• Artecito Virtual: Conejos

    Online Event

    Artecito is an online arts workshop for families, presented in Spanish. ¡Los conejos son animales sociales, y viven en comunidades llamada madrigueras! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los Conejos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Conéctate aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoConejo ____________________________________ Rabbits are social animals and live in communities called warrens! Join us as we […]

    FREE
  • Black Magic: A Tintype Photo Project with Adam Davis

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

    Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist Adam Davis brings his 1850's tintype photo practice to the South Side Community Art Center! About this event On June 3rd and June 4th, South Side Community Art Center will host artist Adam Davis and his 'Black Magic' tintype photography project. Through this participatory photo activation, Adam will offer free portrait […]

    FREE
  • Opening Reception: Harry Ahn: ‘I am not worthless, just homeless’

    Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

    Ahn’s affinity for people who are struggling came from his own experiences as a refugee in Korea. In all his rendering of the homeless, we are called to recognize the worth and dignity of every human being, knowing that each has untold stories behind their homelessness.

  • Community Parades and Activism: LGBTQ Claiming its Space

    Online Event

    Exhibition Viewing La Primera Parada & Panel Discussion   An open discussion about LGBTQ/SGL activism in Chicago communities. A panel of Latin@ and African American LGBTQ/SGL leaders will discuss the daring experience of walking for the first time on their community parades (1993-1994). A second panel of young activists will react and ask questions contextualizing […]

    FREE
  • A Queer History Tour of Bronzeville

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

    Community member Rachael Pierce will lead a queer-centered history tour, beginning with SSCAC. About this event Join us with Rachael Pierce on Saturday, June 4th for a Queer history tour of the Bronzeville area, as well as learning more about SSCAC's role in highlighting queer histories as they relate to Black artists! Rachael will also […]

    FREE
  • Online Lunch & Learn: Jewish and Indigenous People of Australia

    Online Event

    Travel with author and Jewish historian Irene Shaland to Australia, from Sydney and Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, to understand the land, its people, and their history. Discover how Aboriginal people played an important role in opening Australia to Jewish refugees escaping from the Nazi occupied Europe and how, years later, the […]

    FREE
  • AfroCaribe at Night Out in the Parks

      Maplewood Playlot Park 1640 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join AfroCaribe (in partnership with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance) on a journey to explore the influence of African culture in the island of Puerto Rico through music, dance, songs and stories of Bomba. Come and experience the call of our ancestors through the drum and help us honor their memories. Come and join us on […]

      FREE
    • Midsommarfest

      Midsommarfest

      Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

      For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 10, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, […]

    • Me Llaman Calle | Puerto Rican Street Circus

      Blackhawk Park 2318 Lavergne Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

      NIGHT OUT IN THE PARKS 2022 Me Llaman Calle | Puerto Rican Street Circus By La Vuelta Ensemble A family friendly interactive show blending circus, acrobatics and improvisation with a Balkan-Tropical soundtrack. June 10 | Blackhawk Park | 2318 Lavergne Ave., Chicago IL 60639 | Free Bring the kids, picnic, chairs and blankets!

      FREE
    • UIMA Makers’ Market

      UIMA Makers’ Market

        Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

        Stop by and shop our inaugural UIMA Maker’s Market featuring 20+ local makers! About this event June 11 - 12, 2022 11 am - 5 pm $5 admission   Participating makers: Abenaart Ania Greta Studio Arceo Press & Studio Atlan Arceo-Witzl Baba Bags Bred Press Bubbles Candles CandleTit LLC Cortney Anderson Emilia Art Stuff Emilka […]

        $5
      • Piyesta Pinoy (Philippine Fest)

        Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

        PIYESTA PINOY IS BACK IN-PERSONI SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2022 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT The Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL We are very happy to announce that Piyesta Pnoy will be back in-person after 2 years off due to the pandemic. This will be […]

        FREE
      • Midsommarfest

        Midsommarfest

        Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

        For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 10, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, […]

      • UNVEILED: A solo performance presented by Rohina Malik

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

        UNVEILED: A solo performance presented by Rohina Malik. About this event Award-winning Chicago-based playwright, actress, and artist, Rohina Malik performs her critically acclaimed one-woman show portraying four different veiled Asian women who share their lived experiences after 9/11.

        $10 – $25
      • UIMA Makers’ Market

        UIMA Makers’ Market

          Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

          Stop by and shop our inaugural UIMA Maker’s Market featuring 20+ local makers! About this event June 11 - 12, 2022 11 am - 5 pm $5 admission   Participating makers: Abenaart Ania Greta Studio Arceo Press & Studio Atlan Arceo-Witzl Baba Bags Bred Press Bubbles Candles CandleTit LLC Cortney Anderson Emilia Art Stuff Emilka […]

          $5
        • Midsommarfest

          Midsommarfest

          Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

          For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 10, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, […]

        • Composers with Disabilities and Momenta Dance!

          Online Event

          Join us to revel in the beautiful music of composers with disabilities! This unique program features the world premiere performance of Rylan Gleave's piano quintet "Boyh (bringer of your hair)" alongside world premiere choreography by Julia Cox, danced by Robby Williams and Connor Cornelius of Momenta Dance Company! In addition to these commissioned works, the […]

          FREE
        • Haitian Flag Community Art Project

            Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

            Join HAMOC and Cindy Lys for a Community Art Project About this event FREE EVENT! Join us for a family-friendly art project in creating a community Haitian flag! Come learn about the history and significance of Haiti's flags, with a presentation by Historian William Leslie Balan-Gaubert and create a piece of a soon-to-be flag with […]

            FREE
          • A Celebration of Robert Joffrey: Heritage, Legacy, and Innovation

            Online Event

            MALA presents a special presentation and discussion centering on the legacy of legendary dancer, teacher, producer, and choreographer Robert Joffrey, who was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan. Joffrey’s achievements and innovations in dance and education have helped to shape the landscape of arts in the U.S. and throughout the global community. Join us on […]

            FREE
          • Adult Korean Drum Group Open House

            Adult Korean Drum Group Open House

            HANA Center 4300 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

            HANA Center is thrilled to launch HANA's PungMul Program this summer on June 15th.  Our program will create a community space where we can come learn how to play PungMul, Korean traditional drumming, while building a community together. The program will begin as a 2-hours per week, 8-week Pungmul learning session The program will continue […]