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  • Scottish American History Forum

    Date: April 13 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Topic: Scottish American Military Society – The Legacy and the Pride Presenter: Kenneth A. Lloyd, National Commander, The Scottish American […]

  • The Trial of Pericles

    Harris Theatre for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    This is the latest installment of NHM’s Trial Series that takes legal cases and controversies from the pages of history and tries them before an audience to demonstrate the enduring […]

  • Rebranding Focus Group: Native/Indigenous Community

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

    As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, […]

  • Four Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: A Spring Gathering of Tea Meditation Workshop with Juliann Wang

    Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Each day we begin anew, a cycle that persists since the dawn time. Each moment we encounter is its own universe. Tea is fabled to have existed in human culture for more than 4,500 years, but only as a daily beverage since the third century. Through tea we encounter the new and the old, the […]

  • Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration

    Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Through needle, thread and color, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez, or embroidery, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds, trees, flowers and geometric […]

  • Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening

    Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. This exhibit focuses on 4 main […]

    $20

  • Finally Fridays: SAI Socials

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

    The South Asia Institute is excited to announce "Finally Fridays", a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections, with a touch of music, DJ performances, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and […]

  • Building a Relevant Historic Preservation Movement with Bonnie McDonald

    Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book, “The Relevancy Guidebook,” unveiled in November 2023. At its 50th anniversary, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next […]

    Free

  • LEGO® & LIBATIONS

    KOVAL Tasting Room 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago

    LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. Grab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills […]

    $20

  • Call to Peace

    The Peace School 3121 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Let's send love, harmony and peace to humanity, nature and all living things. The Call to Peace is a call and response: "Peace in..." all countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. This month's SPECIAL GUEST: Dee Lyu, Associate Executive Director Heritage Museum of Asian Art May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Dee Lyu is […]

  • K-experience: Celebrate Korean Children’s Day 2024 ‘Byeol-ju Bu-jeon (The Rabbit’s Liver)’

    Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

    The Children’s Day event will focus on introducing a well-known folk tale as the main theme. For our celebration on May 4th, we have chosen ‘Byeol-ju Bu-jeon (The Rabbit’s Liver)’ which children and their parents can enjoy together and learn Korean language through Korean cultural experiences and games, and to inspire interest in Hangeul, Korean […]

    $10

  • Carlos Moreno on the Livable City

    Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. During the Pandemic, […]

    Free

  • Scottish American History Forum

    Chicago Scots 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, United States

    Date: May 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Location: Topic: Robert Burns: As He Sees Us and We See Him Presenter: Gus Noble OBE, President, Chicago Scots and Caledonia […]

  • Rebranding Focus Group: Members/Partners

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

    As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, […]

  • 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Lecture

    S. R. Crown Hall (IIT College of Architecture) 3360 S State St, Chicago

    The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture present "Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change," the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion, in partnership […]

    Free

  • Cranes & Cocktails

    Artifact Events 4325 North Ravenswood Ave,, Chicago, IL, United States

    Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cranes & Cocktails on Thursday, May 16 at Artifact Events from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. What sushi will you choose to eat? Don’t miss this […]