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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/
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/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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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
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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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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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T143000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T141500
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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/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T190000
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Ethical Leadership: Speaking Stones of Emperor Ashoka (268 BCE)
DESCRIPTION:At a time of deepening division and growing questions about the exercise of power\, conversations about ethical leadership feel especially urgent. More than 2\,000 years ago\, Emperor Ashoka grappled with questions that remain strikingly relevant: How should leaders wield power responsibly? How can diverse communities coexist? What do we owe one another in a pluralistic society? \n  \nJoin Kalapriya for a timely conversation exploring what Ashoka’s legacy can teach us about leadership\, responsibility\, and living together across differences\, and why these ancient questions matter now. \n  \nPresentation by Patrick Olivelle\nProfessor Emeritus\, University of Texas in Austin \nAuthor of Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King \nIntroduced by Professor Whitney Cox\nUniversity of Chicago \nQ & A led by Dr. Shiv Subramaniam\nAssistant Professor\, Emory University
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lessons-in-ethical-leadership-speaking-stones-of-emperor-ashoka-268-bce/
LOCATION:Obama Presidential Center\, 6001 S. Stony Island Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T195140Z
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Witch Please
DESCRIPTION:Grab your broomstick and get ready for a night of magic\, mischief\, and mayhem at Get Lit: Witch Please! From wicked spellcasters and mysterious enchantresses to misunderstood outsiders and powerful women\, witches have cast a long shadow over American stories and popular culture. \nPut your knowledge to the test with witchy trivia\, show off your best magical look in our costume contest\, get creative with spellbinding crafts\, and dive into the folklore\, literature\, and legends behind some of fiction’s most iconic witches. And\, of course\, no witch’s night out would be complete without a little something brewing in the cauldron. Enjoy beer\, wine\, and our specialty cocktail\, THE CAULDRON. Non-alcoholic options will be available\, too. \nWhether you’re a seasoned spellcaster or just witch-curious\, Get Lit: Witch Please promises a wickedly fun night of stories\, games\, drinks\, and a little bit of magic. \nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-witch-please/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T230000
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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-11/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T103000
DTSTAMP:20240129T204932Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204932Z
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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/2026-10-24/
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:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000
DTSTAMP:20240205T165426Z
CREATED:20240205T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165426Z
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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/2026-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T141500
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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T103000
DTSTAMP:20240129T204932Z
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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/2026-10-31/
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:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T143000
DTSTAMP:20240205T165426Z
CREATED:20240205T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165426Z
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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/2026-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T141500
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/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T194612Z
CREATED:20260928T194612Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: “Turning Pages” by Roberta Rubin
DESCRIPTION:Longtime independent bookstore owner and AWM Founding Board Member Roberta Rubin stops by to discuss her new memoir Turning Pages: The Life and Times of a Bookseller. For more than thirty years\, Rubin owned and ran The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka\, Illinois—one of the nation’s most admired independent bookstores. In this warm and inspiring memoir\, she reflects on the journey that transformed a neighborhood shop into a nationally respected cultural destination and a beloved cornerstone of community life. \nRubin will be interviewed by writer Richard Reeder. Books will be available for purchase and Rubin will sign them following the program. \nMore about Turning Pages: \nA leader in independent bookselling\, Rubin championed emerging and established writers\, cultivated generations of passionate readers\, and steered her bookstore through every challenge the shifting literary landscape presented—from big-box competition to the rise of online retail. Her story is filled with engaging anecdotes about the authors\, publishers\, colleagues\, and customers who shaped her world\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the relationships and determination that sustained an independent bookstore through decades of change. \nBoth a deeply personal account of a life devoted to books and a source of inspiration for booksellers and independent shop owners\, this memoir reflects the same energy\, warmth\, grit\, and unwavering commitment to books that defined her oversight of the store. It testifies to the power of independent retailers to build community\, spark curiosity\, and bring people together—and to Rubin’s ongoing advocacy for the enduring value of bookstores and the written word. \nROBERTA RUBIN owned and ran The Book Stall at Chestnut Court for more than three decades\, turning it into one of the most influential independent bookstores in the country. The store\, in Winnetka\, Illinois\, won accolades including Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year in 2012. Rubin helped chart a course for indie bookstores to survive and thrive against the rise of big chain bookstores and Amazon\, emphasizing author visits\, community outreach and personalized service. She is also a member of the founding board of the American Writers Museum\, where a room is named in her honor. She currently lives in Evanston\, Illinois. \nRICHARD REEDER was born and raised in Chicago and continues to live in the Chicago area with his wife Anne. Educated in the Chicago public schools\, he has two degrees from Roosevelt University. His multifaceted career included working as a caseworker\, elementary school teacher\, employment counselor\, research assistant\, and as an executive in both government and social service and educational organizations. Richard remains active as a consultant\, writer\, and adult education facilitator and instructor.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-turning-pages-by-roberta-rubin/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000
DTSTAMP:20240129T204932Z
CREATED:20240123T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204932Z
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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/2026-11-07/
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:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T143000
DTSTAMP:20240205T165426Z
CREATED:20240205T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165426Z
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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/2026-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T141500
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/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T204240Z
CREATED:20260928T194050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T204240Z
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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/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T195055Z
CREATED:20260903T195055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195055Z
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Weird Science
DESCRIPTION:What if you could shrink yourself down to the size of a bug? Build your own droid? Travel through space with nothing but science to keep you alive? Or use quantum physics to outsmart an eavesdropper? We’re exploring the science behind it all and having a little fun along the way. Join us for Get Lit: Weird Science\, a night of trivia\, hands-on activities\, and experiments inspired by the strangest\, silliest\, and most spectacular science found in books\, movies\, and our wildest imaginations. \n\n\nTest your science and sci-fi smarts\, create your own binary-code bracelet\, get quantum-entangled\, explore the future of robotics\, and discover the chemistry behind what’s in your glass. Explore the chemistry behind what’s in your glass with beer\, wine\, and our specialty cocktail\, THE GOO. Prefer to skip the booze? Non-alcoholic options will be available\, too. \nIn partnership with Argonne National Laboratory\, discover how real scientists are turning seemingly impossible ideas into reality. \nWhether you’re a science nerd\, a sci-fi superfan\, or just curious about the wonderfully weird world around us\, Get Lit is the place to get curious\, get creative\, and get a little weird. \n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-weird-science/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T195244Z
CREATED:20260903T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195244Z
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Weird Science
DESCRIPTION:What if you could shrink yourself down to the size of a bug? Build your own droid? Travel through space with nothing but science to keep you alive? Or use quantum physics to outsmart an eavesdropper? We’re exploring the science behind it all and having a little fun along the way. Join us for Get Lit: Weird Science\, a night of trivia\, hands-on activities\, and experiments inspired by the strangest\, silliest\, and most spectacular science found in books\, movies\, and our wildest imaginations. \n\n\nTest your science and sci-fi smarts\, create your own binary-code bracelet\, get quantum-entangled\, explore the future of robotics\, and discover the chemistry behind what’s in your glass. Explore the chemistry behind what’s in your glass with beer\, wine\, and our specialty cocktail\, THE GOO. Prefer to skip the booze? Non-alcoholic options will be available\, too. \nIn partnership with Argonne National Laboratory\, discover how real scientists are turning seemingly impossible ideas into reality. \nWhether you’re a science nerd\, a sci-fi superfan\, or just curious about the wonderfully weird world around us\, Get Lit is the place to get curious\, get creative\, and get a little weird. \n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-weird-science-2/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T230000
DTSTAMP:20240123T153900Z
CREATED:20240123T153900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T153900Z
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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-12/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T194340Z
CREATED:20260928T194340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T194340Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:This signature community event hosted by JASC continues decades of history and tradition. Hundreds of attendees from all over Chicagoland will gather in our new “Forever Home” at 5700 N. Lincoln Avenue.\n\nThere will be cultural performances\, food and market vendors\, children’s games and activities\, and so much more!\nMark your calendars for this is a Saturday festival you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/holiday-delight-kodomo-matsuri/
LOCATION:Japanese American Service Committee\, 4427 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Food and Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T103000
DTSTAMP:20240129T204932Z
CREATED:20240123T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204932Z
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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/2026-11-14/
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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