Craft Convening
Please join us for a conversation on Chicago craft in the 1970s-80s with some of the city's long-standing artists and activists, including Lourdes Guerrero, artist and educator; Indira Freitas Johnson, […]
FREE
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Talks and Gatherings
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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Scottish American History Forum: Scottish Settlement of Prince Edward Island and Its Implications for Island Society and Culture
Online EventNovember 5 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free Topic: Scottish Settlement of Prince Edward Island and Its Implications for Island Society and Culture Presenter: Professor Edward MacDonald, PhD, Department of History, […]
FREE
Interview and Book signing: ATTORNEY JAMES MONTGOMERY
Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout the event: Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Attorney James Montgomery to reveal his own story in a personal interview with a live audience. The event is supported in part by […]
Free
The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
Online IL, United StatesIn this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants […]
Free
“Al Fil or Bishop?” Lecture + Public Chess Tournament
Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and The Chicago Chess Foundation are proud to present: Al-Fil or Bishop? a free public event in which ACCE will give a brief presentation […]
FREE
The Spirit of Vodou: Understanding the Cosmos
IL, United StatesDid you know that African religions -- some of the 3,000 practiced in the U.S. -- are the fastest growing systems in this country? Learn more and about the theology […]
UIMA Annual Fundraising Gala: Ukraine, My Love
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOver the past year, everyone including UIMA, has been affected by the war in Ukraine. Since February, the Institute has shifted focus to providing mutual humanitarian aid through fundraising and […]
$150
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Online IL, United StatesJoin NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of […]
Free
WBEZ Presents: Mortified Chicago
Music Box Theatre 3733 North Southport Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60613 Music Box Theatre, 3733 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. Share the shame. About this event Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people […]
$25 – $70
LIVEWIRE NIAM’s Monthly Open Mic
National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United StatesLivewire 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! […]
$5
ONLINE BOOK & AUTHOR: “LIGHTNING DOWN: A WORLD WAR II STORY OF SURVIVAL”
Online IL, United StatesJoin us in discussion with #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin as he makes his literary return to the aerial battlefields of WWII to tell a harrowing and unforgettable story of heroism […]
NHM Virtual Book Club – The Greeks: A Global History
Online IL, United StatesJoin the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! In November, we will be discussing The Greeks: A Global History by Roderick Beaton, a sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today. This title […]
Free
Muslim Women in Technology Networking Social
Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you interested in connecting with other young professionals in the field of tech? Would you like to learn more about advocating for yourself in the field of tech as […]
FREE
G to G Coaching Session: How To Balance Creative Work & Multiple Projects
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesSSCAC is thrilled to partner with ILA Creative Studio for their G-to-G Coaching Sessions in a 3-part series of artist development resource workshops that intend to help close the gap […]
FREE
Artists First Conversations: Symposium 2
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United StatesSymposium 2: "The Ethics of Exhibiting Artists with Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Disabilities" Artists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the […]
FREE
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 45th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Ceremony
Writer's Theater 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, United StatesThe Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will honor U.S. Representative Sharice Davids for her significant contributions to Native American society, culture, and history at the 45th Anniversary Benefit and […]
$145
ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “THE TATTOOED TORAH”
Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United StatesNearly four decades since its initial release, Marvell Ginsburg’s The Tattooed Torah is widely regarded as a quintessential resource for early Holocaust education. A profound story of love, hope, and resilience, The Tattooed […]
Genealogy Session ONLINE
Online EventCrimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade Did your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was […]
$10
What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
Online IL, United StatesGreek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in […]
Free
Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Virtual Chicago, IL, United StatesRenowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting […]
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