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  • The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde (ONLINE)

    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us online for a discussion with Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad about her new book The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Black, queer, feminist, Buddhist: The Fire Inside casts a fresh new light on the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. This is an online-only program with the American Writers Museum. This program […]

    Free, registration required

  • Get Lit: Rom Com Night

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate all things charming, hilarious, and heart-fluttering at Get Lit: Rom-Com Night as we bring the world of romantic comedies to life. Test your knowledge of rom-com films in our Meet Cute Trivia Challenge. Meet with our friends from the Last Chapter Book Shop, Chicago’s first & only romance bookstore. Unwrap your next read at the Blind Date with a […]

    $21.05 – $28.52

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

  • Meet the Beatles in Hamburg | In-Person Presentation

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us in reliving the "Hamburg Days" of three working class lads from Liverpool, who spent many a "hard days night" in seedy night clubs all along the notorious Reeperbahn between […]

    $25

  • Concert | The 3 B’s: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Andrew Schultze & Svetlana Belsky present the 3Bs Concert, featuring selections from J.S. Bach’s Peasant Cantata, Beethoven’s Adelaide, and songs from Brahms’ Opuses 48 & 49. This thoughtfully curated program highlights the expressive depth and musical evolution of three iconic composers, blending lyrical storytelling, romantic emotion, and timeless artistry in an intimate recital experience. Following the concert […]

    $35

  • Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    The best night of the year is back: Grown-Up Book Fair! With books for sale, games to play, and drinks to drink… cheers! Indulge your literary impulses at Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair! Mix and mingle with fellow bookworms, share your favorite titles, and discover new ones. From cozy mysteries to epic adventures, there’s something for […]

    $21.05 – $28.52

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

  • Architect Talk: Ernest Wong

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

    Join us for a discussion where Ernest Wong, FASLA, founding principal of site design group, ltd., will reflect on nearly four decades of landscape architecture in Chicago and beyond in conversation with CAC President & CEO Eleanor Gorski. In this Architect Talk, Wong will explore how site design group, ltd. has made its name sculpting singular, community-oriented […]

    $15

  • Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Step back into the glittering, shadowy world of the Roaring Twenties at Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes, an evening of clandestine charm, jazz-age flair, and unfiltered artistic expression. Share an original piece of poetry or song during our open mic. Don’t have anything to share? We’ll have pieces from notable American poets and songwriters that you can select. […]

    $21.05 – $28.52

  • Austrian Wine Tasting Stammtisch

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    We’re bringing together the best of Austrian wine and tradition for a relaxed and lively night. Enjoy a guided tasting experience featuring a variety of Austrian wines while connecting with friends, community members, and fellow enthusiasts around the table. To complete the experience, Chef Martin will be grilling up Bratwurst and Käsekrainer, available for purchase […]

    $25

  • Assyrian Cultural Renaissance

    Hyatt Regency O'Hare 9300 W. Bryan Mawr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Renaissance Continues. Mark your calendars as the Assyrian Renaissance returns to Chicago on April 2026. Through music, art, literature, and more, we’ll gather once more to celebrate who we are and where we come from. Join us for three unforgettable days of culture, community, and pride. April 17–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL

    $40

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

  • Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Award-winning poets Marilyn Hacker and Deema K. Shehabi visit the American Writers Museum to read from their powerful new book Water to Water: Gaza Renga, a poetry collaboration in the call-and-response form of Renga during the conflict in Gaza. The pair will have a conversation on their writing journey and share how the collaboration came to be. Books will be […]

    $6 – $8

  • Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (IN PERSON)

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Pop culture historian and bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television) visits the AWM to discuss her new book about the making of a beloved television show. Parks and Rec: The Underdog TV Show That Lit’rally Inspired a Vision for a Better America tells the definitive story of the creation and legacy of Parks and Recreation, with exclusive interview […]

    $6 – $8

  • Architect Talk: Michael Murphy

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

    Join us for a discussion with Michael Murphy, founder of AMMA and MASS Design Group, as he celebrates the release of his book, "Our World in Ten Buildings" and reflects on […]

    $15

  • Get Lit: Art of the Cocktail

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Raise a glass and grab your sketchbook for Get Lit: The Art of Cocktails. Author and illustrator Sarah Becan (Let’s Make Bread!, Let’s Make Dumplings!) visits Get Lit to share a live […]

    $21.05 – $28.52

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

  • Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday

    Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison