• Kombilesa Mi: Baila Como en Palenque

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Dance Styles of Palenque Traditional Dance Dance in San Basilio de Palenque is an artistic and cultural activity where the people of Palenque express feelings emotions and basic sentiments of everyday life. Themes and styles covered: A brief explanation of the traditional dance Styles of dance: El Mapale Cumbia Culebra Catalina El pavo The traditional […]

    $10
  • Reading Poetry to Read Ourselves: A celebration of Ghalib’s Poetry with Dr. Azra Raza

    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Renowned physician, scientist, and author, Dr. Azra Raza, recites a selection of Mirza Ghalib's powerful poetry. She translates and interprets the powerful lyrics in her very distinctive style that has endeared to her audiences all over the US and overseas.

    $10 – $25
  • Tinta Jazz

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Reading of poems by Afro-Puerto Rican writer Mayra Santos-Febres in dialogue with the Alejandro Salazar Quartet. This multimedia event will feature video projections by Jose Arturo Ballester Panelli. The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center invites you to share with our resident artists and learn about the work of one of the most critically-acclaimed and influential […]

    FREE
  • Preview Showing of “Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors”

    Cantigny Park Wheaton, IL, United States

    Save the date for our upcoming exhibit "Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors" an exhibit honoring the 2007 repatriation of 14 Māori remains back to New Zealand. We will have a special preview showing at our 8th National Gathering Sunday, July 17th (registration here: https://bit.ly/Tng2022). The exhibition will be open to the public July 21st.

    FREE
  • The Sweetest Season: Indigenous Spoken Word and Song

    Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Since time immemorial, Chicago has been a meeting place for Native peoples. With words of wisdom, stories, and histories old and new, we expand traditions of performance with an evening of music, dance, and spoken word, featuring local artists in a program curated by Vincent Romero (Laguna Pueblo).

    $15
  • Virtual Fireside Chat – Women in Philanthropy and Social Enterprise

    Online Event

    Join MALA for a fireside discussion centered on the leadership of women in the philanthropic and entrepreneurial space. Our special guest, Khitam Masoud, will sit down with MALA Co-Founder Zainab Khan to discuss her journey in philanthropy and social enterprise and share advice for other women navigating these fields. _______________ About Khit: Khit is a […]

    FREE
  • “Viva Colombia” – Colombian Independence Day Concert

    Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

    In collaboration with El Gran Festival Colombiano, we are excited to present "Viva Colombia" - Colombian Independence Day Concert as part of the Chicago Latino Music Series. Headlined by Ceferina Banquez, one of the most celebrated and recognized voices of Afro-Colombian music, the evening features the beautiful music of the plains of Colombia and Venezuela […]

    $20 – $25
  • Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Multiple Venues Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]

    FREE
  • Livewire- NIAM’s Open Mic

    National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States

    Livewire is your Open Mic platform to jam, tell us a story, act your heart out, enthrall with a verse, drop the mic... You bring the talent we’ll bring the cheers! You'll have 3 minutes for any kind of spoken word performance- poetry, storytelling, comedy, acting, essay reading, singing, and even music! Not ready to […]

    $5
  • LAWNDALE Peace Party

    2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623, United States 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The LAWNDALE Peace Party hosted by the MSRN Peace Committee is an event to bring people from North Lawndale and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love and Unity in our community. We invite you to join us on July 23rd from 11am to 2pm at Douglass Park (2950 W 19th St, Chicago) for an […]

    FREE
  • Family Day at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and St. Kateri Center of Chicago Join us for an afternoon of summer fun featuring crafts, food, native artists, and so much more! Free with Regular Museum Admission; Mitchell Museum Members Free. Full Schedule of Events coming […]

  • The Reel Film Club

    The Reel Film Club

    Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    As part of the International Latino Cultural Center's year-round programming, The Reel Film Club features the most popular films from past Chicago Latino Film Festival editions. The event opens with a networking reception followed by the film presentation and concludes with a discussion. Each presentation highlights a specific country and takes place at Instituto Cervantes. […]

    $20
  • Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Multiple Venues Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]

    FREE
  • Artecito Virtual – Caballo

    Online Event

    ¡Los caballos tienen 10 músculos diferentes en las orejas y esto les permite girar casi 180 grados! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los caballos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Contáctese aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoCaballo ____________________________________ Horses have 10 different muscles in their ears and this allows them to rotate nearly 180 degrees! Join […]

    FREE
  • Isla que Vuela

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    " Isla que vuela" es una instalación fotográfica de José Arturo Ballester Panelli. Trabaja la geometría sagrada , escogiendo el hexágono, símbolo que representa el perpetuo movimiento de la creación y el camino que siguen los procesos de transformación a través de la renovación y el cambio. Ballesta Nueve escoge las chiringas, papelotes o cometas, […]

    FREE
  • Devouring Empires: Transmitting Sacrit Tongues

    Online Event

    TIES is excited to announce DEVOURING EMPIRES, an evening of poetry by Demian DinéYazhi' @heterogeneoushomosexual and Joss Barton @ganjacum_! Join us Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm CDT for this virtual event hosted by TIES and @centernativefutures. Register for free at the link in our bio or bit.ly/devour7 _______________ Devouring Empires is a Trans, Non-Binary, and […]

  • Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

    Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Museum is taking part in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses from 4800 to 5800 N. Clark St. and the adjacent side streets will expand their storefronts to line the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, one-of-a-kind merchandise, fashion apparel and local treasures. The Museum Tantalizing Treasure Sale will stretch from the sidewalk into […]

  • 2022 Newberry Book Fair

    2022 Newberry Book Fair

    Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]

  • Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

    Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Pop by the Museum today or tomorrow for fika in our main gallery space on the first floor. Enjoy some Swedish coffee and cinnamon rolls while you relax and enjoy the photos of famous Blues musicians taken by Hans Ekestang or go outside and sit in our courtyard. We will be having weekly Pop-Up Cafés […]

  • Opening: DESI Roots and Wings

    National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States

    The exhibition is an exploration of the heritage and experiences of Indian Immigrants to the United States, addressing such topics as: The meaning of the word “desi” representing a collective identity for South Asians The diversity of the diaspora community Immigration and historic challenges to obtaining citizenship Music, dance, and food Indian-American professions, from doctors […]

    $5