Opening: DESI Roots and Wings
The 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 […]
$5
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Events
National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Cook-out
Foster Beach 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
FREE
Shaun B: Unadulterated Comedy at Bronzeville Historical Society
Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United StatesShaun 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 […]
$20
Funkadesi: “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories”
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesA 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 […]
$10 – $152022 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FREE
JASC Legacy Center Screening Event
Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Exhibition: “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories”: Partition Anti-Memorial Project
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThrough 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, […]
$5 – $10
The 106th Scottish Home Picnic
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAll 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!
FREE
LAWNDALE Arts Festival
Douglass Park Community and Cultural Center 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
FREEPop-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 […]
Sonidos De Mi Isla / Sounds of My Island
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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 […]
Cambodian Museum Mahori Ensemble at Destination Asia Festival
Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
Viva Latinoamerica
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
FREE
