Classical and Modern Mies
Join the Mies van der Rohe Society and the National Hellenic Museum as we explore the blend of classical influences and constructivist form in Mies van der Rohe's architecture, with […]
$10 – $40
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National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
CEREMONIES: A Selection of Short Films by Marlon Riggs
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesPost-discussion to follow led by Aymar Jean Christian & zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o'neal About this event A filmmaker unlike any other, Marlon Riggs was an unapologetic gay Black man who defied a culture of silence and shame. Riggs used a bold mix of documentary, performance, poetry, and music to confront the legacy of racist stereotypes […]
FREE
Elternabend on the Terrace: A Parent’s Night Out
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesNeed a night out, but don’t know what to do with the kids? DANK has you covered! Join us on Thursday, May 19 from 6-8 pm for a parent's night out. We will provide childcare and fun, enriching activities at the Haus for your kids, while you get to enjoy drinks, dinner, and the view of the […]
$15 – $35
Desde Mi Barrio Concert: Recordando a Mamá
Latin Music Project Center 2958 north Milwaukee ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesConjunto Superior brings back lovely boleros of yesteryear with Recordando a Mamá (Remembering Mom). This eight-piece band features vocalist Narda Martinez, violinist Ernesto Paz, and cuatrista Félix Sánchez. Special guest; Voces del Recuerdo.
$10 – $15
Closing Reception: Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us in the DANK Haus's new first-floor gallery space, the DANK Treffpunkt, for the final chance to view Beate Axmann's exhibition Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found. If you attended the opening reception, be sure to stop in for the closing – new artworks will be shown as they are added over the course of the exhibition.
Free
Whose Democracy? Gender and the 5.18 Gwangju Uprising
Online EventJoin HANA this Friday as we commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising! On May 18, 1980, democracy activists, students, and opposition leaders led a 9-day uprising in the South Korean city of Gwangju against martial law and the military dictatorship government of Chun Doo-Hwan. It is considered to have been a pivotal moment […]
FREEOpen Haus Stammtisch – Maifest on the Terrasse
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesFriday, May 20th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is Maifest on the Terrace! We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase! Our Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! This event is […]
Free admission; drinks available for purchaseTriff ein Opfer des DDR-Geheimdienstes | Meet a Victim of the GDR Secret Service
IL, United StatesSaturday, May 21 on Zoom 11:00 AM (Chicago) | 18:00 (Germany) Teilnehmer bekommen die Zoom Link per Email 1-2 Tage vor dem Event. Am 13. Februar 1988 entschließt sich der damals 31-jährige Dresdner Harry Schulz zu einer Demonstration zu gehen, die an die Zerstörung Dresdens am Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges erinnert. Er hält ein Plakat […]
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Artist Talk: Wanting it Both Ways
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin UIMA to learn about their current exhibition “Wanting it Both Ways” and hear from the featured artists: Bill Conger, Tanya Hastings Gill, Mie Kongo, and Jennifer Mannebach.
“A Family Meal” Art Installation Launch and Fundraiser
Ping Tom Memorial Park 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC)'s Associate Board and People Matter have collaborated on an art installation exploring the relationship between food and the Chinese American family. The art installation will also raise awareness for the Museum's upcoming exhibition Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles and Successes, scheduled to open later this year. Please join us […]
Free“Chinese Brothers, American Sons” Book Talk with Author Ed Shew
Online EventThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is pleased to host this FREE book talk with Ed Shew, author of the historical novel Chinese Brothers, American Sons. Register here. Two Chinese brothers arrive in America in 1854 on a death ship to escape poverty and oppression in China. Li Chang and Li Yu, ten years […]
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‘Operation Dangun’ Book Signing Event
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United StatesSat. May 21, 2022, 3pm Korean Cultural Center of Chicago @ Gallery 9930 Capitol Dr. Wheeling, IL. 60090 RSVP by May 10 [email protected] Inquiry: 312.532. 4688 Mina 847.947.4460 KCCoC
Opening Reception for “Spotlight Series: Nicole Leung”
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is excited to announce the second exhibition of the Spotlight Series, featuring artist Nicole Leung. Please join us on Saturday, May 21, from 3:00-6:00pm CT for the opening reception. Leung's site-specific piece "Untitled (Nicole Leung is too American to be Chinese and too Chinese to be American)" will […]
Free
Bengali Spiritual Songs by Ochin Pakhi
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn evening celebrating the folk music from West Bengal and Bangladesh, presented by Ochin Pakhi, a young, fun-loving, enthusiastic, and spiritually inclined ensemble of Chicago-based musicians. Accompanied by traditional instruments, the group will be performing songs and poems of the Nobel laureate, poet, and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore; Bengali philosopher, mystic, songwriter, social reformer, and thinker Fakir […]
$25
Young Ukrainian Talent Concert
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 2:00 PM UIMA $20 SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR Please Join Us In Supporting Local Young Talent Within Our Community! Come and See These Rising Stars For Yourself… Performances By: Volodymyr Kyyak (vocals & guitar), Christian Tsikhun (flute), Elizabeth Romanyuk (piano), Dmytro Zvyntarnyj (viola), Elizabeth Romanyuk (violin), Myroslav Mykhailenko (piano), Julia […]
$20
Virtual Artist Talk: Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre
Online EventJoin HAMOC and Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre for an artist talk and Q&A. About this event Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with HAMOC! Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre is a American University adjunct professor in fine arts and an thirteen year veteran in DCPS. His exhibitions include the U.S. State Department, IMF, IDB, Smithsonian, & Embassy of Haiti. He […]
$5Ancestral Reckonings: Why Your DNA Results Don’t Match the Records
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesAFRORRIQUEÑES: Affirmation, Solidarity and Healing May 25-27 2022 at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center A multi-day series committed to the continuous dialogue on Afrodescendencia produced by Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center “Ancestral Reckonings: Why your DNA results don’t match the records” Conversation and workshop with Melanie Maldonado Diaz, scholar, genealogist, and cultural organizer. This […]
FREE“The All-American Crew” Book Talk with Author Russell N. Low
Online EventThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is excited to announce this FREE book talk with author Russell N. Low, as he returns to CAMOC to discuss his new book published this year, The All-American Crew. Register here. About the book On January 23, 1943, a B-24 Liberator and its crew of ten men disappeared […]
Free“A Symphony in Stone” Screening and Discussion
DePaul University - Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Building 14 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 1601, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a screening of award winning documentary, "A Symphony in Stone," followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and experts. About this event ‘A Symphony in Stone’ is a 60 min documentary celebrating the Scottish city of Glasgow’s stunning cityscape and architecture. The film explains how the Glasgow’s phenomenal growth during the industrial […]
FREEPuerto Rican Art as a Territory of Re-existence: A Decolonial Approach
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesExploration of scholarship, and artists who contributed to the body and meaning of the continuous rebirth of Puerto Rico’s visual culture About this event AFRORRIQUEÑES: Affirmation, Solidarity and Healing May 25-27 2022 at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center A multi-day series committed to the continuous dialogue on Afrodescendencia. The history of the arts in Puerto […]
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