A new production inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago Stories From the West Side James Sanders & Conjunto and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre present a new production inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago and the photography of historian and scholar Carlos Flores. One of Chicago's longest-running Latin jazz ensembles, James Sanders & Conjunto […]
Join us for Art After Hours: Fundraiser for Ukraine! Featuring performances by: Outsidenightair, Otra Dek (live), Gi Gi, and Farplane About this event Join the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art for Art After Hours: Fundraiser for Ukraine! Featuring performances by: Outsidenightair, Otra Dek (live), Gi Gi, and Farplane. Proceeds from this event will be donated […]
Keeping food history modern – Contemporary trends and what “the Swedish chef” is doing. We all know the keywords today in the international food scene, such as the importance of eating green, choosing sustainable, and the importance of having a climate friendly attitude when shopping, and of course in relation to our own preferences and […]
Please join us for this FREE virtual discussion with Xiang “Sean” Gao, the creator-composer of Shanghai Sonatas, a pioneering new musical that combines musical theatre, live classical music, and visual art. Based on the memoirs of Jewish refugee musicians who escaped Nazi Germany and found refuge in Shanghai in the 1930s and ’40s, this musical shares […]
Join award-winning researcher, educator, playwright, and journalist Mike Levy for an exploration of the mostly forgotten role of Kindertransport rescuers and the quickly established landscapes of care in host countries. Levy’s presentation covers the rescue of 10,000 mainly Jewish children from Nazi-controlled territory was carried out, dives deeper into the mechanics of the rescue and […]
Live Performances will take place in the DANK Treffpunkt (1st floor gallery), where guests are encouraged to watch at any time during the session. Performances begin at 5:00pm and go until the artists are done painting (about 2 hours). Performance dates: Wednesday, May 4 – Sergio Gomez with Beate Axmann 5-7 PM Tuesday, May 17 – Joanna […]
Join us for a special Mother's Day Celebration as the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture hosts esteemed author and 2020 Ceiba Award Winner Esmeralda Santiago for a virtual discussion of Las Mamis -- an anthology in which our most admired Latino authors share memories of their mothers. Esmeralda will read a passage from her story, First Born, and an interactive discussion about […]
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 […]
Artecito Virtual is a Spanish-language online arts workshop for families, presented by OPEN Center for the Arts and Lincoln Park Zoo. El águila calva y el águila real son aves simbólicas representadas en los Estados Unidos y en México. Ambos son fuertes, rápidos y se encuentran en la parte superior de la cadena alimentaria. ¡Únase […]
For our final "Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement" exhibition-related program, join us for an evening of captivating stories focused on LBGTQ+ and civil rights. The program will feature a variety of storytellers taking us on their personal journeys, speaking to the power and value of people sharing their life experiences. Participants will […]
Children of War: Moments of War Horrors through the lens of Photographers. May 6th, 2022, 7:00 p.m. A moving exhibit of Ukrainian and Polish photography opens at the Ukrainian National Museum. The unimaginable terror Ukrainian children have faced since Russia’s February 24 th invasion will be on display in The Ukrainian National Museum’s exhibit Children of War: Moments […]
Topic: Border Reivers – The Unknown Clans of the Lowlands Presenter: Bruce S. Allardice, J.D., Instructor Social & Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois
Join us on Saturday, May 7 for our final German language film screening until the fall! 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. COST: Members: $4 | Non-Members: $6 Please email [email protected] or call […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th, 2:30pm CT, as Figure Skating Hall of Famer and the very first Chinese American Winter Olympian Tiffany Chin shares her pioneering life story with the public for the very first time! NBC’s Chris Chen will moderate this FREE webinar. Chin will be discussing her childhood upbringing in San […]
In partnership with the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial and its Resident Artist Punisa Pov, Crossing Borders Music shares a program of newly arranged Cambodian songs, through which we’ll learn about Cambodian history, culture, and the rich, living tradition of Cambodian arts and music. This educational livestream is for grades 6-12 students […]
Rhonda Holy Bear will discuss her campaign to reclaim the Lakota language and eliminate the derogatory term "lazy stitch". About this event Words we use to define Indigenous histories and traditions have significant meaning and power. Many common yet offensive terms still used today have racist origins to describe Indigenous artistic techniques and practices contributing […]
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED – alternate date available here** May 12, 2022 – 7-9pm Kunst Workshop im DANK Haus mit der Künstlerin Beate Axmann aus dem Schwarzwald/Deutschland Eine experimentelle Collage zum Thema „Sichtverrückt“ Experimentelle Collage bedeutet mit Schneiden, Reißen, Kleben und Übermalen mit Acryl-Farben seine eigene lustige, ernsthafte oder skurrile Geschichte entstehen zu lassen. Der Kreativität für ein originelles Werk […]
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 2ND FLOOR BRAUHAUS ROOM 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
Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut. About this event Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut at Chicago’s longest-standing Latino cultural center. About Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) One of 40 organizations recently […]
The KCCoC brings the K-experience to Chicago Children’s Museum to celebrate Korean Children’s Day to share the joy with the children in Chicagoland. For this event, our intention is to provide snapshots of Korean culture, its impact on the global community, and its connections to cultures around the world.