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SUMMARY:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos (October 3 visit)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The exhibition runs September 25 through November 29\, 2026\, in the Main Gallery. This listing highlights a Saturday\, October 3 visit during regular museum hours\, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it is not a separate reception or guided tour. The exhibition draws on the museum’s permanent collection to explore memory and Día de Muertos traditions. Museum admission is free. Stumblday is an independent local discovery guide\, not the event organizer. Verify exhibition details with the museum: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/where-memory-lives?lang=es
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/where-memory-lives-40-years-of-dia-de-muertos-october-3-visit/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Arts\, 1852 W 19th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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SUMMARY:PEACE DAY CHICAGO
DESCRIPTION:The Peace School is organizing the “PEACE DAY CHICAGO” 48th Anniversary. \nDate- Monday\, September 21\, 2026 \nTime: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nDaley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/peace-day-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St.\, 50 W Washington St\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating conversation streamed live from the AWM with writers Reyna Grande and Erika L. Sánchez. The two bestselling authors sit down to discuss Grande’s new book Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget\, an ambitious memoir in essays that illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nMore about Migrant Heart: \nWhat is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? \nReyna Grande has spent her career capturing the raw reality of life across borders. In this intricate and deeply intimate memoir-in-essays\, the author of the landmark memoirs The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home again turns her gaze inward to explore the scars left by migration and the ongoing work of stitching herself back together. \nWith her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty\, Grande interrogates how living between two nations\, two languages\, and two identities has shaped the woman\, mother\, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala\, Mexico\, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance\, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. \nWhether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden\, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us\, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? \nMigrant Heart is a powerful testament to Grande’s role as a storyteller and cultural witness. It expands our understanding of life in the United States and the complex people who cross and live within its borders. It is an essential read for the seekers\, the dreamers\, and anyone who believes in the enduring\, transformative power of finding one’s voice. \n\n\n\n\nPraise for Migrant Heart:\n\n\n\n“Migrant Heart is the exact book I needed during this tumultuous time. These essays should be taught across the country. Reyna’s stories of surviving and thriving as a Brown woman in the United States are seamlessly told through her sharp\, vibrant prose. This is a book I will return to again and again.” —Erika L. Sánchez\, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Crying in the Bathroom \n“With heart and verve\, and her own particular candor\, so warm like a sun\, Reyna Grande writes about writing\, memory\, the Ayotzinapa 43\, the cruelties of the border\, menopause\, slug sex\, and queen bees. I love Reyna’s way of seeing the world. These essays are heart-big.” —Ingrid Rojas Contreras\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Man Who Could Move Clouds \n“Migrant Heart is deep\, gorgeous\, and full of unexpected chambers that will by turns unsettle you\, infuriate you\, comfort you\, and\, if you let them\, heal you. And while much darkness lies in many of these essays—of human nature\, of life\, of our nation—ultimately\, they are illuminated with love.” —Xóchitl González\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming \n\n\n\nREYNA GRANDE is an award-winning author whose work powerfully illuminates the complexities of immigration\, family separation\, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Born in Mexico\, Grande embarked on a perilous journey to the U.S. at age nine to reunite with her parents—a defining experience that fuels her writing. Breaking generational barriers\, she became the first in her family to graduate from college\, earning a BA from UC Santa Cruz and an MFA from Antioch University.\n\n\n\nHer diverse body of work includes her celebrated memoirs\, The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home\, and the novels Across a Hundred Mountains\, Dancing with Butterflies\, and the historical epic A Ballad of Love and Glory. She amplifies undocumented voices as co-editor of Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Immigration\, Survival\, and New Beginnings. She has earned numerous accolades\, such as the American Book Award\, the Premio Aztlan Literary Award\, the Luis Leal Award\, and the Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. Her most recent book\, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget\, was published in English and Spanish in May 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nERIKA L. SÁNCHEZ is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection\, Lessons on Expulsion\, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel\, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was a #1 New York Times bestseller\, a National Book Awards finalist\, and Tomás Rivera Award winner. Time has recognized it as one of the best YA novels of all time. It is now is being made into a MGM Orion film directed by America Ferrera. She is an executive producer on the project. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has also been adapted to the theater at Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago\, Seattle Rep Theater\, Greenway Court Theater in Los Angeles\, and Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Also\, her novel has been banned across the country due to its “controversial” themes. Most recently\, Sánchez published a critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays titled Crying in the Bathroom with Viking Books. It won the Chicago Review of Books Nonfiction award and has been optioned for television. Sánchez was a Fulbright Scholar\, a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation\, a Princeton Arts Fellow\, a recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation\, and a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in poetry. Sánchez earned a BA from UIC and an MFA from the University of New Mexico. Her books have been translated and published in Korea\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, Brazil\, France\, Mexico\, Poland\, Turkey\, and Italy. She’s appeared on WGN\, PBS\, NPR\, Good Morning America\, Telemundo\, Univision\, and MSNBC. Erika holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from New School University. She lives in Chicago with her family.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-migrant-heart-by-reyna-grande-online/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating conversation at the AWM with writers Reyna Grande and Erika L. Sánchez. The two bestselling authors sit down to discuss Grande’s new book Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget\, an ambitious memoir in essays that illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Books will be available for purchase and Grande will sign them following the program. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here. \n  \nMore about Migrant Heart: \nWhat is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? \nReyna Grande has spent her career capturing the raw reality of life across borders. In this intricate and deeply intimate memoir-in-essays\, the author of the landmark memoirs The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home again turns her gaze inward to explore the scars left by migration and the ongoing work of stitching herself back together. \nWith her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty\, Grande interrogates how living between two nations\, two languages\, and two identities has shaped the woman\, mother\, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala\, Mexico\, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance\, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. \nWhether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden\, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us\, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? \nMigrant Heart is a powerful testament to Grande’s role as a storyteller and cultural witness. It expands our understanding of life in the United States and the complex people who cross and live within its borders. It is an essential read for the seekers\, the dreamers\, and anyone who believes in the enduring\, transformative power of finding one’s voice. \nPraise for Migrant Heart: \n“Migrant Heart is the exact book I needed during this tumultuous time. These essays should be taught across the country. Reyna’s stories of surviving and thriving as a Brown woman in the United States are seamlessly told through her sharp\, vibrant prose. This is a book I will return to again and again.” —Erika L. Sánchez\, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Crying in the Bathroom \n“With heart and verve\, and her own particular candor\, so warm like a sun\, Reyna Grande writes about writing\, memory\, the Ayotzinapa 43\, the cruelties of the border\, menopause\, slug sex\, and queen bees. I love Reyna’s way of seeing the world. These essays are heart-big.” —Ingrid Rojas Contreras\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Man Who Could Move Clouds \n“Migrant Heart is deep\, gorgeous\, and full of unexpected chambers that will by turns unsettle you\, infuriate you\, comfort you\, and\, if you let them\, heal you. And while much darkness lies in many of these essays—of human nature\, of life\, of our nation—ultimately\, they are illuminated with love.” —Xóchitl González\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming \n \nREYNA GRANDE (left) is an award-winning author whose work powerfully illuminates the complexities of immigration\, family separation\, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Born in Mexico\, Grande embarked on a perilous journey to the U.S. at age nine to reunite with her parents—a defining experience that fuels her writing. Breaking generational barriers\, she became the first in her family to graduate from college\, earning a BA from UC Santa Cruz and an MFA from Antioch University. \nHer diverse body of work includes her celebrated memoirs\, The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home\, and the novels Across a Hundred Mountains\, Dancing with Butterflies\, and the historical epic A Ballad of Love and Glory. She amplifies undocumented voices as co-editor of Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Immigration\, Survival\, and New Beginnings. She has earned numerous accolades\, such as the American Book Award\, the Premio Aztlan Literary Award\, the Luis Leal Award\, and the Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. Her most recent book\, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget\, was published in English and Spanish in May 2026. \nERIKA L. SÁNCHEZ (right) is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection\, Lessons on Expulsion\, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel\, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was a #1 New York Times bestseller\, a National Book Awards finalist\, and Tomás Rivera Award winner. Time has recognized it as one of the best YA novels of all time. It is now is being made into a MGM Orion film directed by America Ferrera. She is an executive producer on the project. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has also been adapted to the theater at Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago\, Seattle Rep Theater\, Greenway Court Theater in Los Angeles\, and Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Also\, her novel has been banned across the country due to its “controversial” themes. Most recently\, Sánchez published a critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays titled Crying in the Bathroom with Viking Books. It won the Chicago Review of Books Nonfiction award and has been optioned for television. Sánchez was a Fulbright Scholar\, a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation\, a Princeton Arts Fellow\, a recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation\, and a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in poetry. Sánchez earned a BA from UIC and an MFA from the University of New Mexico. Her books have been translated and published in Korea\, Taiwan\, the United Kingdom\, Brazil\, France\, Mexico\, Poland\, Turkey\, and Italy. She’s appeared on WGN\, PBS\, NPR\, Good Morning America\, Telemundo\, Univision\, and MSNBC. Erika holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from New School University. She lives in Chicago with her family.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-migrant-heart-by-reyna-grande-in-person/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-11/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Stories and Music of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Borders Music celebrates musical stories of resilience in a performance of string quartet music by composers from around the world. This unique 50-minute string quartet program features music by composers from Uganda\, Argentina\, the Soviet Union\, the Chickasaw Nation\, Taiwan\, and the US. \nEach piece shares a unique story of resilience\, whether in the face of personal loss\, political oppression\, or other people’s incorrect assumptions! \nDate: Friday\, September 25\, 2026\nTime: 11 AM – 1 PM\nVenue: Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60611 \nThe performances are free with general museum admission\, suitable for all ages!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stories-and-music-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60611
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival
DESCRIPTION:Irish American Movie HooleyThe ONLY Irish American film festival in the world returning to the Wilmette Theatre Sept/ 25-26-27.  See info attached. 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/12th-annual-irish-american-movie-hooley-film-festival/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Wilmette Theatre\, 1122 Central Ave\, Wilmette\, Chicago\, IL\, 60691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION:El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts\, painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class\, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival at Set In Stone
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beautiful Set in Stone Gathering Space in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor! \nWhere: 641 E 31st St Chicago\, IL  \nWhen: Saturday\, September 26\, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nGet ready for an evening celebrating the Harvest Moon with music\, live performances\, delicious Chinese mooncakes\, archery\, a native plant giveaway\, fun activities\, a lantern procession at 6:45pm\, and much more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and join us for this important holiday in Chinese culture celebrating friends and family! \nThis year we are thrilled to be able to offer Mid-Autumn Festival attendees a free shuttle to and from the festival! Shuttles going to the festival will depart from and return to the Chinatown Branch Chicago Public Library between 4:30 – 7:15 PM Shuttle rides will be available on a walk-up basis\, first-come first-served. Elders and individuals with limited mobility will be given priority to board. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-autumn-festival-at-set-in-stone-2026-tickets-1999115149226
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/mid-autumn-festival-at-set-in-stone/
LOCATION:Set in Stone Gathering Space\, 3155 S. Lake Shore Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Dance,Food and Drink,Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000
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SUMMARY:Piano Concert with Mr Raul Sunico
DESCRIPTION:n celebration of Filipino American History Month and the 80th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and the United States\, the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC)\, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago\, and the Chicago Public Library\, will present a special piano concert featuring internationally acclaimed Filipino pianist Dr. Raul M. Sunico on 30 September 2026\, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, at the Winter Garden of the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. \nDr. Sunico is one of the Philippines’ most distinguished concert pianists and music educators. A former President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and former Dean of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music\, he has performed extensively in the Philippines and abroad and has been recognized for his significant contributions to Philippine music and culture. \nThis special concert aims to showcase the richness of Filipino musical artistry to the wider Chicago community while celebrating the enduring friendship and cultural ties between the Philippines and the United States.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/piano-concert-with-mr-raul-sunico/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library Center\, Winter Garden\, 400 S State S\, Chicago\, 60608
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T103000
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T103000
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION:El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts\, painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T141500
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CREATED:20240207T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213717Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class\, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:FAHSC Exhibi Closing Reception\, Filipino American History Month Kickoff & FAHSC 40th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) is proud to announce the “Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” exhibit will be traveling to the Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S. Roselle Road\, Schaumburg\, Illinois\, opening to the public on Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\, and closing on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the nursing exhibit\, organizers will also dedicate a section of the gallery space to FAHSC’s “40 Years of Stories and History\,” a look back at the stories\, events\, archival photos\, material and film of FAHSC from its start in 1986 to the present. \n\nExhibits Closing Reception: Saturday\, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Trickster Cultural Center. For information and tickets visit: Here is the link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fahsc-exhibits-closing-reception-and-fund-raising
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/fahsc-exhibi-closing-reception-filipino-american-history-month-kickoff-fahsc-40th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Kozak Ukrainian Dancers
DESCRIPTION:¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬KOZAK UKRAINIAN DANCERS\nExperience the vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage of Ukraine through the energy of Kozak Ukrainian Dancers\, a dynamic ensemble of dancers\, musicians\, and singers based in Brooklyn\, New York.\nFeaturing colorful costumes\, powerful choreography\, traditional music\, and contemporary influences\, Kozak brings the traditions of Ukraine to life in a captivating performance for audiences of all ages. Founded in Brooklyn in 2007\, the ensemble has shared Ukrainian culture with audiences throughout the United States and beyond.\nJoin us for an afternoon of music\, movement\, and Ukrainian tradition at the Woodstock Opera House. \nPay What You Can! Tickets start at just $1!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kozak-ukrainian-dancers/
LOCATION:121 W Van Buren St\, Woodstock\, 121 W Van Buren St\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T133000
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SUMMARY:Micheal O’Siadhail – Poetry Reading with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special afternoon poetry reading and Q&A with acclaimed Irish poet Micheal O’Siadhail\, who will read from and discuss his latest collection The Essential Poems. O’Siadhail will be joined in conversation by Parneshia Jones\, Director for Northwestern University Press. \nBooks will be available for purchase and O’Siadhail will sign them following the program. Light snacks and refreshments will also be available. \nWith an illustrious literary career that has spanned over fifty years\, renowned poet Micheal O’Siadhail has cemented his place on the international stage. From his debut collection\, The Leap Year (1978)\, to his latest collection\, Desire (2023)\, O’Siadhail captures evolving struggles with love\, faith\, and humanity. Here\, spanning the entirety of his outstanding career\, is the essence of his masterful body of work. \nThe Essential Poems voyages through traditional and innovative poetic forms\, investigating love and passion\, joy and loss\, world-shaping events and personal experiences. O’Siadhail sounds the depths of meaning and evokes wonder\, surprise\, anguish\, and delight. A lyrical meditation on the relationships between humanity and nature\, despair and faith\, and the richness of courage in the acts of healing completes what proves to be this unforgettable and necessary collection of the inimitable Irish poet.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/micheal-osiadhail-poetry-reading-with-qa/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T230000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-12/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T103000
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T143000
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION:El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts\, painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T141500
DTSTAMP:20240207T213717Z
CREATED:20240207T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213717Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class\, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000
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SUMMARY:“The Art of Regalia Making” exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“The Art of Regalia Making” exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression\, intergenerational teachings\, cultural resilience and fashion. \nRegalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity\, family\, community\, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch\, bead\, feather\, ribbon\, and design holds meaning\, telling stories of ancestry\, belonging\, and connection. Created through skill\, patience\, and creativity\, regalia honors Indigenous traditions and teachings while reflecting the unique voices of the artists and makers who continue them today. Thru difficult times\, regalia making remains a powerful act of resilience\, healing\, and cultural continuity.\n\nThis exhibition celebrates the artistry and significance of regalia through works representing diverse Indigenous Nations and traditions. Visitors will encounter examples of Grass Dance regalia\, Jingle Dress regalia\, and artists from the Sac and Fox Nation\, the Diné (Navajo) Nation\, and other Indigenous communities. Through intricate beadwork\, textiles\, ribbons\, and adornments\, the exhibition highlights the beauty\, craftsmanship\, and cultural knowledge embedded within each piece while honoring the makers\, dancers\, and knowledge keepers who carry these traditions forward for future generations.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-art-of-regalia-making-exhibit/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T123000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Belief Community Archival Training Workshop\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Where is your community’s history? In a filing cabinet in the church office? In photographs stored in someone’s basement? In newsletters\, meeting minutes\, protest flyers\, membership registers\, email lists\, or boxes that have not been opened in years? \nAs part of Beyond Belief: Religion and Social Change in 1960s Chicago\, the Newberry Library is offering free Community Archival Training Workshops to help religious congregations\, activist and historical organizations\, and community groups preserve and share their histories. \nThese practical\, hands-on workshops are designed for organizations with little or no archival experience. Participants will explore how archives can strengthen community identity\, preserve intergenerational memory\, document organizational achievements\, and ensure that important stories are not lost. \nThe workshops are offered in two parts each year. Participants are welcome to attend either workshop or both\, depending on their interests and needs. \nPart 1 focuses on the big-picture questions of community archiving: Why do archives matter? What should we preserve? How do we involve community members in documenting our history? Participants will learn how to identify archival records\, begin organizing collections\, think through questions of privacy and access\, and make thoughtful decisions about stewardship and sharing. \nPart 2 focuses on the practical aspects of caring for collections over time. Participants will learn safe handling techniques\, affordable preservation strategies\, storage best practices\, and the basics of disaster preparedness. The workshop also introduces digitization and explores the growing challenge of preserving born-digital materials such as email newsletters\, websites\, social media content\, photographs\, and files stored in the cloud. \nEach session includes examples drawn from the Newberry’s collections and Chicago’s rich history of faith communities and social movements\, along with opportunities to discuss participants’ own collections and preservation challenges. \nThe stories of Chicago’s congregations\, community organizations\, and movements for social change are too important to be lost to time\, water damage\, obsolete technology\, or forgotten boxes. Together\, we can help ensure that these histories remain accessible\, meaningful\, and discoverable for future generations. \nIn addition to workshops held at the Newberry\, a limited number of customized on-site trainings are available for organizations interested in developing archival practices tailored to their own collections and communities. Write to belief@newberry.org to inquire about arranging such a workshop. \nThis program is part of Beyond Belief: Religion and Social Change in 1960s Chicago\, a wide-ranging\, multi-year public humanities initiative at the Newberry exploring the role of religious communities in movements for civil rights\, urban change\, activism\, and social transformation in Chicago during the 1960s and beyond. \nBeyond Belief is generously supported by Lilly Endowment Inc.\, through its “Religion and Cultural Institutions” Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/beyond-belief-community-archival-training-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T230000
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SUMMARY:Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
DESCRIPTION:Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK! \nFEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz! \nThis is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registration! \n* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/haitian-heritage-month-konpa-sware/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T200000
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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SUMMARY:Live Reading: “Cold Was the Ground”
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Writers Museum for a special live reading of a new play in production from Painted Pistachio Productions\, Cold Was the Ground. Enjoy a full staged reading with the cast (80 mins)\, followed by a discussion and Q&A with playwright Doug DuBrin\, director Eileen Tull\, and Dr. Andrew Johnston\, VP of Museum Experience at the Adler Planetarium. \nAbout Cold Was the Ground: \nThe play’s title is derived from the seminal early 20th-century blues artist Blind Willie Johnson’s tune “Dark Was the Night\, Cold Was the Ground.” The song itself is one of the numerous cultural ambassadors from Earth to the cosmos engraved on both Voyager spacecrafts’ Golden Record. \nIn the play\, a boy\, Tanner\, shortly after enduring extraordinary trauma\, starts to mumble seeming gibberish in his sleep and elsewhere. His single\, similarly traumatized father\, Sean\, frantically\, gradually\, begins to decipher that the “gibberish” has a legitimate source: The Golden Record of the Voyager II. What follows is the untangling of the mystery. \nCAST: \nSean: Stef Brundage\nTanner: Aurie Henry\nDr. Roy: Rory Jobst\nMonica: Amanda Winston\nChad: Jonathan Crabtree \nAssistant Director: Jo Hoagland
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/live-reading-cold-was-the-ground/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION:Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION:El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts\, painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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