
Free
Day of Dignity
Day of Dignity is a flagship service event where Chicagoans will come together to connect critical resources to refugees, new arrivals and those most in need.
FreeFamily Fun Fest
A day of family fun with games, crafts and more. Swedish food will be served as well!

Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists
This workshop will focus on effective grant writing strategies. Participants will learn to communicate their arts practices, missions, values and artist statement to secure funding.
Free
A book launch with Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs
10,000 Memories: A Lived History of Partition is the fruition of the largest pan-South Asian oral history survey ever conducted, documenting stories of Partition, WWII, and Independence.
Free
Orquesta el Macabeo
Orquesta el Macabeo are a tight, searing, brassy salsa ensemble, a unique combination of traditional salsa dura elements with darkly humorous lyrics and a garage/punk/pop spirit.
$10 – $15
Oral History Workshop with Dr Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs
In this workshop, the participations will be taught the art of taking interviews, how to transcribe, and the ways to mobilize the oral collections of history.
$20
Kalapriya Fall Fundraiser
Kalapriya proudly presents a celebration of South Asian culture, music, dance, and food. Join them in raising funds to further their mission to promote South Asian performing arts.
$50 – $1500
On-Site Book & Author: “Not a Real Enemy“
Not a Real Enemy tells the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as fascism took hold of Hungary, from an upper-class life, through the death camp of Auschwitz Birkenau.
$18
Native Movie Night
Join the American Indian Center for Native Movie Night! Street parking only. Pop and popcorn will be sold.

Karsh Kale: A Special South Asia Institute Fundraiser Event
Be part of the First Annual SAI Fundraiser event and help shape the future of South Asian Arts. Musician, DJ and composer Karsh Kale will host a film screening and live performance.
$30 – $100
Funkadesi: Free Family Saturdays
Celebrated musical supergroup Funkadesi will be sharing their music, hands-on demonstrations of instruments for kids, and the stories of their music and instruments.
Free
An in-store book launch of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing
Activist Jen Soriano brings to light the lingering impacts of transgenerational trauma and uses science, history, and family stories to flow toward transformation.

Chicago SummerDance 2023
This festival offers 40 dance lessons across the city in salsa, swing, cumbia, line dancing, ballet folklorico, Steppin' and more. Center of Peruvian Arts will participate.
Free
Architectural Photography Workshop
Led by a professional in the field, teens will learn about both interior and exterior architectural photography. They will embark on a CAC tour of the city practicing their new skills.
Free
Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists Part ll.
Jon an afternoon writing session, specially catered to Black artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Work on your next grant application, artist statement, or mission/vision statement.
Free
World Dumpling Fest
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings!
$25 – $40
Rummage/Book Sale

Shades of Blue: Vol. 2 – An All Building Open House Performing Arts Festival
The Shades of Blue is an all building, performing arts open house event featuring live music, dance, poetry and a film screening.
Free
Baila Conmigo: Bachata Pura
Dynamic and versatile Latin American band Bachata Pura plays merengue, bachata, cumbia and salsa music.
Free
