• 2023 Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring the Hon. John V. Prunskis, MD

      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.

      $175 – $250
    • Winter Maker’s Market

      Winter Maker’s Market

        Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 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.

        $5
      • The Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece

          National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 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.

          Free
        • History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience

            DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 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.

            $150 – $250
          • Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale

              Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 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.

              $10
            • Weihnachtsmarkt 2023

                DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 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.

                $5
              • 2023 Winter Market

                  Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 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.

                • Ornament Making Workshop

                    The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 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.

                    Free
                  • A BLACK ARTIST RECEPTION AT 3831.

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

                      Free
                    • Design Your Gingerbread Dream House – Adult Learner Workshop

                        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 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!

                        $40
                      • Free Museum Tour for Children

                          Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 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.

                          Free
                        • Mono Blanco

                            Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 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.  

                            $30
                          • Godspeed, Los Polacos!

                              Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 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.

                              $5 – $10
                            • CLFF 40th Anniversary Celebration: Special Screening of “The Distinguished Citizen”

                                Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 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 […]

                                Free
                              • All Roads Lead to the City: The Spice Roads of the Byzantine Empire

                                  National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 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.

                                  Free
                                • The Septuagint: The Greek Translation of the Hebrew Bible

                                    National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 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.

                                    Free
                                  • NHM Online Book Club – Cafe Tempest

                                      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.

                                      Free
                                    • History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience

                                        DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 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.

                                        $150 – $250
                                      • Neighborhood Nights

                                        Neighborhood Nights

                                          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 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.

                                          Free