Immigrants Got Talent! Community Noraebang Fundraiser
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Join us at the amazing Haymarket House to dance, cheer on fellow singers, and take the stage to sing for our community fundraiser!
Sign up and have your name drawn and maybe you’ll be chosen to sing your favorite song on the stage!!!
Tickets are now available and also raffles, drinks, and ticket bundles.
Let us know if you have any questions, and we hope to see you there!!!

We Love the Boils!
2023-03-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Fifth Province, Venue Fifth Province 4626 N Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
We love it when the Boils are here! Join us for the fun traditional and contemporary sounds of the Boils on Friday, March 31st, as they play for us in the Fifth Province. Enjoy our all-you-can-eat Friday Fish Fry with a pint of Fifth Province Ale! Fish Fry opens at 6:30pm, the Boils are on at 8:00pm.

Newberry 101: An Introduction to Research at the Newberry
2023-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
This workshop will be held in-person at the Newberry.
Interested in exploring the Newberry’s vast collection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, and primary sources but not sure where to start? Then this session is for you.
In an informal orientation, Newberry librarians will introduce you to the Newberry and break down how to use our collection. If you’re new to the Newberry, new to research libraries, or an occasional visitor ready to take your humanities research to the next level, “Newberry 101” is a must.
The session will last approximately an hour. Following the orientation, you’re welcome to stick around for a guided tour of the library. You can also begin exploring our collections in the General Reading Room, where a reference librarian can provide assistance.
In order to maximize your research time, please register in advance as a Newberry Reader. Click on https://requests.newberry.org and select “Create an Account.”

Frühlingsflohmarkt | Spring Flea Market
2023-04-01 10:00 - 17:00 | IL, United States
Ready to start your Spring Cleaning? Don’t throw those old items away! Bring them to the DANK Haus and let them become another family’s treasure!
You can donate items to the DANK Haus to sell in the Flohmarkt (Flea market), or you can rent your own table for $25 to sell your items. Tables are limited, so claim yours soon! Bring dishes, small appliances, books, collectibles, coins, jewelry, whatever will fit into your space!
Looking for some gently used treasures? Come shop the market from 10 am-5 pm.

St. Nicholas Cathedral School Spring Benefit Concert
2023-04-01 18:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States

D211 Sustain'd
2023-04-01 19:00 | IL, United States
Township High School District 211 will showcase their Advanced Placement Artists in the first ever capstone show titled, Sustain’d. April 20 at 7pm is a reception. Each student artist works for 1 school year to create a body of work around a sustained investigation of a concept.

Children’s Books from Mexico / Libros infantiles de México
2023-04-02 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
This virtual program will be presented in Spanish and English, with English subtitles. The program will be available to view on our YouTube channel starting on 4/2; we will send the URL to registrants.
In celebration of International Children’s Book Day, join us for insight into the Newberry’s little-known collection of Spanish-language books for children and youth, and learn about the importance of children’s literature in facilitating discussions about critical social and emotional issues. For caregivers and educators, these books serve to open conversation about serious topics affecting children across the world, including migration, forced marriage, and gender diversity.
The conversation will take place between representatives of the Newberry, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México-Chicago, and book publisher Ediciones El Naranjo.
En Español
Este programa se presentará en español e inglés, con subtítulos en inglés.
En celebración del Día Internacional del Libro Infantil, únase a nosotros para conocer la poco conocida colección de libros en español para niños y jóvenes de Newberry, y aprenda sobre la importancia de la literatura infantil en la discusión de temas sociales y emocionales críticos. Para los cuidadores y educadores, estos libros sirven para abrir la conversación sobre temas serios que afectan a los niños de todo el mundo, incluida la migración, el matrimonio forzado y la diversidad de género.
La conversación se llevará a cabo entre representantes de Newberry, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México-Chicago, y la editorial Ediciones El Naranjo.

Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
2023-04-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Scandinavian 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 music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and we have folks joining in from across the country.
Contact Scandi.Fiddler@yahoo.com or PTyler@ameritech.net with any questions and to get a zoom code. This is a free event.

Greek Americans and the American Labour Movement
2023-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
In this NHM Discussion we will explore the often forgotten role of Greek Americans in the formation and success of the American Labor Movement. From the coal mines of the Rocky Mountains to the factories of the Rust Belt, Greek Americans were at the frontline of the fight for a fair and safe workplace. In the story of the American Labor Movement, we see one of the first moments where the Greek American story intersected with the broader American story.

The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
2023-04-05 19:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
UIMA invites you to hear Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross which he wrote in 1786 in response to a commission from the bishop of Spain’s Cadiz Cathedral. The bishop requested music to accompany the cathedral’s Good Friday service that year. In addition to introductory and concluding sections, Haydn wrote a movement for each of Jesus’ last sayings or utterances during the crucifixion.
The work has nine movements sometimes referred to as “sonatas” or “meditations”: seven Adagios, each based on Christ’s last utterances, framed by an Introduction and a dramatic conclusion in Il terremoto (The Earthquake). Each one is in a different key and remarkably varied. Haydn’s work will be performed by the Village Strings at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7 pm .

Free Day April 2023
2023-04-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months!
For more information about this program, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030

April Free Day
2023-04-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Dinner & The Emigrants
2023-04-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Dinner will start at 5 p.m. followed by the movie at 5:30 p.m.
We have the great opportunity to be able to show the new “The Emigrants” movie at the Museum.
Produced by SF Studios, “The Emigrants” is a big-budget epic drama based on Vilhelm Moberg’s story about Swedes who left misery behind for a new life on the other side of the Atlantic in the mid-19th century. The film’s cast includes Lisa Carlehed (“In Your Arms”) and Gustaf Skarsgård (“438 days”), who star opposite Sofia Helin, Lena Strömdahl and Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo. In Swedish with English subtitles.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15518656/
Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only is $10 for all. Prepaid reservations are required for the dinner with no refunds available for cancellations within 5 days of event. Last day to reserve dinner tickets is Wednesday, April 5.

Reservations

Dinner & Movie member $20.00 USDDinner & Movie non-member $25.00 USDMovie only $10.00 USD

Artecito Virtual Jirafas
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
https://bit.ly/ArtecitoJirafa

Did you know that giraffes are the tallest land mammals?
Join us as we explore more about Giraffes with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo!

¿Sabías que las jirafas son los mamíferos terrestres más altos?
¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre las jirafas con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo!

https://bit.ly/ArtecitoJirafa

What is Virtual Artecito?
Artecito is a free online workshop in Spanish developed by OPEN Center for the Arts and Lincoln Park Zoo that uses the arts to engage families with nature in ways that resonate with local holidays, culture, and wildlife. With a related art activity, workshops highlight wildlife and nature to encourage children and families to think about nature and their relationship to it in creative ways.

¿Qué es Artecito Virtual?
Artecito es un taller gratuito en español bimensual gratuito en linea desarrollado por OPEN Center for the Arts y Lincoln Park Zoo que utiliza las artes para involucrar a las familias con la naturaleza de maneras que resuenan con las festividades locales, la cultura y la vida silvestre. Con una actividad artística relacionada, los talleres destacan la vida silvestre y la naturaleza para alentar a los niños y las familias a pensar sobre la naturaleza y su relación con ella de manera creativa
https://bit.ly/ArtecitoJirafa

Sing Me O Muse: Why Homer Matters: A Special NHM Discussions
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
The Iliad and the Odyssey are two of the world’s oldest pieces of literature and the foundations of much of the Western literary tradition. For centuries, primary education focused on the memorization of Homer. Written in a composite dialect of Ancient Greek, Homer’s work has been translated into hundreds of languages. In this special NHM Discussion, we will explore the history and impact of the Homeric corpus. From the well-known epics to lost poems, we will explore why Homer matters today more than ever.

We are American Test Run
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-16 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Staff is working hard to get our new permanent exhibit “We Are America” ready to open in the fall! While we are developing the exhibit, we want your feedback! Come to the Museum for a test run of “We Are America” in our Main Gallery from April 7-16. This will be a smaller version of the exhibit and will include interactives and never before seen artifacts from the Museum’s collection. We hope you will come by and share your thoughts with us!

where the light corrupts your face...
2023-04-07 - 2023-06-24 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Artists Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden consider the many definitions of space, site, and home.

"where the light corrupts your face..." | Opening Reception
2023-04-07 17:00 - 20:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Spatial griots Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden invite you to
consider how socio-economic and geographic oppressions impact the way we see (or don’t
see) our environments. Hernandez uncovers embedded histories and systems of power within
built and speculative landscapes to imagine these spaces otherwise. Social justice artist Lewis
Johnson advocates for urban communities by documenting the disparities among Chicago
residents who live on opposite ends of the same streets across the city’s racial and economic
divides. Knowlden critically deconstructs the elements of our urban fabric and its architectural
histories to reassemble them as cartographic abstractions and imagined landscapes.
Gwendolyn Brooks, a brilliant author, poet, and life-long resident of the historic neighborhood
of Bronzeville, becomes the Mecca of these stories as this exhibition interrogates dilapidation,
buried histories, and what it could mean to be Black in space.
Architecture is an ever-present form of storytelling. The architectural historiographies of Black
space have often been written by poets who have elegantly told our stories of spatiality. Brooks
gave us a voice we didn’t know we needed while underlining the importance of Black
interiority.

Ukraine Will Resurrect!
2023-04-07 19:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 | Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
We invite you to the exhibition UKRAINE WILL RESURRECT!
April 7-30, 2023.
Opening: Friday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.
For over a year, each event in the Ukrainian National Museum is a reminder of the war against Ukraine by russian terrorists, which takes the best, killing children, schoolchildren, students, civilians, and soldiers who defend the whole world from Putin’s aggression.
The international exhibit titled “Unissued Diplomas and their unwritten Easter eggs” showcases posthumously issued diplomas to students from Ukraine. The photos of students, the spiritual meaning of Easter, and the unwritten Easter eggs tell a sacred story of deceased people. These students died from rocket attacks and shelling during the evacuation, while on a volunteer mission, or during fierce battles on the front line.
“Unissued Diplomas” is a documentary in memory of those Ukrainian students who perished as a result of russian aggression against Ukraine and will never become graduates.
February 24, 2022, is written in history as the day when Ukraine woke to air raid sirens, rockets, and shelling.
The Kyiv-Mohyla Academy exchange program at the University of Toronto and the Ukrainian-Canadian Union of Students (SUSK) were the organizers of the project – “We want to honor the memory of Ukrainian students who sacrificed their education, life goals, aspirations, and dreams for the sake of our country.”
The international exhibition is presented in 45 universities and many Ukrainian embassies in 22 countries.
The Ukrainian National Museum supports Mark Tomashek’s initiative, a student from Lviv, and community activist Liliia Popovych from Chicago, and presents this project within the exhibition “UKRAINE WILL RESURRECT!”. The show was previously displayed at the University of Illinois.
Museum visitors will enjoy a fantastic palette of Pysanky (Easter Eggs). The exhibit will include pysanky created by Anna Chychula, Pysanka Artist (Pysankarka), from Oleg Kurylo’s private collection, and paintings from the museum’s collection. Anna Chychula learned the art of writing pysanky from her mother, Parania Dudycz, who survived World War II as a young woman and came to the US as a refugee from the Displaced Persons Camps with her husband Ivan and their young children. Anna’s pysanky are amulets embedded with prayers for the Victory of Ukraine and faith in its Armed Forces. Symbols for Easter eggs are carefully selected. The octagonal star symbolizes the unity of two crosses and creates harmony and peace; oak leaves are symbols of strength.
Together to Victory!
Curator Maria Klimchak, co-curator Anna Chychula.

Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion
2023-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join South Asia Institute in welcoming Ustad Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion on Friday, April 7th at Symphony Center!
Hussain is the “indisputable tabla maestro” (Gramophone), taking his instrument to the frontiers of Indian classical music while vastly expanding its presence on the world stage. For his long-running Masters of Percussion program, Hussain is joined by drumming virtuosos representing multiple cultures, genres, ages, and instruments.

Scottish American History Forum
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Chicago Scots, 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Topic: Victorian Travelers in Scotland
Presenter: Professor Kevin James, PhD
Scottish Studies Foundation Chair, and Professor of History, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This event is complimentary. To attend, please RSVP below or email jacksanders@chicagoscots.org.

Ramadan Programming: Art Workshops
2023-04-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Sabeel Center, 8800 Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60016, United States
A collaboration between The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and Sabeel Center. Join us for two free, exciting workshops hosted in person at Sabeel Center!
(ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AGES 12+)

On April 8th/ 11AM-1PM , try your hand at Islamic Calligraphy, with a workshop for beginners led by Aqsa Hashmi making Eid greeting cards.
On April 15th / 11AM-1PM, learn Glass Painting with a beginner’s workshop led by Samra Bashir. Paint Islamic geometric designs on glass to create an Eid gift for family, friends, or your home!

LOCATION: Sabeel Center
8800 Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Cost: Free, materials included
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April 8th: Learn the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy, in the languages which use Arabic alphabet, or the alphabets derived from it. Each participant will learn to make 2 Eid cards.
One will have floral design and the other a Moroccan Geometric design background, and both will include Arabic Calligraphy.
All materials included.
April 15th: Participants will learn to paint traditional geometric designs on glass frames.
The class will approach glass painting from a beginner’s perspective. Students will be able to learn the basics of the direct method of glass painting. Step-by-step instructions will be provided for various glass painting processes and techniques. No artistic experience is necessary!
All materials included.

Drop-In Sketching
2023-04-08 11:00 - 17:00 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Immerse yourself in the captivating arts of Asia with a unique opportunity to sketch in our galleries. Our extensive collection spans five millennia, providing inspiration and discovery for artists of all levels. All materials will be provided.
Join our Drop-In Sketching program, which invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with our collection of Asian art uniquely and engagingly.
Our museum is home to diverse art and artifacts from various countries and periods throughout Asia. From ancient ceramics and sculptures to contemporary paintings and textiles, there is something everyone can discover and appreciate.
Our Drop-In Sketching program allows visitors to take a closer look at the details of the artwork and capture their impressions in their sketches. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking to try something new, our program offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you can explore your artistic side.
We provide all the necessary materials, including paper, pencils, and erasers, so all you need to bring is your imagination. Join us and experience the joy of sketching at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art.

Free with museum admission.
Free for members.

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.
A free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
Email at info@heritageasianart.org
Phone at 312-842-8884

127th Adwa Anniversary Celebration
2023-04-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Loyola University – Flanner Hall, 1068 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, 60660

Renaissance: চর্যাপদের পুনর্জাগরণ / Caryāpadēra punarjāgaraṇa
2023-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Traditional Baul Song Performance and the Revival of Charyapada Ancient Bengali Buddhist Mystical Songs.

Featuring Shadhika Srijoni Tania, a next generation Baul practitioner specializing in the performance and composition of Baul music and song. Sadhika Srijoni Tania is a Baul practitioner and renowned performer of various song traditions of South Asia.

Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR Artist-in-Residence, Noelle Garcia
2023-04-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Northwestern University – CNAIR House, 515 Clark St, Evanston, IL, 60208, United States
Please join us for a Welcome Breakfast for CNAIR AY23 Artist-in-Residence, NOELLE GARCIA, who comes to us through a partnership with the Center for Native Futures.

Chicago local artist Noelle Garcia (Klamath/Modoc/Paiute), is an artist who focuses on themes of identity, family history and recovered narratives in her multidisciplinary work. She will be spending several days between April 10-April 21 in the Kaplan Art Studio KRESGE 2-315 with open studio times and a public program on Wednesday, April 26. Full details and schedule will be provided at the breakfast.

Breakfast will be served from 9:30-10:30am at the CNAIR House!
Come say hello and eat in community to welcome Noelle to campus!

Tragedy, Comedy, and Democracy at Ancient Athens
2023-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city?s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater and democracy in Ancient Athens in this NHM Discussion.

BordersCruzadas
2023-04-12 - 2023-05-12 | 625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654, 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story
Oscar B. Castillo and Wil Sands
April 12 – May 12, 2023
ART WORKS Projects
625 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60654
Hours: 11am – 4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and by appointment.
Contact info@artworksprojects.org for more information or press materials.
BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story is an ongoing research project by photographers Oscar B. Castillo and Wil Sands, which compiles documentary photography, video, archival materials, and personal and political discourse to present the physical and symbolic boundaries that form America’s borders. The resulting images and documents not only provide tangibility to an abstract space but offer those within it visibility and voice.
Both veteran photojournalists, Castillo and Sands spent months documenting and collaborating with migrants in Mexico and at the US border. BorderCruzadas is the result of shared efforts to present a visual, evidentiary case for urgent, effective, and coordinated public policy and humanitarian aid for the globally displaced.

From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines
2023-04-12 17:00 - 19:30 | 625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654, 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Immigration is one of the most politicized issues in the United States, as politicians across both aisles debate the fate of people fleeing violence, poverty, trafficking, hunger, and [political instability. ART WORKS Projects presents From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines, a discussion between photographers Will Sands, Oscar Castillo (BordersCruzadas project] and Cathy Edelman, from Illinois based nonprofit CASE Art Fund [Borderlines exhibition], presenting two sides of a very complex issue facing the US Southern border.
BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story recognizes that people impacted by displacement are often excluded from the conversations that determine their fate. Through documentary photography and content collaboratively created with four people fleeing their homeland, BordersCruzadas explores the physical and symbolic boundaries that define the lived experience of those seeking to cross the United States’ southern border.
Borderlines is CASE Art Fund’s ongoing photographic exhibition about the Juarez/Texas/New Mexico border. At Expo Chicago, CASE will recreate the Sunland Park, NM desert, the site of the most recent crossings in the El Paso region. The exhibition includes photographs of the terrain, objects found in the desert, photographs and videos of helicopters and border patrol searching the desert, and a poignant interview from a local proprietor whose business is the site of most desert crossings today and in 2022.
From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines will be held in person at ART WORKS Projects, 625 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, on Wednesday, April 12.
Doors open at 5 pm to for an early preview of an exhibition in development, BordersCruzadas.
The presentation and discussion will be from 6:00 – 7:15 pm.
