Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in its first Konpa Sware since 2019! The museum is excited to restart this event for an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Ticket includes lite Haitian bites and 1 free drink. This will be a recurring event on the Third Thursday of […]
Hosted by the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago and curated by SAIC (School of Art Institute of Chicago) KSA (Korean Student Association) Curating team, the invitational exhibition asks each artist what their Utopia looks like. In this exhibition, we invite you to explore the concept of Utopia through the lens of ten rising Korean artists. […]
For most outsiders, Puerto Rico is a vacation destination. But Puerto Rico’s brutal colonial experience has shaped her musical expression over the centuries. This lecture will focus on how traditional and contemporary forms have provided a platform for creative expression and resistance to all forms of oppression. Video and audio recordings and slides from Mr. […]
Writing Historical Fiction by Maria Bouroncle Maria is a Swedish author. An economist by profession, she spent over 25 years in the field of international development before publishing her first novel in 2018. It Came to Me on a Whim has been translated into several languages and is currently used on the Scandinavian Crime Literature […]
In December 2022 Pullman National Monument was designated a National Historical Park. It’s only the second national park site in Illinois. Join Pullman Park Ranger, Grace Kruse, to learn about the Pullman “experiment” and what this designation means to Chicago and the South Side. This program is FREE with advanced registration. Learn about the Pullman […]
Lorimar Matos's art is truly inspiring, and her passion for creating Vejigante masks is contagious! This is a great way to learn about the art of Vejigante masks, and to appreciate Puerto Rican culture. We encourage families to come enjoy this art project together. This is an all-ages family event. Children must be accompanied by […]
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in its second A Passport to Haiti event. A Passport to Haiti: An Immersive Cultural Workshop Series is a four-part program happening at HAMOC from March - June 2023. Each month will feature a different part of Haitian culture. In April, we will highlight Haitian Vodou. During […]
HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the April birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum on April 22nd, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm. We will be serving refreshments and snacks while we build community. Tickets are free but limited, so reserve today and join us! This celebration will be held at 4654 N […]
The Polish Museum of America and the Polish Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago present The Grand Return The Journey of the Brotherhood of St Luke Paintings from the Polish Pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair Speakers Dr. Peter Obst, Researcher, Poles in America Foundation Elżbieta Rogowska, Director, Department of Restitution of Cultural Property, […]
Ансамбль Бандуристок Чикаґо сердечно запрошує на Благодійний концерт у суботу, 22 квітня, о 16:30 год. в Українському Національному Музеї. Вхід - $20. Увесь дохід - для UMANA (Українського Лікарського Товариства Північної Америки), для проєкту купівлі портативних вентиляторів легень для передової. The Chicago Bandura Ensemble cordially invites everyone to a Benefit Concert on Saturday, April 22, […]
Dear Friends, Spring is here! Let’s welcome the season of new beginnings with our FIRST SPRING GALA! This culturally rich evening full of music, special guest performances and dancing the night away will take place at Meridian Banquet Hall in Rolling Meadows. We would love you to be our guest on this memorable Earth Day, […]
Back by popular demand, the Museum’s Teen Leadership Board and Young Professional Board have partnered again for the 2nd annual Open House Day at the Museum. Admission will be free for all to experience the Museum’s exhibitions, hear Survivor stories and see some of their rarely displayed artifacts, participate in an art activity, and much […]
Back by popular demand, the Museum’s Teen Leadership Board and Young Professional Board have partnered again for the 2nd annual Open House Day at the Museum. Admission will be free for all to experience the Museum’s exhibitions, hear Survivor stories and see some of their rarely displayed artifacts, participate in an art activity, and much […]
Members only event. Members are welcome to attend this year’s annual meeting. Meet our new board and learn about all that has happened at the Museum in 2022 as we look forward to 2023. This event is free but reservations are required to receive a Zoom code. Reservations can be made via email [email protected] or […]
In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Week, join us for an in-person watch party of the film Powerlands. A limited number of tickets will be available for this screening on April 23 at 5:00 p.m., followed by a discussion at 6:15pm via zoom with filmmaker Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso. The watch party will feature […]
Join us April 25th at Trickster Cultural Center for our upcoming "The Art of the Blues" exhibit featuring works by Howard Greenblat, David Tepper, and Trish Panpoulous.
Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the wide world of mass timber design and construction, coinciding with the opening of our new exhibition, ReFramed: The Future of Cities in Wood. This program is FREE with advanced registration. Both In-Person & Virtual options are available. Following the panel discussion, attendees will be able to view […]
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and The Chicago Scots invite you to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Hill House A conversation with Philip Long OBE FRSE, Chief Executive, National Trust for Scotland and Tony Jones CBE, Former Director, Glasgow School of Art President-emeritus, Art Institute of Chicago about Scotland, design, and conservation, from the […]
Art Deco is not just for downtown. Explore the city’s north, west and south sides and discover a variety of landmark Art Deco buildings whose lavish and colorful ornament reflect the prosperity and optimism of the Roaring 20s. The buildings highlighted in this program—big banks, small commercial buildings and residences both big and small—are among […]
Between 1204 and 1669, Crete (the largest Greek island) was under the control of the Republic of Venice, an upstart maritime power now most remembered for its role in the Italian Renaissance. And Crete was an important part of Venice's late medieval and early modern cultural flourishing. Join this NHM Discussion to learn more about […]