• Stories from the West Side Concert Finale

      Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      Final concert by James Sanders & Conjunto and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.

      Free – $10
    • Stories from the West Side

        Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

        After hearing and documenting the stories of our workshops participants, James Sanders' Conjunto presents original music inspired by the memories of Latino Chicago.

        Free – $10
      • DIY Tie-Dye Patterns for Shirts

          3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

          In this workshop, students will create their own tie-dyed t-shirt using the traditional zā rǎn method. Tie-Dye is a common dyeing technique that presents in many different cultures. In Asian, […]

          $15 – $20
        • Balzekas Museum Aviation History Workshop About Pilots Darius & Girenas

            Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

            The Balzekas Museum is celebrating two Chicago heroes: Lithuanian-American aviation pioneers who set out to break the world distance record by flying to Lithuania.

            Free
          • Esmeralda Santiago Book Launch of “Las Madres”

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

              A powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them […]

              $30
            • Conversation: Carol Ross Barney on Architecture

                Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                Join renowned Chicago architect and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney for a conversation on her life and work.

                Free
              • Vibrant and Colorful Music and Dances of Bollywood

                  Warren Park 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

                  Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.

                  Free
                • Tattoo: Identity Through Ink

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

                    This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.

                  • Haitians Speak

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

                      HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.

                      Free
                    • Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception

                        American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

                        The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!

                      • “Gravity” by Tom Torluemke

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

                          Tom Torluemke' landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

                        • Lawndale Peace Party #2

                            Douglass Park 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

                            The LAWNDALE Peace Party #2 is a free event for a day full of Art, music, food, and mini golf!

                            Free
                          • Scandinavian Dance Evening

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

                              This year we will ease back into dancing at a dance workshop. All experience levels are welcome to this free evening of Scandinavian Dance held by Linda and Paul.

                              $10
                            • Soup Jomou Book Signing

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

                                Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.

                                Free
                              • Tai Chi Workshop

                                  3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

                                  Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.

                                  $8
                                • The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices

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

                                    Creator of HAMOC's Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories. PLUS, she will unveil HAMOC's new Oral History website!

                                    $10