
Events


Carnatic Hear and Now
Copernicus Center 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAnchoring their performance and personal practices in the Karnatik system, Vignesh Ishwar, Sayee Rakshith, Praveen Sparsh, and Chandrasekara Sharma present possibilities through the intersections of contemporary sensibilities of language, sound, and repertoire representations. This special concert highlights both the juxtaposition and amalgamation of the familiar, timeless Karnatik sound and shifts in practice and representation.

Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
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! FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ […]

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree 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. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
Free
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Fall Fiesta
National Museum of Mexican Arts 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur Young Professionals Advisory Board is hosting a new fundraiser, the Fall Fiesta, on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It will be an evening full of life: tacos, music, dancing, and community, all in support of a cause that touches some of the most overlooked members of our city. […]
$75.00
Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesFeiern 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! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesDate: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
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 […]

Proud and Loud: Disability Art and Music Showcase
Garfield Park Field House. 100 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60624 Garfield Park Field House. 100 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, South AfricaThis summer, join Crossing Borders Music for a series of free performances across Chicago as part of this year’s Night Out in the Parks. “Proud and Loud: Disability Art and Music Showcase” is a new, multi-disciplinary collaboration between Genevieve Ramos and Crossing Borders Music, rooted in our shared work and values of disability justice, multiculturalism, […]
Free
Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
Kalapriya Studio 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United StatesWeekly Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15 PM Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, 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 rhythmic patterns or […]

A Plot of One’s Own
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA Plot of One's Own 一亩三分地 presents extraordinary contributions from ten Chinese diasporic artists alongside the Chinese American Museum of Chicago's research and archives. Through artworks that span painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, artist’s books, video, cartography, multimedia and living installation, this exhibition reflects on the beauty and savvy behind the "farm-gardens" seen all […]

DANK Haus Oktoberfest
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesAt the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Oktoberfest is more than a festival—it's an authentic celebration of German heritage, traditions, and Gemütlichkeit. Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 6:30–11:30 PM in our historic Marunde Ballroom for an evening of authentic German food, imported beer, live music, traditional games, and warm hospitality. As Chicago's premier German American […]
$10Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos (October 3 visit)
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 […]
Free
PEACE DAY CHICAGO
Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St. 50 W Washington St, Chicago, United StatesThe Peace School is organizing the "PEACE DAY CHICAGO" 48th Anniversary. Date- Monday, September 21, 2026 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.

Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (ONLINE)
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free, registration required
Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON)
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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. […]
$6 – $8
Neighborhood Nights
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]

Stories and Music of Resilience
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. Each piece shares a unique story of resilience, whether in the […]
Free
12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival
Wilmette Theatre 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, Chicago, IL, United StatesIrish American Movie HooleyThe ONLY Irish American film festival in the world returning to the Wilmette Theatre Sept/ 25-26-27. See info attached.
$20
Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesDate: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]

















