• La Jara: Salsa Dance & Fundraiser for SRBCC

    Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    NYC's La Jara comes to Chicago to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and raise funds for SRBCC's youth programs. About this event La Jara is the official band of the NYPD Hispanic Society. Since its establishment in 2013, they have represented Hispanics in the NYPD with honor, respect and sabor. After successful performances in Times Square […]

    $25
  • Opening Weekend: RESILIENCE – Photography Exhibit

    Opening Weekend: RESILIENCE – Photography Exhibit

    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for the grand reopening of the National Hellenic Museum this fall with the world premiere of a major photography exhibition Resilience By HRH Prince Nikolaos September 16 – December 30, 2022 Prince Nikolaos is an accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited in major global cities including Athens, London, Copenhagen, Doha and Melbourne—and […]

    $10
  • ARTIVISM 101: A workshop on creating art to change the world

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith hosts a Kids & Family Workshop on creating art that aligns with and highlights activism. About this event Nikkolas Smith, Artivist and #1 New York Times Bestselling illustrator, will show you how to become an Artivist. Do you have something you want to better or change in your community or in the world? […]

    Free – $10
  • Peace Day Chicago

    Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Peace Day brings together communities and cultures as a vital step towards building peace in Chicago and the world. The interactive World Peace Flag Ceremony accompanied by world music gives every audience member a voice as 193 beautiful country flags are presented by flag bearers (many in traditional dress) as we call out Peace for […]

    FREE
  • Concert: Bridge Between Nations

    Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

    Concert featuring Martin Vydra (Czech Republic) and Ricardo Itaborahy (Brazil). Concert guest violinist Klára Moldová. Voluntary admission. Event duration 60 minutes. Czech Nepomuk (birthplace of St. John of Nepomuk) and Brazilian São João Nepomuceno – two cities that connect St. John of Nepomuk across the ocean. Classic music in honor of St. John of Nepomuk […]

    FREE
  • Exhibition Opening: Nostalgia for My Island

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

    Nostalgia for My Island: Puerto Rican Paintings from the Museo de Arte de Ponce. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is excited to partner with the world-renowned fine arts museum, The Museo de Arte de Ponce (El Museo), to present a unique exhibit of Puerto Rican paintings on the U.S. mainland. This […]

  • Swedish Cooking Class In-person – Pytt-i-panna and Bondomelett

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

    Join us for another cooking class series. In September we will be making Pytt-i-panna and Bondomelett. Two dishes to cook when you have a little bit of everything in your fridge. The in person class is limited to four participants. Price for the class is $25 for members and $35 for everyone else.

    $25 – $35
  • Film Screening: My Father Marianne

    Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Free Summer Screenings Program Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm | Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) Claim your free ticket: https://bit.ly/Chi_MFM My Father Marianne (Min pappa Marianne) Dir. Mårten Klingberg, 2020, Sweden, 110 min. Newly single, twentysomething aspiring journalist Hanna leaves Stockholm to move back in with her parents in her small hometown. Already feeling […]

    Free
  • Artecito Virtual Workshop

    Online Event

    Did you know humming birds are the only birds that can fly backwards? Join us as we explore more about Humming Birds with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo! Contect Here: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoColibri ____________________________________ ¿Sabías que los colibríes son los únicos pájaros que pueden volar al revés? ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los colibri's […]

    Free
  • 1922: The Smyrna Catastrophe in Context

    Zoom

    This 60-minute online lecture will explore the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe within the context of the tumultuous year of 1922. 1922 was one of the most eventful and significant years not just of the 20th century, but of human history. Therefore, it is impossible to completely understand the Smyrna Catastrophe without understanding the events at Smyrna […]

    Free
  • Exhibition Opening: “CHIM: BETWEEN DEVASTATION AND RESURRECTION”

    Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    September 22, 2022 | 6:30pm CDT On-Site & Online   David Seymour – better known as “Chim” — is widely remembered as the first human rights photographer. One of the cofounders of photojournalism’s famous cooperative Magnum Photos, Chim’s work was poignant and emphatic – transcending generations, making him one of the 20th century’s quintessential photographers. […]

    $5 – $18
  • Neighborhood Nights

    Neighborhood Nights

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    COME 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

  • Soup & Rice

    Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Are you ready to attend a community meal and support a good cause? Based on the idea of Soup & Bread community meals, we are hosting our own community meal and gathering.   How does this work? Volunteer soup makers bring a crock pot of their favorite soup to share. JASC provides rice, bowls and […]

  • Symbio Concert

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

    Symbio is regarded as one of the most prominent new bands from the Swedish Folk and World Music scene. With their strong stage presence, original compositions and a magical interplay of hurdy-gurdy and accordion – The duo surprises their audience and takes them on a moving and dreamy musical journey. Dinner will be served at […]

    $10 – $30
  • Kulturküche: Decorating Lebkuchenherz

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Kulturküche: Decorating Lebkuchenherz 5th Floor Kitchen Friday, September 23rd 6:30 PM Join Zimt Bakery for a chance to decorate your very own Lebkuchenherz (gingerbread heart) with naturally colored glaze on our very own house made, large-format gingerbread cookies. You will learn a variety of decorating techniques and have a rainbow of colors to choose from.  […]

    $20 – $30
  • Film Screening & Discussion: 80 Years Later

    Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago 164 N State St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The feature documentary 80 YEARS LATER explores the racial inheritance of Japanese American family incarceration during World War II through multigenerational conversations with survivors and their descendants. In the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 that imprisoned 120,000 Japanese Americans in World War II, families still grapple with the legacy of their experience. How does […]

    $15
  • Heart of Afghanistan X Qais Essar

    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    360-degree view of Afghan culture through music, poetry, art and cultural heritage. About this event South Asia Institute Presents HEART OF AFGHANISTAN X QAIS ESSAR Saturday, September 24, 2022 Seated Free The Heart of Afghanistan features four brilliant Afghan musicians: famed singer and Afghan TV star Ahmad Fanoos on vocals & harmonium, his sons Elham […]

    FREE
  • Film Screening: Sun in the Water / Sol en el agua

    Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    A reception will take place prior to screening with appetizers and wine provided, and a conversation regarding the film will proceed the screening. 6:00 PM - Dominican Rep. Appetizers and Wine 7:00 PM - Film screening (Spanish with English subtitles) Parking at 33 W Ontario ($10 with validation) Sun in the Water / Sol en […]

  • BABIY YAR COMMEMORATION: 81ST ANNIVERSARY

    Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    Join CJE SeniorLife Holocaust Community Services and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC)  for an evening with Dr. Martin Dean, renowned Holocaust historian, author, former war crimes investigator, and researcher with the Babiy Yar Holocaust Memorial Center. Dr. Dean will examine the complex history of the Babiy Yar ravine, where more than 33,000 Jewish men, […]

    FREE