Hispanic Heritage Month Festival: ¡Viva! Oak Park at Village Hall South Lawn
2023-10-07 15:15 - 16:15 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, United States
Please join the Center of Peruvian Arts for this special event supporting and celebrating our Latine & Hispanic community.

Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop Hosted by Elena Diadenko
2023-10-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Join a Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop hosted by artist and educator, Elena Diadenko. All funds will be donated to animal rescue and medical aid for soldiers in Ukraine.

БЛОК
2023-10-07 19:00 | Magura Cultural Center, 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
Two people with strong feelings for each other remind us that nothing can stand in the way of love, and salvation becomes a possibility. The message is: “Never give up!”.

The Fantastic Art of Paper Cutting ONLINE
2023-10-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Learn to create wonderful paper-cut beings with Danish artist, Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen, via Zoom.

On-Site Live Performance: A Recovered Voice – The Clarinet Music of Hans Gál
2023-10-08 14:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Enjoy a concert of the works of Austrian Jewish composer Hans Gál. Driven from Austria in 1938, Gál continued composing through the war despite desperate circumstances.

Marija Temo and Kerensa DeMars, Flamenco Guitar & Dance
2023-10-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629, United States
Flamenco artists Marija Temo and Kerensa DeMars team up for a duo performance of Flamenco and classical Spanish repertoire, letting music and dance breathe together as one.

JASC Kids Day Off Camp
2023-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
School’s out? Come to the Japanese American Service Committee for fun with traditional Japanese games.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2023-10-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Field Museum's Philippine Heritage Collection
2023-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Ave, Brookfield, United States
View items from the Philippine Heritage Collection and learn about the history of the collection. Learn about the work of FANHS and how you can get involved.

Spotkanie z POLONIK?
2023-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Meet with POLONIKA, which publishes books about Polish cultural heritage abroad. They will present a series of publications devoted to Polish traces in America.

"Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice" Opening Reception
2023-10-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Chicago Justice Gallery, 1344 S. Halsted St., Chicago, United States
This exhibition features stories of environmental justice, collective resistance, and community solutions to create a more just future.

Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
2023-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
This discussion explores the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire’s most influential figures, full of palace intrigue, spiritual seeking, and intellectual vibrancy.

Online & On-Site Program: From Generation to Generation – Descendants of Survivors and Perpetrators
2023-10-12 18:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum for a conversation between two descendants of Holocaust Survivors and the descendant of a perpetrator responsible for thousands of Jews’ deaths.

"The Art of Fusion – My Legacy in Video Mapping and Multisensory Shows"
2023-10-12 19:00 | T.G. Masaryk Czech School, 5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero, IL, 60804, United States
Visual, computer and multimedia artist Zdeňka Čechová is ran innovator of video mapping in the Czech Republic.
Join T. G. Masaryk Czech School for her presentation.

The SA of Equality: Dhammapada in Dhrupad by Anand
2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Anand, who will present a unique program of Buddhist suttas in a bouquet of ragas.

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, 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.

"Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation" Opening Reception
2023-10-13 - 2023-11-30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Please join the DANK Haus for the opening reception of “Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation,” a photography exhibition by Warren Perlstein.

Danube River Cruise Information Session
2023-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Learn about 2024 travel opportunities for river cruise tours on the Danube River, with highlights of Budapest and Munich’s Oktoberfest.

Exploring the Intersectionality of Cultural Identity and Societal Expectations
2023-10-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Join Casa Michoacan for a discussion on navigating Latin-American culture with modern societal norms. Topics will include acculturation, beliefs, and refusing imposed expectations.

Anoushka Shankar
2023-10-13 20:00 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Indian classical sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar brings her new quintet to Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Menjunje by Roy McGrath
2023-10-13 20:00 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
Menjunje is an Afro-Caribbean Septet that features the folkloric rhythms of Puerto Rico and Cuba, playing arrangements and original compositions by Roy McGrath.

Open House Chicago
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15 | IL
Go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. Explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.

Fall Flohmarkt | Fall Flea Market
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Ready to clear out some old items in preparation for the holidays? Looking for some gnetly used treasures? Come donate, shop, or sell your items at DANK Haus’s flea market!

Cariño Festival de Cine
2023-10-14 12:00 - 16:00 | OPEN Center for the Arts, 2214 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
This festival provides a platform for artists aged 13 to 26 to share their unique perspectives on themselves, their communities, and the world through film.

Hispanic Heritage Month at the Belvis Center
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
Join a brilliant ballet performance at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, the longest standing Latino cultural center in the city of Chicago, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

3831 Activation: The Last Green Book
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
“The Last Green Book” (22’) looks at Chicago South Side sites. What used to be Black owned establishments, are now empty lots, vacant buildings or have been redeveloped.

Bronzeville Blues performance and BHS Annual Meeting - Sat. Oct 14 2023
2023-10-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Mandrake Park Recreation Facility, 3858 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Bronzeville Historical Society will host the 2023 ANNUAL BOARD MEETING and a blues performance starring Ricky Red Maxwell, Laini Marisa, & The Elements of Time Band.

Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop.

Ganna Walska Portrait of an Era
2023-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
Author Hania Tallmadge, niece of Madame Ganna Walska, pays tribute to her great aunt. Madame Walska was a lady of exceptional beauty, with her portrait captured by many painters.

A Taste of the Philippines
2023-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Ave, Brookfield, United States
Learn about Filipino food and get a taste of the Philippines. Join Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago to learn about this cuisine and enjoy a sample of Filipino dishes.
