• Esmeralda Santiago Book Launch of “Las Madres”

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

      A powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them […]

      $30
    • Conversation: Carol Ross Barney on Architecture

        Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

        Join renowned Chicago architect and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney for a conversation on her life and work.

        Free
      • Vibrant and Colorful Music and Dances of Bollywood

          Warren Park 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

          Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.

          Free
        • Tattoo: Identity Through Ink

            Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

            This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.

          • Haitians Speak

              Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

              HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.

              Free
            • Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception

                American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!

              • “Gravity” by Tom Torluemke

                  Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Tom Torluemke' landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

                • Lawndale Peace Party #2

                    Douglass Park 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

                    The LAWNDALE Peace Party #2 is a free event for a day full of Art, music, food, and mini golf!

                    Free
                  • Scandinavian Dance Evening

                      Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

                      This year we will ease back into dancing at a dance workshop. All experience levels are welcome to this free evening of Scandinavian Dance held by Linda and Paul.

                      $10
                    • Soup Jomou Book Signing

                        Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

                        Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.

                        Free
                      • Tai Chi Workshop

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

                          Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.

                          $8
                        • The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices

                            Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

                            Creator of HAMOC's Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories. PLUS, she will unveil HAMOC's new Oral History website!

                            $10
                          • Back-to-School Powwow

                              American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                              Join us in celebrating our Native students as they head back to school for another year! Free community meal starts at 6 p.m., Grand Entry follows.

                            • Write Night: An Evening of Authorship, Wine, and Joy!

                                Center for Native Futures 56 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States

                                The Center for Native Futures will host a writing workshop, talking about origin stories and the self, and then participants will read together and celebrate what they produced.