The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is pleased to host this FREE book talk with Ed Shew, author of the historical novel Chinese Brothers, American Sons. Register here. Two Chinese brothers arrive in America in 1854 on a death ship to escape poverty and oppression in China. Li Chang and Li Yu, ten years […]
Sat. May 21, 2022, 3pm Korean Cultural Center of Chicago @ Gallery 9930 Capitol Dr. Wheeling, IL. 60090 RSVP by May 10 [email protected] Inquiry: 312.532. 4688 Mina 847.947.4460 KCCoC
Join HAMOC and Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre for an artist talk and Q&A. About this event Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with HAMOC! Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre is a American University adjunct professor in fine arts and an thirteen year veteran in DCPS. His exhibitions include the U.S. State Department, IMF, IDB, Smithsonian, & Embassy of Haiti. He […]
AFRORRIQUEÑES: Affirmation, Solidarity and Healing May 25-27 2022 at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center A multi-day series committed to the continuous dialogue on Afrodescendencia produced by Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center “Ancestral Reckonings: Why your DNA results don’t match the records” Conversation and workshop with Melanie Maldonado Diaz, scholar, genealogist, and cultural organizer. This […]
The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is excited to announce this FREE book talk with author Russell N. Low, as he returns to CAMOC to discuss his new book published this year, The All-American Crew. Register here. About the book On January 23, 1943, a B-24 Liberator and its crew of ten men disappeared […]
Join us for a screening of award winning documentary, "A Symphony in Stone," followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and experts. About this event ‘A Symphony in Stone’ is a 60 min documentary celebrating the Scottish city of Glasgow’s stunning cityscape and architecture. The film explains how the Glasgow’s phenomenal growth during the industrial […]
Exploration of scholarship, and artists who contributed to the body and meaning of the continuous rebirth of Puerto Rico’s visual culture About this event AFRORRIQUEÑES: Affirmation, Solidarity and Healing May 25-27 2022 at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center A multi-day series committed to the continuous dialogue on Afrodescendencia. The history of the arts in Puerto […]
On Thursday, May 26th at 7pm we will be discussing Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Virtually via Zoom About this event Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! Facilitated by NHM's Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye, each month the NHM Virtual Book Club chooses a book that is […]
Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular experience in our iconic 2nd floor Brauhaus Room! A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize. Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum RSVP here: https://dankhaus.com/event-4491654
Conversation and workshop with Dr. Pablo Luis Rivera, professor, epistemologist, renowned Bomba artist / practitioner and Director of AFROLegado. POSTER ART "PAZ PARA LAS MUJERES" BY COLECTIVO MORIVIV´I.
Join Two-Sprit leaders Gary Neumann (Salish) and Lenny Hayes (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) on the historical roles and identities of Two-Spirit/Native 2SLGBTQ+ people and how colonization and historical and intergenerational trauma have impacted the Two-Spirit-LGBTQ+ Community. Together, Gary and Lenny will share their knowledge to educate individuals, families, and organizations to understand and support children, adults, […]
We're so excited to see Maifest happening again this year after years off due to the pandemic! DANK Haus will be there, running the smaller bar at 4715 N. Western Ave. Support the DANK Haus during the festival with purchases at our bar! We welcome all to stop by, say hi and learn more about […]
Exhibition Viewing La Primera Parada & Panel Discussion An open discussion about LGBTQ/SGL activism in Chicago communities. A panel of Latin@ and African American LGBTQ/SGL leaders will discuss the daring experience of walking for the first time on their community parades (1993-1994). A second panel of young activists will react and ask questions contextualizing […]
Travel with author and Jewish historian Irene Shaland to Australia, from Sydney and Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, to understand the land, its people, and their history. Discover how Aboriginal people played an important role in opening Australia to Jewish refugees escaping from the Nazi occupied Europe and how, years later, the […]
MALA presents a special presentation and discussion centering on the legacy of legendary dancer, teacher, producer, and choreographer Robert Joffrey, who was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan. Joffrey’s achievements and innovations in dance and education have helped to shape the landscape of arts in the U.S. and throughout the global community. Join us on […]
It's time for another Schlagernacht with live entertainment by Pieptone! For those unfamiliar with the band, Pieptone! plays German-language pop hits, rarities, and oddities of the 1950s and 60s, everyone from pop idols of the day like Rex Gildo, Gitte, and Peter Alexander to American stars like Connie Francis and Chubby Checker. There will be […]
SSCAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH MUSIC, POETRY, COMEDY, AND FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVATIONS – FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVITIES: 12 – 2PM *POLAROID PHOTO ACTIVATION *CYANOTYPE ACTIVATION *LIMITED EDITION TOTE BAG LAUNCH FEATURING THE WORK OF ARTIST BRANDON BREAUX *PRINT WORKS BY ARTIST ERIC VON HAYNES *PHOTO ACTIVATION WITH ARTIST CATALYST CECIL […]
The Chinatown Museum Foundation is hosting its 21st Benefit Dinner to raise funds for the Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC). Our theme this year is "Our History, Our Culture, Our Voice". Please join us for this night of performances, raffle, authentic Chinese food, cash bar, and much more! As a nonprofit, CAMOC relies solely […]
June 19, 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the attack on and death of Vincent Chin. OCA Detroit is hosting a 4-day program (06/16 - 06/19) in Detroit that will be live-streamed. On the 19th, there will be two programs: (1) Community Dialogues: Remembrance & Rededication (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT); (2) Interfaith Remembrance […]
We are so excited to offer an in-person cooking class with Lincoln Square's own Chef Carol Himmel of Himmel's restaurant! She will be teaching students how to make Rahm Schnitzel, a delectable pork tenderloin in a mushroom cream gravy and one of the restaurant's most popular dishes! Have you ever wondered the best way to […]