• The 43rd Gwangju Uprising Commemoration

      IL, United States

      This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. This event is being organized to remember the spirit of Gwangju and provide a critical analysis of the everyday people who fought against the state-sponsored violence. The event will include a presentation from Hayana Kim, PhD, a local Gwangju Scholar, a response from a community […]

    • The Trial of Socrates and the Limits of Justice: A Special NHM Discussions

        Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

        The Trial of Socrates is one of history's most famous legal battles. Often portrayed as a simple tale about the injustice visited on one man who dared to ask questions, there is much more to the story. In this special NHM Discussion, we will re-examine the trial of Socrates and ask if ancient Greece’s most […]

        FREE
      • A Passport to Haiti: Konpa Sware and Flag Day Celebration

          Room 43 1039-1041 E. 43rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

          Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Konpa Sware, the dance and music style traditional to Haiti. This event is to be […]

          FREE
        • SOUL REMEDY, ROOT, & CULTURE LOOP

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

            Our annual collaboration with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings their newest work to SRBCC. Our audience will enjoy $10 tickets while supplies last, using code “RUIZ”. SOUL REMEDY – May 18 – An energetic and joyful exploration of the Aesthetic of the Cool, a culturally specific phenomenon rooted in the Black American experience; a celebration of […]

            $10
          • The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective

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

              BY José Guzmán Borrero featuring special guest Víctor García The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective’s upbeat music emulates the Cuban Son ensemble by using the electric guitar instead of the piano. Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, the band embraces traditional repertoire from Puerto Rican and Cuban songbooks, and expands their sonic palette by incorporating modern jazz harmony […]

              Free – $10
            • TAKING ROOT: Poetry Event with the Guild Literary Complex

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

                In honor of AAPI Month, the South Asia Institute and the Guild Literary Complex bring you TAKING ROOT. This arts event features an exhibition tour, poetry, music, book signing, and more… Poetry reading moderated by Faisal Mohyuddin, with poets George Abraham, Czaerra Galicinao Ucol, Samina Hadi-Tabassum, and Saba Keramati. Music by Maninder Singh.

                $5 – $10
              • Walk Like a Preservationist

                Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

                How can you look at an historic building and know that it should be preserved or landmarked? Join Adam Rubin, CAC Director of Interpretation, and member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and learn what to look for to determine if a building qualifies for preservation designation. Chicago’s historic resources lend our city its unique […]

                $15
              • Lecture: Discovering the Art of Japan: A Guide to Collecting Japanese Art

                  Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Instructor: Megan Sadler, Associate Specialist, Asian Works of Art   Throughout the lecture, you will gain an introduction to the world of Japanese art, from its history and evolution to its various styles and mediums. You will learn what to look for in a piece, how to assess its quality, and how to determine its […]

                  $5
                • Haitian Heritage Month Fundraiser and Social

                    My Buddy's 4416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

                    May is Haitian Heritage Month. Join HAMOC at MyBuddy's in Uptown for an afternoon social including food, music, and community. Guests will have access to a raffle, a live performance, buffet-style food, specialty Haitian drinks, and free admission to view HAMOC the day of the event! The event will be on May 20 from 3PM […]

                    $60
                  • The Borinqueneers Book Presentation

                      Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                      Don't miss a book presentation of The Borinqueneers by Noemí Figueroa Soulet. Learn about the 65th Infantry Regiment and the impact they made. Taking place on Saturday, May 20th from 3-6pm at PRAA Center.

                    • ИВАН ЛАНДЖЕВ в Споделена библиотека Магура

                        Magura Cultural Center 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

                        В навечерието на 24 май представаме Иван Ланджев - един от най-талантливите, обичани и четени млади български поети и есеисти. Заповядайте в културен център "Магура” на 20 май от….. ч. Вярваме, че Иван Ланджев в разговор с Ангелина Илиева (Чикагски университет) и Изидора Анжел (поет и преводач) ще опровергае собствените си думи, че поетите не […]

                      • Tasveer Ki Aawaz

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

                          Join NIAM for an enchanting evening with renowned poet Iqbal Patni and dancer Anagha Sundararajan who will be performing a unique fusion of  Hindustani Poetry with Arts, Visuals and Dance. Suggested donation is $30 for event.

                          $30
                        • A Murder Mystery Party and Balzekas Museum Women’s Guild “FUN”draiser

                            Mayfield Banquet Hall 6072 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                            Come enjoy the all-immersive experience where you can be the detective. This party promises an afternoon of mystery and intrigue. Sponsored by: The Women's Guild of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture What: Annual Fundraiser When: Sunday, May 21, 2023 / Social Hour: 12:30PM / Lunch 1:30PM to 2:30PM / In-House Raffle: 3:30PM Where: Mayfield […]

                            $65
                          • Destinos al Aire

                              National Museum of Mexican Arts 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

                              The center of Peruvian Arts will perform in this important event promoting music and dance. The performances are an important means of expressing Peruvian Indigenous heritage – past, present, and future adopting a ‘best practice’ approach and encouraging respect for the cultures of Indigenous. This performance expresses the native life through his or her relationship […]

                              FREE
                            • May 17: Book Discussion: American Born Chinese

                                Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

                                Book talk and discussion series on the graphic novel and Disney+ series “American Born Chinese” RSVP HERE AMERICAN BORN CHINESE has been adapted as a genre-hopping action-comedy series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are hosting a book talk […]

                                Free – $12
                              • A Passport to Haiti: Art Making

                                  Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

                                  Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Art Making and is to be held on Sunday, May 21st. In this event, guests […]

                                  FREE
                                • On-Site Film Screening: “The Pianist from Ramallah”

                                    Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

                                    Join us on-site at the Museum a film screening presented in partnership with JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival: The Pianist from Ramallah shares four years in the life of Muhammad “Misha” Alsheikh, a talented teenage pianist from Ramallah. The son of a Palestinian father and a Russian mother, it takes Muhammad 3 hours to get […]

                                    $5
                                  • Live: Cambodian Museum Mahori Musicians and Crossing Borders Music

                                      Global Citizenship Experience Lab School 9 W Washington St, Floor 4, Chicago, IL, United States

                                      Crossing Borders Music joins the National Cambodian Heritage Museum Traditional Music Ensemble for an amazing afternoon of musical fusion! Crossing Borders Music joins the National Cambodian Heritage Museum Traditional Music Ensemble for an amazing afternoon of new arrangements of Cambodian classics! The performance includes beautiful new arrangements made by Crossing Borders Music violinist Rasa Mahmoudian […]

                                      $10