Urban Jazz with Melissa Metro
2023-09-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S. Bennett Ave., Chicago, United States
Joel Hall Dancer Melissa Metro will lead introductory classes in Urban Jazz, uniquely Chicago Jazz Dance technique.

Drop-In Sketching Day
2023-09-10 14:00 - 17:00 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with the museum’s collection of Asian art uniquely and engagingly.

On-Site Graphic Novel Launch: “Hour of Need”
2023-09-10 14:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Hour of Need is a graphic novel that shares the true story of how Danish citizens risked their lives to evacuate their Jewish countrymen.

Kevin Johansen + Liniers
2023-09-10 19:00 | Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Music, humor and the graphic arts join forces, as singer-songwriter Kevin Johansen performs songs from his career, and cartoonist Liniers draws images inspired by the music.

Community Sweetgrass Harvest
2023-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Come to the American Indian Center to learn about sweetgrass, join them in harvesting, and make braids for the community in one of their healing-based programs.

10th Annual Raices Gala
2023-09-14 18:00 - 22:30 | Galleria Marchetti, 825 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Can you believe it?

It’s been a decade of celebrating Puerto Rican arts and culture at the Raices Gala! Each year we bring together corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders from the Puerto Rican community and beyond. And each year, we honor individuals and organizations who have exemplified a commitment to preserving our cultural heritage. Since we commenced, the National Ceiba Award has been presented in person to Gilberto Santa Rosa, Lin Manuel Miranda, Antonio Martorell, Rita Moreno, Andy Montañez, Jon Seda, David Begnaud, Quira Alegria Hudes, Jimmy Smits, Esmeralda Santiago, Jose Feliciano, Lucecita Benitez, Luis and Luz Miranda, El Museo de Arte de Ponce, among others important figures.
The National Ceiba Award recognizes those who are deeply committed to preserving and promoting the Puerto Rican arts, culture, and traditions at the National and International level.
For the 10th Anniversary Raices Gala, we’ll spend the evening together celebrating our great Puerto Rican culture by immersing all your senses in the food, sounds, rhythm, and exciting performances (along with a few surprises!) at Galleria Marchetti.
With a commitment to increase exposure, this past year, we have brought the Puerto Rican Symphony Orchestra for a first-ever performance in Chicago at Symphony Center; we opened “Nostalgia for my Island: Puerto Rican Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce (1786-1962),” a historical exhibit featuring Puerto Rican art rarely displayed in the United States; and we launched our first membership program.
Please join us for this special evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary Raices Gala!

CAC Designing Futures 2023
2023-09-14 18:30 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Please join us for a spectacular evening of celebration at Convene Willis Tower.

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2023-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers.
This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.
About the Tour –
Learn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights, information, and stories. During this participatory experience, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
About the project –
IF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago.
If The Sky Could Dream is supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
About Irene Hsiao
Irene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums, galleries, and public spaces, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists, institutions, and the public. Find out more through our website.
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. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.

Gravity Artist Talk with Tom Torluemke
2023-09-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Tom Torluemke’s landscape and portrait paintings ask: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

Mid-Autumn Festival Ink Painting Workshop
2023-09-16 14:00 - 15:30 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Join Heritage Museum of Asian Art for an immersive workshop where you will learn the art of Chinese painting under the guidance of skilled artists.

Center of Peruvian Arts at Social Justice Stage
2023-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Kedzie Pink Line, 1944 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, United States
Outside event to bring attention to social justice issues with entertainment by Blaq Ice, Fontenelle Art, Peruvian Dance Troupe, 64th St. Drummers.

Center for Native Futures: Grand Opening
2023-09-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Center for Native Futures, 56 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
The Center for Native Futures will host its grand opening celebration. Its inaugural exhibition features more than a dozen Native artists from the Great Lakes region.

Haitian Creole in Chicago
2023-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Join Dr. Johnny Laforêt in discussion of his book Haitian Creole Maintenance In The Greater Chicago Area.

Baila Conmigo - Willie Garcia
2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join Puerto Rican Arts Alliance for an evening of music by Willie Garcia!

Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Inaugural Season
2023-09-17 - 2023-09-30 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St., Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago presents a four-week celebration of the rich variety and versatility of Chicago’s thriving Iberian dance scene.

Peace Day
2023-09-18 11:45 - 13:00 | Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States
Peace School is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Peace Day Chicago! Experience an uplifting and energizing celebration of unity and diversity.

Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
2023-09-19 - 2024-08-31 | The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People.”

Talking Timber: Designing Future Cities in Wood
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Chicago Architecture Center’s panel of architects and researchers will unveil development plans, skyscrapers, and innovations harnessing mass timber for sustainable growth.

The Greek Civil War: A History
2023-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Through in-depth analysis, firsthand accounts, and historical context, this discussion navigate the complex political and social landscape that shaped this pivotal conflict.

3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
2023-09-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Rolling Knolls Nature Center, Chicago, IL, United States
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities.

Bold will Hold: Tattoo Drawing Workshop
2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Come hang out and talk about the basics of what makes a timeless tattoo and then practice drawing and painting an American traditional tattoo design.

Irish American Movie Hooley
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, Chicago, IL, 60691, United States
Hibernian Media hosts their 9th Annual “Irish American Movie Hooley”, the only Irish American film festival in the world. This year they present the exclusive Chicago premiere of each film.

Wayne Rethford & Peter Georgeson's Celebration of Life and Memorial
2023-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Chicago Scots, 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Join a celebration of the lives and friendship of two of Chicago’s greatest Scots and pay respect to Peter Georgeson and Wayne Rethford.

2023 Immigrants Got Talent Fundraiser
2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Join HANA Center to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival and the talents of the HANA family through food, performance, and dance!

Marshall Square Community Summit
2023-09-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy, 2850 W 24th Blvd, Chicago, United States
Join this event for family activities, workshops, performances, food, and much more! OPEN Center for the Arts will run a short version of their theatre workshop.

Chicago Live! 2023
2023-09-23 12:00 - 21:00 | Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community, more than 80 artists and organizations will perform in back-to-back performances, Pier-wide, across three stages.

Artist Talk: Fleurette Estes, Diné
2023-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Everyone invited to meet and hear Fleurette present her work and creative process toward producing and challenging the idea and aesthetics of “Native American” art.
