First in a series of workshops by James Sanders & Conjunto where inspiration for original music is found in the memories of Latino Chicago. Feat. Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre. Share your story and be a part of the creative process! Presented by SRBCC with generous support from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special […]
Afro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra devoted to promoting the full range of Cuban music, one that embraces several generations and all musical styles. Over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars, including such brilliant performers as Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Guillermo Rubalcaba, Amadito Valdés and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal. […]
In February we will be making stew and variations of the Swedish Lenten bun “Semla.” For this online class you will receive the recipe in advance. You can then either cook alongside or watch and try later. It is an interactive Zoom so you will be able to ask questions. Cost is $10. Use PayPal […]
Pairing historic works and contemporary art, this exhibition reflects on the persistence of anti-colonial resistance, from the so-called "Indian Wars" to the "Global War on Terror".
Chinese migrants Lei and Wong clandestinely arrive in Ecuador. Lei plans to travel all the way to New York; Wong wants to settle in Latin America and bring his son to live with him. Uncertain of their future, they rely on other Chinese migrants to navigate this new land and culture. Chang, a local mobster, […]
Greek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in the Greek peninsula thousands of years ago to the "Greeklish" of the Greek diaspora.
Exhibition Parallel Worlds, Opening March 3,2023 at 7:00 p.m. Admission $10.00 March 3rd-25th, 2023 Ukrainian Artist Luna Prysiazhniuk debut Exhibition Parallel Worlds opens March 3, 2023 at the Ukrainian National Museum. The artist's heart is divided into two parts, one forever in Ukraine and the other- her current city Chicago. Luna conveys on canvases the […]
Create a Hina-ningyo (Emperor and Empress doll set) made of Suhama, a type of Wagashi (Japanese sweets) Celebrate Hinamatsuri learning to make suhama (a type of Japanese sweet wagashi) with Wagashi Master, Toshiko Sugii Steffes at the JASC! Hinamatsuri (Dolls Day) is March 3 and what better way to celebrate than learning to make a […]
Join Trickster Cultural Center and the Morton Arboretum on Mar 4 from 9:30-11:30 AM to learn about traditional edible native plants at the Morton Arboretum's Visitor’s Center. Purchase Access Here: http://bit.ly/3DsC02d
Invasive species are primarily spread by human activities, often unintentionally. People, and the goods we use, travel around the world very quickly, and they often carry uninvited species with them. Join us as we explore more about Invasive Species with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo! In person at OPEN Center for the Arts! 2214 […]
Our Annual Meeting and Board Election is happening Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at the center, 3401 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL, 60625. The meeting is open and the public is encouraged to attend. Voting members can vote Friday, March 3, 3-8 p.m. or Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the AIC. […]
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It?s a friendly group and […]
Welcome back to one of our favorite events! The 16th Annual Wearing of the Green Dance returns in 2023, on Sunday, March 5th. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner catered by Ken Harrington, dance music provided by Gerry Haughey and Joe Cullen, joined by the wonderful Teresa Shine. Center favorites the Shannon Rovers and the Trinity […]
Celebrate Pulaski Day virtually with the Polish Museum of America (PMA) on Monday, March 6, 2023. Zapraszamy na wirtualne obchody Dnia Pułaskiego, które odbędą się w poniedziałek, 6 marca 2023 r. w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce (MPA).
Join Preservation Chicago as they reveal Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered list for 2023. For 20 years, this list of imminently threatened historic buildings and community assets is used to mobilize the support necessary to save these sites from demolition. This program is FREE with advanced registration. Both In-Person & Virtual options are available. Ward Miller, […]
Avid amateur photographer Jan Zawiliński documented Chicago’s Polish Downtown community in 1900-1924, leaving behind a fascinating record of everyday life.
Since the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing […]
LINK TO BE ANNOUNCED ENLACE A SER ANNUNCIADO Las tortugas se reconocen fácilmente por su caparazón óseo y cartilaginoso. Esta carcasa súper resistente actúa como un escudo para protegerlas de los depredadores: ¡algunas tortugas pueden incluso meter la cabeza dentro de su caparazón para una protección adicional! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre las […]
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 Academic historians have sometimes struggled to understand how local and family histories illuminate national histories. Are they just exceptional, or can they provide new insights into […]