• Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion

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

      Join South Asia Institute in welcoming Ustad Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion on Friday, April 7th at Symphony Center! Hussain is the “indisputable tabla maestro” (Gramophone), taking his instrument to the frontiers of Indian classical music while vastly expanding its presence on the world stage. For his long-running Masters of Percussion program, Hussain […]

      $29 – $150
    • Scottish American History Forum

        Chicago Scots 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, United States

        Topic: Victorian Travelers in Scotland Presenter: Professor Kevin James, PhD Scottish Studies Foundation Chair, and Professor of History, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada   This event is complimentary. To attend, please RSVP below or email [email protected].

        FREE
      • Ramadan Programming: Art Workshops

          Sabeel Center 8800 Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL, United States

          A collaboration between The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and Sabeel Center. Join us for two free, exciting workshops hosted in person at Sabeel Center! (ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AGES 12+)   On April 8th/ 11AM-1PM , try your hand at Islamic Calligraphy, with a workshop for beginners led by Aqsa Hashmi making Eid greeting cards. […]

          FREE
        • Drop-In Sketching

          3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

          Immerse yourself in the captivating arts of Asia with a unique opportunity to sketch in our galleries. Our extensive collection spans five millennia, providing inspiration and discovery for artists of all levels. All materials will be provided. Join our Drop-In Sketching program, which invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with our collection of […]

          FREE
        • Renaissance: চর্যাপদের পুনর্জাগরণ / Caryāpadēra punarjāgaraṇa

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

            Traditional Baul Song Performance and the Revival of Charyapada Ancient Bengali Buddhist Mystical Songs. Featuring Shadhika Srijoni Tania, a next generation Baul practitioner specializing in the performance and composition of Baul music and song. Sadhika Srijoni Tania is a Baul practitioner and renowned performer of various song traditions of South Asia.

            $10 – $20
          • Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR Artist-in-Residence, Noelle Garcia

              Northwestern University - CNAIR House 515 Clark St, Evanston, IL, United States

              Please join us for a Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR AY23 Artist-in-Residence, NOELLE GARCIA, who comes to us through a partnership with the Center for Native Futures. Chicago local artist Noelle Garcia (Klamath/Modoc/Paiute), is an artist who focuses on themes of identity, family history and recovered narratives in her multidisciplinary work. She will be spending several […]

            • Tragedy, Comedy, and Democracy at Ancient Athens

                Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]

                FREE
              • Tragedy, Comedy, and Democracy at Ancient Athens

                  Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

                  The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and […]

                  FREE
                • From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines

                  625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Immigration is one of the most politicized issues in the United States, as politicians across both aisles debate the fate of people fleeing violence, poverty, trafficking, hunger, and and Cathy Edelman, from Illinois based nonprofit CASE Art Fund , presenting two sides of a very complex issue facing the US Southern border. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative […]

                  FREE
                • Panel Mujer Migrante Avances y Desafíos

                    Casa Michoacán 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, United States

                    Estimadas amigas y amigos, Cordialmente invitadas e invitados a este “dialogo entre mujeres” coordinado por el comité de mujeres de Casa Michoacán DuPage, el objetivo es promover la sororidad entre las mujeres del área del condado de DuPage a través de dar respuesta a preguntas generadoras de reflexión como: ¿Por qué migran ahora más las […]

                  • Chicago Latino Film Festival

                      International Latino Cultural Center 542 S Dearborn St Suite 610, Chicago, IL, United States

                      The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for an audience of 500. Today, the Festival screens close to 100 films from all over Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the United States. The Festival offers Chicago film lovers from all walks of life the opportunity […]

                    • Rebecca Makkai and Meg Wolitzer: Novelists on the Craft of Writing

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

                      This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below. In-Person Registration Livestream Registration This installment of “Conversations at the Newberry” features award-winning novelists Rebecca Makkai and Meg Wolitzer. In this event, Chicago author Rebecca Makkai (I Have Some […]

                      FREE
                    • 7th Annual Urban Native Education Conference

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

                        Presented by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative Education Committee For additional questions visit https://chicagoaicc.com/7th-annual-urban-native-education-conference/ or contact Education Committee Co-Chairs: Josee Starr: [email protected] Aaron Golding: [email protected]

                        FREE
                      • Bilingual Yoga at the Haus

                          IL, United States

                          Enjoy gentle indoor Yoga classes at DANK-Haus. The class will be taught primarily in German, with the intro and outro in English. Those with little or no German experience are encouraged to come and follow along! In this class we will be flowing from pose to pose and linking movement with breath. We will combine […]

                          Free – $5
                        • German Citizenship Q&A with the German Consulate

                            DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

                            This panel and Q&A will provide you with insights on hot topics of German citizenship, from obtaining to retaining it. Hanna Tetz and Fabienne Kloster of the Chicago German Consulate will give you an understanding of the different application procedures, modalities of dual citizenship, relating family matters and share the news on the latest developments […]

                          • Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

                            Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

                              The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                              10:30 AM Español (Spanish) OR 12:30 PM English (Inglés) Come and be a part of an engaging artist discussion with Raul Ortiz Bonilla. He will delve into the inspiration behind his art and share his unique painting approach that focuses on the use of dots (puntos). Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the […]

                              FREE
                            • ROLL CALL: A Black Women in the Arts Convening

                                South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

                                On Saturday, April 15th, South Side Community Art Center will host it's newly realized annual event, ROLL CALL: A Black Women in the Arts Convening, as part of EXPO Chicago this year! Bringing together Black women artists, curators, arts administrators, and culture workers, this event seeks to encourage fellowship and connection amongst Black women in […]

                                FREE
                              • Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

                                Artist Talk with Raul Ortiz Bonilla

                                  The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                                  10:30 AM Español (Spanish) OR 12:30 PM English (Inglés) Come and be a part of an engaging artist discussion with Raul Ortiz Bonilla. He will delve into the inspiration behind his art and share his unique painting approach that focuses on the use of dots (puntos). Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the […]

                                  FREE
                                • Book Talk in Lithuanian: Prof G. Subačius on Simonas Daukantas’ Orthography

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

                                    Kviečiame į susitikimą su Ilinojaus Universiteto profesoriumi, kalbininku Giedriumi Subačiumi, kuris neseniai išleido įspūdingo dydžio veikalą „Simono Daukanto Sankt Peterburgo ortografija (1834-1846)“. Susitikime galima bus sužinoti daugiau apie Daukanto gyvenimą ir jo darbus. Daukanto asmenybė, veikla ir svarba mūsų istorijai vis dar nėra plačiai žinoma. Taigi, ką mes apie Daukantą žinome, ko nežinome ir ko, […]