Neighborhood Nights
2022-10-13 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-10-27 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-11-10 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-12-08 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-12-22 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE
A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize!
Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum

Oktoberfest Stammtisch | Open Haus
2022-10-21 19:30 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Cap off your Oktoberfest season at the best fest in town! Our indoor Oktoberfest features live music from Paloma Band of Chicago, authentic German food and drinks, and more! Attendees will enjoy plenty of yodeling, dancing, and pretzel eating starting at 7:30 PM.

Our historic Marunde Ballroom, located on the 5th floor, will be decorated in traditional festival style and our signature vintage bar will feature imported German Spaten Oktoberfest, Würzburger and local Festzelt Oktoberfest beers on tap. Come hungry and enjoy Thüringer, Bratwurst, Leberkäse, potato salad, sauerkraut, pretzels and Landjäger!

Guests can enter our famous “Stein Holding Contest” and dance to the music of Paloma Band of Chicago. Come wearing your finest Dirndl and Lederhosen to the Oktoberfest of the Season at the DANK Haus!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email dank@dankhaus.com

Dominican American Midwest Association: Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2022
2022-10-22 19:00 | Biagio Banquet Hall, 4242 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the Dominican American Midwest Association (DAMA) for their Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2022. Featuring a presentation of the DAMA & Ramón García Educational Awards.
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Saturday October 22, 2022
7pm
Biagio Banquet Hall | 4242 N Central Ave
COVID Protocols are observed

The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
2022-11-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-01-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, IL, United States
In this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens, the new Greek owners would adapt traditional German travelers’ fare with a touch of the Mediterranean and a pinch of entrepreneurial spirit. The result: A truly American way of cooking and eating.

"Al Fil or Bishop?" Lecture + Public Chess Tournament
2022-11-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education, 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and The Chicago Chess Foundation are proud to present: Al-Fil or Bishop? a free public event in which ACCE will give a brief presentation about the origins of chess and the Muslim influences over the game throughout history! We will then open the floor to the Chicago Chess Foundation who will run multiple games of chess: blitz style tournaments for those that interested in timed competition and casual games for those that are interested in playing for fun. Winners of games will be given 2 free tickets to Brookfield Zoo! (limited to 1 prize [2 tickets] per person regardless of how many games are won. These are a courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo in partnership with the Chicago Cultural Alliance). Attendees will be given the opportunity to take home chess books for FREE as a courtesy of the Chicago Chess Foundation. All skill levels are welcome to register.
Program Details:
7:00-7:45 – Self guided tours of ACCE / light refreshments
7:45-8:15 – ACCE and CCF Welcome and Presentation
8:15-9:30 – Tournaments, Social Hour, Giveaways
*The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education (ACCE) is an art gallery and resource center dedicated to promoting the understanding of Islam and Muslims in the community by working with individuals and academic, religious, public, and private institutions. ACCE supplements existing educational programs at schools and universities with training sessions, presentations, and other resources to help our community raise more culturally competent generations. Our two main services are educational presentations and visits to our exhibition space.  ACCE is an initiative of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®), a global leader in halal certification. For more information, visit our website at www.abrahamiccenter.org.
**The Chicago Chess Foundation (CCF) believes that chess can fundamentally change the lives of youth and families and contribute to the betterment of our community. Chess serves as a vehicle to transmit intangible social-emotional and leadership development skills. Our mission is to give all youth of Chicago – with a focus on underserved communities – the opportunity to learn, play and compete in chess at no cost.

Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast
2022-12-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, 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 Santa. Tickets for breakfast are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The breakfast begins at 10:00am, and reservations are required. Entry to the Bazaar is free.
Mass is celebrated in the Mayfair Theatre at 10:30am. A traditional Irish breakfast will be available in the Erin Room from 10:00am with live music and dance. The fun continues into the evening with music by the fireplace and food and drink for purchase.
Vendors will be selling their wares until 5:00pm, the Fifth Province Pub is open until 9:00pm. Interested in being a vendor? Call 773-282-7035, extension 10.
With more than 60 vendors, there’s something for everyone on your shopping list. Visit our gift wrapping station and have your gifts wrapped for free! The IAHC Gift Shop is open all day for shoppers to browse the shop’s holiday stock. Santa Claus visits from 1-3pm and parents can snap a pic with him.

Breakfast with Tomten
2022-12-10 09:00, 2022-12-11 09:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, and more.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 9 a.m. as possible in order to ensure that your party will be seated together. Please note that this event follows a schedule and is not a drop-in breakfast. The morning begins with crafts for family enjoyment with breakfast being served at approximately 9:30 a.m. Other activities, including visits with Tomten, will follow breakfast. Late arrivals are not guaranteed breakfast and parties may be seated separately.
Tickets can be bought here.

DANK HAUS WEIHNACHTSMARKT-INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET
2022-12-10 11:00 - 18:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, 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 food and drink for sale as you stroll through rows of festive stands. This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages. Our Haus will be decorated in beautiful holiday splendor, a perfect back drop for your own cherished memories.
Bring your youngest children for a special visit with Santa in our ballroom. Admission to the market will be a suggested $5 donation at the door. All proceeds from the event will support cultural and educational programming at the DANK Haus.
Doors Open – 11:00 AM with Shopping, Food & Drinks until 6:00 PM

FALL FUNDRAISER- A Musical Evening by Palini Ramnarayan
2022-12-14 18:30 - 21:30 | National Indo-American Museum, 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, 60148, United States
Palini Ramnarayan is a versatile musician with a music minor from Cornell University.

Palini started singing when she was five years old, training in Hindustani classical under Aparna Pai and later Saili Oak.
She currently follows the traditions and style of the Jaipur Gharana. Palini performs frequently at temples and community events, and has also worked on collaborative projects with string quartets and collegiate orchestras. She is also a trained Western Classical violinist, composer, and songwriter.
Palini played the violin in the Cornell Symphony Orchestra for 4 years and served as musical director of her a cappella group, Cornell Tarana, for two years. She is currently on the board of the Association of South Asian A Cappella.
Palini is deeply passionate about intertwining her two musical cultures and spreading both genres to new audiences.

She currently works as a software engineer in Chicago.

Light food and drinks will be served at 6:30PM. Program will start at 7:30 PM

Cookie Contest
2022-12-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Join us for the first ever cookie contest at the Swedish American Museum either as a participant or as a judge (all visitors are judges). It is time for the great Swedish bakeoff. Admission for judges (people eating cookies) is $10 with a maximum of 80 participants.
If you want to compete, you need to either send the recipe to the Museum to be baked for you or you can get a food handler certificate ($15 and less than 1 hour online) and come to the Museum to make 100 of the same cookie to serve at the event. The cookie needs to be accompanied with your story about the cookie. You will be judged on taste, originality and story. For more information or to sign up as a contestant please email afarzanehfar@samac.org. There is a maximum of 6 contestants this year that will be chosen at random if we have more than 6 registrations. The contestant needs to attend the event.
Additional Swedish cookies will be for sale at this event.

Happy New Year in the Fifth Province Pub – Featuring the “Rolling Clones!”
2022-12-31 20:00 - 2023-01-01 01:00 | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
Rock in the New Year with us and Chicago favorite, The Rolling Clones! The Fifth Province Pub will be rocking with the sounds of Mick & the boys. The Rolling Clones are so good that you’ll swear you’re hearing the Stones live!

Join us as we ring in 2023 with the Rolling Clones in a rare live performance. No cover charge! Free champagne toast!

The music starts at 8:00pm, but come in early for a bite off of our menu.
No cover charge!
Kitchen open until 10 pm!
Free champagne toast at midnight!

La Rosca
2023-01-06 16:00 - 18:00 | OPEN Center for the Arts, 2214 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
*english below*
¡Estás invitado a celebrar la Rosca con nosotros!
Únase a nosotros para nuestra Rosca gigante acompañada de una taza de chocolate caliente. Este mismo día tendremos nuestro Sorteo, donde podrás ganar premios en efectivo así como premios sorpresa.
Un Premio de $ 1000
Un Premio de $ 750
4 Premios de $250 cada uno
¡Y muchas sorpresas más el día de la Rosca!
Asegure tus boletos aqui: https://opencenterforthearts.square.site/
Los esperamos este 6 de enero de 4 a 6 p.m.
¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros!

En 2017, los padres líderes de 4 escuelas locales (Kanoon Elementary Magnet, Saucedo Scholastic Academy, Spry Elementary Community y Hammond Elementary) acudieron a nosotros en busca de apoyo para recrear las tradicionales celebraciones mexicanas de invierno en nuestra comunidad. La idea era brindar a las familias de la comunidad un espacio donde estas celebraciones anuales puedan ser vividas y transmitidas a sus hijos. Estas celebraciones se enfocan en reunir a las familias para cantar, caminar, bailar, actuar, hacer y romper piñatas, brindar actividades artísticas y crear un espacio para que los padres compartan sus historias de su infancia con sus hijos, familiares y amigos.
Estas celebraciones comienzan con la “Posada” en diciembre, seguida de “La Rosca de Reyes” en enero, y cierran con “El Día de La Candelaria” en febrero. La primera posada fue un gran éxito, con más de 300 residentes asistiendo a cada evento, sabíamos que teníamos que continuar con estas celebraciones.
Estamos orgullosos y emocionados de anunciar que, en colaboración con los padres líderes de la Escuela Primaria Magnet Kanoon, la Academia Escolar Saucedo, la Escuela Comunitaria Primaria Spry y la Escuela Primaria Hammond, presentaremos nuestra quinta serie anual de eventos tradicionales mexicanos:
-La POSADA NAVIDEÑA será: jueves 22 de diciembre de 2022 de 16:00 a 19:00 horas en OPEN Center for the Arts
-LA ROSCA DE REYES será: viernes 6 de enero de 2022 de 16:00 a 18:00 horas en OPEN Center for the Arts
-EL DIA DE LA CANDELARIA será el viernes 3 de febrero de 2022 de 4p-6p en OPEN Center for the Arts
Estarán La Posada, Los Peregrinos, Los Villancicos, Los Aguinaldos, Las Piñatas, Los Tamales, Los Buñuelos, La Rosca, Los Monito, El Chocolate, El Pozole, El Champurrado, El Ponche, La Fruta, La Música, Los Talleres de Arte y Los Premios. Estos eventos estarán abiertos para que todos disfruten y recuerden.

You’re invited to to celebrate the Rosca with us!
Join us for our giant Rosca accompanied by a cup of hot chocolate. This same day we will have our Sorteo, where you can win cash prizes as well as surprise prizes.
First Prize $ 1000
Second Prize $ 750
4 prizes of $ 250 each
And many more surprises on the day of Rosca de Reyes!

Assure your tickets here: https://opencenterforthearts.square.site/
We are waiting for you this January 6th from 4 to 6 p.m.
Come celebrate with us!

In 2017, parent leaders from 4 local schools, (Kanoon Elementary Magnet, Saucedo Scholastic Academy, Spry Elementary Community and Hammond Elementary), came to us for support on recreating the Traditional Mexican Winter Celebrations in our community. The idea was to provide the families in the community a space where these annual celebrations can be experienced and passed on to their children. These celebrations are focused on gathering families to sing, walk, dance, perform, make and break pinatas, provide art activities and create a space for parents to share their stories from their childhood with their children, family, and friends.
These celebrations begin with the “Posada” in December, followed by “La Rosca de Reyes” in January, and close off on “El Dia de La Candelaria” in February. The first posada was such a great success, with over 300 residents attending each event, we knew we had to continue these celebrations.

We are proud and excited to announce in collaboration with parent leaders from Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, Saucedo Scholastic Academy, Spry Elementary Community School, and Hammond Elementary School we will be hosting our 5th annual series of traditional Mexican events:
-La POSADA NAVIDEÑA will be: Thursday, December 22nd 2022 from 4p – 7p at OPEN Center for the Arts
-LA ROSCA DE REYES will be: Friday, January 6th 2022 from 4p-6p at OPEN Center for the Arts
-EL DIA DE LA CANDELARIA will be on Friday, February 3rd 2022 from 4p-6p at OPEN Center for the Arts
There will be La Posada, Los Peregrinos, Los Villancicos, Los Aguinaldos, Las Piñatas, Los Tamales, Los Buñuelos, La Rosca, Los Monito, El Chocolate, El Pozole, El Champurrado, El Ponche, La Fruta, La Musica, Los Talleres de Arte y Los Premios. These events will be open for all to Enjoy and Remember.

Open Haus | Game Night
2023-01-17 09:36 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, 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, ping pong, foosball, and more!

Burns Night Supper
2023-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 400 E. Illinois Road, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
The Chicago Scots are partnering with the Gorton Center and the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff to host the celebration of 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns!
Click Here To Purchase Tickets

Starkbierfest Open Haus
2023-03-17 19:30 - 2023-03-18 00:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Friday March 17th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is Starkbierfest! We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase!
After the debauchery of Faschingszeit (carnival season), we have started into Fastenzeit (lent). Fortify yourself for this time of austereness by trying some “liquid food” – the genius invention of 17th century Paulaner monk Salvator who decided to help his fasting brothers by brewing a batch of “strong beer” which was rich in nutrients and calories.
To this day, all of Bavaria’s breweries create a version of Starkbier during lent. Just like the originator, Salvator from the Paulaner Brewery, most varieties end with the “-ator” appendix: Optimator, Triumphator, Maximator, Terminator, and countless others. During our March Stammtisch Open Haus you can taste some of those delicious brews.
Our Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! This event is located in our popular 2nd Floor Brauhaus.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Music and Poetry of South Asia
2023-05-13 14:00 - 21:00 | The Kehrein Center For The Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60644, United States
The Music and Poetry of South Asia curated for Chicago Audiences. Local, National and International Artists presenting the vibrant variety of instruments, languages and music of South Asia. New and popular ancient pieces by mature and youthful artists expressing the emotions of the times we live in!
Coming to Chicagoland Free & Open to the Public Courtesy of DCASE Chicago Presents: A variety of performers and performances will showcase their many skills.
Enjoy a delicious Indian food selection for purchase.
Tickets to performances are free, Llimited Seating, Register!
We are striving to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please be aware that our efforts are ongoing. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact mordion@kalapriya.org or call 312-436-2789. Requests should be made as early as possible prior to the event.

A Night for Celebration co-presented by African American Network and Latino Alliance
2023-06-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Latino Alliance and African American Network members are invited to a postconcert celebration of Maestro Muti’s final season as Zell Music Director.

Neighborhood Nights
2024-01-11 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-02-08 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Date:
Start
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Time:
Location:
Location
DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge

enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus
A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum
WHEN
Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.
Location
Winter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor)
Summer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor)
Subject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!

Join the Chicago Scots at Martyrs’ Live for a very special Burns Supper!
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Date: January 25 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location:
3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60613
United States

Join the Chicago Scots at Martyrs’ Live for a very special Burns Supper!

Neighborhood Nights
2024-01-25 19:00 - 23:00 | IL

The Museum at Andersonville Fika Fest
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (coffee grounds in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We’ll have a popup cafe, treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we’ll be hosting the Andersonville puzzle exchange. We hope to see you for this fun winter activity!
POP-UP CAFÉ
Friday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
COFFEE AND COCOA CRAWL
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
As part of Andersonville’s Fika Fest, the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl invites visitors to indulge in cozy beverages along a fun Andersonville route. Try special cocoa and a delicious treat from the Swedish American Museum, along with offerings from nearby locations. Check in begins at 9 a.m. at the Museum. Purchase tickets here.
PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Sunday, Feb. 11

Andersonville's Fika Fest
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | IL
Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We’ll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we’ll be hosting the Andersonville puzzle exchange. We hope to see you for this fun winter activity! You can view additional information on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce website.
