Chicago Cultural Alliance

Barry Butler Book Signing
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us for a special book signing with Barry Butler, the famous Chicago photographer known for his stunning city photos. Get his latest book, “Chicago: A City Above All,” and 2024 calendar and enjoy a brief presentation of his work.

AIC Winter Art Market
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
If you’re looking for a unique, handcrafted holiday gift, then you’ve found the right place! This year’s market features Native vendors from around the Chicagoland area, with drum and dancing demonstrations throughout the day!

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-09 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.

FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 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.

November Free Day
2023-11-22 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 Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

25th Annual National Cuatro Festival
2023-11-18 19:00 | Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Bringing the best cuatristas to Chicago, this concert highlights the Puerto Rican national instrument as an important part of Latino heritage and history.

Trivia Night | Open Haus Stammtisch
2023-11-17 19:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Come on out for an evening of fun German and American Trivia. Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! A variety of beer, wine and spirits along with food for purchase.

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2023-11-17 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.

Reset on the Road at Omni Ecosystems
2023-11-17 00:00
Many conversations about Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood are focused on boosting economic development in the area. At the same time, the neighborhood has seen a growing number of initiatives for green infrastructure and sustainability. Major projects like the largest community utility microgrid in the country are underway, but grassroots efforts like food incubators and neighborhood gardens are also cropping up.
Join Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons on Thursday, November 17 for a special live broadcast from Bronzeville’s Omni Ecosystems. We’ll discuss how the demand for healthy public spaces is an act of resistance to inequity in the built environment.
A soil science laboratory and green infrastructure design firm, Omni Ecosystems builds green rooftops to reintroduce nature to urbanized areas. Reset will broadcast right next to Omni’s own green rooftop – known as the Meadow – on a historic building once home to a Bowman Dairy factory.
Reset on the Road events are free and open to the public.

DANKsgiving Dinner 2023
2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Please join DANK Haus Staff, Board, and fellow Friends for a very thankful, catered DANKsgiving dinner. We will reflect on the successes of the past year, look forward to the year ahead, and enjoy the company of our Friends.

Archetypes: A Designed Object Pop-Up Shop (Exhibition)
2023-11-16 - 2024-01-07 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
As a seasonal extension of the CAC Design Store, the center’s entry space will be transformed into a gallery featuring prototypes, passion projects, and other one-of-a-kind items produced by the Chicago architecture and design community.

NHM Online Discussion - Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Explore the complexities of heritage language acquisition, impact on cultural identity, and the challenges faced by heritage speakers in an increasingly globalized world.

Lecture: "Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation"
2023-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Delve into the profound teachings of Buddhist philosophy and the art of training the mind to enhance happiness and focus, and discover how meditation can restore inner peace with the Venerable Lama Losang Samten.

2 Sun. Afternoon Master Classes: Lithuanian Threaded Straw Ornament Making
2023-11-12 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.

Polish Music on Stage / Cracow Duo: Kalinowski & Szlezer
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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!

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.
