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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join the Cambodian Association of Illinois to celebrate Cambodian New Year! Space is limited, make sure to RSVP.
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 […]
"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 […]
This is part of NIAM's series of programs for E/Merge: Art of the Indian Diaspora. Using very different materials, processes, forms, and strategies, artists Sarika Goulatia, Rit Premnath, and Kaveri Raina each considers and depicts dualities in their works. Moderator Ambika Trasi will lead the artists in a discussion of their interpretations of the dualities […]
Join HAMOC and SAMDI for an artist talk and Q&A. About this event SAMDI is a contemporary Haïtian artist based in Miami. His work, described by the artist as Sen Soley. Painting from a rhythm. A space where self is looking inwards and possibilities are endless. His work consists of cubist style portraits and a […]
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.
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 […]
The Ukrainian National Museum invites you to a presentation on ancient civilizations by scholar Marilyn Hrymak. Learn about the mysteries of the Trypillia civilization, who existed from 7500 to 3500 BC, before the Sumerians and Egyptians, with no evidence of military weapons. Hrymak's presentation will describe the life, art and Goddess religion of these egalitarian […]
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 […]
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 April 14, 2022 -- FEAT. CONGRESSMAN QUIGLEY
The Pretzel Blitz is back! We are hosting 5 pretzel making classes in April. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, […]
This exhibition positions SSCAC as an important anchor for Black LGBTQ artists who belonged to its community. About this event We invite you to come out and celebrate the opening of EMERGENCE: Intersections at the Center! EMERGENCE highlights The South Side Community Art Center’s historical role in supporting a full spectrum of Black artists through an intersectional […]
Friday April 15th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is spring (Frühling in German)! We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase! Our Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! This event is […]