• Opening Reception: Vibrancy on the Brink

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

    Growing 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 […]

    Free
  • Open Haus Stammtisch | Back to the ’80s!

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

    https://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 States

    Renowned 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 States

    Reading 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
  • LAWNDALE Peace Party

    2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623, United States 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The 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 Event

    Join 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 – A proud citizen of the Menominee (Omāēqnomenēw) Nation of Wisconsin, writer/actor Justin “Jud” Eagle Gauthier studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa […]

    FREE Registration
  • WBEZ Presents: Open Mic Night in Ukrainian Village

    EZ Inn 921 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join 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, thousands of Chicagoans with ties to Ukraine began to gather, mourning as a collective, reaching out for communal support and seeking respite from the painful […]

    FREE
  • Author Discussion with Levi Rickert

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Author 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 States

    Artist 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 for a special rite of passage participatory sound activation using found metal, which the artist uses often within their practice. Traditionally, rites of passages have […]

    FREE
  • Youth Mural Unveiling & Open House

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join 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 and Tribal Citizens; $25 for non-members. Be among the first to witness the unveiling of our new mural and meet the 9 young artists that created […]

    $25
  • Citizens’ History of Bronzeville

    Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (NEIU) 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join 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 […]

    FREE