Dive into the history of Swedish immigration to Chicago with a guided tour of the Swedish American Museum’s permanent exhibit, “The Dream of America.” Uncover the stories of real immigrants like Karl Karlsson, who left Sweden with his family in 1893, or Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who made the journey in 1924. Learn about what […]
A fundraising event honoring the brave people of Ukraine from Chicago’s legendary musicians. About this event Performances by: Orbert Davis, trumpet Lynne Jordan, vocals Leandro Lopez Varady, piano Olha Tsvyntarna, vocals Marlene Rosenberg, base Raymond Glower, piano Ivan Shmilo, bandura Mike Jackson, saxophone Stephen Eisen, trumpet Josh Ross, percussion Trioda, vocals & more! Additional […]
Pysanka Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum We are excited to once again announce the Pysanky (Easter Egg) Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum. This year we offer in-person classes. You will discover the art of writing pysanky by our expert Pysanka Instructor Anna Chychula. In each session, you will learn the process of how […]
Join us at Lithuanian Easter Egg Workshop with folk-artist Don Astras who will instruct you in the etching/scratch technique! About this event Join us on Saturday, April 2 at 2 pm at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture for our popular Easter Egg Decorating workshop using the traditional Lithuanian surface etching technique. Each participant is […]
Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? Each reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 […]
Easter is on its way. Get in the spirit by learning the intricate art of making Pisanki – Polish egg decorating, with instructor Christine Frankowicz-Burd, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop will be held in the PRCUA Social Hall on the first floor. This year’s event is co-sponsored by […]
Pysanka Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum We are excited to once again announce the Pysanky (Easter Egg) Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum. This year we offer in-person classes. You will discover the art of writing pysanky by our expert Pysanka Instructor Anna Chychula. In each session, you will learn the process of how […]
Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? Each reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 […]
Balzekas Museum book talk and signing featuring Canadian writer Gordon Mott, author of Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda About this event On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2pm, the Balzekas Museum Book Club welcomes Canadian writer Gordon Mott, the author of the historical fictions, Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda. He has […]
The South Asia Institute will host Amin Gulgee Performance “Kiss of the Spider Woman". About this event This will be a collaborative performance work with 13-17 participants which will take place over a period of 77 minutes. The approach will be cross-disciplinary as Gulgee will engage actors, dancers, visual artists and musicians to work with […]
Get ready for Easter at the Swedish American Museum’s craft evening. Learn some Swedish traditions and create some beautiful decorations. This event is for adults and children 12 and over. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non members. Prepaid reservations are required to attend the event. No refund within five days of event.
The Ukrainian National Museum invites you to a presentation on ancient civilizations by scholar Marilyn Hrymak. Learn about the mysteries of the Trypillia civilization, who existed from 7500 to 3500 BC, before the Sumerians and Egyptians, with no evidence of military weapons. Hrymak's presentation will describe the life, art and Goddess religion of these egalitarian […]
Everyone welcome at the Spring Community Powwow, Saturday, April 16. Dinner served at 5pm, Grand Entry at 6:30pm.
Spring Luncheon & Fundraiser of the Women's Guild of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture: Magic show, Craft Fair + Lithuanian Cuisine! About this event Please join the Women's Guild for an afternoon of "Magic Moments" at our annual spring luncheon and fundraiser. Enjoy a spectacular magic show, artisan crafts, delicious Lithuanian cuisine, live music, […]
Fashion Artist, Hyelim Kim exhibition of traditional and modernity garment constructed using the techniques of the Korean traditional hanbok sewing known as, Kkaekki, using the Western textile of wool silk, cotton silk, and Korean textile of Korean silk, silk organza and dupioni silk. Opening Reception is April 30 at 2pm.
A new production inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago Stories From the West Side James Sanders & Conjunto and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre present a new production inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago and the photography of historian and scholar Carlos Flores. One of Chicago's longest-running Latin jazz ensembles, James Sanders & Conjunto […]
Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut. About this event Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut at Chicago’s longest-standing Latino cultural center. About Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) One of 40 organizations recently […]
The KCCoC brings the K-experience to Chicago Children’s Museum to celebrate Korean Children’s Day to share the joy with the children in Chicagoland. For this event, our intention is to provide snapshots of Korean culture, its impact on the global community, and its connections to cultures around the world.
¡Los Ajolotes son anfibios que comienzan su ciclo de vida de huevo-larva-adulto en el agua y pasan por la metamorfosis y se mudan a la tierra cuando son adultos! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los Ajolotes con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Conéctate aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoAjolote _______________ Axolotls are amphibians that begin their egg-larva-adult […]
The CHICAGO SCOTS invite you to join us for the Midwest's Largest Scottish Event, the 36th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. About this event Kids enter for FREE for the much anticipated return of the 36th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - from the Caber Toss […]