• Livewire- NIAM’s Open Mic

    National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States

    Livewire is your Open Mic platform to jam, tell us a story, act your heart out, enthrall with a verse, drop the mic... You bring the talent we’ll bring the cheers! You'll have 3 minutes for any kind of spoken word performance- poetry, storytelling, comedy, acting, essay reading, singing, and even music! Not ready to […]

    $5
  • LAWNDALE Peace Party

    2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623, United States 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The LAWNDALE Peace Party hosted by the MSRN Peace Committee is an event to bring people from North Lawndale and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love and Unity in our community. We invite you to join us on July 23rd from 11am to 2pm at Douglass Park (2950 W 19th St, Chicago) for an […]

    FREE
  • Family Day at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and St. Kateri Center of Chicago Join us for an afternoon of summer fun featuring crafts, food, native artists, and so much more! Free with Regular Museum Admission; Mitchell Museum Members Free. Full Schedule of Events coming […]

  • The Reel Film Club

    The Reel Film Club

    Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    As part of the International Latino Cultural Center's year-round programming, The Reel Film Club features the most popular films from past Chicago Latino Film Festival editions. The event opens with a networking reception followed by the film presentation and concludes with a discussion. Each presentation highlights a specific country and takes place at Instituto Cervantes. […]

    $20
  • Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Film in the Park / Cine en el Parque

    Multiple Venues Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]

    FREE
  • Artecito Virtual – Caballo

    Online Event

    ¡Los caballos tienen 10 músculos diferentes en las orejas y esto les permite girar casi 180 grados! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los caballos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Contáctese aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoCaballo ____________________________________ Horses have 10 different muscles in their ears and this allows them to rotate nearly 180 degrees! Join […]

    FREE
  • Isla que Vuela

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    " Isla que vuela" es una instalación fotográfica de José Arturo Ballester Panelli. Trabaja la geometría sagrada , escogiendo el hexágono, símbolo que representa el perpetuo movimiento de la creación y el camino que siguen los procesos de transformación a través de la renovación y el cambio. Ballesta Nueve escoge las chiringas, papelotes o cometas, […]

    FREE
  • Devouring Empires: Transmitting Sacrit Tongues

    Online Event

    TIES is excited to announce DEVOURING EMPIRES, an evening of poetry by Demian DinéYazhi' @heterogeneoushomosexual and Joss Barton @ganjacum_! Join us Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm CDT for this virtual event hosted by TIES and @centernativefutures. Register for free at the link in our bio or bit.ly/devour7 _______________ Devouring Empires is a Trans, Non-Binary, and […]

  • Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

    Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

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

    The Museum is taking part in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses from 4800 to 5800 N. Clark St. and the adjacent side streets will expand their storefronts to line the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, one-of-a-kind merchandise, fashion apparel and local treasures. The Museum Tantalizing Treasure Sale will stretch from the sidewalk into […]

  • 2022 Newberry Book Fair

    2022 Newberry Book Fair

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

    Chicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]

  • Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

    Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

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

    Pop by the Museum today or tomorrow for fika in our main gallery space on the first floor. Enjoy some Swedish coffee and cinnamon rolls while you relax and enjoy the photos of famous Blues musicians taken by Hans Ekestang or go outside and sit in our courtyard. We will be having weekly Pop-Up Cafés […]

  • Opening: DESI Roots and Wings

    National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States

    The exhibition is an exploration of the heritage and experiences of Indian Immigrants to the United States, addressing such topics as: The meaning of the word “desi” representing a collective identity for South Asians The diversity of the diaspora community Immigration and historic challenges to obtaining citizenship Music, dance, and food Indian-American professions, from doctors […]

    $5
  • Documentary: “Laisvės varpas“ (The Liberty Bell)

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

    IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES RECOGNITION OF LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE, PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF THE NEW LITHUANIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM! The Lithuanian American Community presents: BAlzeks Msueum, a documentary film about the efforts of the Lithuanian Americans to support Lithuania‘s independence a hundred years ago. Film director – Arvydas […]

  • 2022 Newberry Book Fair

    2022 Newberry Book Fair

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

    Chicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]

  • Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

    Sidewalk and Tantalizing Treasure Sale

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

    The Museum is taking part in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses from 4800 to 5800 N. Clark St. and the adjacent side streets will expand their storefronts to line the sidewalks with summer sales, bargain antiques, one-of-a-kind merchandise, fashion apparel and local treasures. The Museum Tantalizing Treasure Sale will stretch from the sidewalk into […]

  • Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

    Pop-Up Café at the Swedish American Museum

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

    Pop by the Museum today or tomorrow for fika in our main gallery space on the first floor. Enjoy some Swedish coffee and cinnamon rolls while you relax and enjoy the photos of famous Blues musicians taken by Hans Ekestang or go outside and sit in our courtyard. We will be having weekly Pop-Up Cafés […]

  • Community Cook-out

    Foster Beach 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago invites you to our annual Community Cook-out! The Community Cook-out will be on Saturday, July 30th, from 1 PM at Foster Beach. Come and join us with delicious food, Ethiopian music, and enjoy the beautiful weather together! This is a Free event for all! Feel free to bring along […]

    FREE
  • Shaun B: Unadulterated Comedy at Bronzeville Historical Society

    Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United States

    Shaun B is the best comedian in town... PERIOD. Check him out at his ONE MAN show for a Private Adult Audience on Sun. Dec. 19 RSVP Today! Chicago's own Shaun B. returns to the Bronzeville Historical Society with his unique brand of comedy and storytelling. Fun, laughter, and cocktails. Shaun B will perform live […]

    $20
  • Funkadesi: “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories”

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

    A special evening of music and conversation with Chicago's celebrated musical supergroup, Funkadesi. Known for their own high-energy blend of music that ranges from South Asian classical, folk and film melodies to West African, Caribbean, Latin, Brazilian and Reggae blended with American Funk and Soul music. They will perform an intimate "unplugged" acoustic set of […]

    $10 – $15
  • 2022 Newberry Book Fair

    2022 Newberry Book Fair

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

    Chicago’s most popular used-book sale is back! Browse through thousands of books in dozens of genres, including fiction, philosophy, history, art, cooking, children’s literature, and much, much more. With many items priced at $3 or less, you can stock up on new reads and expand your own personal library on the cheap. Admission is free. […]