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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/2024-09-20/
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:History Course: The Germanen At the Crossroads of Antiquity
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, October 03\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus: 2nd Floor\, Brauhaus Room \n\n \nThe Germanen: At the Crossroads of Antiquity \nHistory Course presented by Mike Haas \nBegins October 3\, 2024 \nThursday nights\, 7-9 PM \nWestern European civilization arose from its encounter with the cultures of Rome\, Athens & Jerusalem. It was at these crossroads of antiquity that the ancient Germanen would appear on the world stage as warlike barbarians—to the Romans and Greeks—and soulless pagans—to Jews and Christians. It was at the confluence of these cultures\, however\, that the identity of Western Europe would gradually take shape.  \nIndeed\, as these ancient cultures clashed\, overlapped and intersected\, the center of geo-political power in antiquity shifted from the Hellenic East to Rome. It was from the monotheism of Jerusalem that Christianity was derived\, and once Rome adopted the fledgling faith\, so would the Germanic successor kingdoms in the western half of the former Roman Empire during the 6th\, 7th & 8th centuries. \nIt would be these same ancient Germanen\, however\, who would not only assimilate Roman culture and Christian religiosity but in time leave their own cultural imprint on what became known as the Holy Roman Empire. A powerful Western European geo-political entity during the Early Middle Ages\, it was founded by Karl der Grosse (Charlemagne)\, a West Germanic/Frankish tribal king into whose hands was laid the defense of Western Christendom by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day in Rome in the year 800. For his vision and endeavors in putting Western Europe on a path leading out of the Dark Ages\, Karl would be heralded as the Father of Europe. \nJoin us\, then\, for an exploration of Germanic Antiquity and its Kultur to find out what recorded history tells us of these martially vigorous Germanen\, who carried mighty and swift swords but few of whom could read or write. \nThis course will provide participants an excellent opportunity to broaden their general knowledge and basic understanding of early German history. No textbooks\, no homework\, no papers\, no tests or German language skills required. Just a sincere interest to come/learn and come/share in a relaxed\, laid-back setting in the DANK Haus itself or on Zoom within the cozy confines of your own abode. \nMike Haas\, Course Presenter
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/history-course-the-germanen-at-the-crossroads-of-antiquity/
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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/2024-10-18/
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:2024 Breakin' It Down Conference: Rooted in Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Since 2003\, Breakin’ It Down (BID)\, a fiscal sponsorship project of Mujeres Latinas en Accion\, has striven to advance racial equity in the field of nonprofit\, philanthropy\, and fundraising\, The Breakin’ It Down Conference provides equitable access to relevant programming and engages diverse professionals\, community volunteers\, grassroots activists\, and other stakeholders who serve under-recognized communities in the Chicago area in a day of thoughtful discourse.  \nThis important event’s interactive agenda focuses on key challenges in the field\, encouraging professional excellence\, promoting professional opportunity through networking and collaboration\, and exploring best practices and different sustainability strategies. Participants leave with an increased understanding of a substantive range of pertinent issues and an increased ability to be agents of change in our field.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/2024-breakin-it-down-conference-rooted-in-purpose/
LOCATION:Malcolm X College\, 1900 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, 60612
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Meetup with Easy German
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging Meetup with Easy German! Whether you are a German Language Learner\, a German\, or just simply interested in the German language and culture\, this event is perfect for you. \nWas ist Easy German?\nEasy German is a popular language learning platform based in Berlin that creates educational content to help people learn German in an accessible and enjoyable way. They produce videos\, podcasts\, and other resources that focus on real-life conversations\, cultural insights\, and everyday language use. Their approach emphasizes practical vocabulary and phrases\, making it easier for learners to understand and use German in daily situations.  \nWhat to expect?\n\n\nInteractive Activities: Engage in language games\, conversation practice\, and cultural discussions led by the Easy German facilitators.\n\n\n\n\nNetworking: Meet fellow German learners\, native speakers\, the Easy German team as well as the Dankhaus team in a relaxed and friendly environment.\n\n\nNo prior knowledge of German is required. Come ready to learn\, have fun\, and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/meetup-with-easy-german/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:Classic German Cooking by Luisa Weiss: Cooking Demonstration & Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special culinary evening celebrating the launch of Classic German Cooking by acclaimed food writer Luisa Weiss\, author of Classic German Baking and My Berlin Kitchen.  \nOn Friday\, Nov 1\, Luisa Weiss will guide us through a live cooking demonstration\, bringing the cozy\, comforting flavors of German and Austrian home cooking to life. Afterward\, Luisa will be joined by Chicago food writer and blogger Tim Mazurek\, creator of Lottie + Doof\, for a lively discussion and book launch celebration. \nDiscover the humble charm of classic German cuisine\, renowned for its ability to comfort\, nourish\, and bring joy to any table. During the cooking demonstration\, Luisa will show you how to prepare beloved traditional dishes such as Maultaschen (dumplings with meat and spinach) and Apfelküchle (apple fritters)\, while sharing personal stories and the rich history behind these timeless recipes. \nAfter the demonstration\, Tim Mazurek will join Luisa for an exclusive discussion about her latest cookbook\, Classic German Cooking\, launched just three days prior to our event. Together\, they will talk about the inspiration behind the book\, its collection of over 100 essential recipes\, and the enduring influence of German and Austrian culinary traditions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions\, engage in the conversation\, and take home your own signed copy of the book.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/classic-german-cooking-by-luisa-weiss-cooking-demonstration-book-launch/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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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/2024-11-15/
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:Dark Night of the Soul by Daniel Hryhorczuk
DESCRIPTION:Author Daniel Hryhorczuk will present his new novel\, The “Dark Night of the Soul\,” about a Ukrainian writer who embarks on a spiritual journey to reconcile with his Russian daughter and seek redemption amid the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.The evening presents a wonderful opportunity to meet the Chicago author\, Daniel Hryhorczuk\, purchase a signed copy of his book\, and socialize with fellow attendees.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dark-night-of-the-soul-by-daniel-hryhorczuk/
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:Photographing the Salt Shed: The Intersection of Art and Labor
DESCRIPTION:Originally constructed in 1929\, the Morton Salt Company Warehouse Complex is a familiar and beloved Chicago Landmark along Elston Avenue near Goose Island. For decades\, its enormous hand-painted sign has captivated people traveling along Interstate I-90. As times changed\, the property was no longer used for salt storage and processing. Sandra Steinbrecher’s new photography book\, The Salt Shed\, chronicles the building’s remarkable transformation into a stunning music venue. \nJoin the CAC for an enlightening panel discussion on the Salt Shed’s redevelopment\, history and working-class roots. Joining Sandra are Daniel John Majerowicz\, the plumbing foreman for the project\, and Paul Durica\, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum and author of the book’s history essay. The conversation is moderated by Heidi Stevens\, a Chicago writer\, speaker and nationally syndicated columnist\, who wrote the book’s foreword. \nCopies of The Salt Shed will be on sale at the CAC Design Store before and after the program and there will be a short book signing following the panel discussion.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/photographing-the-salt-shed-the-intersection-of-art-and-labor/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Building the Table (Pt. 4): Celebrating Culture in Policy\, Advocacy\, and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:“Building the Table” is an in-person extension of ‘The Table On Air’ talk show\, designed to culturally explore intersectional identities and highlight the dynamic lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ community members. This quarterly event series\, in partnership with Nobody’s Darling Bar\, features moderated discussions with creative entrepreneurs\, grassroots organization members\, and social impact leaders on diverse topics. The series acknowledges and celebrates the importance of the LGBTQIA+ community in society. \nQuarterly Topics: \n\nQ1: Health\, Wellness\, and Beauty\nQ2: Arts\, Entertainment\, and Culture\nQ3: Business\, Entrepreneurship\, and Education\nQ4: Policy\, Advocacy\, and Social Justice\n\nEvent Format: Each event includes a panel discussion followed by a social mixer. The panel discussion is pre-recorded and later broadcast\, featuring live audience interaction. \nEvent Details: \nLocation: Nobody’s Darling Bar\, a James Beard Award nominee and Black-woman-owned bar in Chicago\, is celebrated for centering queer women and femmes. \nExperience an afternoon dedicated to fostering networking and connection for Black and Queer professionals across various industries. Engage with a diverse community of entrepreneurs\, creatives\, tech innovators\, and more. Build meaningful relationships\, navigate the evolving professional landscape\, and uncover strategies for your continued success. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Panel Discussion\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Social Mixer and Networking\n\nProposed Guests for Q4 (Policy\, Advocacy\, & Social Justice): \n\nPayton Head – Equity Strategist\, Change-Agent\, Public Speaker at Keppler Speakers\, and Government Consultant for Deloitte\nKim L. Hunt – Executive Director of Pride Action Tank (PAT)\, and Vice President of Special Projects at AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)\n\nSounds by DJ PBNJEFFY
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/building-the-table-pt-4-celebrating-culture-in-policy-advocacy-and-social-justice/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Avenue\, Chicago\, I\, 60640\, 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/2024-12-20/
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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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/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Carol Ross Barney
DESCRIPTION:Dive into an architectural career devoted to people\, places and cities\, celebrated in the new book\, The People’s Architect. A widely admired urbanist\, mentor and educator\, Carol advocates for excellent design accessible to all—as a right rather than a privilege. Encompassing new schools\, libraries\, transit stations and parks\, including city-defining projects like the Chicago Riverwalk\, her practice showcases a belief in the transformative power of the built environment in our daily lives. In an age of diminishing investment in and care for our shared public realm\, Carol’s work reminds us of the catalytic power of beautifully designed infrastructure and civic spaces. \nPre-signed copies of The People’s Architect are available for purchase at the CAC Design Store or online. Get your copy personally inscribed by Carol at the conclusion of the program. \nGuests are invited to a reception with light bites and refreshments at 5:00 p.m. outside the lecture hall. The program starts at 6:00 p.m. \nImage Credit: Chicago Riverwalk. Photo by Kate Joyce Studios
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-carol-ross-barney/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
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SUMMARY:CAMOC Book Talk - Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join our first Book Talk event of the year on Wednesday\, February 12\, with Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong by Karen Fang. This event will feature a screening of short animated films by “Malt Adult” and a panel discussion with the author\, moderated by Larry Lee. \nExplore the artistic legacy of Tyrus Wong\, a pioneering Chinese American artist whose work significantly shaped American visual culture—from Disney’s Bambi to Hallmark greeting cards. Through a film screening and panel discussion\, we will examine Wong’s contributions and the broader historical context of Asian animation in American art. \nIn a 40-minute film screening\, Chicago’s independent animation duo Malt Adult will curate a selection of works by animators\, Chinese American artists\, Chinese artists living in Chicago\, and Chicago-based animators to celebrate Wong’s enduring influence. \nLearn more about Background Artist. \n– – – \nKaren Fang is a film scholar and visual culture critic who writes and speaks for museums and film festivals around the world. Known for previous books about Hong Kong cinema and nineteenth-century British interest in exotic objects\, Karen often writes about the intersection of eastern and western aesthetics. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian Magazine\, Hyperallergic\, Nikkei Asia\, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. \n“Malt Adult” is a free\, curated screening and zine series based out of Chicago. Established in 2016\, it features independent and underground animation from artists pushing the boundaries of the medium\, with a mission to bring contemporary animation to the Midwest. \nLarry Lee is a multimedia artist\, art historian\, and educator. He curates the Spotlight Series and teaches at the SAIC\, UIC\, DePaul University\, and Columbia College Chicago.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/camoc-book-talk-background-artist-the-life-and-work-of-tyrus-wong/
LOCATION:Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, 238 W. 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000
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SUMMARY:Don't Go: Tonika Johnson & Maria Krysan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan discussing their new book\, Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It. \nThe program will feature a thought-provoking conversation between the two authors\, a Black artist and a White academic\, who met through their shared passion for anti-segregation work. Together\, they’ll discuss their research and documentation of personal stories detailed in the book\, and actionable ways to disrupt harmful cycles of disinvestment and resource disparity across Chicago’s neighborhoods and built environment. \nIn their new book\, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan document the reflections of Chicagoans who’ve heard\, taken\, or given the all-too-common advice\, “Don’t go to Chicago’s South or West Sides.” By inviting readers into the lives of Chicagoans who have ignored these warnings\, the stories in Don’t Go discuss the consequences of built environment disinvestment\, pervasive social influence\, and de facto segregation\, while also highlighting the rewards of coming together.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dont-go-tonika-johnson-maria-krysan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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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/2025-02-21/
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:Butoh Artist Talk and Community Discussion with Joan Laage
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a rare opportunity to hear artist and scholar Joan Laage discuss her butoh learning and exploration alongside members of the Chicago butoh community. This event is a collaboration between the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and Butoh Chicago. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nThis is generously funded by the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation as part of the Dragon Within: Loong and Global Symbols event series. \nArtist bio:  \nResiding in Seattle WA for many years\, Joan/Kogut is known as the Northwest butoh pioneer. She is one of the few non-Japanese to study with and dance under Yoko Ashikawa in her Tokyo-based group Gnome in the late 80s. She also studied with Kazuo and Yoshito Ohno. Joan has performed and taught at many festivals including the first New York butoh festival\, Vienna’s Hybrid Butoh Festival)\, Paris Butoh Festival (Tenri) and En Chair et En Son Acousmatic Festival in Paris. Joan was invited by Vangeline to present a solo in New York City and was a featured artist at Frankfurt’s Winterwerft Festival. Joan wrote a dissertation on the butoh body and is featured in Tanya Calamoneri’s Butoh America. Since living in Krakow 2004–2006\, she has been known as Kogut (rooster). \nButoh (舞踏\, Butō) is a form of contemporary Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities\, techniques and motivations for dance\, performance\, or movement.  \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/butoh-artist-talk-and-community-discussion-with-joan-laage/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:Design News Roundtable: The Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first installment of CAC’s new quarterly Design News Roundtable series\, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects\, designers\, preservationists\, community leaders and advocates exploring our ever-changing city. \nGuest panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design\, development\, and planning news impacting Chicago’s neighborhoods. Housing\, preservation and reuse\, transportation\, sustainability\, open space and recreation\, placemaking\, and arts and culture are all fair game. Brush up on the past few months of built environment news and gain a deeper appreciation for the people\, places and difference-makers in diverse communities across Chicago. This roundtable is hosted by Dario Durham\, co-founder of the popular podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago. Our esteemed panelists are Elevated Chicago executive director Juan Sebastian Arias\, Preservation Futures co-founder Elizabeth Blasius\, Teamwork Englewood executive director Cecile De Mello\, and JGMA president & founder Juan Moreno.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-news-roundtable-the-neighborhoods/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T031548Z
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SUMMARY:All in on Quantum: A Vision for the South Lakefront
DESCRIPTION:A first-of-its-kind Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP) will soon touch down at the former U.S. Steel South Works site\, a 440-acre barren expanse at the end of the lakefront trail. Learn all about this generational investment on the Far South Side. \nThe largest piece of the new megadevelopment is a leading-edge quantum computing campus for the company PsiQuantum. IBM has also announced it will participate in the IQMP’s National Quantum Algorithm Center next door\, and a much-needed Advocate Health hospital to the north rounds out the site plan. The proposed buildings\, roadways and recreational paths are set back from improved parkland skirting the shoreline. \nOur program brings together project leaders and elected officials for an informative\, thought-provoking discussion. The panelists are: Related Midwest President Curt Bailey; PsiQuantum Executive VP Josh Richman; and Aldermen Peter Chico (10th) and Greg Mitchell (7th). Architect Lesley Roth\, Principal at Lamar Johnson Collaborative\, moderates the discussion. \nThe panel will address several questions\, including: \n\nWhat is quantum computing and why are technologists and economic boosters so bullish on it?\nWhat in particular makes the former U.S. Steel site attractive for quantum computing?\nHow will this project utilize best practices in urban planning?\nWhat is the full catalytic potential for new investment within nearby communities?\n\nThis program is part of our 2025 Public Domain series\, where we explore Chicago design and development with big implications for the public realm.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/all-in-on-quantum-a-vision-for-the-south-lakefront/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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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/2025-03-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:ART WORKS Projects Gallery Closing Event: 18 Years of Visual Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:After 11 years of producing and presenting high-impact visual advocacy projects in our beloved shared office and gallery space located at 625 N Kingsbury Street\, our team at AWP will be moving out on March 31. \n\nTo mark this occasion\, we welcome back AWP’s founder\, Leslie Thomas\, who will be joining us for a special closing event featuring a conversation with managing director Bora Un on Sunday\, March 23 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. This conversation will be moderated by AWP Board Member and DEI Manager at WBEZ\, Steve Bynum.\n\nDuring our time together\, we will revisit some of AWP’s projects from across our 18 years of creating impact through powerful visual storytelling\, and will share details about some upcoming collaborations with Leslie’s film production studio\, MIRA Studios/MIRA Europe. Guests will also have the opportunity to view a glimpse of Leslie’s latest feature-length documentary film\, The Sharp Edge of Peace\, based on AWP’s 2012 project Women Between Peace and War: Afghanistan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will serve as the closing event for our open house taking place on Saturday\, March 22 – Sunday\, March 23 from 12:00 – 6pm each day as we invite our Chicago community to come see the space for a final time\, and to help us find new homes for a number of our ready-to-go exhibition kits\, books\, limited edition prints\, and a range of unused exhibition materials and supplies that will be for sale\, or free for the taking! 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/art-works-projects-open-house-moving-sale-march-22-23/
LOCATION:625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago\, IL 60654\, 625 North Kingsbury Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Member Events,Talks and Gatherings,Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:Sustain'd
DESCRIPTION:Township High School District 211 will showcase their Advanced Placement Art class artists in their first ever capstone show titled\, Sustain’d. Each student artist works for 1 school year to create a body of work around a sustained investigation of a concept.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/sustaind/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:Dr. King in North Lawndale: Housing Access in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of April as Fair Housing Month\, join us for a panel exploring an impactful and often overlooked Chicago chapter in the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, and the legacy he left behind in the city’s fair housing landscape. \nIn January of 1966\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved his family to the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. On the heels of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965\, Dr. King had set his sights on Chicago for his first major campaign outside the south\, joining the Chicago Freedom Movement’s efforts to combat discriminatory housing practices. Due in large part to his advocacy in Chicago and beyond\, legal protections from housing discrimination would finally be secured with the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act on April 11\, 1968\, six days after his assassination. \nOur panel discussion will contextualize Dr. King’s time in North Lawndale and his work with the Chicago Freedom Movement\, investigating the progress and ongoing challenges in combatting housing discrimination and access in Chicago spanning six decades. \nHear from distinguished panelists including Monica Chadha\, AIA\, LEED AP\, and founder of the architecture firm Civic Projects; Jonathan Eig\, journalist and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography\, King: A Life; Blanche Killingsworth\, president and founder of the North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society; and Tim Swanson\, President & CEO of Inherent L3C. The discussion will be moderated by CAC’s CEO & President\, Eleanor Gorski.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dr-king-in-north-lawndale-housing-access-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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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/2025-04-18/
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:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:Constructing Housing During Crisis: Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the role of temporary housing as a place of care and healing during the ongoing crisis. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery through September 1\, 2025 \nFREE with Registration \nCurrently displayed in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery as part of the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, Co-Haty is a project by the Ukrainian NGO MetaLab that provides temporary emergency accommodations for internally displaced people in Western Ukraine\, offering them solace in the aftermath of the Russian invasion. Approximately 12 million Ukrainians were compelled to abandon their homes\, with 6.5 million seeking refuge in the western part of the country. However\, decades of housing policy challenges revealed a shortage of affordable housing options. In response to this pressing need\, the Co-Haty team closely collaborates with local governments and an extensive network of agencies. \nJoin us for a presentation and conversation with Anna Dobrova\, co-founder of Metalab\, who will present her firm’s project that refurbishes and repurposes large\, vacant former Soviet municipal buildings into emergency shelters.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-housing-during-crisis-ukraine/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T191500
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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SUMMARY:Design News Roundtable: Downtown Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second quarterly Design News Roundtable\, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects\, designers\, preservationists\, planners and community leaders exploring our ever-changing city. \nOur tapped-in panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design\, development\, and planning news impacting Chicago’s downtown. Office-to-residential conversions\, efforts to revive our great shopping streets\, public activations and open space\, megadevelopment\, historic preservation\, and arts and culture are primary areas of focus. Brush up on the past few months of built environment news and gain a deeper appreciation for the projects\, the ideas\, and the difference-makers charting a path forward future of downtown. \nThis roundtable is hosted by Dario Durham\, co-founder of the popular podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago. Our panelists are Preservation Futures co-founder Elizabeth Blasius; Gensler Principal & Cities Sector Leader Andre Brumfield; and Site Design Senior Project Manager Mejay Gula\, founder of the Tender House Project.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-news-roundtable-downtown-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154416Z
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SUMMARY:Black Modernism and the Spatial Modernity of the Black Church
DESCRIPTION:Program in collaboration with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation \nJoin us in the sanctuary of The First Church of Deliverance for a salon-style seminar on Black Modernism and the architectural modernity of Black American traditions with leading voices in architectural history\, criticism and preservation. \nThis program is part of a larger series of national conversations curated by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, dedicated to reflection and dialogue on the evolving definition of Black Modernism and the undervalued legacy of African American contributions to modernist architecture. Set within one of Chicago’s most iconic examples of Black sacred modernism\, the event brings together leading voices in architectural history\, criticism\, and preservation. \nThe evening will feature presentations by Lee Bey\, photographer\, writer and lecturer whose work documents and interprets the built environment through the lens of race\, politics and power\, and Charles L. Davis II\, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Fellow and Associate Professor of Architectural History and Criticism at the University of Texas at Austin\, whose research explores the role of racial identity and race thinking in shaping architectural history and contemporary design culture. Following the presentations\, a moderated conversation will be led by architect and cultural preservationist Brandon Bibby\, Senior Preservation Architect for the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Manager of the Conserving Black Modernism initiative. The discussion will open space to collectively consider how Black Modernism continues to inform our understanding of identity\, memory\, and the built environment.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/black-modernism-and-the-spatial-modernity-of-the-black-church/
LOCATION:First Church of Deliveriance\, 4315 S Wabash Ave\, Chicago\, 60653
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Dave Barry: "Class Clown"
DESCRIPTION:How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read by millions of people? America’s most beloved wiseass\, Dave Barry\, finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. Barry will be interviewed by Mark Bazer of The Interview Show on WTTW. Books will be sold at the event and Barry will sign them following the program. \nThis is event takes place at Chicago Hope Academy. The entrance to the auditorium is through the parking lot at 2156 W. Ogden Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612. This lot can be used for parking\, as well as additional street parking on neighboring streets. Please leave enough time for transportation and parking. The program begins promptly at 6:00 pm CT. \nThis program is part of the AWM’s American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture exhibit and programming series\, which examines the relationship between American writers and religion. American Prophets opens November 2025 and is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dave-barry-class-clown/
LOCATION:Chicago Hope Academy\, 2156 West Ogden Avenue\, Chicago\, 60612
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/2025-05-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Youth Social Powwow
DESCRIPTION:This youth-led community event is FREE and open to the general public event. This “Summer Youth Social Powwow” event aims to foster community relations\, youth literacy\, cultural exchange with a powwow and provide local community resources at Trickster Cultural Center.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/summer-youth-social-powwow/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Dance,Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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