South Asian Literary Showcase and Launch Party
A group of writers will be sharing their works of different genres. The readings will be followed by the launch of Mary Anne Mohanraj's newly released book, 'Tornado: A Breast Cancer Memoir'.
Free
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ARTS IN THE DARK PARADE – LUNA AND CITY OF CHICAGO
Center of Peruvian Arts will be performing at Arts in the Dark, a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the "artist's holiday" and drawing together Chicago's cultural organizations.
Free
DAMA Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony
$45
RE/FUTURING the Verse: Poetry Threads of Native Chicago
Join a poetry reading at the Center for Native Futures featuring Native American poets.
Free
Polish Highlander Day
Polish Museum of America will recall Pope St. John Paul II the Great's origins, quotes, and speeches. They will also present papal artifacts from the museum collection.
Curator Tour with Laura Kina- Indigo: The Blue Gold
Curator of Shelly Jyoti's Indigo: The Blue Gold and Vincent de Paul Professor, Laura Kina gives a personal tour of the exhibition.
$10The Unseen Realm: Abrahamic Views on Non-Human entities and the Afterlife
A panel discussion with clergy members and scholars discussing Abrahamic views of spirits, angels, demons, jinns, demons, and the afterlife.
FreeOxi Day and Greek America
This discussion will explore how the story of Oxi Day and the Greek State's resistance to fascism transformed the lives of Greek Americans.
Free
History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
$150 – $250
Tres Poetas Mexicanos: Del Fronterizo y el Malnacido al Infrarrealista
Meet Mexican poets MIGUEL M. ARBIZU, ANDRÉS CISNEGRO, and RUBÉN MEDINA.
Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop.
$45
Halloween Costume Party
Join Magura Cultural Center for a Spooktacular Night! Get ready for the ultimate Halloween Costume Party!
$40
Creole Song Day – Día de la Canción Criolla
Enjoy and celebrate a live Creole music and dance show with polkas, marineras, tonderos, Afro-Peruvian dances, taste exquisite Peruvian culinary creations and traditional Inca kola.
$30Path to Freedom
A short movie by Tara Swaminathan, followed by discussion with Promilla Kumar, Director and Founder of Sanjeevani.
$20 – $30
Harvest Storytelling Potluck
Panel Discussion: Chicago’s Famous Foodies
Get a taste of the history behind iconic Chicagoland restaurants with an all-star panel of famous foodies, interviewed together for the first time ever!
Be Generous Rather Than Generic: Book Launch with ChartierDalix
ChartierDalix can look back on a successful first 12 years of design practice. This two-volume set presents the studio’s entire body of work.
Free
On-Site Live Performance: “Vilna: A Resistance Story”
This musical intertwines multiple inspiring true stories of heroes from the Vilna Ghetto who rose up, fought back, and did all they could to preserve Jewish culture for future generations.
History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
$150 – $250
40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
This event is lovely for the young and young at heart! Films include highly anticipated festival shorts, multiple premieres, and a celebration of diverse stories for and about children.
$25
