Chicago Cultural Alliance

FREEDOM FESTIVAL - DAY 02
2022-08-14 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
FREEDOM FESTIVAL DAY 02
Celebrating 75 Years of Independence with TWO days of very special music and dance performances. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories: The Partitition Anti-Memorial Project
Day 02 LINE UP
1PM: Zeshan B: Chicago-based, multi-instrumentalist soul, opera, gospel, and ghazal singer, who is also a songwriter and recording artist
2PM: DJ Ase Wonder: Pakistani-born, Chicago-based cultural producer, community organizer, interdisciplinary artist, and disc jockey (Opening and playing during intermissions)
3PM: Ishti Dance: Chicago-based, classically trained, contemporary Indian dancers and choreographers.
4PM: Jina Brass Band Featuring Members of Funkadesi: Jina Brass Band, Chicago’s first Indian baraat dhol and brass band in their first collaboration with Chicago-based bhangra, Bollywood, folk, reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean band, Funkadesi.

Noche Caribeña
2022-08-13 17:00 | Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Since 2017, PRAA has hosted the Noche Caribeña concert at Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park Lake Stage Lawn. In partnership with Navy Pier, this summertime event is FREE and open to the public. Featured are Cuatristas along with international and local artists with their groups, as well as, up and coming musicians. This concert offers audience members multiple music genres including Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba and plena interpretations. Set with a backdrop of Navy Pier, spectacular views of Chicago and the resonances of music draw Chicago residents and visitors for an enjoyable evening concert.
This year on August 13, 2022 PRAA was honored to present to you some of the most prominent local music artists from Chicago.

FREEDOM FESTIVAL - DAY 1
2022-08-13 13:00 - 18:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
FREEDOM FESTIVAL: Celebrating 75 Years of Independence I Day 01
Celebrating 75 Years of Independence with TWO days of very special music and dance performances. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories: The Partitition Anti-Memorial Project

DAY 01 LINEUP:
1PM: DJ Spin Cycle:
Ankur Malhotra: Delhi and Midwest-based record label owner and disc jockey (Playing during intermissions)
2PM: Riyaaz Qawwali:
USA-based, Pakistani Qawwali music ensemble
3PM: Soham Dance Space
4PM: Karsh Kale & Fareed Haque Project featuring special guests Priya Darshini, Max ZT, and surprise guests
USA/India-based percussionist, composer, DJ, and producer, Karsh Kale collaborates with Pakistani Chilean Chicagoan, Fareed Haque, noted jazz guitarist, composer, and music professor. Joined by special guests Grammy-nominated vocalist Priya Darshini and dulcimer wizard and House of Waters band leader, Max ZT.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Presented in conjunction with South Asia Institute’s current exhibition “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories: Partition Anti-Memorial Project”

Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum
2022-08-13 11:30 - 15:00, 2022-08-12 11:30 - 15:00, 2022-08-06 11:30 - 15:00, 2022-08-05 11:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-30 11:30 - 15:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Pop 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 every Friday and Saturday through now and August.

Dance Workshop and Bombazo with Tata Cepeda
2022-08-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
Learn from the legendary bomba dancer and folklorist Margarita “Tata” Cepeda.
This event will include a 30-minute introduction to Bomba Dance and Open Batey / Bombazo with Tata Cepeda’s 6-piece ensemble coming directly from Escuela de Bomba y Plena Doña Caridad Brenes de Cepeda, Puerto Rico.

Bilingual Skyline Yoga on the Terrace
2022-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
All levels – BEGINNERS WELCOME!
DANK Haus 6th Floor, Terrace
General Public: $5 | Friends of DANK: Free
Enjoy gentle Yoga classes on the 6th floor skyline terrace at DANK-Haus.
In this class we will be flowing from pose to pose and linking movement with breath. We will combine elements of Hatha and Yin-Yoga as well as Meditation.
Hatha Yoga focuses on postures that practice to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body.
Yin poses are passive stretches held for minutes at a time, preparing the body for stillness by releasing deep-rooted tension.
Breathing techniques and meditation are also integrated.
All Yoga postures will be introduced through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration.
WHAT TO BRING? Yoga mat, 1-2 beach towels

About Your Instructor:
My name is Janina, I’m originally from Kiel, Germany. I’ve been a passionate Yogi for about 7 years now and am so happy to bring the essence of Yoga – finding stillness in our body and mind – into other people’s lives.
Some of you may know me as the Saturday School German instructor or have seen me working in our Pre-School. Aside from my teaching profession I’m also a certified personal trainer for medical fitness and CrossFit athlete.
I’m so excited for this wonderful opportunity to meet you in this very special Yoga course setting.
#chicago #yoga #chicagoyoga #movement #wellness #terrace #sunsetyoga #fitness #workout #german #germany

Neighborhood Nights
2022-08-11 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE
A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize!
Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum

WBEZ Presents: Open Mic Night in Ukrainian Village
2022-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | EZ Inn, 921 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Join Anna and other WBEZ reporters on Thursday, August 11 for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village.

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When Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, thousands of Chicagoans with ties to Ukraine began to gather, mourning as a collective, reaching out for communal support and seeking respite from the painful news. They also rallied, exclaiming solidarity with the Ukrainian resistance from 5,000 miles away.
WBEZ reporter Anna Savchenko, who is Ukrainian, bore witness to the rallies as both a compatriot and a Chicago journalist. She’s shed light on local stories of heartache and sources of hope. And more stories are on the way.
Join Anna and other WBEZ reporters on Thursday, August 11 for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village. All are welcome to attend, and anyone with a personal connection to the war in Ukraine is welcome to share their story, whether it’s long or short. Ready to share yours? Click here to fill out our participation form in advance.

Artecito Virtual - Lagartos
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
El lagarto más pequeño del mundo mide solo 16 mm de largo (lagarto de Jaragua) y puede caber en la longitud de una moneda de veinticinco centavos. El más grande mide unos 10 pies de largo (Komodo).
¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los lagartos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo!
Contáctese aquí:
https://bit.ly/ArtecitoLagarto
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The smallest lizard in the world is just 16 mm long (Jaragua Lizard) it can fit in the length of a US quarter. The biggest is about 10 ft long (Komodo).
Join us as we explore more about Lizards with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo!
Contect Here:
https://bit.ly/ArtecitoLagarto

Virtual Artist Discussion with Justin Gauthier
2022-08-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Join us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion.
Justin Gauthier – A proud citizen of the Menominee (Omāēqnomenēw) Nation of Wisconsin, writer/actor Justin “Jud” Eagle Gauthier studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he earned an M.F.A. in screenwriting. Jud provides audiences across the nation a wholly unique worldview as an indigenous cultural ambassador with undeniable pop culture acuity. Jud would like to say wāēwāēnan (thank you) to all his family, friends, cast mates, crew, and audiences for helping him to become a better storyteller.
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This is a free virtual discussion series open to our members, friends, and visitors. As we continue to work on developing more programs, please consider donating to the museum. https://mitchellmuseum.org/donate/
We want to thank each one of our featured artists as well as our sponsor. This artist’s program was generously funded in part by Evanston Arts Council.
For more information about this program, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org
(847) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/

Viva Latinoamerica
2022-08-07 14:30 - 18:00 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join Us for an evening of music by Gustavo Cortiñas’ Desafío Candente, Roy McGrath’s Menjunje and Radio Free Honduras celebrating the music of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Honduras! Bring your lawn chair, beverages and snacks while you enjoy this cultural experience. Please no pets.
Free parking available across the street at the US Bank Employee Lot

Cambodian Museum Mahori Ensemble at Destination Asia Festival
2022-08-07 11:00 | Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
The National Cambodian Heritage Museu’s mahori ensemble will perform Cambodian classics at the Destination Asia Festival at the Morton Arboretum. At their invitation, our Crossing Borders Music cellist Tom Clowes will play in the ensemble. The mahori musicians will also be performing Saturday, August 6 in the afternoon.
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Check out http://mortonarb.org/…/destination-asia-festival/… for complete festival information.
The event is free with admission to the Morton Arboretum. Admission tickets and information are available at buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/list

Sonidos De Mi Isla / Sounds of My Island
2022-08-06 19:00 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
This historic performance is the first appearance of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra in Chicago in 20 years. Through the rigorous training of its members, the balance between youth and experience, and the fluidity between the classical musical genre, the lyrical theater, and popular music, the Symphony Orchestra is positioned as the most important symphonic influence in Central America and the Caribbean. The current music director of the OSPR is the respected Chilean Conductor, Maximiano Valdés. Rafael Enrique Irizarry is the associate conductor and Roselín Pabón, the emeritus conductor.
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Order Tickets here on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra website

LAWNDALE Arts Festival
2022-08-06 11:00 - 19:00 | Douglass Park Community and Cultural Center, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
The LAWNDALE Arts Festival hosted by the NLCCC Arts and Culture Committee is a festival to bring artists and entrepreneurs from North Lawndale and South Lawndale together to showcase the Culture, Commitment and Creativity in our community.
We invite you to join us on August 6th from 11am to 7pm at Douglass Park Community and Cultural Center (1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago) for a day of Performance, Visual, Literal and Culinary Arts with Family and Friends.
LAWNDALE Arts Festival is part of a series of events connected to the One LAWNDALE Project presented by the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) and the Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN).

Learn more about the Lawndale Project: https://bit.ly/LawndaleProject

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El Festival de las Artes de LAWNDALE organizado por el Comité de Artes y Cultura de NLCCC es un festival que reúne a artistas y empresarios de North Lawndale y South Lawndale para mostrar la cultura, el compromiso y la creatividad en nuestra comunidad.
Lo invitamos a venir el 6 de agosto de 11 am a 7 pm en Douglass Park Community and Cultural Center (1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago) para un día de artes escénicas, visuales, literarias y culinarias con familiares y amigos.
LAWNDALE Arts Festival es parte de una serie de eventos relacionados con el Proyecto One LAWNDALE presentado por el Consejo de Coordinación de la Comunidad de North Lawndale (NLCCC) y Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN).

The 106th Scottish Home Picnic
2022-08-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall), 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 6th for our 106th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!

Exhibition: “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories”: Partition Anti-Memorial Project
2022-08-06 - 2022-12-10 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Through experiential art installations “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories” investigates the Partition of India in 1947.

This year marks 75 years since the Partition of India in 1947, which created Pakistan, and eventually, Bangladesh in 1971. Pritika Chowdhry’s experiential art installations are temporary ‘anti-memorials’ to the Partition.
Often described as the Holocaust of South Asia, the Partition triggered the largest migration in human history with over 20 million people displaced, approximately 2 million killed and over 300,000 women were abducted in the communal violence that ensued.
The exhibition addresses the many facets of the Partition from a counter-memory perspective through experiential art installations. The title alludes to the painful and silenced narratives that have been elided from mainstream discourses of the Partition.
When a memory is unbearable, how does one memorialize it? And when a history is unspeakable, how does one talk about it? The exhibition’s title, “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories” alludes to the painful and silenced narratives that have been excluded from mainstream discourses of the Partition.

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ARTIST LED TOURS AT 1PM EVERY OTHER SATURDAY!
Sep 3 and 17 | Oct 01, 15 and 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 10

JASC Legacy Center Screening Event
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Join the Japanese American Service Committee for a free screening event on Thursday, August 4th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.! Our amazing Legacy Center interns will be premiering their audio and video projects as a culmination of their eight-week experience at JASC. Come to meet these talented young people, learn what resonated with them in the Legacy Center’s archives, and see the fruits of their labor. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with our six interns.
This event will be held in person at the JASC building (4427 N Clark St, Chicago) with a simultaneous livestream on the JASC Youtube channel for those who are unable to attend, and a recording will be available afterward.
In person attendees are invited to stay for a reception with refreshments to congratulate the interns on their successful completion of the program.
To attend in person: Pre-registration required, registration cutoff is noon on Monday, August, 1st. Click here to register.
To join remotely or watch a recording afterward: No registration required. Simply visit the JASC Youtube channel to watch the program.

Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque
2022-08-03 20:30 - 21:45 | Multiple Venues, Chicago, IL, United States
Enjoy 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 are shown in their original language with English subtitles.
Screenings take place every Wednesday from July 6th – August 3rd, and begin at dusk approximately 8:30PM. Arrive early for a good spot!
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
To view our full line-up, visit our website:
latinoculturalcenter.org/programs/film-in-the-park
SAVE THE DATE
July 6th – Harrison Park
July 13th – Piotrowski Park
July 20th – Kelvyn Park
July 27th – Loyola Park
August 30th – Kilbourn Park

Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale
2022-07-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
The 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 the Museum. Here you can find your treasure among new and gently used items.

2022 Newberry Book Fair
2022-07-31 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
Chicago’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.
Everything for sale at the volunteer-led Book Fair is generously donated, and all proceeds help further the Newberry’s mission to foster a deeper understanding of our world through research and learning.
Know in Advance:

Book Fair is cashless: only debit and credit cards accepted.
Please bring your own shopping bags.
We recommend taking public transportation to the Book Fair, as street parking is limited.

Learn more in our Guide to the 2022 Book Fair.

Funkadesi: "An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories”
2022-07-30 19:30 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
A special evening of music and conversation with Chicago’s celebrated musical supergroup, Funkadesi. Known for their own high-energy blend of music that ranges from South Asian classical, folk and film melodies to West African, Caribbean, Latin, Brazilian and Reggae blended with American Funk and Soul music. They will perform an intimate “unplugged” acoustic set of rarely performed music from their 25-year repertoire and debut new original material. They will also be sharing the story of their long musical journey, their creative process, and their inner workings.

Shaun B: Unadulterated Comedy at Bronzeville Historical Society
2022-07-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Bronzeville Historical Society, 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Shaun B is the best comedian in town… PERIOD. Check him out at his ONE MAN show for a Private Adult Audience on Sun. Dec. 19 RSVP Today!

Chicago’s own Shaun B. returns to the Bronzeville Historical Society with his unique brand of comedy and storytelling.
Fun, laughter, and cocktails.
Shaun B will perform live at the Bronzeville Historical Society This event you will not want to miss. Contact Shaun B or Sherry Williams at 312 428-8033 to get your reservation if you are READY TO GET YOUR LAUGH ON.
A MASK MANDATE in Place, Plenty of FREE Street Parking on King Drive.
FREE Parking lot in the rear of the building. Assistance for those with mobility challenges is available.. $20 covers your admission ONLY. DOORS OPEN at 5:30PM RSVP TODAY!
*Special Guest appearance by Aunt Jemima
NO REFUNDS

Community Cook-out
2022-07-30 13:00 | Foster Beach, 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago invites you to our annual Community Cook-out!
The Community Cook-out will be on Saturday, July 30th, from 1 PM at Foster Beach. Come and join us with delicious food, Ethiopian music, and enjoy the beautiful weather together!

This is a Free event for all!
Feel free to bring along your own lounge chairs as needed.
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Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
For more info or questions, send an email via info@ecachicago.org.

Documentary: “Laisvės varpas“ (The Liberty Bell)
2022-07-29 19:00 | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629, United States
IN 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 Reneckis
When: July 29, Friday, 7 pm.
Where: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629
Tickets: Donation. Light refreshments will be served.
The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges its members, donors, and the following grantors for their partial support: the Illinois Arts Council and the City of Chicago Department of Culture and Special Events through CityArts.
