Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind. Tai Chi is a graceful and meditative practice that combines gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, […]
A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. During the Pandemic, as a result of working from home, many people rediscovered their own neighborhoods and all that they offer and don’t offer. Not coincidentally, this is […]
We're excited to announce a rare opportunity to meet the incredibly talented young Czech pianist, Matyáš Novák. He will be performing at the Chopin Theatre on Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in an intimate setting with only 50 seats available. In celebration of the Year of Czech Music, Matyáš will perform pieces by Janáček, […]
Coming to South Asia Institute! Anand, a student of legendary Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar, will present a unique program of Buddhist suttas in a bouquet of ragas, and demonstrate how they speak to Kabir and Babasaheb Ambedkar in establishing the norm, or Sa, of equality. The concert will be followed by a […]
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location 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 […]
Larry & Joe is the duo of Joropo maestro Larry Bellorín (Monagas, Venezuela) and GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime star Joe Troop (Winston-Salem, North Carolina). These two virtuosic multi-instrumentalists fuse their respective Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, upright bass, guitar, and maracas to prove that music has no borders. Their […]
Join us on Friday, May 10 (7:30 p.m.) when we will showcase Kiran Ahluwalia and her band in their debut performance, live at SAI. Their unique music that transcends genres and cultures, infuses South Asian music with African desert blues and Western styles. Event Details: TICKET PRICES: $25 Advance / $35 At Door WHEN: Friday, May 10 | 7:30 […]
Date: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location 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 […]
Date: May 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Location: Topic: Robert Burns: As He Sees Us and We See Him Presenter: Gus Noble OBE, President, Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Heritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation, performance, and workshop series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia, as well as include an original, contemporary vision of […]
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 5 p.m. UIC School Theatre and Music located at 1044 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607 $15/general ticket; $0 for children 11 years and younger Purchase tickets today! FROG's Balinese Ensemble (formerly Chicago Balinese Gamelan) performs "Ramé: The Joyful Cooperation of Many". With guest artists Dewa Ayu Eka Putri and Putu Tangkas And […]
The Children’s Field Tour Program is designed for children of all ages to have a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. The program runs Sunday May 12th from 1:30 to 2:30pm, and it is free for children. Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Heritage Museum of Asian Art Children's Tour! Designed […]
Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind. Tai Chi is a graceful and meditative practice that combines gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, […]
As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community, our members, and partners. We invite our museum members and partners to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our […]
The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture present "Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change," the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center, taking place at the university's historic S.R. Crown Hall Riken Yamamoto, 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Prize, will uncover his […]
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cranes & Cocktails on Thursday, May 16 at Artifact Events from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. What sushi will you choose to eat? Don’t miss this great fundraising event. $100 individual early bird tickets are on sale through March 31. Starting April 1, individual tickets are $150. Want to donate an […]
From the city’s ancient founding until the Second World War, Thessaloniki (Salonika), Greece was home to a large and thriving Jewish community. In 1943, from March to August, approximately 46,000 Jews were displaced from Thessaloniki by the Nazis and their collaborators and deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where 96% of them were murdered. A community that had […]