Preview Showing of “Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors”
Save the date for our upcoming exhibit "Te Hokinga Mai, Return of the Ancestors" an exhibit honoring the 2007 repatriation of 14 Māori remains back to New Zealand. We will […]
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Cantigny Park Wheaton, IL, United States
Online Program – Breaking the Silence: Native American Boarding Schools
Online EventBetween 1869 and the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Native American children were forcibly abducted from their homes and families and placed in more than 350 government-funded, and often church-run, […]
$5
The Sweetest Season: Indigenous Spoken Word and Song
Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United StatesSince time immemorial, Chicago has been a meeting place for Native peoples. With words of wisdom, stories, and histories old and new, we expand traditions of performance with an evening of music, dance, and spoken word, featuring local artists in a program curated by Vincent Romero (Laguna Pueblo).
$15
Virtual Fireside Chat – Women in Philanthropy and Social Enterprise
Online EventJoin MALA for a fireside discussion centered on the leadership of women in the philanthropic and entrepreneurial space. Our special guest, Khitam Masoud, will sit down with MALA Co-Founder Zainab Khan to discuss her journey in philanthropy and social enterprise and share advice for other women navigating these fields. _______________ About Khit: Khit is a […]
FREE
“Viva Colombia” – Colombian Independence Day Concert
Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United StatesIn collaboration with El Gran Festival Colombiano, we are excited to present "Viva Colombia" - Colombian Independence Day Concert as part of the Chicago Latino Music Series. Headlined by Ceferina Banquez, one of the most celebrated and recognized voices of Afro-Colombian music, the evening features the beautiful music of the plains of Colombia and Venezuela […]
$20 – $25
Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque
Multiple Venues Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]
FREE
Livewire- NIAM’s Open Mic
National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United StatesLivewire is your Open Mic platform to jam, tell us a story, act your heart out, enthrall with a verse, drop the mic... You bring the talent we’ll bring the cheers! You'll have 3 minutes for any kind of spoken word performance- poetry, storytelling, comedy, acting, essay reading, singing, and even music! Not ready to […]
$5LAWNDALE Peace Party
2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623, United States 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe LAWNDALE Peace Party hosted by the MSRN Peace Committee is an event to bring people from North Lawndale and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love and Unity in […]
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Family Day at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and St. Kateri Center of Chicago Join us for an afternoon of summer fun featuring crafts, food, native artists, and so much more! Free with Regular Museum Admission; Mitchell Museum Members Free. Full Schedule of Events coming […]
The Reel Film Club
Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesAs part of the International Latino Cultural Center's year-round programming, The Reel Film Club features the most popular films from past Chicago Latino Film Festival editions. The event opens with a networking reception followed by the film presentation and concludes with a discussion. Each presentation highlights a specific country and takes place at Instituto Cervantes. […]
$20Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque
Multiple Venues Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]
FREEArtecito Virtual – Caballo
Online Event¡Los caballos tienen 10 músculos diferentes en las orejas y esto les permite girar casi 180 grados! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los caballos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Contáctese aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoCaballo ____________________________________ Horses have 10 different muscles in their ears and this allows them to rotate nearly 180 degrees! Join […]
FREE
Isla que Vuela
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States" Isla que vuela" es una instalación fotográfica de José Arturo Ballester Panelli. Trabaja la geometría sagrada , escogiendo el hexágono, símbolo que representa el perpetuo movimiento de la creación y el camino que siguen los procesos de transformación a través de la renovación y el cambio. Ballesta Nueve escoge las chiringas, papelotes o cometas, […]
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Devouring Empires: Transmitting Sacrit Tongues
Online EventTIES is excited to announce DEVOURING EMPIRES, an evening of poetry by Demian DinéYazhi' @heterogeneoushomosexual and Joss Barton @ganjacum_! Join us Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm CDT for this virtual event hosted by TIES and @centernativefutures. Register for free at the link in our bio or bit.ly/devour7 _______________ Devouring Empires is a Trans, Non-Binary, and […]
Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Museum is taking part in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses from 4800 to 5800 N. Clark St. and the adjacent side streets will expand their storefronts to line the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, one-of-a-kind merchandise, fashion apparel and local treasures. The Museum Tantalizing Treasure Sale will stretch from the sidewalk into […]
2022 Newberry Book Fair
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]
Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesPop by the Museum today or tomorrow for fika in our main gallery space on the first floor. Enjoy some Swedish coffee and cinnamon rolls while you relax and enjoy the photos of famous Blues musicians taken by Hans Ekestang or go outside and sit in our courtyard. We will be having weekly Pop-Up Cafés […]
Opening: DESI Roots and Wings
National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United StatesThe exhibition is an exploration of the heritage and experiences of Indian Immigrants to the United States, addressing such topics as: The meaning of the word “desi” representing a collective identity for South Asians The diversity of the diaspora community Immigration and historic challenges to obtaining citizenship Music, dance, and food Indian-American professions, from doctors […]
$5
Documentary: “Laisvės varpas“ (The Liberty Bell)
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesIN COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES RECOGNITION OF LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE, PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF THE NEW LITHUANIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM! The Lithuanian American Community presents: BAlzeks Msueum, a documentary film about the efforts of the Lithuanian Americans to support Lithuania‘s independence a hundred years ago. Film director – Arvydas […]
2022 Newberry Book Fair
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]
