• Family Fun Fest

      Swedish American Museum Parking Lot 5201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago

      A day of family fun with games, crafts and more. Swedish food will be served as well!

    • Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists

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

        This workshop will focus on effective grant writing strategies. Participants will learn to communicate their arts practices, missions, values and artist statement to secure funding.

        Free
      • A book launch with Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs

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

          10,000 Memories: A Lived History of Partition is the fruition of the largest pan-South Asian oral history survey ever conducted, documenting stories of Partition, WWII, and Independence.

          Free
        • Orquesta el Macabeo

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

            Orquesta el Macabeo are a tight, searing, brassy salsa ensemble, a unique combination of traditional salsa dura elements with darkly humorous lyrics and a garage/punk/pop spirit.

            $10 – $15
          • Kalapriya Fall Fundraiser

              Ashyana Banquets & Events 1620 75th St, Downers Grove, United States

              Kalapriya proudly presents a celebration of South Asian culture, music, dance, and food. Join them in raising funds to further their mission to promote South Asian performing arts.

              $50 – $1500
            • On-Site Book & Author: “Not a Real Enemy“

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

                Not a Real Enemy tells the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as fascism took hold of Hungary, from an upper-class life, through the death camp of Auschwitz […]

                $18
              • Native Movie Night

                  American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Join the American Indian Center for Native Movie Night! Street parking only. Pop and popcorn will be sold.

                • Karsh Kale: A Special South Asia Institute Fundraiser Event

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

                    Be part of the First Annual SAI Fundraiser event and help shape the future of South Asian Arts. Musician, DJ and composer Karsh Kale will host a film screening and […]

                    $30 – $100
                  • Funkadesi: Free Family Saturdays

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

                      Celebrated musical supergroup Funkadesi will be sharing their music, hands-on demonstrations of instruments for kids, and the stories of their music and instruments.

                      Free
                    • German Fest

                        4700 block of Lincoln Avenue 4700 block of Lincoln Avenue, IL, United States

                        Good food, dancing, beer, wine, entertainment and German gemütlichkei!

                        Free
                      • Chicago SummerDance 2023

                          Buckingham Fountain 500 S. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

                          This festival offers 40 dance lessons across the city in salsa, swing, cumbia, line dancing, ballet folklorico, Steppin' and more. Center of Peruvian Arts will participate.

                          Free
                        • Architectural Photography Workshop

                            Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

                            Led by a professional in the field, teens will learn about both interior and exterior architectural photography. They will embark on a CAC tour of the city practicing their new […]

                            Free
                          • Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists Part ll.

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

                              Jon an afternoon writing session, specially catered to Black artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Work on your next grant application, artist statement, or mission/vision statement.

                              Free
                            • World Dumpling Fest

                                Logan Square Park 3150 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, United States

                                World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings!

                                $25 – $40
                              • Rummage/Book Sale

                                  Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1650 West Foster, Chicago, IL, United States
                                • Baila Conmigo: Bachata Pura

                                    Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                                    Dynamic and versatile Latin American band Bachata Pura plays merengue, bachata, cumbia and salsa music.

                                    Free
                                  • Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)

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

                                      Father-daughter team, Adrian and Clementine Reid Wong bring together an array of forms, colors, and elements while reflecting on the question, “What makes a thing Chinese?"