8th Annual Gathering of Veterans
Thank you for joining us for the 8th Annual Gathering of Veterans, which honors all veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras and branches in a Native Way that […]
FREE
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Talks and Gatherings
Events
Cantigny Park Wheaton, IL, United States
Opening Reception: Vibrancy on the Brink
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesGrowing up in Germany, Anke Fachmann was influenced by remarkable artist movements such as The Bridge (Die Brücke) and The Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter). A passion for art, culture, and design led her to initially study graphic design. She received a Bachelors in Graphic Design at the Freie Hochschule für Grafik-Design & Bildende Kunst in Freiburg, Southern […]
FreeOpen Haus Stammtisch | Back to the ’80s!
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United Stateshttps://www.dankhaus.com/event-4865226 Put on your acid washed jeans, neon t-shirts and dark sun glasses and join us for a blast from the past! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch will take you back in time to the 80s! Neue Deutsche Welle 80's Music Night will rock you to the Casbah and back with German and American […]
Free admission; drinks and food available for purchase
Reading Poetry to Read Ourselves: A celebration of Ghalib’s Poetry with Dr. Azra Raza
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesRenowned physician, scientist, and author, Dr. Azra Raza, recites a selection of Mirza Ghalib's powerful poetry. She translates and interprets the powerful lyrics in her very distinctive style that has endeared to her audiences all over the US and overseas.
$10 – $25
Tinta Jazz
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesReading of poems by Afro-Puerto Rican writer Mayra Santos-Febres in dialogue with the Alejandro Salazar Quartet. This multimedia event will feature video projections by Jose Arturo Ballester Panelli. The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center invites you to share with our resident artists and learn about the work of one of the most critically-acclaimed and influential […]
FREE
Preview Showing of “Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors”
Cantigny Park Wheaton, IL, United StatesSave the date for our upcoming exhibit "Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors" an exhibit honoring the 2007 repatriation of 14 Māori remains back to New Zealand. We will have a special preview showing at our 8th National Gathering Sunday, July 17th (registration here: https://bit.ly/Tng2022). The exhibition will be open to the public July 21st.
FREE
Online Program – Breaking the Silence: Native American Boarding Schools
Online EventBetween 1869 and the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Native American children were forcibly abducted from their homes and families and placed in more than 350 government-funded, and often church-run, Indian Boarding schools. These children were subjected to horrendous conditions, suffering physical, sexual, cultural, and spiritual abuse and torture. They were banned from speaking their […]
$5
LAWNDALE Peace Party
2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623, United States 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe LAWNDALE Peace Party hosted by the MSRN Peace Committee is an event to bring people from North Lawndale and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love and Unity in our community. We invite you to join us on July 23rd from 11am to 2pm at Douglass Park (2950 W 19th St, Chicago) for an […]
FREE
Virtual Artist Discussion with Justin Gauthier
Online EventJoin us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion. Justin Gauthier – […]
FREE Registration
WBEZ Presents: Open Mic Night in Ukrainian Village
EZ Inn 921 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Anna and other WBEZ reporters on Thursday, August 11 for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village. ______________ When Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, […]
FREEAuthor Discussion with Levi Rickert
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United StatesAuthor Discussion and Q&A with Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert _______________ Join us on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome Journalist and Founder […]
Riddim Rite of Passage: A Sound Activation with Ajmal ‘Mas Man’ Millar
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesArtist Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar will facilitate a participatory sound activation referencing his Trinidadian heritage. About this event We invite you to join us with artist Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar […]
FREE
Art Talk: “Gunnar Widforss, Painter of the National Parks”
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesA talk by Alan Petersen Through the Roaring Twenties and the first half of the Great Depression, the Swedish-born landscape painter Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934) focused his discerning eye and passionate […]
FREE
Youth Mural Unveiling & Open House
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin us for an evening packed with exciting unveilings of new experiences at the Mitchell Museum! This premium event is open to the public. Admission is free for Mitchell Museum members […]
$25
Swedish Family Fun Fest
Swedish American Museum Parking Lot 5201 N Ashland Ave, ChicagoFamily Fun Fest Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. In the Museum Parking Lot Family Fun Fest returns to the Swedish American Museum parking lot from 11-2 on […]
FREE
Elternabend | Parent’s Night Out
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States6th Floor Skyline Lounge & Terrace Need a night out, but don’t know what to do with the kids? DANK has you covered! Join us on Thursday, September 1st from […]
$15 – $35
Citizens’ History of Bronzeville
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (NEIU) 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a night of lively discussion and discovery of Bronzeville citizens' history, culture, and creativity. About this event About the project: Bronzeville residents, alumni, elders, and interested scholars […]
FREEBilingual Yoga on the Terrace
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesAll levels - BEGINNERS WELCOME! DANK Haus 6th Floor, Terrace General Public: $5 | Friends of DANK: Free Enjoy gentle Yoga classes on the 6th floor skyline terrace at DANK-Haus. […]
$5
D-Composed Gives Family Edition with South Side Community Art Center!
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesD-Composed brings their Music in Color experience to life at South Side Community Art Center! About this event Founded in 2017 by Kori Coleman, D-Composed is a chamber music experience […]
FREE
Von Steuben Parade | Walk with DANK!
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as we march in the annual Von Steuben Parade! The DANK Haus will have a float in the parade to showcase all we offer at the Haus and […]
Free
