Story Circle with Jitesh
Award-winning storyteller Jitesh Jaggi is back at South Asia Institute! But this time, the audience will also share their stories to create a space for collective healing.
$10 – $15
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Marrano: A Tale Of Inquisition
"Marrano" focuses on a man who assassinated an Inquisitor: Diego de Sevilla, a simple son of a shoemaker, whose faith, family and culture were stripped away by fanaticism.
Pickleball for Refugees
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago invites you to a pickleball fundraiser for refugees and immigrants. Participate in a tournament, in open play, or take free lessons.
$50
Before I Let Go: Film Screening & Discussion
Set in the fictional Bad City, 5 years after a giant monster attack, the film follows a documentary filmmaker's experience covering the east side community's recovery efforts.
FreeFamily Art Event
Interact with the Swedish American Museum's exhibit “Letters from Home.” You will create a collaborative art piece, write your own letters, and learn more about the art in the exhibit.
$5
Muslim Writers Collective Presents “Illuminate”
The Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education presents an open mic event. “Illuminate” represents the radiant power of knowledge, understanding, and cultural exchange.
FreeMarrano: A Tale Of Inquisition
"Marrano" focuses on a man who assassinated an Inquisitor: Diego de Sevilla, a simple son of a shoemaker, whose faith, family and culture were stripped away by fanaticism.
Ochin Pakhi In Concert
Ochin Pakhi, a Bengali music band from Chicago, will perform folk songs composed by mystic philosopher Lalon Fakir and classical songs by poet Rabindranath Tagore.
$15 – $25
Made in Taiwan | 台灣製造 CATHY HSIAO & NESTOR SIRÉ
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
Free
South Asian Mela
Join Kalapriya Center for Indian Arts for an all-day family event with live performances, henna artists, arts and craft activities, Indian food, and a Bollywood Dance competition!
FreeMade in Taiwan | 台灣製造 CATHY HSIAO & NESTOR SIRÉ
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
FreeOn-Site Film Screening: “Refugee Lullaby”
What motivates a man to leave his home, wife, and children on a cold night to help refugees marching towards the border of his country? In the seemingly peaceful and picturesque Austrian countryside resides Hans Breuer, Austria’s last wandering shepherd. Just hours outside of Breuer’s modest rural cabin, the tranquility is disrupted as thousands of […]
On-Site Program: Policing in Nazi Germany
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum to learn how German police forces helped implement the Nazi Party's systems of persecution that eventually led to genocide.
$18
Willis Tower 50th Anniversary Panel
Hear from architects and engineers who worked on the redevelopment of Willis Tower and transformed the iconic building into what it is today. Light bites and beverages included.
Free
Migguel Anggelo: LatinXoxo
A queer, artful mashup of theater, humor, physical movement, and sumptuous pop and bolero song selections, Migguel Anggelo immerses an audience in a highly personal story.
$35
Whose is That?: Cultural Property and the Struggle to Own the Past
Whose is that? With ancient artifacts, stories, histories, legacies, this question can be difficult. The National Hellenic Museum will explore the complex world of cultural heritage.
Free
Stories from the West Side
After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.
Free
9th Annual National Gathering of American Indian Veterans: Healing for One, Healing for All
Join the Trickster Cultural Center as they honor veterans & military personnel of all cultures, eras, and branches in a Native American way.
Free
Nabu Circle Lecture Series: How Should Modern Assyrian Be Taught?
Dr. Efrem Yildiz, Ph.D., will be sharing his insights on preserving and nurturing Assyrian language.
Elena Diadenko’s Glass Painting Workshop
Join a Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop. This style of Glass painting is a traditional form of folk art and is an intrinsic part of Ukraine’s culture and heritage.
$60