Chicago Cultural Alliance

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
2024-04-20 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-13 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences, but you can opt to do your own artwork.
Join us! We provide the art supplies, and you bring your creativity.

Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
2024-04-20 10:30, 2024-04-13 10:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
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DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor

KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN
Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm
12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins

Join us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall, Winter, and Spring for Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch
DANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Guerrilla Television: The Revolutions of Early Independent Video Symposium
2024-04-20 08:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-19 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
When video cameras first became widely available in the late 1960s, a global network of artists, activists, and documentarians quickly had the same realization: video is not merely a new format; video will change EVERYTHING about moving image media. Over the next decade-plus, idealistic videomakers fought to overturn the top-down hierarchies of the film and TV industries to create a true “people’s television” that encouraged participation, feedback, and contributions from its audience. The proponents of Guerrilla Television threw out the rules of media, filming ordinary people in their own communities, and the revolution quickly spread. The result was a remarkably democratic movement, one in which communities that rarely appeared on network television- women, poor people, people of color, political radicals, queer people – told their own stories.
This event is co-presented by Media Burn Archive, University of Chicago, and Video Data Bank.

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
2024-04-19 19:30 - 2024-04-20 00:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Theme TBD
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Weinprobe | Wine Tasting Stammtisch Open Haus
2024-04-19 19:30 - 23:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Weinprobe | Wine Tasting
Stammtisch Open Haus
6th Floor Skyline Lounge
Friday | April 19 | 7:30 PM
Feiern Sie mit uns! Join us for a refreshing journey through the vineyards of Germany! Immerse yourself in the exquisite flavors of German wines at our exclusive tasting event.
Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little GemÃ¼tlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Sitar and Tabla Concert by Pandit Partha Bose and Indranil Mallick
2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join South Asia Institute and the South Asian Classical Music Society for
A Live Sitar and Tabla Concert at SAI on Friday, April 19, 2024 (7:30 p.m.) featuring internationally acclaimed sitarist Pandit Partha Bose with Indranil Mallick on tabla, both known for their worldwide performances!
The extraordinarily talented duo will be performing for the first time at SAI in what will be a truly unique and unforgettable experience!
Event Details:
TICKET PRICES: $25 ADVANCE/ $30 DOOR
WHEN: Friday, April 19, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. Start / 7:00 p.m. Doors
WHERE: 1925 S.MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO,IL, 60616

A Toast to the Gateways Festival Orchestra and Take 6
2024-04-19 19:30 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
7:30 Gateways Festival Orchestra featuring Take 6
9:30 A toast to the artists
Comprised of the finest classical musicians in the country, the all-Black Gateways Festival Orchestra concludes its week-long Chicago residency with a Symphony Center concert featuring Take 6, the award-winning a cappella group Quincy Jones called the “baddest vocal cats on the planet.” The program highlights works by African American composers including Chicago native Margaret Bonds, whose Montgomery Variations was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Following the performance, join the AAN for a party in Grainger Ballroom and raise a glass alongside members of the Gateways Festival Orchestra and Take 6.
Specially priced AAN tickets are $40 (concert + event) with promo code AANEVENTS.
Purchase Tickets
Your ticket price will be adjusted after adding seats to the order. Your ticket is your RSVP to both the reception and concert, and is required for admittance. You can also order by contacting Patron Services at 312-294-3000.
Your concert ticket is your RSVP to the concert and postconcert event and is required for admittance.

Jazz Series: Jazz Appreciation Month
2024-04-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is hosting their very own Jazz Appreciation Month series of events. This years line-up includes Chris Madsen, Raíces Latin Jazz, Julián Pujols Quall, La Cantera & Friends Jam Session at The California Clipper, and Gabriel Rodriguez. This event is free and open to the public.

Special master class for aspiring young musicians with Chicago-based saxophonist Chris Madsen. Participating performing ensembles include College of DuPage Jazz Combo led by Matt Shevitz and SRBCC’s La Cantera.

Raíces was modeled on the famous Cal Tjader Quintet of the 1950’s & 60’s by the late Chicago percussionist Rubén Alvarez and is now led by vibraphonist Joe Sonnefeldt. Since their post-pandemic return, the group has thrilled audiences at area music festivals and Chicago performance venues. Raíces includes Stuart Seale on piano, Eric Ferrer on bassist , Bobby Delgado on timbales, and Jorge Leal on congas.

Julián Pujols Quall and Jonathan Suazo bring two music projects together in an exploration of Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Dominican Jazz.

After playing alongside New York Times’ “Top 10 Jazz Musicians of 2023” Jonathan Suazo and Santana’s Paoli Mejías, La Cantera is hosting a Jazz Appreciation Month Jam session with some of Chicago’s top jazz artists as part of their monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. No cover before 7:00 pm!

Gabriel Rodríguez’s unique style, a balanced medley of musicality, knowledge, feelings and an incredible understanding of his Latin nature has made him one of the most sought after bassists on the music scene.

If the Sky Could Dream: Interactive Installation, Performance, & Workshop Series
2024-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Heritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation, performance, and workshop series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia, as well as include an original, contemporary vision of the dragon from an Asian American perspective by Hsiao.
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If the Sky Could Dream combines drawing, painting, dance, found materials and found spaces at the museum to reveal and celebrate the dragons among us—structural, ancestral, architectural, internal, and environmental. Because the dragon is a water deity in Chinese culture, this work also features projections of the waters of Chicago: Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and the lakes, ponds, and lagoons of Chicago Parks.
Dates:
Friday, Feb 9, 6:00 – 8:30 PM: Preview of the Dragon Exhibition
Saturday, Feb 10, 11:00AM-12:00PM: Dragon Exhibition Opening Ceremony
Friday, Feb 16, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao
Friday, Mar 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao
Saturday, Mar 16, 1:00 – 3:00PM: If the Sky Could Dream Workshop – Series One
Friday, Apr 19, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 – 3:00PM: If the Sky Could Dream Workshop – Series Two
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If the Sky Could Dream is supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant.
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About the Artist:
Irene Hsiao is a dancer, writer, and multidisciplinary artist. She creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums, galleries, and public spaces, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists, institutions, and the public. She is inaugural Artist in Residence at the Smart Museum of Art in 2020 and 2021, 2022-23 Fellow at High Concept Labs, first Artist in Residence at 21c Museum Hotel in 2022-2023, and a 2020 Chicago Dancemakers Forum Lab Artist.Her performances have been presented at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Smart Museum, EXPO Chicago, Chicago Textile Week, Ragdale Foundation, Krannert Art Museum, Alma Art Gallery, Kavi Gupta Gallery, and more

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2024-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers.
This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.
About the Tour –
Learn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights, information, and stories. During this participatory experience, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
About the project –
IF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago.
If The Sky Could Dream is supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
About Irene Hsiao
Irene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums, galleries, and public spaces, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists, institutions, and the public. Find out more through our website.
Accessibility
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.

Rebranding Focus Group: Native/Indigenous Community
2024-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, our members, and partners.
We invite the local Native/Indigenous community to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our rebranding focus group at the Mitchell Museum on Thursday, April 18, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on our new direction, name, and logo change.
Light refreshments will be available for in-person guests.
Please RSVP. The meeting link will be emailed before April 18 to all virtual guests.
Next Focus Group: Members/Partners Focus Group – Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 11:30AM – 1:30PM

The Trial of Pericles
2024-04-17 19:00 | Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
This is the latest installment of NHM’s Trial Series that takes legal cases and controversies from the pages of history and tries them before an audience to demonstrate the enduring relevance of these ancient disputes. You will witness talented legal minds litigating the fate of Pericles, known as the great hero of Athenian democracy.
In 451 B.C.E., Pericles dramatically changed the Athenian Constitution to revoke the citizenship of those without two Athenian parents, claiming this was necessary to protect Athens from foreign influence. Many viewed his actions as tyrannical because citizens lost their civil liberties, including the right to vote.

“Now, it’s up to you, the audience, to decide: Was Pericles a hero or a tyrant?”

Arab American Heritage Month Storytime and Craft
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
For this week’s PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Arab American Cultural Center and the Chicago Public Library. Zeina Zaatari, Director of the Arab American Cultural Center, will lead this interactive, bilingual storytime session featuring books and crafts honoring Arab American Heritage Month.
To learn more about their work, follow the Arab American Cultural Center on Facebook and Instagram at @arabamcc.
Programming takes place on a Wednesday, which is free for Illinois residents. Visitors must show proof of residency. Learn more.

Thank you to our partners at the Chicago Public Library and the UIC Arab American Cultural Center for collaborating in this event.

UIC Arab American Heritage Month April 2024 Programming
2024-04-16, 2024-04-15 | Arab American Cultural Center UIC, UIC 701 S Morgan, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Arab American Cultural Center is partnering with a diversity of institutions at UIC and outside to celebrate and educate about Arab American history, culture, diversity, joys, pains, and identities.
At UIC, this year we are partnering with the Global Middle East Studies Working Group of the Institute for the Humanities, the Gender and Sexuality Department, the Diversity and Inclusion at UI Health.
Outside UIC, this year we are partnering with several community organizations, museums, institutions, and schools including: the Field Museum, Chicago Public Library, The Little Red School House Nature Center (Forest Preserve), D300, and more.
Click the link here for more info: https://arabamcc.uic.edu/programs/arab-american-heritage-month/#arab-american-heritage-month-april-2024-programming

Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong
2024-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind.
Tai Chi is a graceful and meditative practice that combines gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony. In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles and techniques of Tai Chi, allowing you to experience its numerous physical and mental benefits. Whether one is a beginner or has some experience with Tai Chi, this class offers something for everyone.
During the classes, our Tai Chi Master Peter Wong will guide you through a series of flowing movements and postures, known as forms, designed to enhance flexibility, improve posture, and cultivate a calm and centered state of mind. You will also explore the concept of “qi”（气）, the vital life energy, and learn how to harness and cultivate it through Tai Chi practice. Through the combination of demonstrations, hands-on practice, and group exercises, you will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of Tai Chi and its application in daily life. You will also learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and meditation practices that complement the physical aspects of Tai Chi.
Benefits of attending this workshop:

Improve physical balance, coordination, and flexibility.
Enhance mental clarity and focus.
Reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being.
Boost energy levels and vitality
Develop a greater connection between mind, body, and spirit.

This class is open to all levels. Prior experience is not required to participate in this class. Tai Chi is suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended to allow for ease of movement.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art welcomes everyone to join our Tai Chi classes, beginning April 14 from 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. There are 6 sessions total:
Session 1 [04/14]: Softening Exercises Warm-up 松柔功熱身
Session 2 [04/21]: Yang Style Tai Chi Initial Section 杨式大架初段
Session 3 [04/28]: Breath-Relieving Meridian Tapping 纾缓经络拍打功
Session 4 [05/05]: Tai Chi Footwork 步法
Session 5 [05/12]: Tai Chi Pushing Hands 推手
Session 6 [05/19]: Tai Chi Standing Meditation 站椿
Please note classes may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Admission (6 classes): General $65 | Member: $35
Admission (1 class): General $15 | Member: $10
Class Size:15-20
Preparation: Bring comfortable clothes and workout shoes
Expectation: Prepare to stand up for moderate exercise
Tai Chi Master: Peter Wong is a fifth-generation practitioner of Yang Style Taijiquan. He has been practicing Traditional Kungfu for over fifty years and has been an instructor of Tai Chi at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Peter Wong was a director of the 26th and 27th Board of Directors of the Chin Woo Athletic Association Hong Kong Limited. He is also the appointed Traditional Martial Arts Advisor and Sanshou散手 Advisor（2008-Now) of the Hong Kong, China Wushu Union.
Student feedback: “Fluent in English and Cantonese, very knowledgeable martial artist.”
If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to email info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
Accessibility
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.

Spring Serenity: Tai Chi 6-Session Class with Peter Wang
2024-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art welcomes everyone to join our Tai Chi classes, beginning April 14 from 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. This is a reccuring event. There are 6 sessions total, occuring on Sundays:
Session 1 [04/14]: Softening Exercises Warm-up Warm up 松柔功熱身
Session 2 [04/21]: Yang Style Tai Chi Initial Section 杨式大架初段
Session 3 [04/28]: Breath-Relieving Meridian Tapping 纾缓经络拍打功
Session 4 [05/05]: Tai Chi Footwork 步法
Session 5 [05/12]: Tai Chi Pushing Hands 推手
Session 6 [05/19]: Tai Chi Standing Meditation 站椿
Please note classes may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Tai Chi is a graceful and meditative practice that combines gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony. In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles and techniques of Tai Chi, allowing you to experience its numerous physical and mental benefits. Whether one is a beginner or has some experience with Tai Chi, this class offers something for everyone.
During the classes, our Tai Chi Master Peter Wong will guide you through a series of flowing movements and postures, known as forms, designed to enhance flexibility, improve posture, and cultivate a calm and centered state of mind. You will also explore the concept of “qi”（气）, the vital life energy, and learn how to harness and cultivate it through Tai Chi practice. Through the combination of demonstrations, hands-on practice, and group exercises, you will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of Tai Chi and its application in daily life. You will also learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and meditation practices that complement the physical aspects of Tai Chi.

Benefits of attending this workshop:
• Improve physical balance, coordination, and flexibility.
• Enhance mental clarity and focus.
• Reduce stress and promote relaxation.
• Cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being.
• Boost energy levels and vitality
• Develop a greater connection between mind, body, and spirit.
This class is open to all levels. Prior experience is not required to participate in this class. Tai Chi is suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended to allow for ease of movement.
Admission (6 classes): General $65 | Member: $35
Class Size:15-20
Preparation: Bring comfortable clothes and workout shoes
Expectation: Prepare to stand up for moderate exercise
Tai Chi Master: Peter Wong is a fifth-generation practitioner of Yang Style Taijiquan. He has been practicing Traditional Kungfu for over fifty years and has been an instructor of Tai Chi at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Peter Wong was a director of the 26th and 27th Board of Directors of the Chin Woo Athletic Association Hong Kong Limited. He is also the appointed Traditional Martial Arts Advisor and Sanshou散手 Advisor（2008-Now) of the Hong Kong, China Wushu Union.
Student feedback: “Fluent in English and Cantonese, very knowledgeable martial artist.”

If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to email info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.

Accessibility
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.

Exhibit Opening - Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
2024-04-14 - 2024-09-28 | Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
CAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14, 2024 to September 28, 2024. Explore AAPI stories through line drawings, with four additional Chicago-specific drawings. Opening reception on April 14th from 2 pm-4 pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!

Art and Madness: A Storytelling Night
2024-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
Where does art come from? Who is an artist? Does the artist create the art or is it the art that makes the artist? Join us at South Asia Institute on April 13th at 7 pm as 4 of Chicago’s best storytellers answer these questions (or leave you with more!)
Hosted by Jitesh Jaggi, this special storytelling show will have seasoned performers explore everything about art from various media- from writing foibles to painting mishaps, from dancers breaking limbs to filmmakers cutting the scene short- there is enough madness to go around for everybody! Enjoy a fun night of funny, emotional, sometimes silly and other times life-altering stories surrounded by the beautiful art collection at SAI.

Artist Tour With Indrani Nayer-Gall
2024-04-13 16:00 - 18:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Dive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions.
Indrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization, patriarchy, and misogyny through her practice in installation, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more about Indrani here.
This tour is included with each exhibition ticket reserved for Saturday, April 13.

Fresh Legacies: A Conversation with Joel Hall Dance Center
2024-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
How did the Joel Hall Dancers get their start? What’s their future? How do you keep a Chicago legacy fresh and vibrant – while championing new visions and growth?
Join Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall and Interim Artistic Director William Gill in conversation with Nicole Clarke-Springer, artistic director for Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, at the Newberry Library on Saturday, April 13. Part of the 50th Anniversary events for Joel Hall Dancers & Center, this conversation closes a day of inspiring dance education and the WERKQ that distinguishes Joel Hall Dancers & Center as a dance pioneer in Chicago.
Presented in partnership with the Newberry Library and the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Special thanks to the Chicago Dance History Project.
50th Anniversary events for Joel Hall Dancers & Center are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. We are grateful to them – and all of our supporters. Learn how YOU can help support the next half-century of electrifying Urban Jazz dance.

ACCE x Dima Zaghal Present: Home "وطن"
2024-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education, 55 W Van Buren Street, Suite 220, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 | 2:30-4:00 pm
ACCE x Dima Zaghal Present: Home “وطن”
Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education
55 West Van Buren Street, Fifth Floor Chicago, IL 60605
ACCE is excited to announce that they will be hosting NEW art in their rotating exhibition space! This spring, they will be hosting artist, Dima Zagha, and her interactive installation titled, “Home” or “Watan” in arabic. Come join them for an afternoon of viewing this installation, listening to Dima’s artist talk, and enjoying light refreshments. As always, this event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is REQUIRED.

Scenes of Parkway Ballroom
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | IL

Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
2024-04-13 13:15 - 14:15 | Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States
Weekly Saturdays
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja
Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced
rhythmic patterns or Jathis.
Class focus: execution, technique, creativity, retention

Urban Jazz Day: Joel Hall @ Ruth Page
2024-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, 60610
Join members of the Joel Hall Dancers & Center family at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for FREE classes in the signature style of the Joel Hall Dancers, Urban Jazz. Part of our 50th Anniversary celebration activities, join us and experience some of the WERKQ that makes Joel Hall Dancers & Center unique in Chicago.

From Noon – 1:30 PM, join First Company Member Melissa Metro in a FREE open-level Urban Jazz class, the signature style of the Joel Hall Dancers. Reserve your spot, today!
From 1:30 – 3 PM, join Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall for 90-minutes of his Breathing Floor WERKQ Barre technique. Reserve your spot, today!

These classes are generously supported by the Ruth Page Center for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. We are grateful for their generosity – and the generosity of all our supporters! Learn how YOU can support Joel Hall Dancers & Center as it begins another fifty years of electrifying Chicago and the nation with Urban Jazz.

FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts.
