Celebration Dia de los Muertos Y Mercado Artesanal
Join us, in our collaboration with the Teolecuilli Aztec Dance Group, for a cultural and educational series. Join us with ofrenda y altares, traditional pan de muerto, dances from Peru […]
FREE
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Trickster Cultural Center 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States
Film screening: “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts”
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesBill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is a feature documentary film exploring the life of a unique American artist, a man with a remarkable and unlikely biography. Bill Traylor was born into slavery […]
$15
24th Annual National Cuatro Festival!
Harris Theatre for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Cuatro is regarded as the national instrument of Puerto Rico and is revered by the Puerto Rican community as an important part of our history. It is recognized and acknowledged as “our guitar” and holds important traditional and historical value. The Emmy Award-winning Annual National Cuatro Festival (NCF) is a unique music event that […]
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Native American Artisan and Craft Fair
West Lake Forest Train Station 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesNative American Heritage Month The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and North Shore Chapter NSDAR Saturday, […]
Free
Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Online IL, United StatesScandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and […]
Free
The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
Online IL, United StatesIn 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 […]
Free
In-Person Master Class – Lithuanian Threaded Straw/Paper Ornament Making
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
“Al Fil or Bishop?” Lecture + Public Chess Tournament
Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
FREE
Neighborhood Nights
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCOME 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 […]
“Lithuania in 1922” – A Symposium
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesBalzekas 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 […]
$5 – $20
42nd Annual Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFamily 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, […]
Free
TRACING OUR PATH THROUGH BRONZEVILLE – FILM PREMIERE 3PM Nov. 12, 2022
Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S King Dr. - Suite 103, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout 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. […]
FREE
The Spirit of Vodou: Understanding the Cosmos
IL, United StatesDid 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 […]
Film screening: “SOUTHEAST: a city within a city”
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesA 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 […]
FREE
UIMA Annual Fundraising Gala: Ukraine, My Love
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOver 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 […]
$150
Beyond the Headlines: Haiti in Music
Online EventNew 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 […]
FREE
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Online IL, United StatesJoin 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.
Free
WBEZ Presents: Mortified Chicago
Music Box Theatre 3733 North Southport Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60613 Music Box Theatre, 3733 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
$25 – $70
Art After Work: Marvin Tate
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
FREELIVEWIRE NIAM’s Monthly Open Mic
National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United StatesLivewire 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! […]
$5
