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  • Opening Reception: Wanting it Both Ways

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

    The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is delighted to announce a new group exhibition titled Wanting it Both Ways, featuring mixed media works by Bill Conger, Tanya Hastings Gill, Mie […]

  • Author Talk: Dr. Don Grossnickle – My Maja: A Grandson’s Tribute

    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    My Maja, A Swedish-American Proud Grandson’s Tribute by Chicago’s Dr. Don Grossnickle Maja, a young roaring twenties Swedish adventurer set sail on a luxury steamship to New York and on to Chicago in 1922 for a visit to relatives. Maja fell in love and spent the rest of her life pursuing the American Dream. Adversity […]

    Free

  • Get Egg-cited: Polish Pisanki Workshop

    Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Social Hall 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Easter is on its way. Get in the spirit by learning the intricate art of making Pisanki – Polish egg decorating, with instructor Christine Frankowicz-Burd, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop will be held in the PRCUA Social Hall on the first floor. This year’s event is co-sponsored by […]

    $25

  • Ukrainian Pysanky (Easter Egg) Workshop – SOLD OUT

    Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Pysanka Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum We are excited to once again announce the Pysanky (Easter Egg) Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum. This year we offer in-person classes. You will discover the art of writing pysanky by our expert Pysanka Instructor Anna Chychula. In each session, you will learn the process of how […]

    $40

  • Homer-athon: A Reading of Homer’s Odyssey In Its Entirety

    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Please join us as we read the ancient tale of Odysseus’ journey home from war. Like him, each of us is also adjusting to new circumstances in our lives as we emerge from the pandemic. What better way to begin our journey home together? Each reader will be assigned a specific passage that is approximately 3 […]

    FREE

  • First People’s Poetry Reading: A tribute to the Living Nations, Living Words Project

    Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a morning of First Peoples poetry with American Indian poets Kimberly Blaeser, Elise Paschen, Mark Turcotte, and Gwen Westerman, moderated by poet Gordon Henry. This reading will be dedicated to the work of Joy Harjo, United States Poet Laureate and editor of Living Nations, Living Words, an anthology of poems by American Indian poets reflecting on themes of place […]

    FREE

  • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

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

    Join us on twice a month on Saturday for a 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. Upcoming Dates & Films: 9. […]

    $4 – $6

  • Author Talk: Gordon Mott, Lithuanian Lullaby

    Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

    Balzekas Museum book talk and signing featuring Canadian writer Gordon Mott, author of Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda About this event On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2pm, the Balzekas Museum Book Club welcomes Canadian writer Gordon Mott, the author of the historical fictions, Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda. He has […]

    Free – $12

  • Amin Gulgee Performance: “Kiss of the Spider Woman”

    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    The South Asia Institute will host Amin Gulgee Performance “Kiss of the Spider Woman". About this event This will be a collaborative performance work with 13-17 participants which will take place over a period of 77 minutes. The approach will be cross-disciplinary as Gulgee will engage actors, dancers, visual artists and musicians to work with […]

    FREE

  • First Blacks Chicago Online Concert

    Online Event

    "First Blacks Chicago" is a celebration of Black Chicago trailblazers! "First Blacks Chicago" was created by the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC), and in 2019 HAMOC invited Crossing Borders Music's participation in this ongoing historic project. Be among the first people to hear "Ogou Wa dè Zanj," ("Ogou, King of Angels"), a new piece […]

    FREE

  • Swedish Easter Crafts for Adults

    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Get ready for Easter at the Swedish American Museum’s craft evening. Learn some Swedish traditions and create some beautiful decorations. This event is for adults and children 12 and over. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non members. Prepaid reservations are required to attend the event. No refund within five days of event.

    $20

  • Jazz de La Isla

    Latin Music Project Center 2958 north Milwaukee ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join PRAA for a special music event with Roy McGrath, a Chicago based tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston, New Orleans and Chicago, Roy brings to bear these diverse influences in his playing and composing. In addition to leading and recording with his own […]

    $10 – $15