Chicago Cultural Alliance

Polish Music on Stage / Cracow Duo: Kalinowski & Szlezer
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Jan Kalinowski (violoncello) and Marek Szlezer (piano) perform Polish music composed between the 19th century and today.

Heart & Soul Bulgarian Arts & Crafts
2023-11-11 19:00 | Magura Cultural Center, 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bulgaria, through a mesmerizing showcase of contemporary artistic expressions.

The Art of Resilience: UIMA Benefit Gala
2023-11-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art will host a riveting program, performances, cocktails, dinner, and auction. Please support their efforts to preserve Ukrainian culture and heritage.

Lecture: "Ancient Teachings in Modern Times: Buddhism in the 21st Century"
2023-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Join us for an enlightening lecture on Buddhism & spirituality hosted by Lama Losang Samten. Discover how Buddhist ancient teachings remain relevant in modern times.

46th Annual Benefit
2023-11-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Writer’s Theater, 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, 60022, United States
Join the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian for their Annual Benefit, celebrating their growth and honoring the first Native American in space, John B. Herrington.

Deepavali/Diwali Festival
2023-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens, 1801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join us at the Chicago Women’s Park & Garden for an evening celebrating Deepavali (also known as Diwali in the Northern part of India), the Indian festival of Lights, with joy and community with food, sparklers, and art!

Shades of Blue: Final Edition
2023-11-11 14:00 - 19:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
An all building open house program in conjunction with the South Asia Institute’s “Indigo: The Blue Gold” exhibition, themed around the history associated with the indigo plant and dye.

FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
2023-11-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts.

Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri 2023
2023-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Join the fun in the Clark Street building for one last time before JASC moves to their new location. Food, fun, and festivities for all ages – don’t miss it!

Navi Arts
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-12 | The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Support local artisans, artists, and craft makers while jumpstarting your Christmas shopping and enjoy music, delicious beverages, scrumptious food, and free family art workshops!

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, 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.

Ellen V. & Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht, 85 Years Later: Silenced Voices
2023-11-09 18:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Commemorate the 85th anniversary of the “Night of Broken Glass,” a devastating series of pogroms unleashed by the Nazis, with a program of remembrance, reflection, and song.

Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Losang Samten
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-12 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art will host the venerable Lama Losang Samten for a Tibetan Sand Mandala ritual. The Lama will create and eventually destroy a Sand Mandala, hosting lectures in the evenings.

Book Launch & Discussion: Humanize by Thomas Heatehrwick
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | 167 N. Green Street, 167 N. Green Street, Chicago, 60607
From one of the world’s most innovative designers comes a fiercely passionate manifesto on why so many places have become miserable and boring and how we can make them better for everyone.

Premiere of The Story of Pa I Sha
2023-11-07 18:30 - 19:45 | 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.

Premiere of Pa I sha
2023-11-07 18:30 - 19:45 | 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.

2 Sun. Afternoon Master Classes: Lithuanian Threaded Straw Ornament Making
2023-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629, United States
Learn how to make threaded Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments. View ornaments from the Balzekas Museum’s exhibits and collections and about their origin and significance.

UCHICAGO DIA DE MUERTOS - MECHA
2023-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | 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!

"The Muckles" Film Screening | 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
2023-11-04 14:30 | FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, 60614, United States
The 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, runs November 3-19, 2023! We are excited for THE MUCKLES, a new animated feature film from Germany, perfect for ages 8-14! Enter code CICFF40BOGO at checkout for BOGO tickets!

Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions
2023-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, 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.

Dr. Burroughs Legacy Day
2023-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Join us for a family friendly afternoon of celebrating and learning more about the legacy and art practice of Dr. Burroughs!

Teen Saturday Studios: Organic Architecture
2023-11-04 10:30 - 14:00 | 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.

Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
2023-11-04 - 2024-03-31 | Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
CAMOC presents “Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste”. Explore Chinese American identity through postcards, street photos, and creamers. Open from Nov 4, 2023, to Mar 31, 2024 with an opening reception on Nov 4th.

American Indian Center 70th Powwow
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | UIC Forum, 1213 S. Halsted St., Chicago, United States

Committee of Six: Screening and Public Discussion
2023-11-03 19:00 | Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, 60637
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.

Día de Muertos
2023-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Casa Michoacán Pilsen invites you to celebrate the Day of the Dead with an exhibition, a traditional altar, and a reception.

40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60614, 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.

On-Site Live Performance: “Vilna: A Resistance Story”
2023-11-02 18:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, 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.
