Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
2025-12-18 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz!
This is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registration!
* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 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.

Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
2025-12-19 19:30 - 2025-12-20 00:00, 2026-01-16 19:30 - 2026-01-17 00:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink!
Theme TBD
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison

Stand-up Comedy
2025-12-19 20:00 - 21:30 | ROCO Chicago, 5406 N. KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60625, United States
Join us for an unforgettable night of sharp wit, fearless humor, and brilliantly absurd storytelling as Dragoș, one of Europe’s most dynamic comedic voices, comes to ROCO Chicago for a special one-night-only show.
Recognized as one of the pioneers of the English-language comedy scene in Europe, Dragoș is a Romanian-born comedian whose bold crowd work, dry observational humor, and darkly hilarious commentary on modern life have earned him a devoted global following.
After the success of his three hit stand-up specials — Hungry Hungry Dragon, Best Case Scenario, and The Schengen Special — Dragoș now brings his newest hour, Source of Sadness, to Chicago. This show is a razor-sharp, introspective, and wildly funny deep dive into the strange realities of today’s world.

Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
2025-12-20 10:30, 2025-12-27 10:30, 2026-01-03 10:30, 2026-01-10 10:30, 2026-01-17 10:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
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Saturday, January 06, 2024
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DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor

KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN
Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm
12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins

Join us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall, Winter, and Spring for Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch
DANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
2025-12-20 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-27 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-03 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-10 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-17 10:30 - 14:30 | IL
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences, but you can opt to do your own artwork.
Join us! We provide the art supplies, and you bring your creativity.

Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
2025-12-20 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-12-27 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-01-03 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-01-10 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-01-17 13:15 - 14:15 | Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States
Weekly Saturdays
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja
Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced
rhythmic patterns or Jathis.
Class focus: execution, technique, creativity, retention

Neighborhood Nights
2025-12-25 19:00 - 23:00 | IL
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge

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
WHEN
Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.
Location
Winter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor)
Summer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor)
Subject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!

Winter Writing Institute (online)
2026-01-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Winter Writing Institute (Online)

Join us for an online professional development session co-presented by Teach Tank. This session will support educators in using writing as a healing practice, facilitating complex conversations through writing experiences, and developing culturally responsive writing strategies that can be used across grade levels and content areas. Free, registration required.
Illinois Teachers will earn 4 CPDUs.
For any questions, reach out to the AWM Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org.

Neighborhood Nights
2026-01-08 19:00 - 23:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

Elenora Bilinska: "My Tribute to the Creator"
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Join the UNM January 9 for the opening exhibit of Elenora Bilinska’s works.
View the vibrant art of Elenora Bilinska, a Ukrainian artist with a whimsical style. Her exhibit, titled “My Tribute to the Creator” captures vibrant colors and fantastical figures in her works.
Her work will be on display from January 9 to January 30.

Romanian Culture Day at ROCO Chicago
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | ROCO Chicago, 5406 N. KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60625, United States
On January 15, 2026, join us at ROCO Chicago for an evening that nourishes the soul and brings people together.In honor of Romanian Culture Day, we invite you to start the year with inspiration, creativity, and meaningful connections.
📖 Poetry that speaks to the heart🎶 Music that unites📚 Books that tell our stories🤍 A warm, welcoming space where community comes first
📅 January 15, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM (CST)📍 ROCO Chicago – 5406 N Kedzie Ave
Begin the new year inspired.Come listen, share, and connect.At ROCO, you belong.

Spieleabend | Game Night Stammtisch Open Haus
2026-01-16 19:00 - 23:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Our January Open Haus will be the best game night in town! Did you know that Germans invented the jigsaw puzzle and board games? Bring your friends and your competitive spirit and celebrate Germany with a night of German food, drink, games, and Gemütlichkeit! We’ll have games of all types for all ages – board games, card games, foosball, and more!
Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Religion and Journalism in Chicago with Mary Ann Ahern (IN PERSON)
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us for a conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist Mary Ann Ahern of Chicago’s NBC 5 about covering religion, writing about Chicago’s Pope, and shaping the public’s perception and practice of faith.
Mary Ann Ahern joined NBC 5 News in March 1989 and was named the station’s Political Reporter in 2006. Most recently, Ahern was front-and-center at the Vatican for NBC 5 Chicago’s extensive on-site coverage of one of the year’s biggest international stories when Chicago native, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, became Pope Leo XIV. For her standout work at the Vatican, Ahern earned a pair 2025 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards.
This is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here.
This program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s special exhibit American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture, a powerful new exhibit that takes you on the ultimate exploration through spirituality and storytelling. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.

The World of the Brothers Grimm | In-Person Presentation
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
If at its core Kultur can be defined as what a people choose to pass on to their children, the folklore of the Brothers Grimm might be said to represent a rich tapestry of the German people’s distinct, cultural memory.
This in-person presentation will explore the times in which this folklore was first collected and published. As the Grimms were part and parcel of the Romanticist movement of the early 19th century, their interpretations of the tales they collected might be seen not only as a reaction to Enlightenment rationalism but also in support of an early nationalist movement seeking to promote a “German” consciousness based on the authentic voices of a common folk bound together by language and and tradition.
Join us then as we take a closer look at the historical and cultural context behind the enchanted folklore of the Brothers Grimm.
