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SUMMARY:Paul Marushka's book presentation
DESCRIPTION:Paul Marushka\, a proud Ukrainian American and accomplished business leader as founder\, CEO and president of Chicago-based Sphera\, a sustainability and operational risk software company\, will present insights from his book\, Sustainable Success: How Businesses Win as a Force for Good\, during a special 30-minute session at the Ukrainian National Museum on October 24. \nThis presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Marushka as he explores how organizations can leverage sustainability to drive meaningful change\, foster resilience\, and create long-term value. Drawing from his extensive experience in leadership and data-driven transformation\, he will share strategic frameworks and real-world examples that have shaped his approach. \nAttendees will also gain insight into Marushka’s personal journey as the son of Ukrainian immigrants and the cultural influences that inform his work\, making this session especially relevant for professionals\, students and community members interested in leadership\, innovation and the role of heritage in shaping impactful business practices. \nJoin Paul at the Ukrainian National Museum to engage in an inspiring conversation that bridges tradition and transformation.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/paul-marushkas-book-presentation/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:From Biergärten to Breweries: The Cultural History of Beer from Germany to Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to history! Join us for an evening that blends scholarship\, storytelling\, and steins as we trace the rich cultural history of beer and brewing from its roots in Germany to its vibrant evolution in Chicago. \nNorthwestern University professor Robert Ryder will lead us on a fascinating journey through centuries of brewing tradition — from medieval monasteries and Bavarian beer halls to Chicago’s historic brewing giants and modern craft beer renaissance. Along the way\, you’ll discover how German immigrants shaped Chicago’s beer culture and why beer has remained a cornerstone of community life on both sides of the Atlantic. \nAfter the talk\, enjoy a tasting experience featuring brews from beloved local breweries Dovetail and Seipp\, alongside traditional German beers on tap at the DANK Haus. Compare old-world classics with new-world innovations\, learn about unique brewing techniques\, and savor the shared heritage in every sip. \nWhether you’re a beer enthusiast\, history lover\, or just looking for a fun and flavorful night out\, this event is sure to be a perfect pairing. Prost!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/from-biergarten-to-breweries-the-cultural-history-of-beer-from-germany-to-chicago/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:From Biergärten to Breweries: The Cultural History of Beer from Germany to Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to history! Join us for an evening that blends scholarship\, storytelling\, and steins as we trace the rich cultural history of beer and brewing from its roots in Germany to its vibrant evolution in Chicago. \nNorthwestern University professor Robert Ryder will lead us on a fascinating journey through centuries of brewing tradition — from medieval monasteries and Bavarian beer halls to Chicago’s historic brewing giants and modern craft beer renaissance. Along the way\, you’ll discover how German immigrants shaped Chicago’s beer culture and why beer has remained a cornerstone of community life on both sides of the Atlantic. \nAfter the talk\, enjoy a tasting experience featuring brews from beloved local breweries Dovetail and Seipp\, alongside traditional German beers on tap at the DANK Haus. Compare old-world classics with new-world innovations\, learn about unique brewing techniques\, and savor the shared heritage in every sip. \nWhether you’re a beer enthusiast\, history lover\, or just looking for a fun and flavorful night out\, this event is sure to be a perfect pairing. Prost!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/from-biergarten-to-breweries-the-cultural-history-of-beer-from-germany-to-chicago-2/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Scholar Thomas A. Tweed visits the American Writers Museum to discuss his new book Religion in the Lands that Became America. A sweeping retelling of American religious history\, Tweed shows how religion has enhanced and hindered human flourishing from the Ice Age to the Information Age. Tweed is joined in conversation by fellow Indigenous Studies scholar John N. Low. Books will be available for purchase and Tweed will sign them following the program. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s forthcoming special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, opening November 2025. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/american-prophets-religion-in-the-lands-that-became-america-in-person/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Pascale Sablan
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this powerful evening with trailblazing New York architect\, activist\, and author Pascale Sablan\, named one of the most influential voices in design today. \nPascale will dive into how equity\, sustainability and community can reshape our cities\, sharing inspiring stories from her advocacy and practice. She will also shed light on some of the visionary practitioners from around the globe featured in her new book\, GREATNESS: Diverse Designers of Architecture. The book celebrates those transforming the built environment through bold\, creative design. Following her talk\, Pascale will be joined in conversation by Chicago architect Danielle Tillman. \nCome early at 5:00 p.m. for light bites and refreshments and stick around after the program for a book signing with Pascale. GREATNESS is available for purchase in person or online at the CAC Design Store. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-pascale-sablan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night! Stammtisch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively evening of German and American trivia with Herr Rex! Put your knowledge to the test\, uncover fun facts\, and see how much you really know about both sides of the Atlantic. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just looking for a good time\, this night is for you. \nGrab your friends\, make new connections\, and enjoy a friendly competition full of surprises and laughs. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/trivia-night-stammtisch/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The German Imprint on our American Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The German Imprint on our American Christmas | Presented by Mike Haas \nChristmas — or Weihnachten — is Germany’s most beloved holiday\, and America’s too! What many Americans don’t realize is just how deeply German immigrants have shaped the way we celebrate the season. \nFrom the Christmas tree to Santa Claus\, from mistletoe and gingerbread houses to Nutcrackers and Advent calendars\, so many of our favorite traditions have German origins. Even our cherished Christmas music from Handel’s Messiah to O Tannenbaum to Silent Night carries the spirit of that heritage. And who could forget A Charlie Brown Christmas or the joyful Christmas markets that now brighten towns across the United States? \nJoin us for an insightful and festive presentation exploring the stories behind these beloved traditions. Whether you come to learn\, share\, or simply celebrate\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the German influence on America’s most cherished holiday.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-german-imprint-on-our-american-christmas/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stand-up Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable night of sharp wit\, fearless humor\, and brilliantly absurd storytelling as Dragoș\, one of Europe’s most dynamic comedic voices\, comes to ROCO Chicago for a special one-night-only show. \nRecognized as one of the pioneers of the English-language comedy scene in Europe\, Dragoș is a Romanian-born comedian whose bold crowd work\, dry observational humor\, and darkly hilarious commentary on modern life have earned him a devoted global following. \nAfter the success of his three hit stand-up specials — Hungry Hungry Dragon\, Best Case Scenario\, and The Schengen Special — Dragoș now brings his newest hour\, Source of Sadness\, to Chicago. This show is a razor-sharp\, introspective\, and wildly funny deep dive into the strange realities of today’s world.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stand-up-comedy/
LOCATION:ROCO Chicago\, 5406 N. KEDZIE AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Spieleabend | Game Night  Stammtisch Open Haus
DESCRIPTION:Our January Open Haus will be the best game night in town! Did you know that Germans invented the jigsaw puzzle and board games? Bring your friends and your competitive spirit and celebrate Germany with a night of German food\, drink\, games\, and Gemütlichkeit! We’ll have games of all types for all ages – board games\, card games\, foosball\, and more! \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/spieleabend-game-night-stammtisch-open-haus-2/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Religion and Journalism in Chicago with Mary Ann Ahern (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist Mary Ann Ahern of Chicago’s NBC 5 about covering religion\, writing about Chicago’s Pope\, and shaping the public’s perception and practice of faith. \nMary Ann Ahern joined NBC 5 News in March 1989 and was named the station’s Political Reporter in 2006. Most recently\, Ahern was front-and-center at the Vatican for NBC 5 Chicago’s extensive on-site coverage of one of the year’s biggest international stories when Chicago native\, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost\, became Pope Leo XIV. For her standout work at the Vatican\, Ahern earned a pair 2025 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, a powerful new exhibit that takes you on the ultimate exploration through spirituality and storytelling. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/religion-and-journalism-in-chicago-with-mary-ann-ahern-in-person/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The World of the Brothers Grimm | In-Person Presentation
DESCRIPTION:If at its core Kultur can be defined as what a people choose to pass on to their children\, the folklore of the Brothers Grimm might be said to represent a rich tapestry of the German people’s distinct\, cultural memory. \nThis in-person presentation will explore the times in which this folklore was first collected and published. As the Grimms were part and parcel of the Romanticist movement of the early 19th century\, their interpretations of the tales they collected might be seen not only as a reaction to Enlightenment rationalism but also in support of an early nationalist movement seeking to promote a “German” consciousness based on the authentic voices of a common folk bound together by language and and tradition.  \nJoin us then as we take a closer look at the historical and cultural context behind the enchanted folklore of the Brothers Grimm.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-world-of-the-brothers-grimm-in-person-presentation/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is an online-only program with the American Writers Museum. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, a powerful new exhibit that takes you on the ultimate exploration through spirituality and storytelling. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. \n \nMore about The Fire Inside: \nThe Fire Inside explores the writings of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin through a Dharmic lens\, revealing for the first time how two of America’s greatest literary voices reflect—and expand—Buddhism’s most timeless truths toward justice and liberation. \nDr. Rima Vesely-Flad dives deeply into a dharma of liberation as lived by Baldwin and Lorde\, offering timely lessons to help us each meet this moment. She explores the writers’ enduring legacies to show that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements\, but the generative power of inner well-being\, authenticity\, art\, and embodiment. Each chapter shares how looking inward is the way forward\, examining Baldwin and Lorde through key Buddhist principles. \nThis book offers space for emerging conversations within spiritual communities—ones that don’t shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths; that center—and celebrate—Black\, queer\, radical thought; and that embrace the ways our inner lives\, creative fire\, sensuality\, and expressions of love can ignite and sustain revolutionary liberation. \nPraise for The Fire Inside: \n“I have followed and admired Rima Vesely-Flad’s work for years. She is tapping resources that all of us can access for greater hope and change.” —MICHELLE ALEXANDER\, author of The New Jim Crow \n“This groundbreaking work is a gift of love reminding us of how Black liberation struggle\, like the dharma itself\, has always been about everyone getting free.” —LAMA ROD OWENS\, author of Love and Rage and The New Saints \n“This is a read not to miss… I find my own embers of wellness\, justice\, and harmony stoked with her joy of expression from the heart and mind on behalf of us all.” —LARRY WARD\, Buddhist teacher\, author\, and cofounder of The Lotus Institute \n“This book is a fire that both illuminates and refines\, a call to engage with the truth of our times while drawing strength from ancestral wisdom.” —RUTH KING\, author of Mindful of Race \nAbout the author: \nDR. RIMA VESELY-FLAD is the Visiting Professor of Buddhism and Black Studies at Union Theological Seminary. She is the author of Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition: The Practice of Stillness in the Movement for Liberation (NYU Press\, 2022) and Racial Purity and Dangerous Bodies: Moral Pollution\, Black Lives\, and the Struggle for Justice (Fortress Press\, 2017).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-fire-inside-the-dharma-of-james-baldwin-and-audre-lorde-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Rom Com Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all things charming\, hilarious\, and heart-fluttering at Get Lit: Rom-Com Night as we bring the world of romantic comedies to life. \n\nTest your knowledge of rom-com films in our Meet Cute Trivia Challenge.\nMeet with our friends from the Last Chapter Book Shop\, Chicago’s first & only romance bookstore.\nUnwrap your next read at the Blind Date with a Book station.\nDesign your own tote bag with your favorite rom-com quotes and drawings.\nGet a custom poem from our friends at Poems While You Wait inspired by your favorite stories of love.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, THE FIRST KISS. Non-alcoholic options are available as well.\n\nWhether you’re coming with a partner\, your best friends\, or treating yourself to a cozy night out\, this joyful evening promises nostalgia\, laughter\, and plenty of classic rom-com sparkle. \n\n\n\n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter. \nGet Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month\, the AWM serves drinks\, games\, special experiences\, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program\, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-rom-com-night/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T110823
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SUMMARY:Meet the Beatles in Hamburg | In-Person Presentation
DESCRIPTION: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 1960 and 1962\, playing American rock ‘n roll to some of the toughest crowds in all of Europe. \nJohn Lennon once remarked\, “I may have been raised in Liverpool\, but I grew up in Hamburg.” Sentiments also attested by bandmates Paul and George. \nAn experience which made them as a band before returning to England and a recording contract. In time\, setting off a global revolution not only in music and fashion but in raising a “peace and love” consciousness the world over. \nIt was the Beatles who would significantly influence the decade known as the “Sixties”\, and it all began in Hamburg–where they also met another Liverpudlian named Ringo!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/meet-the-beatles-in-hamburg-in-person-presentation/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
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SUMMARY:Concert | The 3 B's: Bach\, Beethoven\, and Brahms
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing the concert a light reception of cake\, tea and coffee will be offered and you will have the opportunity to purchase Mr. Schultze’s and Ms. Belsky’s CD.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/concert-the-3-bs-bach-beethoven-and-brahms/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T193000
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The best night of the year is back: Grown-Up Book Fair! With books for sale\, games to play\, and drinks to drink… cheers!\n\n\n\nIndulge 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 every reader to discover and enjoy! Vendors and tabling partners to be announced! \nInterested in joining us? Email general@americanwritersmuseum.org to pitch your bookstore or literary non-profit to join in the fun! \nGet Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month\, the AWM serves drinks\, games\, special experiences\, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program\, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-grown-up-book-fair/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Ernest Wong
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this Architect Talk\, Wong will explore how site design group\, ltd. has made its name sculpting singular\, community-oriented spaces across Chicago\, with work extending to other U.S. and Asian cities. He will speak to the crucial role landscape architecture and urban design play in mitigating climate change while revisiting projects that have come to define his career and a shared sense of place. These include but are not limited to: Ping Tom Memorial Park; Riverwalk East; Henry Palmisano Park; 31st Street Harbor; Altgeld Gardens redevelopment; Pullman National Historical Park and more. \nWong will also discuss major works currently in progress\, including the Obama Presidential Center campus landscape (in collaboration with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates) and the 1901 Project at the United Center. Learn how site design group approaches climate adaptation and continues to reimagine urban spaces in ways that connect\, engage and inspire.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-ernest-wong/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nShare 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.\nStop by the Blackout Poetry Bar to create a unique blackout poetry inspired by works of the 1920s.\nUncover the Secret Password hidden in clues around the museum to earn a special prize.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, the Giggle Water. Non-alcoholic options are available as well.\n\nSlip through our secret door\, raise a glass\, and lose yourself in a night where every whispered word keeps the spirit of the speakeasy alive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter. \nGet Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month\, the AWM serves drinks\, games\, special experiences\, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program\, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-speakeasy-rhymes/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Austrian Wine Tasting Stammtisch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo complete the experience\, Chef Martin will be grilling up Bratwurst and Käsekrainer\, available for purchase and perfect to pair with your glass.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/austrian-wine-tasting-stammtisch/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Assyrian Cultural Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:The Renaissance Continues. \nMark your calendars as the Assyrian Renaissance returns to Chicago on April 2026. \nThrough music\, art\, literature\, and more\, we’ll gather once more to celebrate who we are and where we come from. \nJoin us for three unforgettable days of culture\, community\, and pride. \nApril 17–19\, 2026 | Chicago\, IL
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/assyrian-cultural-renaissance/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W. Bryan Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Dance,Formal and Black Tie Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION: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 available for purchase and the poets will sign them following the program. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, a powerful new exhibit that takes you on the ultimate exploration through spirituality and storytelling. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. \nMore about Water to Water: \nFrom the publisher: “In 2009\, prompted by the Israeli siege of Gaza\, poets Marilyn Hacker and Deema Shehabi started a correspondence. It took the form of responding to each other’s poems. They resumed their poetic dialogue by email after Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023. \nTheir project involved an alternate call and response between them in the tradition of the Japanese renga form\, each poet picking up a word\, phrase\, or image from the poem preceding. The result is a fascinating poetic conversation. The two poetic voices are beautifully meshed together\, so that it actually reads as one long poem. \nThe poetry is very rich in imagery\, and these images stay with you\, as do feelings the poems generate\, for example\, of unrest\, of being in exile. Television and social media show you the pictures in the streets\, this poetry takes you into the homes and minds of people. You can read it very much between the lines\, and therefore it seems to speak to people about their own experiences. \nWater to Water: Gaza Renga is a dignified celebration of humanity in and among atrocities. Although triggered by events in Gaza\, it weaves in other conflicts past and present.” \nPraise for Water to Water: \n“[A] stunning sequence of renga… We celebrate these two voices\, bleeding in and out of each other\, quicksilver\, mercurial\, eloquent in song and silence\, even as they celebrate the human spirit in a ruptured world.”\n—Mimi Khalvati \n“This book’s revolutionary form is most revolutionary of all in making serious political engagement and sophisticated poetic pleasure inseparable.”\n—Fiona Sampson\, Professor of Poetry\, University of Roehampton \n \nMARILYN HACKER (left) is the author of twenty-one books of poems\, including three collaborative books\, and twenty-two collections of translations from the French. Over the course of her career\, she has received numerous honors\, including the National Book Award\, the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation\, the PEN/Voelcker Award\, the Argana International Poetry Prize\, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Ingram Merrill Foundation\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She served as a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets\, editor of the Kenyon Review\, and editor of the French literary journal Siècle 21. She lives between Paris and New York. \nDEEMA K. SHEHABI (right) is a Palestinian American poet and editor. She is the author of Thirteen Departures from the Moon and the co-editor (with Beau Beausoleil) of Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here\, for which she received NCBR’s recognition award. She is also the winner of the Nazim Hikmet Poetry Prize in 2018 and a recipient of Best of the Net nomination in 2021 as well as several Pushcart Prize nominations. Her poems have been widely published in literary journals and her work has been translated into Arabic\, French\, and Farsi.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/water-to-water-gaza-renga-marilyn-hacker-deema-shehabi-in-person/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION: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 content from its cast\, crew\, and creators\, as well as an introduction by Nick Offerman. \nBooks will be available for purchase and Keishin Armstrong will sign them following the program. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here. \nMore about Parks and Rec: \nMore than fifteen years after Parks and Recreation premiered\, it has become a streaming and pop culture staple. It’s beloved for its jokes\, characters\, and expressions—the show even created a now widely observed holiday\, Galentine’s Day. How did it all happen and how did the show transform from a ratings disappointment into a cult classic? Pop culture historian Jennifer Keishin Armstrong reveals all this and more in the definitive history of the show\, which is as full of humor\, optimism\, and heart as Parks and Recreation itself. \nThrough new and exclusive interviews\, as well as deep insight and smart and entertaining pop culture analysis\, Armstrong tells the story of how Parks and Recreation came to be: how it grew from The Office’s success and Obama-inspired optimism\, how producers assembled one of TV’s most lovable casts but barely survived a mediocre first season\, how the show found its voice by getting more political and more romantic\, and how it became a cultural force despite middling ratings during its network run\, going on to become a television savior of the Trump era and a modern classic. \nFor fans of the show\, readers who enjoy behind-the-scenes stories\, and everyone who loves a nostalgic deep-dive\, Parks and Rec is an exploration of its legacy as an enduringly lovable modern comedy classic full of optimism and heart. Lovingly told and deeply researched\, Parks and Rec is the ultimate history of the show that taught us what’s important in life: friends\, waffles\, and work. \nPraise for Parks and Rec: \n“A magnificent job of chronicling the unlikely beginnings of the show—the way that Greg Daniels and Mike Schur conceived of the premise and the world\, and then the rag-tag way they put the cast together…You’ll be treated within to all manner of winning anecdotes about the adorable and talented team of champions that made up our cast.”\n—Nick Offerman\, excerpted from the foreword to Parks and Rec \n“Making Parks and Rec was fun\, pure fun\, achieved through joyous collaboration with an incredible collection of writers and actors and creative people. I miss it every day\, and Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s book is as close as I (or anyone) can get to actually being there\, working and laughing and making something we all loved so much.”\n—Michael Schur\, co-creator of Parks and Recreation \n“Sweet as a plate of JJ’s waffles\, Parks and Rec is a thoughtful celebration of the underdog sitcom that\, for seven seasons\, put an optimistic lens on liberal democracy and small-town life. Full of behind-the-scenes stories from the show’s writers\, cast and crew\, Parks traces the NBC sitcom’s transformation from mid-season misfire to witty\, romantic television classic. A perfect gift for members of the Leslie Knope-o-verse—or anyone searching for a little sunlight in a dark time.”\n—Emily Nussbaum\, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Cue the Sun! \nNew York Times bestselling author JENNIFER KEISHIN ARMSTRONG has written nine books\, including Seinfeldia\, Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted\, Sex and the City and Us\, and When Women Invented Television. She is the cofounder of the “Ministry of Pop Culture” Substack and a former local newspaper reporter. She lives in New Paltz\, New York. She is also the co-host of the American Writers Museum podcast Dead Writer Drama.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-parks-and-rec-by-jennifer-keishin-armstrong-in-person/
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Michael Murphy
DESCRIPTION: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 milestone projects from his career. “Our World in Ten Buildings” explores how the choices we make in our built environment shape the way we think\, connect\, and live — from homes\, schools and offices to prisons\, memorials\, waiting rooms and hospital spaces. Following the presentation\, Murphy will be joined in conversation by Reed Kroloff\, Dean and Rowe Family College of Architecture Endowed Chair at IIT College of Architecture.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-michael-murphy/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Art of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass and grab your sketchbook for Get Lit: The Art of Cocktails. \nAuthor and illustrator Sarah Becan (Let’s Make Bread!\, Let’s Make Dumplings!) visits Get Lit to share a live demonstration of her favorite cocktail recipes from her newest book\, Let’s Make Cocktails!\, followed by a hands-on drawing session learning to illustrate the same cocktail in her unique\, playful style. Throughout the night\, enjoy interactive stations\, sketch challenges\, and fun games that let you sip\, sketch\, and mingle with fellow cocktail and art lovers. Books will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-art-of-the-cocktail/
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