• Virtual Artist Talk: Christal Ratt (Mitchikinabikok Inik – Algonquins of Barriere Lake)

    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. About this event Christal Ratt, Pidabinikwe, is an award-winning Algonquin Anishnabe artist from the Mitchikinabikok Inik - Algonquins of Barriere Lake. Christal’s awards include Best of Division, First, […]

    FREE
  • NHM Virtual Book Club: Foreign Words

      Online Event

      On Thursday, February 17th at 7pm we will be discussing Foreign Words by Vassilis Alexakis as translated by Alyson Waters Virtually via Zoom About this event Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! Facilitated by NHM's Resident Scholar Dr. Katherine Kelaidis & Manager of Programs & Events Cairo Dye, each month the NHM Virtual Book […]

      FREE
    • Kaffeeklatsch

      Kaffeeklatsch
        Online Event

        DANK Haus hosts a gemütliche chat online every Thursday at 5:30pm, with German speakers at every level welcome. We will be talking about "Gott und die Welt", and this Klatsch will be moderated by a friendly and enthusiastic German speaker.   Please RSVP to receive the online link. This link can be used every week. https://dankhaus.com/event-4475997 […]

        FREE
      • MALA IG Live Conversation: Salim Weldon

          Online Event

          Tune in on February 18th for a special episode of MALA's Live IG conversations in honor of Black History Month at 6.30 PM ET (5:30pm CT). In this episode, we sit down with Salim Weldon, (@gooddeedsalim) Co-Owner of @_whimsicle . . Join us live at @MALAnational, and learn about Salim's journey with Art, Entrepreneurship, and Community. . Whimsicle: […]

          FREE
        • Open Haus Stammtisch – Karneval!

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

          Friday February 18th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is Karneval! Get in the mood and come wearing a festive hat of your choice. We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase! This is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and […]

          Free
        • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

          Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month for a free German language film screening! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills.

          $4 – $6
        • Online Author Talk: Oliver Craske, Indian Sun: The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar

          Online Event

          BOOK EVENT WITH OLIVER CRASKE - AUTHOR OF THE TELL ALL RAVI SHANKAR BIOGRAPHY About this event Online: Conversation with “Indian Sun: The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar” Biographer and author Oliver Craske with Chicago based music writer Aaron Cohen In his recent book “Indian Sun: The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar” (2020), […]

          FREE
        • Schubert, America, and the Police

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center Presentation and musical performance by Pauline Tan (mezzo-soprano) and Pierre-Nicolas Colombat (pianist) While many of classical music’s most revered performers, ensembles, and institutions are American, the vast […]

          $10 – $15
        • Day of Remembrance 2022: The TEAACH Act

          Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

          The TEAACH Act: What it means for Illinois, educators, and the Japanese American community Sunday, February 20th | 2:00pm-3:30pm CST Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street FREE, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Click […]

          Free
        • Book Talk: Operation Payback

          Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

          What We Didn’t Know Then, What We Know Now Prof. Luciuk is a renowned scholar in the field of Ukrainian studies specializing in the history of the Ukrainian diaspora in […]

          $10
        • Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People

          Online Event

          Educator and author Deborah Nelson Linck reads from and discusses her new book Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People, the first introductory and illustrated biography of the civil rights icon. […]

          Free
        • Healing Black Chicago 101: DuSable to Harold Washington

          Online Event

          Join HAMOC and author Dr. Rhonda Sherrod for a conversation on her new book, coming out this month. Q&A following the presentation. About this event Dr. Rhonda Sherrod has written a compelling collection of beautiful essays addressing some of the understated pain in the Black community, especially as it relates to women and girls. She […]

          $5
        • Artecito Virtual: Pumas

          Online Event

          A family-friendly, Spanish-language workshop presented in partnership with Lincoln Park Zoo. Learn about pumas while making your own from art supplies! ¿Sabías que los Pumas pueden correr a una velocidad de hasta 35 millas por hora? ¡Esa es mas o menos la velocidad que conducimos los automóviles en la ciudad! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos […]

          FREE
        • Book Talk and Signing: Soy la vida que he vivido

          Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

          For over 37 years, our Founder and Executive Director, Pepe Vargas, has been committed to bringing Chicago the best Latino cultural offerings! Now, he shares his life story in his memoir, Soy la vida que he vivido. Join us for a presentation and conversation (held in Spanish) between Marcela Muñoz, Co-Artist Director and Managing Director […]

          FREE
        • Neighborhood Nights

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

          Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view from our 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

          Free admission; drinks available for purchase