Chicago Cultural Alliance

Join the Chicago Scots at Martyrs’ Live for a very special Burns Supper!
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 2024-02-22 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-28 19:00 - 23:00
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!

Neighborhood Nights
2024-02-08 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-14 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

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
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.

Semla Day
2024-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Celebrate the season leading up to Easter with Sweden’s beloved sweet treat, the semla bun. Place your order today here so you can try the Museum’s version of this centuries-old classic seasonal dish. Check back soon for information on order pickup on Feb. 13.

Semla Day Pop-Up Cafe
2024-02-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Celebrate the season before Easter with Sweden’s beloved treat, the semla bun. You can pre-order some here to take home or come by to enjoy semla buns and coffee at the Museum.

Orchids After Hours
2024-02-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencie, IL, 60022
Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
2024-02-16 19:30 - 2024-02-17 00:00, 2024-03-15 19:30 - 2024-03-16 00:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Theme TBD
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

A Talk By Richard Tellstrom ONLINE Swedish Food History and Signature Dishes, Then and Now
2024-02-19 16:08 | Online Event
A broad exposé of what characterizes Swedish food culture in flavors, dishes and eating, both before the great American migration whit the spice roads to Sweden throughout history, and how food culture have developed during the 1900s, starting with a great interest in simplyfing cooking, removing the dessert from the everyday meal and later on picking up food trends from many countries. There will also be some highlights of what remains of regional differences from the food history, and how modern food has been adopted differently in Sweden and created new regional dishes. After the lectur there will be time for comments and questions.

Soup & Rice
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Japanese American Services Committee, 4427 N. Clark, Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
Come share a meal! Volunteers should fill out this form

Mohnkuchen | Kulturküche Baking Class
2024-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Chef Reinhard Richter is back with another tasty treat for us! This month Chef Reinhard will be demonstrating how to make a delicious Mohnkuchen, or poppy seed cake. This cake is a perfect choice for you weekend Kaffee und Kuchen! Guests will watch Chef Reinhard demonstrate how he makes this classic cake and be able to ask questions. At the end of the class, guests will be invited to taste the freshly baked cake and maybe even bring some home!

Swedish Cooking Class
2024-02-26 16:00 | Online Event
The Cooking Class series returns and this time we’re all about potatoes. Join us ONLINE via Zoom for a fun food experience where we learn the possibilities potatoes have to offer!

Soup & Rice
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Japanese American Services Committee, 4427 N. Clark, Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
The next Soup & Rice is on Friday, March 8, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This will be our last Soup & Rice on Clark Street!
Come to JASC for a great dinner, wonderful fellowship, and support addressing food insecurity. Enjoy soup made by volunteers, rice made by JASC staff, and a community meal for a good cause.
All donations received in gratitude for the meal will be given to Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Volunteers needed for setting up, bringing soup, staffing the event, and cleaning up.
Sign up volunteer form is online by clicking HERE or contact the JASC office.
Questions? Contact Jenn at JASC, 773-275-0097, ext. 228 or jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org
There will not be a February gathering. Join the last Soup & Rice before we move. You don’t want to miss it!

Get Lit: Pub Night
2024-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Waffle Day Pop-Up Café
2024-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
It’s that time of year again…Waffle Day! What better way to celebrate than with waffles from the Swedish American Museum? Stop by to grab yours while they last! More details to come on our website.

Cooking Class | Brezeln: German Pretzels
2024-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
The Pretzel Blitz is back!
We are hosting 2 pretzel making classes this fall. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, and take home their homemade pretzels at the end of the class.
We have 2 classes to choose from. All students will get the recipe and be able to communicate directly with our chef.
Class also offered on the following dates:

Friday, April 12th @ 6:30 PM

Fee: Friends of DANK: $20 | Public: $30
What to expect? Students will receive one free beverage of choice and will take home freshly baked pretzels. Class time estimated 2 hours.
Questions? Email samantha@dankhaus.com!

Cooking Class | Brezeln: German Pretzels
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
The Pretzel Blitz is back!We are hosting 2 pretzel making classes this fall. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, and take home their homemade pretzels at the end of the class.
We have 2 classes to choose from. All students will get the recipe and be able to communicate directly with our chef.
Class also offered on the following dates:

Friday, April 5th @ 6:30 PM

Fee: Friends of DANK: $20 | Public: $30
What to expect? Students will receive one free beverage of choice and will take home freshly baked pretzels. Class time estimated 2 hours.
Questions? Email samantha@dankhaus.com!
