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 […]
Free
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Events
The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
Online IL, United StatesSince the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing […]
Free
Candle making & Christmas crafts
Come and make your own hand-dipped candle, it’s a fun part of making Christmas crafts at the Museum. While the candles are drying we make other Swedish decorations. Hopefully we will have time for a special treat as well. Come prepared with a pair of scissors. Coffee and sandwiches are served. Cost is $20 for […]
$20 – $25
South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us the evening of Tuesday, December 6th at the DuSable Museum for a special advance screening of the season three premiere episode of HBO Max’s South Side. The screening will be followed by an intimate conversation with series co-creators, executive producers, directors, writers and cast Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, moderated by WBEZ’s Reset […]
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
Hobo Cane
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPure heart and soul. That’s how you can best describe Hobo Cane. Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier’s love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There he […]
FREE
ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”
Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United StatesA national bestseller, D-Day Girls draws from recently declassified files, diaries, and oral histories to share a thrilling story about the remarkable women recruited by Winston Churchill’s elite spy agency. These female spies destroyed train lines, ambushed Nazis, plotted prison breaks, and gathered crucial intelligence to pave the way for Allied victory. Don’t miss our program with […]
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 Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum
Breakfast with Tomten
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesOne of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 9 […]
Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP Prepare for the Holidays with the PMA Saturday, December 10, 2022 RSVP by December 6 The Polish Museum of America will offer its annual Christmas workshop on the art of ornament making on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 10am-12pm. Workshop fee: $10 per person (includes free Museum tour, day of […]
$10.00
Artists First Conversations: Symposium 3
Symposium 3: "How Artists with Disabilities Fit into the Greater Art World" Artists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the Chicago Cultural Center exhibition Artists First: Twenty-five Years of Studio Art at Thresholds. The primary goals of the symposium series are to increase scholarship in the field […]
FREE
NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET
American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesNATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 10AM-5PM LIVE DRUM & DANCE EXHIBITION (12PM & 3PM) INDIAN TACO SALE (11AM-4PM) ART VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE (ONE 8' […]
DANK HAUS WEIHNACHTSMARKT-INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more! Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will have German […]
$5
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesDecember 10 - 11, 2022 12 pm - 5 pm $5 admission Ticket prices also include complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery and […]
$5Breakfast with Tomten
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesOne of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 9 […]
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesDecember 10 - 11, 2022 12 pm - 5 pm $5 admission Ticket prices also include complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery and Revolution Brewing (while supplies last). Stay tuned for updated about our raffles! Participating makers: Alice’s Crystal Palace Arceo Press & Studio Alex Remeniuk Asrai Garden […]
$5
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 835 N Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art cordially invites you to attend a holiday concert, “FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE” on Sunday, December 11th at 1PM, at St. Nicholas Catholic Cathedral. Choral groups from four local ethnic groups including Lithuanian, Polish, Swedish, and Ukrainian will participate in this holiday fundraising event that echoes all of our resounding support for Ukraine, its people, […]
$20Holiday Extravagant 2022
American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as Toys for Tots comes to AIC! The start time is tentatively 1PM. As we get closer to the date, we will update information. The Google Form is […]
Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party & General Meeting
2800 Des Plaines Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 United States 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAs we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the Board of Governors of the […]
FREE
Holiday Donation Drive
The American Indian Center is currently accepting donations for our Holiday Donation Drive from now until December 20. Items we are currently accepting include: food, gift cards, new toys, and […]
FREE
