• Neighborhood Nights

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

    Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view from our Skyline Lounge & Terrace. 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.

    Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • Greek Independence Day: The Struggle for Freedom

    Online Event

    On March 25th, we commemorate Greek Independence Day. Two hundred and one years ago, the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire began. The Greek fight to end four hundred years of Ottoman Turkish oppression attracted the attention and support of people around the world. Consequently, the Greek War of Independence became the first […]

    Free
  • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

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

    Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month for a free German language film screening! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills. 2nd […]

    $4 – $6
  • Lost Goddess Civilizations of Old Europe

    Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Ukrainian National Museum invites you to a presentation of on ancient civilizations by scholar Marilyn Hrymak. Learn about the mysteries of the Tryipillia civilization, who existed from 7500 BC […]

    $10
  • Children’s Story Time: A Story About Freedom

    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us as we celebrate Greek Independence Day with a special event for children ages 5-12.  We will hear the story of how Greece gained it's freedom from the Ottoman Empire and then participate in a related activity. Parents can enjoy some time in Greek Town with a discount coupon at a Greek Town restaurant.

    Free
  • Elternabend: Parent’s Night Out

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

    Need a night out, but don’t know what to do with the kids? DANK has you covered! Join us on Thursday, March 31 from 6-8 pm for a parent's night out. We will provide childcare and fun, enriching activities at the Haus for your kids, while you get to enjoy drinks, dinner, and the view of the […]

    $15 – $35
  • Irish Art in Practice: Demands of Hope

    Online Event

    The Irish American Heritage Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Ireland, Midwest, presents Irish Art in Practice. Join Jennifer Keating, Ph.D. as she brings us through the world of Irish arts and artists, and the living applications and impressions it makes on the world around us. Jennifer Keating is a Senior Lecturer and […]

    FREE
  • Scottish American History Forum

    Online Event

    Topic: The Council, the Union and the ‘Patriot’: The Scottish Privy Council, Anglo-Scottish, Union and Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun Presenter: Alastair J. Mann, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University […]

    FREE
  • Author Talk: Dr. Don Grossnickle – My Maja: A Grandson’s Tribute

    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    My Maja, A Swedish-American Proud Grandson’s Tribute by Chicago’s Dr. Don Grossnickle Maja, a young roaring twenties Swedish adventurer set sail on a luxury steamship to New York and on to Chicago in 1922 for a visit to relatives. Maja fell in love and spent the rest of her life pursuing the American Dream. Adversity […]

    Free
  • Homer-athon: A Reading of Homer’s Odyssey In Its Entirety

    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? Each reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 […]

    FREE
  • First People’s Poetry Reading: A tribute to the Living Nations, Living Words Project

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

    Join us for a morning of First Peoples poetry with American Indian poets Kimberly Blaeser, Elise Paschen, Mark Turcotte, and Gwen Westerman, moderated by poet Gordon Henry. This reading will be dedicated to the work of Joy Harjo, United States Poet Laureate and editor of Living Nations, Living Words, an anthology of poems by American Indian poets reflecting on themes of place […]

    FREE
  • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

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

    Join us on twice a month on Saturday for a German language film screening! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills. Upcoming Dates & Films: 9. […]

    $4 – $6
  • Author Talk: Gordon Mott, Lithuanian Lullaby

    Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

    Balzekas Museum book talk and signing featuring Canadian writer Gordon Mott, author of Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda About this event On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2pm, the Balzekas Museum Book Club welcomes Canadian writer Gordon Mott, the author of the historical fictions, Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda. He has […]

    Free – $12