Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
Bomba music and dance provide resistance, self-expression, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.
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Events
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesMaster artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People."
German Intercultural Classes
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you looking for an intercultural program for your employees which will prepare them for their stay in a German-speaking country? Then contact us at [email protected] for more information.
The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Asia Institute is pleased to announce its new exhibition, “The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness,” in collaboration with the Paglees. The Paglees is a feminist collective of artists of South Asian origin living across the United States. Paglee or pagli means crazy woman in a number of South Asian languages. The Paglees are: Fawzia […]
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM's Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday, February 18 and Monday, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
Arte de La Borinqueña – Women’s History Month
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is excited to announce our new collaborative exhibition, Arte de La Borinqueña, by Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, on display from March 2 - October 26, 2024. The public opening will be on March 2, 2024, from 10 am - 2 pm and will include a “Meet and Greet” […]
“In Control” Exhibit
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us Saturday, March 9th - May 4th, 2024 for the viewing of In Control, featuring works by Katrina Majkut! The exhibition, In Control, surveys a plethora of modern medical products and prescriptions as they relate to contemporary reproductive justice issues, family planning, health needs and bodily autonomy. Responding to current events as early as 2009, […]
Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe exhibition 'Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures' featuring works from the Hundal Collection delves into neo-contemporary miniature painting through the works of artists who have moved beyond the traditional format and explore contemporary themes. General Admission includes Second Floor Exhibition. LIST OF ARTISTS Bashir Ahmed | Asif Ahmed | Waseem Ahmed | Farhat Ali | Faiza […]
“Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” Exhibit
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States“Lay of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” will open on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. with artists Dragos Alexandrescu, Linnéa Therese Dimitriou, Heidi-Anett Haugen, Hanna Kanto, Lotta Lampa, Patricia Rodas, Anastasia Savinova, and Madelaine Sillfors. Profoundly influenced by Nordic culture, landscape, and even weather, the Art Alliance of the Arctic South (A-A-A-S) consists of eight […]
Exhibit Opening – Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14, 2024 to September 28, 2024. Explore AAPI stories through line drawings, with four additional Chicago-specific drawings. Opening reception on April 14th from 2 pm-4 pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!
FreeGuerrilla Television: The Revolutions of Early Independent Video Symposium
When video cameras first became widely available in the late 1960s, a global network of artists, activists, and documentarians quickly had the same realization: video is not merely a new format; video will change EVERYTHING about moving image media. Over the next decade-plus, idealistic videomakers fought to overturn the top-down hierarchies of the film and […]
Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong
3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United StatesTake a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind. Tai Chi is a graceful and meditative practice that combines gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, […]
$10.00 – $15.00
Closing Night: 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival “Milogna”
Closing Night is a night of celebration in which we commemorate the films shown at the festival and come together to officially bring the event to a close. Come join us again for another very special evening at the DAVIS Theatre (4614 N. Lincoln. Ave) Doors Open at 5:30pm and the Program will begin at […]
UIC Arab American Heritage Month April 2024 Programming
Arab American Cultural Center UIC UIC 701 S Morgan, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Arab American Cultural Center is partnering with a diversity of institutions at UIC and outside to celebrate and educate about Arab American history, culture, diversity, joys, pains, and identities. At UIC, this year we are partnering with the Global Middle East Studies Working Group of the Institute for the Humanities, the Gender and Sexuality […]
Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThrough needle, thread and color, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez, or embroidery, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds, trees, flowers and geometric […]
Art Deco Outside of the Loop
Online EventA continuation of last year’s popular program that looked at Chicago Art Deco buildings outside of downtown. This program explores the city’s far north and northwest sides and provides an in-depth look at a variety of Art Deco structures, including both residential and commercial buildings, as well as a college, a bridge, and a mausoleum. […]
$15
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. This exhibit focuses on 4 main […]
$20
Neighborhood Nights
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]
Noche de jazz
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States7:30 CSO X Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 9:30 Noche de jazz Prepare for an electrifying fusion of jazz and classical as two mighty orchestras present a riveting concert. Experience the magic of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, with alternating renditions by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and innovative jazz arrangements by the Jazz at Lincoln Center […]
CSO x Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesTwo mighty orchestras present a rousing, jazz-meets-classical event. Discover selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, alternating between the original orchestral version performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and imaginative new […]
