What motivates a man to leave his home, wife, and children on a cold night to help refugees marching towards the border of his country? In the seemingly peaceful and picturesque Austrian countryside resides Hans Breuer, Austria’s last wandering shepherd. Just hours outside of Breuer’s modest rural cabin, the tranquility is disrupted as thousands of […]
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum to learn how German police forces helped implement the Nazi Party's systems of persecution that eventually led to genocide.
Hear from architects and engineers who worked on the redevelopment of Willis Tower and transformed the iconic building into what it is today. Light bites and beverages included.
A queer, artful mashup of theater, humor, physical movement, and sumptuous pop and bolero song selections, Migguel Anggelo immerses an audience in a highly personal story.
Whose is that? With ancient artifacts, stories, histories, legacies, this question can be difficult. The National Hellenic Museum will explore the complex world of cultural heritage.
After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.
Join the Trickster Cultural Center as they honor veterans & military personnel of all cultures, eras, and branches in a Native American way.
Dr. Efrem Yildiz, Ph.D., will be sharing his insights on preserving and nurturing Assyrian language.
Join a Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop. This style of Glass painting is a traditional form of folk art and is an intrinsic part of Ukraine’s culture and heritage.
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.
Acclaimed Indian visual and textile artist Shelly Jyoti depicts the indigo's colonial history and impact — the cultivation, exploitation, and servitude that happened because of one plant.
Professional genealogist, Liz draws upon more than 30 years of learning and research when crafting her lecture and articles. Today's topic is using One Note to enhance your research.
Please join DANK Haus for a grand opening of the LOVE HATE sculpture. This event also includes special performances by the Center of Peruvian Arts.
The LAWNDALE Peace Party with the OPEN Center for the Arts brings people from North and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love, and Unity in our community.
You are invited to walk the galleries and explore the art of Asia. Color pages of various museum objects based on what you have seen and learned, or let your imagination soar.
The visual vocabulary of water has been a rich source of creativity for artists. The CAC is hosting a hands-on workshop exploring watercolor and changing urban environments.
See works and listen to a talk by acclaimed visual artist and Center for Native Futures co-founder Chris Pappan (Kanza/Lakota) in this first of several summer pop-up events.
The Surabhi Ensemble teaches the connections between cultures through music and dance. The group brings this message of cultural unity and outreach to the South Asia Institute.
Bulgarian artist Peter Davidkov "Pepin" is inspired by Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism and Naivism. "Red & Blue" is his third solo exhibition and first show in the US.