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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 […]

  • Fresh Legacies: A Conversation with Joel Hall Dance Center

    Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    How did the Joel Hall Dancers get their start? What’s their future? How do you keep a Chicago legacy fresh and vibrant - while championing new visions and growth? Join Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall and Interim Artistic Director William Gill in conversation with Nicole Clarke-Springer, artistic director for Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, […]

    Free

  • Artist Tour With Indrani Nayer-Gall

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

    Dive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions. Indrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization, patriarchy, and misogyny through her practice in installation, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more […]

  • 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 relevance of these ancient disputes. You will witness talented legal minds litigating the fate of Pericles, known as the great hero of Athenian democracy. In […]

  • 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, our members, and partners. We invite the local Native/Indigenous community to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our rebranding […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]