The Spirit of Vodou: Understanding the Cosmos
Did 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 […]
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IL, United States
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 of limited, sustainable business resources, specific to the needs of Black artists. ILA Creative Studio's G-to-G Coaching Sessions are an opportunity for professional practicing artists […]
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 Chicago Cultural Center exhibition Artists First: Twenty-five Years of Studio Art at Thresholds. The primary goals of the symposium series are to increase scholarship in 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 Awards Ceremony on November 19, 2022, at Writers Theater in Glencoe, Illinois. Our premier event and annual awards ceremony is named for Dr. Carlos Montezuma, […]
$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 Torah recounts the true story of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia. This beloved illustrated book teaches the Holocaust not just as a period of destruction, […]
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 imprisoned and desired to know more about the crime. This class begins by giving an overview of the Swedish criminal justice system and then show […]
$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 the Greek peninsula thousands of years ago to the "Greeklish" of the Greek diaspora.
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 in the Age of Print. SPEAKERS Russell Maret is a letter designer and letterpress printer working in New York City. Jill Gage is the Newberry’s Custodian of […]
Free
Leve’L 2022
Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United StatesThe Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments of the museum over the past 10 years! This year will also be our first in-person Gala celebration since 2019. This memorable night will be […]
$65
Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring “Saulute” Sunlight Children’s Aid”
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesEvery year, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture honors exceptional individuals who, through their talents, efforts, and achievements, have distinguished themselves and contributed to the betterment of humanity. The Award is the highest and longest-standing civic honor of its kind outside of Lithuania. The roster of former honorees includes civic and cultural leaders, physicians, artists, […]
$135 – $225
The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
Online IL, United StatesSince the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, […]
Free
South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us the evening of Tuesday, December 6th at the DuSable Museum for a special advance screening of the season three premiere episode of HBO Max’s South Side. The screening […]
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 began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens, the new Greek owners would […]
Free
