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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 Military Society, USA

  • 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

  • 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, 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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. […]

  • 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, as a result of working from home, many people rediscovered their own neighborhoods and all that they offer and don’t offer. Not coincidentally, this is […]

    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 Senior Living & Memory Care

  • 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 […]