Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
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.
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The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesMaster 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."
“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United StatesMore 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.
Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCAMOC 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.
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
Special Exhibit – ICON
Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United StatesICON explores the multi-cultural figure, the Buddha, and its representation as a global icon through a unique and global perspective.
Free – $8FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth 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 […]
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
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Immense Journeys
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesImmense 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 […]
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
Forever Free: Frederick Douglass Tours
FeaturedAmerican Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States“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 […]
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
What You See Is What You Get By Johan Wahlstrom
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWahlstrom 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 […]
UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month African Americans and the Arts
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 a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers, connect with students from UIS and the University […]
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 artifacts.
Bronzeville in Reel Time with South Side Home Movie Project
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesIn partnership with South Side Home Movie Project, with support from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation and University of Chicago's Arts and Public Life, SSCAC is thrilled to host a special screening showcasing select cinema reels of Ramon Williams! Ramon Williams, Black IBEW electrician and film hobbyist, was an early adopter of amateur filmmaking […]
