Spatial griots Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden invite you to consider how socio-economic and geographic oppressions impact the way we see (or don’t see) our environments. Hernandez uncovers embedded histories and systems of power within built and speculative landscapes to imagine these spaces otherwise. Social justice artist Lewis Johnson advocates for […]
We invite you to the exhibition UKRAINE WILL RESURRECT! April 7-30, 2023. Opening: Friday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. For over a year, each event in the Ukrainian National Museum is a reminder of the war against Ukraine by russian terrorists, which takes the best, killing children, schoolchildren, students, civilians, and soldiers who defend the […]
Join South Asia Institute in welcoming Ustad Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion on Friday, April 7th at Symphony Center! Hussain is the “indisputable tabla maestro” (Gramophone), taking his instrument to the frontiers of Indian classical music while vastly expanding its presence on the world stage. For his long-running Masters of Percussion program, Hussain […]
Topic: Victorian Travelers in Scotland Presenter: Professor Kevin James, PhD Scottish Studies Foundation Chair, and Professor of History, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada This event is complimentary. To attend, please RSVP below or email [email protected].
A collaboration between The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and Sabeel Center. Join us for two free, exciting workshops hosted in person at Sabeel Center! (ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AGES 12+) On April 8th/ 11AM-1PM , try your hand at Islamic Calligraphy, with a workshop for beginners led by Aqsa Hashmi making Eid greeting cards. […]
Immerse yourself in the captivating arts of Asia with a unique opportunity to sketch in our galleries. Our extensive collection spans five millennia, providing inspiration and discovery for artists of all levels. All materials will be provided. Join our Drop-In Sketching program, which invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with our collection of […]
Traditional Baul Song Performance and the Revival of Charyapada Ancient Bengali Buddhist Mystical Songs. Featuring Shadhika Srijoni Tania, a next generation Baul practitioner specializing in the performance and composition of Baul music and song. Sadhika Srijoni Tania is a Baul practitioner and renowned performer of various song traditions of South Asia.
Please join us for a Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR AY23 Artist-in-Residence, NOELLE GARCIA, who comes to us through a partnership with the Center for Native Futures. Chicago local artist Noelle Garcia (Klamath/Modoc/Paiute), is an artist who focuses on themes of identity, family history and recovered narratives in her multidisciplinary work. She will be spending several […]
The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]
The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]
BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story Oscar B. Castillo and Wil Sands April 12 - May 12, 2023 ART WORKS Projects 625 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60654 Hours: 11am - 4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and by appointment. Contact [email protected] for more information or press materials. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story is an ongoing research project by photographers Oscar […]
Immigration is one of the most politicized issues in the United States, as politicians across both aisles debate the fate of people fleeing violence, poverty, trafficking, hunger, and and Cathy Edelman, from Illinois based nonprofit CASE Art Fund , presenting two sides of a very complex issue facing the US Southern border. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative […]
Estimadas amigas y amigos, Cordialmente invitadas e invitados a este “dialogo entre mujeres” coordinado por el comité de mujeres de Casa Michoacán DuPage, el objetivo es promover la sororidad entre las mujeres del área del condado de DuPage a través de dar respuesta a preguntas generadoras de reflexión como: ¿Por qué migran ahora más las […]
The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for an audience of 500. Today, the Festival screens close to 100 films from all over Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the United States. The Festival offers Chicago film lovers from all walks of life the opportunity […]
This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below. In-Person Registration Livestream Registration This installment of “Conversations at the Newberry” features award-winning novelists Rebecca Makkai and Meg Wolitzer. In this event, Chicago author Rebecca Makkai (I Have Some […]
Presented by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative Education Committee For additional questions visit https://chicagoaicc.com/7th-annual-urban-native-education-conference/ or contact Education Committee Co-Chairs: Josee Starr: [email protected] Aaron Golding: [email protected]
Enjoy gentle indoor Yoga classes at DANK-Haus. The class will be taught primarily in German, with the intro and outro in English. Those with little or no German experience are encouraged to come and follow along! In this class we will be flowing from pose to pose and linking movement with breath. We will combine […]
This panel and Q&A will provide you with insights on hot topics of German citizenship, from obtaining to retaining it. Hanna Tetz and Fabienne Kloster of the Chicago German Consulate will give you an understanding of the different application procedures, modalities of dual citizenship, relating family matters and share the news on the latest developments […]
10:30 AM Español (Spanish) OR 12:30 PM English (Inglés) Come and be a part of an engaging artist discussion with Raul Ortiz Bonilla. He will delve into the inspiration behind his art and share his unique painting approach that focuses on the use of dots (puntos). Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the […]