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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES RECOGNITION OF LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE, PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF THE NEW LITHUANIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM! The Lithuanian American Community presents: BAlzeks Msueum, a documentary film about the efforts of the Lithuanian Americans to support Lithuania‘s independence a hundred years ago. Film director – Arvydas […]
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 […]
A special evening of music and conversation with Chicago's celebrated musical supergroup, Funkadesi. Known for their own high-energy blend of music that ranges from South Asian classical, folk and film melodies to West African, Caribbean, Latin, Brazilian and Reggae blended with American Funk and Soul music. They will perform an intimate "unplugged" acoustic set of […]
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 […]
Join the Japanese American Service Committee for a free screening event on Thursday, August 4th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.! Our amazing Legacy Center interns will be premiering their audio and video projects as a culmination of their eight-week experience at JASC. Come to meet these talented young people, learn what resonated with them in the Legacy Center’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
This historic performance is the first appearance of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra in Chicago in 20 years. Through the rigorous training of its members, the balance between youth and experience, and the fluidity between the classical musical genre, the lyrical theater, and popular music, the Symphony Orchestra is positioned as the most important symphonic […]
The National Cambodian Heritage Museu's mahori ensemble will perform Cambodian classics at the Destination Asia Festival at the Morton Arboretum. At their invitation, our Crossing Borders Music cellist Tom Clowes will play in the ensemble. The mahori musicians will also be performing Saturday, August 6 in the afternoon. _________________ Check out http://mortonarb.org/.../destination-asia-festival/... for complete festival information. […]
Join Us for an evening of music by Gustavo Cortiñas' Desafío Candente, Roy McGrath's Menjunje and Radio Free Honduras celebrating the music of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Honduras! Bring your lawn chair, beverages and snacks while you enjoy this cultural experience. Please no pets. Free parking available across the street at the US Bank Employee Lot
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 […]
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 […]
FREEDOM FESTIVAL: Celebrating 75 Years of Independence I Day 01 Celebrating 75 Years of Independence with TWO days of very special music and dance performances. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories: The Partitition Anti-Memorial Project DAY 01 LINEUP: 1PM: DJ Spin Cycle: Ankur Malhotra: Delhi and Midwest-based record label owner and […]