Chicago Cultural Alliance

FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
2023-12-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-07 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.

Trickster Holiday Art Festival
2023-12-17 13:00 - 19:00 | Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60193, United States
Find unique gifts, handcrafted items and artwork created by local Native American artists. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and experience Native American culture through storytelling, music, and family activities.

70th Annual Powwow
2023-12-16 14:00 - 21:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
This community focused event aims to welcome our community back to the center. There will be specials; contests; spot dancers, food and art vendors and more! We’re still accepting pre-registration for dancers!

Traditional Ink Painting Workshop – Christmas Themed
2023-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Learn the art of ink painting and channel your festive spirit onto your canvas as you explore Christmas-themed subjects infused with the grace of traditional Asian ink painting. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and taught by seasoned artists.

Pop-Up Performance from Amundsen String Quartet
2023-12-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.

Weihnachtsfeier | Christmas Stammtisch Open Haus
2023-12-15 19:30 - 23:59 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Come and join us as we celebrate an early Weihnachten at the Haus! Cozy up beside the Christmas Tree with Glühwein, cookies and cakes and sing along with Christmas songs. We encourage guests to bring a wrapped gift for our gift exchange.

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2023-12-15 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.

January Free Day
2023-12-15 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 Monday, January 15th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months!

Neighborhood Nights
2023-12-14 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum.

NHM Online Book Club - Cafe Tempest
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Each month the NHM Online Book Club chooses a book that is either inspired by the Hellenic legacy or by a Greek American author (and sometimes both!). In December, we will be discussing Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island by Barbara Bonfigli.

The Septuagint: The Greek Translation of the Hebrew Bible
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Delve into the historical context, the methods employed in its translation, the impact of the Septuagint on the world of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christian thought, and the legends surrounding the Jewish scholars who undertook this monumental translation.

All Roads Lead to the City: The Spice Roads of the Byzantine Empire
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Explore the history of the role the Byzantine Empire played in facilitating the spice trade between the East and West during the Middle Ages, connecting merchants from the Far East to the Mediterranean region.

CLFF 40th Anniversary Celebration: Special Screening of "The Distinguished Citizen"
2023-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Winner of the Goya for Best Iberoamerican Film in 2017 and Best Actor for Oscar Martínez at the 2016 Venice Film Festival, “The Distinguished Citizen” focuses on Daniel Mantovani, a Literature Nobel Prize winner, who accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. Accepting the invitation turns out to be the worst idea of his life when he finds out what the townspeople really think about him after using them, as characters in his novels.

Godspeed, Los Polacos!
2023-12-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Come see a screening of the documentary “Godspeed, Los Polacos!” about the Canoandes’81 expedition, during which a group of kayakers from Krakow conquered the deepest canyon on Earth, Rio Colca in Peru.

Mono Blanco
2023-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Over nearly a half century as the leader of the legendary ensemble Grupo Mono Blanco, Gilberto Gutiérrez Silva has been the driving force behind the resurgent popularity of son jarocho, the signature folk music of the state of Veracruz on Mexico’s Gulf Coast.

Free Museum Tour for Children
2023-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
On this tour, children will embark on a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. Our expert guides will take them on a fun and educational exploration of our exhibits, including vibrant pottery, intricate sculptures, and fascinating artifacts from different regions of Asia.

Design Your Gingerbread Dream House - Adult Learner Workshop
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Design and decorate the mini gingerbread house of your Malibu dreams. Participants will learn a brief history about toy doll dream houses, be introduced to the Design Process, and then construct their very own mini gingerbread dream house!

A BLACK ARTIST RECEPTION AT 3831.
2023-12-09 12:00 - 16:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Join us for our first annual Black Artist Reception, celebrating the amazing artists we’ve supported and collaborated with over the year with a performance by current exhibiting artist Cory Perry, an artist talk, and reception!

Ornament Making Workshop
2023-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Enjoy a creative and inclusive atmosphere, making unique ornaments with different materials, adding a personal touch to your holiday decor. All ages are welcomed, children must be supervised by parent/guardian.

2023 Winter Market
2023-12-09 11:00 - 2023-12-10 15:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts, contributions, accomplishments, and professional services with the public, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.

Weihnachtsmarkt 2023
2023-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music, and more! This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages.

Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Join the PMA for their annual Christmas workshop on the art of ornament making with several instructors. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration. Workshop fee includes a museum tour.

The Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Explore the lives, works, and enduring legacies of brilliant thinkers like Hypatia of Alexandria, Aspasia of Miletus, and Arete of Cyrene, who defied societal norms to engage in philosophical discourse, mathematics, ethics, and rhetoric.

Winter Maker's Market
2023-12-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts.

2023 Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring the Hon. John V. Prunskis, MD
2023-12-02 18:00 - 23:59 | Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, 2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, United States
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture will honor John V. Prunskis for his service and contributions in the field of anesthesiology and to the United States and Lithuania.
