | IL
In celebration of the 126th Independence Day of the Philippines, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) in partnership with the Village of Bolingbrook will host the annual Philippines Festival. We invite you to JOIN US, ENJOY AND HAVE FUN. Everyone is welcome, FREE Admission.

PHILIPPINE FEST (PIYESTA PINOY) Saturday, June 8, 202411:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDTThe Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games Volunteer Opportunities
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-16 | IL
Date: June 10 | 8:00 am – June 16 | 5:00 pm
Location:
2015 Manchester Road
Wheaton,60187

Sign up to be notified when volunteer opportunities at the 38th Scottish Festival & Highland Games are released. Volunteer’s weekend admission is free!

Peace Day
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | The Peace School, 3121 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60657
IN THE LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD…
Our voices will carry the energy of love, light and peace to humanity, nature and all living things.
Don’t miss this very special Call to Peace held annually for the Countdown to Peace Day. We’ll honor the countries of the world by speaking in their language(s) as we say together, “Peace in [each country, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe].” Meet peacebuilders from all walks of life, and if you’d like to bring the family there will be a kids artmaking table.
6-7pm: Refreshments and socializing
7-8:30pm: Call to Peace
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The 38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
2024-06-14 00:00 - 2024-06-15 00:00 | IL
2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187, United States
The 2024 Scottish Festival Highland Games will be moving to its new home at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, June 14 – 15.Tickets will be going on sale next week and as always Children 12 and under are free! Register to get notified when ticket go on sale!

Bronzeville Children’s Museum Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Bronzeville Children’s Museum, 9301 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL, 60617, United States
Join us for interactive and fun activities at the Bronzeville Children’s Museum Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

12th Annual Juneteenth BBQ & Block Party
2024-06-19 | DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
RSVP for another beautiful day of celebrating our Freedom through a huge Sound Stage, Children’s Activities, Vendors, Food Trucks, citywide libations and flag raising and THE BIGGEST BLACK FAMILY REUNION OF THE YEAR!

"Creative Reflections": Chicago Native Community Pop-Up Art Exhibition
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-28 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

Save the Date and Celebrate Juneteenth at South Side Community Art Center!
2024-06-22 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
SSCAC invites you for a day of Black joy hosted by Sam Thousand and Max Thomas on June 22, 2022!

Girls Build! Day
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us for Girls Build! Day in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery. Check in anytime during the event for Hands-on activities running from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a keynote speech and Q&A immediately following.

Girls Build! Day—one of the CAC’s signature family offerings—is a special STEAM festival designed just for girls. During the festival, youth are invited to build, learn and network with professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, design and related fields. The day includes hands-on activities, walking tours and a keynote speech, where attendees hear from (and ask questions of) a distinguished female STEAM professional: 2024 AIA President Kimberly Dowdell.

Activities are geared toward ages 11-17, with an emphasis on engaging youth who identify as female and other marginalized genders. All youth participants must be accompanied by an adult; chaperoned organized groups of youth are welcome.

ReadersMagnet Showcases Spellbinding Works of Exceptional Storytellers at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-09-08 18:00 | Printers Row Park, 620 S. Dearborn St (Ida B Wells to Polk), Chicago, Illinois., 620 S Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60605, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
ReadersMagnet, a self-publishing and book marketing company, graces the 39th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest to showcase the works of several established and emerging authors in its roster. The book event will take place on September 7-8, 2024, at Printers Row Park, 620 S. Dearborn St (Ida B Wells to Polk), Chicago, Illinois.
The Printers Row Lit Fest is a one-of-a-kind and free community-based event that features several works of authors from around the world. Organized by the not-for-profit Near South Planning Board, this book festival is the largest outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, attracting more than 100,000 visitors every year.
The Printers Row Lit Fest provides an opportunity for authors to forge connections and boost their author brand awareness and marketability.
Enter ReadersMagnet! We boast a roster of compelling wordsmiths. Flying across the country with a wide array of impeccable stories, ReadersMagnet opens its doors to more possibilities for stronger networks and discoveries.
Join us at the 39th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest. Visit us at Booth Space C and D, where fun and surprises await! Take part in our scavenger hunt, mini-confab, book-signing sessions, giveaways, and more!
Rain or shine, let’s unfold the secrets of our authors’ stories. Witness and unravel the wonders, magic, and creativity inside the pages.
Feel free to call (619) 202-8900 or email us at events@readersmagnet.com. Visit www.readersmagnet.com for more info.

INDIGIFEST 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | 1824 S Wood St, Chicago, 60608, United States
Join us for Indigifest 2024 on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. at Harrison Park in Pilsen (1824 Wood St).
This celebration of Indigenous cultures features captivating performances, exhibitions, and delicious food. Experience Native powwow dancing, drumming, and singing, along with West African dance, Cumbia dancing, Quechua performances, Aztec dancing, and more.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Indigenous community, learn about diverse cultures, and celebrate the resilience and creativity of Indigenous peoples. Indigifest 2024 promises an unforgettable day of unity, education, and festivity. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event!
