Chicago Cultural Alliance

Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
2024-12-21 10:30, 2024-12-28 10:30, 2025-01-04 10:30, 2025-01-11 10:30, 2025-01-18 10:30 (America/Chicago) | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
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Saturday, January 06, 2024
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DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor

KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN
Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm
12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins

Join us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall, Winter, and Spring for Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch
DANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
2024-12-21 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-28 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-04 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-11 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-18 10:30 - 14:30 | IL
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences, but you can opt to do your own artwork.
Join us! We provide the art supplies, and you bring your creativity.

Teen Saturday Studio - Culinary Architecture: Gingerbread City
2024-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Harold Washington College, 30 E Lake St Chicago, Chicago, 60601
Whether you’re a baking enthusiast, aspiring architect, or simply love getting creative with food, our gingerbread architecture workshop is sure to delight and inspire. From cottages to modern masterpieces, learn how to incorporate symmetry, balance, and creativity into your gingerbread creations. Join us for a memorable experience filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of festive cheer!
FREE; advance registration required

Marche De Noel
2024-12-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Court Equitable Building, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
A Charming European Market Experience in the Heart of Chicago Immerse yourself in the magic of this European-style market on the Magnificent Mile™. Discover a delightful array of unique finds from local artisans and vendors. Stroll through charming stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures, delectable treats, and vintage delights. Savor the flavors of international holiday favorites at our food stalls and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Visit with Santa! 12/4 11AM-3PM 12/14 10AM-4PM 12/18 12PM-4PM

Noche navideña
2024-12-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604
Join us for the annual Noche navideña!
Saturday, December 21
11:30 Noche navideña
1:00 CSO Concert
Gather the whole family for the Latino Alliance’s annual Noche navideña event — with an a cappella chamber ensemble, holiday cookies and hot chocolate — before Symphony Center’s joyous musical celebration of the season featuring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Noche navideña will be held in Grainger Ballroom starting at 11:30 until the 1:00 Saturday, December 21 Merry, Merry Chicago! concert.
Ticket Information
Concert tickets start at $40 with promo code LASEASON. For concerts with a Nuestras noches event, a separate, free reception ticket is also required. Your concert ticket pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the order.
FOR CONCERTS WITH NUESTRAS NOCHES EVENTS:
When ordering your concert ticket, follow the prompts to add your free reception ticket to the order. Both a concert ticket and reception ticket are required for admittance to the reception. If you forgot to order the reception ticket or have questions and need assistance, contact Patron Services online or call 312-294-3000.

Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
2024-12-21 13:15 - 14:15, 2024-12-28 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-01-04 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-01-11 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-01-18 13:15 - 14:15 | Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States
Weekly Saturdays
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja
Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced
rhythmic patterns or Jathis.
Class focus: execution, technique, creativity, retention

Artecito Virtual
2024-12-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Artecito es un proyecto criado por OPEN Center for the Arts y Lincoln Park Zoo para explorar diferentes temas de la naturaleza y conservación del medio ambiente a través de las artes

Neighborhood Nights
2024-12-26 19:00 - 23:00 | IL
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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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 – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor)
Summer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor)
Subject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!

Neighborhood Nights
2025-01-09 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
2025-01-16 19:00 - 23:00 | IL
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz!
This is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registration!
* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2025-01-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
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 Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.
About the Tour –
Learn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights, information, and stories. During this participatory experience, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
About the project –
IF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago.
If The Sky Could Dream is supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
About Irene Hsiao
Irene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums, galleries, and public spaces, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists, institutions, and the public. Find out more through our website.
Accessibility
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
2025-01-17 19:30 - 2025-01-18 00:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Theme TBD
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Teen Saturday Studio - Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester
2025-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester

Dive into the world of urban art with our Skyline Sketching workshop! In this hands-on session, teens will explore techniques for capturing cityscapes and skylines. Guided by architect and artist, Ryan Chester, participants will learn perspective, shading, and composition to bring their skyline drawings to life.
FREE, Advanced Registration Required

More about Teen Saturday Studios:
This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students (grades 9-12) who are interested in exploring the world of architecture and design.
Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings.

Teen Saturday Studio: Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester
2025-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Dive into the world of urban art with our Skyline Sketching workshop! In this hands-on session, teens will explore techniques for capturing cityscapes and skylines. Guided by architect and artist, Ryan Chester, participants will learn perspective, shading, and composition to bring their skyline drawings to life.
FREE – ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Spotlight Series Opening Reception - Linye Jiang: Undisclosed Location
2025-01-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
CAMOC is pleased to present the first Spotlight Artist of 2025, Linye Jiang with Undisclosed Location.
In this installation, Jiang’s work is a love letter to photography, focusing on overlooked, peripheral details in the landscape rather than grand, iconic scenes—poetic fragments that feel personal and familiar. By stepping into the frame and re-photographing their own work, the artist challenges the invisibility often expected of photographers, occupying the space between observer and participant. “Undisclosed locations—private, unmarked, and unseen—exist because I chose to withhold them,” and offer here a quiet inquiry into absence, visibility, and the complex relationship between self and landscape.
Linye Jiang (@linye.j) is a lens-based artist whose work explores gender roles, human complexity, and the intersection of societal culture with personal experience. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of photography, Linye integrates the medium with sculptural forms and performance, creating immersive installations. Her work draws from personal narratives, this intimate connection infuses her work with authenticity and emotional depth. Based in Chicago, Linye actively engages with the local and international art communities through exhibitions, collaborations, and educational programs.
CAMOC’s ongoing Spotlight Series, curated by Larry Lee (@‌lardamang), exists to showcase the dynamic array of Chinese American artists working in the vibrant world of contemporary fine arts in Chicago and beyond.
RSVP for the opening reception on Sunday, January 19, 2-5 PM.
This exhibition will run from Jan. 19th to Feb. 23rd, 2025.

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Four Seasons”
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, 60126
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra invites you to a breathtaking winter concert, featuring two timeless masterpieces that explore the seasons of the year in vivid musical detail. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor, Stephen Alltop, the orchestra will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. The performance is dedicated to the memory of Keith Olson, a beloved supporter of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, led by Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor
Cynthia Freivogel, Violin – Making her Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra solo debut, Cynthia Freivogel is an acclaimed American violinist currently based in Amsterdam.
Rika Seko, Violin – Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster Rika Seko will shine in Piazzolla’s work, bringing the fiery rhythms of Buenos Aires to life.
What You’ll Hear
The concert offers a unique pairing of works that represent the four seasons in two distinct musical languages:
Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: First published in 1725, Vivaldi’s iconic set of violin concertos is known for its vivid depictions of nature. Listeners will experience frozen landscapes, buzzing bees, singing birds, and warm winter fires through the music.
Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires: Inspired by Vivaldi’s masterwork, Piazzolla’s compositions infuse the traditional seasonal themes with the spirit of tango, blending classical music with Argentine passion.
What’s Interesting
300th Anniversary: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons were first published 300 years ago in 1725, revolutionizing music with their vivid storytelling and technical innovation.
Cynthia Freivogel’s Debut: Freivogel brings her international expertise and artistry to the Elmhurst Symphony stage for the first time.
Rika Seko in the Spotlight: As concertmaster, Seko has led the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with distinction, and in this concert, she steps forward as a featured soloist.
Tickets:
Visit https://elmhurstsymphony.org/the-four-seasons or call (630) 941-0202 (Monday through Friday, 10 AM-3 PM) for ticket information.
For further inquiries, please contact the Elmhurst Symphony Association at (630) 941-0202 or via email at contact@elmhurstsymphony.org.

January Free Day
2025-01-20 00:00 | IL
Date: 2025-01-20
Location:
3001 Central Street
Evanston,
IL
60201
United States

Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday, January 20th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Architect Talk: Carol Ross Barney
2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Dive into an architectural career devoted to people, places and cities, celebrated in the new book, The People’s Architect. A widely admired urbanist, mentor and educator, Carol advocates for excellent design accessible to all—as a right rather than a privilege. Encompassing new schools, libraries, transit stations and parks, including city-defining projects like the Chicago Riverwalk, her practice showcases a belief in the transformative power of the built environment in our daily lives. In an age of diminishing investment in and care for our shared public realm, Carol’s work reminds us of the catalytic power of beautifully designed infrastructure and civic spaces.
Pre-signed copies of The People’s Architect are available for purchase at the CAC Design Store or online. Get your copy personally inscribed by Carol at the conclusion of the program.
Guests are invited to a reception with light bites and refreshments at 5:00 p.m. outside the lecture hall. The program starts at 6:00 p.m.
Image Credit: Chicago Riverwalk. Photo by Kate Joyce Studios
