Testimonies on Paper: Art & Poetry of South Asian Women
South Asia Institute brings together art and poetry by South Asian women to create a space for alternative narratives of femininity and identity.
Free – $10
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Events
Craft Convening
Please join us for our second conversation on Chicago craft in the 1970s-80s with some of the city's long-standing artists and activists, including Lourdes Guerrero, artist and educator; Indira Freitas […]
The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
Online IL, United StatesIn this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants […]
FreeRobert Burns: A Tribute to Scotland’s National Bard
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60613 United States 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an evening of poetry, song and Scottish fun at Martyrs’. Admission is free!
FREE
LaSalle Street at a Crossroads
Online IL, United StatesJoin us for a roundtable conversation exploring ideas for a renewed LaSalle Street corridor, which currently finds itself at a crossroads. How does an austere financial district transform into a […]
$20International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Two Remain: Out of Darkness” (Act One)
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, gather with us on-site at the Museum for a live opera performance of the first act of Two Remain: Out of Darkness, in […]
FREEFilm Screening: Two Girls
Join us for a screening of Chicago director James Fotopoulos's film "Two Girls." This is the story of young sisters in the American Midwest left alone with their increasingly unstable […]
FREE
Resist!: A Visual History of Protest Curatorial Conversation with Margot McMahon
Please join us Saturday, January 28th at 1 pm for a curatorial conversation with Margot McMahon (Resist! curator and daughter of Franklin McMahon) and UIMA Curator Adrienne Kochman regarding the […]
Paint Night
“Има картини, които те карат да се замислиш, да се разходиш из миналото или да се размечтаеш за бъдещето. Има такива, които ти говорят, разказват истории за хора, места и […]
$35The Negro Motorist Green Book
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States“The Negro Motorist Green Book” guided Black Americans to thousands of businesses for over thirty years. When the first “Green Book” was published, the American road was a metaphor for freedom: freedom to change your present situation, determine your destiny, and travel. Yet, in 20th-century America, this same road was a dangerous place for Black travelers. The […]
Exhibit Opening: Arctic Highways
After some delays we are excited to finally open “Arctic Highways.” Admission to see the exhibit is free between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This exhibit discusses the exploitation of […]
FREEReel Film Club: Colombia
For the price of one ticket join us for a night of Film and Food from Colombia. A reception with food and a glass of wine starts at 1800 and […]
$20Online Program: From Generation to Generation: Exploring a Holocaust Survivor’s Special Relationship with his Granddaughter
Join 3G Chicago, a newly formed group made up of grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors, for its inaugural virtual event. As antisemitism is on the rise, sharing stories about the Holocaust and […]
FREE
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis winter the CAC will be transforming our galleries into a temporary cineplex and welcoming the New York City-based Architecture & Design Film Festival. The line-up includes 15 feature films and […]
$20Black Family Portraits with Seed Lynn
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesFor this Black History Month, we're thrilled to partner with photographer Seen Lynn to offer free family portrait to our community! The Black family portrait, throughout history to the present, has always been an accessible, but vivid practice of self-representation that offers a more genuine and realistic portrayal of Black identity and dignity. Whether being […]
FREE
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Online IL, United StatesJoin NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of […]
FreeDinner and a Movie
Thursday, Feb. 2, 5 p.m. dinner and 5:30 p.m. movie We have the great opportunity to be able to show “Historjà – Stitches for Sápmi” at the Museum. The movie has won numerous awards in Sweden. Britta Marakatt-Labba is part in “Arctic Highways” on display in the main gallery. It is in Swedish and Sami […]
$10 – $25
Against the World: Anti-Globalism and Mass Politics Between the World Wars
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis program will be held in person at the Newberry and also livestreamed on Zoom. Free and open to all. Advance registration required. In-Person Registration Livestream Registration Join us for a conversation with historians Tara Zahra and Kevin Boyle about Dr. Zahra’s new book, Against the World: Anti-Globalism and Mass Politics Between the World Wars. They will […]
FreeSetsubun Day Camp
Let's welcome spring together! JASC hosts a day camp for children to experience traditions for the Japanese holiday of Setsubun (節分). February 3 is Setsubun (節分); the last day of […]
$40 – $50La Candelaria
Come celebrate La Candelaria Day with us!!! Food and Art Workshops! We are waiting for you this February 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. In 2017, parent leaders from 4 […]
