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  • Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective

    Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Calligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must be practiced. Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly event focused on the history of handwriting. Enjoy demonstrations of different […]

    Free

  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad
    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]

  • Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast

    Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Deck the IAHC halls at the annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 4th from 9am-9pm. Festivities include Mass, breakfast, craft and bake sale, music, dance, children’s activities and visit from […]

    $10 – $20

  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad
    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]

  • NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET

    American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 10AM-5PM LIVE DRUM & DANCE EXHIBITION (12PM & 3PM) INDIAN TACO SALE (11AM-4PM) ART VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE (ONE 8' […]

  • DANK HAUS WEIHNACHTSMARKT-INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET

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

    Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more! Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will have German […]

    $5

  • FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE

    St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 835 N Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art cordially invites you to attend a holiday concert, “FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE” on Sunday, December 11th at 1PM, at St. Nicholas Catholic Cathedral. Choral groups […]

    $20

  • Holiday Extravagant 2022

    American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us as Toys for Tots comes to AIC! The start time is tentatively 1PM. As we get closer to the date, we will update information. The Google Form is […]

  • Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party & General Meeting

    2800 Des Plaines Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 United States 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

    As we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the Board of Governors of the […]

    FREE

  • Open Haus Stammtisch: Christmas Party

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

    Open Haus Stammtisch: Christmas Party 2nd Floor Brauhaus Room Friday | December 16th | 7:30 PM Come and join us as we celebrate an early Weihnachten at the Haus! This […]

    FREE

  • CAMOC 2023 Chinese New Year Celebration

    IL, United States

    Please join us in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit at our annual Chinese New Year Celebration. This year's event will be in person. We have many performances including Chinese traditional music, singing, folk dance, QiPao fashion show, poetry, Chinese calligraphy, food, and more. Same-day walk-in availability is not guaranteed, and there will be a […]

    $15

  • New Year Kids Camp

    Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Come to the JASC and experience Kakizome（書初め – calligraphy）and Hatsuike (初生け – ikebana/flower arranging）at our New Year Kids Camp! This cultural event is a full day, in-person, drop-off day camp for children in 1st – 6th  grades. Kakizome and Hatsuike are annual traditions for the New Year in Japan. People write the first calligraphy of their resolution for the new year in Kakizome. Hatsuike is […]

    $30

  • Film Screening: Two Girls

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

    Join us for a screening of Chicago director James Fotopoulos's film "Two Girls." This is the story of young sisters in the American Midwest left alone with their increasingly unstable mother while their father is fighting in the Civil War. The film traces the girls’ naturally fraught sibling dynamic and the ways that their father’s […]

    Free

  • Open Haus | Game Night

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

    Our January Open Haus will be the best game night in town! Did you know that Germans invented the jigsaw puzzle and board games? Bring your friends and your competitive spirit and celebrate Germany with a night of German food, drink, games, and Gemütlichkeit! We'll have games of all types - board games, card games, […]

    Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase