Chicago Cultural Alliance

Soup & Rice
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Orchids After Hours
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.

Neighborhood Nights
2024-03-14 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-06-13 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-07-11 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!

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
2024-03-15 19:30 - 2024-03-16 00:00, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 2024-04-20 00:00, 2024-05-17 19:30 - 2024-05-18 00:00, 2024-06-21 19:30 - 2024-06-22 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

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.

Neighborhood Nights
2024-03-28 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-23 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-06-27 19:00 - 23:00

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!

Weinprobe | Wine Tasting Stammtisch Open Haus
2024-04-19 19:30 - 23:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Weinprobe | Wine Tasting
Stammtisch Open Haus
6th Floor Skyline Lounge
Friday | April 19 | 7:30 PM
Feiern Sie mit uns! Join us for a refreshing journey through the vineyards of Germany! Immerse yourself in the exquisite flavors of German wines at our exclusive tasting event.
Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little GemÃ¼tlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Four Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: A Spring Gathering of Tea Meditation Workshop with Juliann Wang
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Each day we begin anew, a cycle that persists since the dawn time. Each moment we encounter is its own universe. Tea is fabled to have existed in human culture for more than 4,500 years, but only as a daily beverage since the third century. Through tea we encounter the new and the old, the pure and the everyday.
In this workshop, you’ll experience a presentation of Chinese tea ceremony and a guide to various tea types. Along with this we’ll discuss brewing practices, aesthetics, and methods to bring harmony for ourselves and in gathering to share moments of subtle joy!! Limited to only 20 spots!
Workshop Highlights:
Philosophy of Tea: An introduction to tea preparation, some methods, and how the act of preparation is just as important as consuming a good cup of tea!
Tea Types: We will look at a few types of tea to familiarize ourselves with how they differ and their uses in daily and specialized practice.
Creating a Mood: Setting up your space, whether a complicated affair or a simple moment is important to bringing ourselves into awareness of the subtleties of flavor, aroma, and experience. We will discuss some methods to help enhance your personal tea experience, and create a moment of pause in your daily routine.
Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Accessibility
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.

Meet Banchan - Korean Cuisine Class: Cucumber Kimchi 5252!
2024-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States
Korean amazing cucumber kimchi recipe! Come join us in this fun kimchi making class and taste test with a warm bowl of rice.

LEGO® & LIBATIONS
2024-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | KOVAL Tasting Room, 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, 60613
LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge.
Grab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills in a design challenge. All LEGO and workshop materials will be provided.
$20 to attend, $15 for CAC Members

Mother's Day Cookie Decorating with Zimt Bakery
2024-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating
5th Floor Kitchen
Saturday | May 4 | 12:15 PM
Join us on May 4th for a special Mother’s Day cookie class, taught by Alina Tompert, Baker-in-Chief of Zimt Bakery. Perfect for the whole family, children of all ages welcome with adult or parental supervision! Kiddos can decorate signature spring flavor heart shaped cookies, perfect for gifting Mom for Motherâs Day! Treats can be enjoyed during class or packaged before leaving to enjoy later.
Cookies contain wheat, egg, and milk ingredients. No artificial color or flavor.
Included with your ticket is a drink of your choice from the bar (beer, wine, or soft drinks).

Friends of DANK Haus:
Adults: $20, Children: $15
General Public:
Adults: $30, Children: $25
Please Note: Questions? Contact samantha@dankhaus.com

Cranes & Cocktails
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Artifact Events, 4325 North Ravenswood Ave,, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cranes & Cocktails on Thursday, May 16 at Artifact Events from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. What sushi will you choose to eat? Don’t miss this great fundraising event.
$100 individual early bird tickets are on sale through March 31. Starting April 1, individual tickets are $150.
Want to donate an item to the silent auction? Click here for an online form or contact Jenn Trautvetter at the JASC office (ext. 228); jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org Items need to be donated by April 29.

Korean Cuisine Class: Meet Banchan “GimTteokYa!”
2024-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States
Make your own Gimbap! KCCoC’s Culinary Class’s second series in Meet Banchan will be ‘Gim (Gimbap) Tteok (Tteok-bokki: spicy rice cake) Ya (K-yogurt)’, a rare chance to taste test three of the most well-known Korean snacks in one place! Sweet, spicy and salty, savory opportunity you don’t want to miss! Come join us in this Gimbap making class and taste it with Korean street foods.

An Afternoon of Friendship
2024-06-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States
Please join the Kalapriya board and staff on Sunday, June 2 from 3:00-5:00PM for an afternoon of friendship at our downtown Chicago studio. Enjoy Indian classical dance performances, relish Indian street food, and be part of a celebration of unity in diversity with our host Litcy Kurisinkal! To register for the event, please click here or on the button below. Suggested donation of $30.00 online or at the door.

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!
