• 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
                            • Introduction of Balinese Gamelan Angklung

                                Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                                Check out this new workshop and learn to play music from Bali. Angklung is an orchestra of metallophones that is traditionally used to accompany funerals as a celebration of life in Bali, Indonesia. These four-note instruments are a perfect introduction to the world of gamelan music. You'll learn the interlocking melodies and communal nature of […]

                                $35 – $40
                              • In Concert: Pt. Tejendra Mujumdar and Pt. Tanmoy Bose

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

                                  A Special Recital of Hindustani Classical Music at SAI South Asia Institute & South Asian Classical Music Society Present Pt. Tejendra Mujumdar and Pt. Tanmoy Bose in concert. Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar’ is one of the most brilliant and popular classical artists from India. A dedicated musician who is also interested in composing, arranging and […]