• Spotlight Series: “James Kao: Thicket”

      Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

      The painter James Kao loves to draw from observing and then imagining nature. James will show five drawings that reflect on how built and unbuilt worlds confront each other; and three additional drawings which reveal how war cuts through both.

      $12
    • Path to Freedom

        National Indo-American Museum 815 S Main St, Lombard, IL, United States

        A short movie by Tara Swaminathan, followed by discussion with Promilla Kumar, Director and Founder of Sanjeevani.

        $20 – $30
      • Panel Discussion: Chicago’s Famous Foodies

          Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

          Get a taste of the history behind iconic Chicagoland restaurants with an all-star panel of famous foodies, interviewed together for the first time ever!

        • On-Site Live Performance: “Vilna: A Resistance Story”

            Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

            This musical intertwines multiple inspiring true stories of heroes from the Vilna Ghetto who rose up, fought back, and did all they could to preserve Jewish culture for future generations.

          • History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience

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

              Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.

              $150 – $250
            • 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival

                Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

                This event is lovely for the young and young at heart! Films include highly anticipated festival shorts, multiple premieres, and a celebration of diverse stories for and about children.

                $25
              • Día de Muertos

                  Casa Michoacán 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Casa Michoacán Pilsen invites you to celebrate the Day of the Dead with an exhibition, a traditional altar, and a reception.

                • Committee of Six: Screening and Public Discussion

                    Green Line Performing Arts Center 329 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago

                    Committee of Six enacts University of Chicago meeting minutes in 1955 for creating an “Urban Renewal Program" in Hyde Park, comparing it to contemporary gentrification in Chicago.

                    Free
                  • Teen Saturday Studios: Organic Architecture

                      UIC School of Architecture

                      This Saturday Studio workshop will be held at The University of Illinois Chicago, where teens will go on a tour led by School of Architecture at UIC and get to explore what organic architecture is and its connection to our built environment.

                      Free
                    • Dr. Burroughs Legacy Day

                        South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

                        Join us for a family friendly afternoon of celebrating and learning more about the legacy and art practice of Dr. Burroughs!

                        Free
                      • Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions

                        Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions

                          Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States

                          Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop.

                          $45
                        • UCHICAGO DIA DE MUERTOS – MECHA

                            UChicago - Ida Noyes Hall 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, United States

                            The Center of Peruvian Arts has an honor to participate at UChicago's Dia de Muertos event. Enjoy a great day of music, remembrance, and pupusas!

                          • Premiere of Pa I sha

                              Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, United States

                              Using Chickasaw melodies, language, and stories, The Story of Pa I Sha is a musical work inspired by composer Brandi Berry Benson's 4th great grandmother Pa I Sha.

                              Free
                            • Premiere of The Story of Pa I Sha

                                Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, United States

                                With Evanston Township High School, the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE) will premiere a new musical work called The Story of Pa I Sha telling three major stories from composer Brandi Berry Benson's Chickasaw heritage.

                                Free