Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of 2022 and look forward to new endeavors in 2023! Enjoy an evening of sushi, heavy appetizers, desserts, and a variety of drinks sure to please all palates. The evening’s festivities will raise funds for supporting JASC’s capacity to provide important social services and educational opportunities for all ages […]
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. This event is being organized to remember the spirit of Gwangju and provide a critical analysis of the everyday people who fought against the state-sponsored violence. The event will include a presentation from Hayana Kim, PhD, a local Gwangju Scholar, a response from a community […]
The Trial of Socrates is one of history's most famous legal battles. Often portrayed as a simple tale about the injustice visited on one man who dared to ask questions, there is much more to the story. In this special NHM Discussion, we will re-examine the trial of Socrates and ask if ancient Greece’s most […]
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Konpa Sware, the dance and music style traditional to Haiti. This event is to be […]
Our annual collaboration with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings their newest work to SRBCC. Our audience will enjoy $10 tickets while supplies last, using code “RUIZ”. SOUL REMEDY – May 18 – An energetic and joyful exploration of the Aesthetic of the Cool, a culturally specific phenomenon rooted in the Black American experience; a celebration of […]
This exhibit showcases modern classics from one of Ukraine's best private collections, demonstrating the multidimensionality and deep intuition of Ukrainian modernist style.
BY José Guzmán Borrero featuring special guest Víctor García The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective’s upbeat music emulates the Cuban Son ensemble by using the electric guitar instead of the piano. Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, the band embraces traditional repertoire from Puerto Rican and Cuban songbooks, and expands their sonic palette by incorporating modern jazz harmony […]
In honor of AAPI Month, the South Asia Institute and the Guild Literary Complex bring you TAKING ROOT. This arts event features an exhibition tour, poetry, music, book signing, and more… Poetry reading moderated by Faisal Mohyuddin, with poets George Abraham, Czaerra Galicinao Ucol, Samina Hadi-Tabassum, and Saba Keramati. Music by Maninder Singh.
How can you look at an historic building and know that it should be preserved or landmarked? Join Adam Rubin, CAC Director of Interpretation, and member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and learn what to look for to determine if a building qualifies for preservation designation. Chicago’s historic resources lend our city its unique […]
Instructor: Megan Sadler, Associate Specialist, Asian Works of Art Throughout the lecture, you will gain an introduction to the world of Japanese art, from its history and evolution to its various styles and mediums. You will learn what to look for in a piece, how to assess its quality, and how to determine its […]
May is Haitian Heritage Month. Join HAMOC at MyBuddy's in Uptown for an afternoon social including food, music, and community. Guests will have access to a raffle, a live performance, buffet-style food, specialty Haitian drinks, and free admission to view HAMOC the day of the event! The event will be on May 20 from 3PM […]
Don't miss a book presentation of The Borinqueneers by Noemí Figueroa Soulet. Learn about the 65th Infantry Regiment and the impact they made. Taking place on Saturday, May 20th from 3-6pm at PRAA Center.
В навечерието на 24 май представаме Иван Ланджев - един от най-талантливите, обичани и четени млади български поети и есеисти. Заповядайте в културен център "Магура” на 20 май от….. ч. Вярваме, че Иван Ланджев в разговор с Ангелина Илиева (Чикагски университет) и Изидора Анжел (поет и преводач) ще опровергае собствените си думи, че поетите не […]
Join NIAM for an enchanting evening with renowned poet Iqbal Patni and dancer Anagha Sundararajan who will be performing a unique fusion of Hindustani Poetry with Arts, Visuals and Dance. Suggested donation is $30 for event.
Come enjoy the all-immersive experience where you can be the detective. This party promises an afternoon of mystery and intrigue. Sponsored by: The Women's Guild of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture What: Annual Fundraiser When: Sunday, May 21, 2023 / Social Hour: 12:30PM / Lunch 1:30PM to 2:30PM / In-House Raffle: 3:30PM Where: Mayfield […]
The center of Peruvian Arts will perform in this important event promoting music and dance. The performances are an important means of expressing Peruvian Indigenous heritage – past, present, and future adopting a ‘best practice’ approach and encouraging respect for the cultures of Indigenous. This performance expresses the native life through his or her relationship […]
Book talk and discussion series on the graphic novel and Disney+ series “American Born Chinese” RSVP HERE AMERICAN BORN CHINESE has been adapted as a genre-hopping action-comedy series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are hosting a book talk […]
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Art Making and is to be held on Sunday, May 21st. In this event, guests […]