In this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens, the new Greek owners would […]
The Balzekas Museum presents an in-person 3-Thursday Lithuanian Straw Ornament Making Master Class with artist/educator Laura Lapinskas About this event In order to preserve and perpetuate Lithuanian traditions, the Balzekas Museum is launching a series of traditional Lithuanian Folk Arts Master Classes. The first Master Class - on making traditional Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments-- will […]
The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and The Chicago Chess Foundation are proud to present: Al-Fil or Bishop? a free public event in which ACCE will give a brief presentation about the origins of chess and the Muslim influences over the game throughout history! We will then open the floor to the Chicago Chess Foundation […]
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum
Balzekas Museum presents "Lithuania in 1922 - a Symposium Lithuanian American contributions during the first formative years of Lithuania’s statehood is the subject of "Lithuania in 1922," a symposium on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. NEWS RELEASE: […]
Family fun for all ages at the 42nd annual Holiday Delight. The festival hosts a wide variety of vendors selling one-of-a-kind goods such as fine art, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, and Japanese collectible items. Homemade baked goods donated by community bakers will be for sale as well as craft kits, raffle tickets, and a silent […]
About the event: Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Film maker Reginald Rice to premier his documentary of personal interviews with artists in Bronzeville and their important mark in the art world. The event is supported in part by the Bronzeville Historical Society. SEATS are LIMITED. RSVP TODAY.
Did you know that African religions -- some of the 3,000 practiced in the U.S. -- are the fastest growing systems in this country? Learn more and about the theology that underpins the Vodou religion.
A screening of the film "SOUTHEAST: a city within a city" followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Steven J. Walsh and artist Roman Villarreal. The Southeast side of Chicago is an often overlooked and stigmatized neighborhood, blocked by an overcast of misguided interpretation. In the documentary SOUTHEAST: a city within a city, filmmaker Steven J. Walsh […]
Over the past year, everyone including UIMA, has been affected by the war in Ukraine. Since February, the Institute has shifted focus to providing mutual humanitarian aid through fundraising and educational initiations, while still honoring our core mission of bridging cultural diversity through artistic expression. To maximize the fundraising efforts we've been functioning off of […]
New Music Chicago presents Crossing Borders Music celebrating its first decade with a return to its first-ever program, "Beyond the Headlines: Haiti in Music"! Featuring music highlighting Haiti's rich history and cultural traditions, the Haitian diaspora, and the accomplishments of its young artists, this program remains as relevant as ever! View the concert online at […]
Join NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of palace intrigue, spiritual seeking, and intellectual vibrancy. In the man’s world of the Byzantine Empire, these three women left a legacy for us today.
Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. Share the shame. About this event Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. We’ve all experienced some kind of embarrassment in our lifetime. Come out and commiserate over some cold beverages at the historic Music Box […]
Join Intuit for Art After Work, a free series of facilitated art-making workshops inspired by outsider and self-taught art and artists from the museum's collections and exhibitions. This month, Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist and educator Marvin Tate will facilitate a workshop inspired by one of his pastimes: birdwatching. In the in-person workshop titled "Come Fly With Me," participants […]
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! When? Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM Where? National Indo American Museum, 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148 You'll have 3 minutes for […]
Join us in discussion with #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin as he makes his literary return to the aerial battlefields of WWII to tell a harrowing and unforgettable story of heroism and human endurance in his latest book, Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival. Based on a true and largely untold story, Lightning Down is an […]
Join the National Hellenic Museum’s Virtual Book Club! In November, we will be discussing The Greeks: A Global History by Roderick Beaton, a sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today. This title was selected by members of NHM Virtual Book Club Book Club is free to join and meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 […]
The Balzekas Museum presents an in-person 3-Thursday Lithuanian Straw Ornament Making Master Class with artist/educator Laura Lapinskas About this event In order to preserve and perpetuate Lithuanian traditions, the Balzekas Museum is launching a series of traditional Lithuanian Folk Arts Master Classes. The first Master Class - on making traditional Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments-- will […]
Are you interested in connecting with other young professionals in the field of tech? Would you like to learn more about advocating for yourself in the field of tech as a minorty? If you answered yes to these questions, you do not want to miss this FREE event! ACCE is proud to host Muslim Women […]
BOMBA is the oldest musical tradition of Puerto Rico and one of the greatest expressions of the Island’s African ancestry. Since its establishment in Chicago in the late 1980's and early 1990's, enthusiasts, practitioners and teachers of Bomba had come through SRBCC to develop, share and cultivate their craft and honor this ancestral art form […]