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SUMMARY:Bridging The Divide: Making & Mending
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moderated community conversation exploring how artists of South Asia and the diaspora navigate careers at the intersection of art and disability. This event invites participants into a community-building experience that highlights the resilience of artists with disabilities working in creative fields that are often not designed with accessibility in mind. Together\, we will engage in critical reflection and discuss how humanities-based institutions can lead the way in fostering more inclusive and accessible spaces. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Anand Venkatkrishnan\, an intellectual historian of South Asian religion and author of Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhāgavata Purāṇa in Indian Intellectual History. \nFeatured speakers include: \nPooja Pittie\, a Chicago-based visual artist living with a progressive form of muscular dystrophy\, whose work explores the tension between a slowing body and an active\, curious mind. \nGrishma Shah\, a self-taught painter and public health professional whose experience with a physical disability inspires her art and advocacy for disability as a valued identity. \nPriya Rama\, an Ohio-based artist who channels chronic migraines into vivid\, expressive work\, encouraging creativity as a response to chronic pain and stress. \nASL interpretation and online participation options will be available. Please RSVP to receive a zoom link morning of the event. Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged in person. \nThis program is supported by a Healing IL grant from the Field Foundation and Illinois Humanities.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/bridging-the-divide-making-mending/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Courage of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in the United States\, the photo exhibition Courage of a Nation by Howard G. Buffett will be open to the public in Chicago. \nThe extraordinary photo exhibition Courage of a Nation\, by Howard G. Buffett\, Ukraine’s largest private donor\, will be on display at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago from July 2 to September 7\, 2025. Following its museum debut\, the exhibition will relocate to a downtown Chicago location\, where it will remain on view for several months\, offering the public insights into three years of documentation of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Mr. Buffett’s visual journey. \nThe photo exhibition is a selection of images that show the courage\, resiliency\, and commitment of the Ukrainian people as they stand strong for democracy and freedom\, taken by Howard G. Buffett\, photographer and chairman and CEO of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. The images were taken between April 2022 and January 2025\, including more than 63 days along the front lines. \nMr. Buffett crossed the border into Ukraine\, camera in hand\, about six weeks after Russia began its February 2022 full-scale invasion. Since then\, Mr. Buffett has made more than 20 trips to Ukraine\, including trips to Bucha\, Kharkiv\, Sumy\, Kherson\, Vuhledar\, Slovyansk\, and Bakhmut. \n“I want to thank the hundreds of Ukrainians from all walks of life I have met over the past three years who have so generously allowed me to take these images and tell their stories. I am regularly awed by their courage and resiliency–on the front lines\, on the home front\, and everywhere in between. I have had incredible support from many people\, and I have been embraced by individuals who have lost everything they have\, including\, in some cases\, their families. I hope this exhibit allows you to join me to bear witness to their struggle\, recognize their courage\, and offer our collective support as Ukrainians continue to fight for their freedoms.” Said Howard G. Buffett. \nThe exhibition is curated by the world-renowned photographer and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and changemaker\, Muhammed Muheisen. \n“I am honoured to be the curator of this powerful and moving photo exhibition by my friend Howard\, captured with both his heart and camera. It takes courage to capture courage in a single moment in time. This photo exhibition is all about courage\, the courageous people seen in the photographs\, and the courage of the photographer who captured the photographs.” Said Muhammed Muheisen.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/courage-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin 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 \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2025-07-05/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, 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\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Constructing Ecological Landscapes: Ukraine Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion for the closing of the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view at the CAC through September 1\, 2025. \nThis panel\, the closing event of the public programming for the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, will feature speakers Asia Bazdyrieva and Darya Tsymbalyuk\, whose research and creative practices engage with the environmental\, cultural and political dimensions of war and recovery in Ukraine. \nIn dialogue with the exhibition\, the conversation will explore how both natural and built landscapes are shaped by imperial histories\, extractive infrastructures\, and ongoing ecological violence. It will also reflect on the role of cultural knowledge\, grassroots recovery and interdisciplinary research in shaping resistance and imagining more just and resilient futures. \nThe event will include presentations by the speakers\, followed by a conversation with exhibition curators Betty Roytburd\, Ashley Bigham\, and Sasha Topolnytska\, and conclude with an audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-ecological-landscapes-ukraine-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Divine Love (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion at the intersection of romance and religion! \nThree writers of romance—Sajni Patel\, Scarlett St. Clair\, and Helene Wecker—talk about incorporating religion into their work in the genre\, retelling myth and tradition\, and dealing honestly with their characters’ spiritual beliefs. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s forthcoming special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, opening November 2025. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/divine-love-online/
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CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-12/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T103000
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin 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 \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2025-07-12/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T141500
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, 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\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:LEGO & Libations with a Tour of the Wild Mile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special adult LEGO workshop that includes a tour of The Wild Mile along the Chicago River and then partake in a hands-on LEGO & Libations workshop. \nBring a friend\, grab a drink and enjoy a hands-on workshop where you’ll think like a designer and bring your special nature-focused LEGO creation to life. All LEGO materials will be provided. One workshop registration includes one (1) draft beer ticket and one (1) pass for a future visit to the CAC. \nHosted by the CAC\, Urban Rivers and Off Color Brewing\, this unique workshop combines nature\, libations and LEGO in a fun and engaging way. \nThe Wild Mile is the flagship project of nonprofit Urban Rivers. It is a floating ecopark that takes a wildlife-first approach to public greenspace. Off Color Brewing is an American craft beer brewery and was founded to focus on brewing forgotten styles of beer. \nThe Wild Mile is ADA-accessible\, and participants should be prepared to walk and stand for about half an hour along the river. \nThe program begins with a tour of the Wild Mild and ends at Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap. \nMeeting point: The Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, IL 60642 \nEnd point: Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap\, 1460 N Kingsbury St\, Chicago\, IL 60642 \nThe CAC firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to discover why design matters. Should the registration fee be a barrier to your participation in this program\, we invite you to please contact us at CACLearning@architecture.org to apply for a partial or full scholarship.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-with-a-tour-of-the-wild-mile/
LOCATION:Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Tour,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
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SUMMARY:Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz! \nThis is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registration! \n* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/haitian-heritage-month-konpa-sware/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154620
CREATED:20250715T162706Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual National Gathering of American Indian Veterans: Stories Told and Untold
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free\n\nEvent day:  July 18-19\, 2025\n\nEvent address:  Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL 60193\n\nWebsite:  https://www.tricksterculturalcenter.org\n\n\nThe National Gathering of American Indian Veterans event honors veterans and military personnel of all cultures\, eras and branches in a Native Way that is open to all. This is a 2-day event that is held from Friday\, July 18th to Saturday\, July 19th. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/11th-annual-national-gathering-of-american-indian-veterans-stories-told-and-untold/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T170000
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn 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. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF 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. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene 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. \nAccessibility \nThe 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. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T230000
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SUMMARY:Feierabend | Cider Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us this July for a cozy evening of cider tasting in the 6th Floor Skyline Lounge at the DANK Haus. Sample a variety of traditional and modern ciders while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and scenic views of Lincoln Square and beyond. Whether you’re a cider lover or just in it for good vibes and good company\, this is the perfect way to wind down a summer evening. Prost!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/feierabend-cider-tasting/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154620
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T213900Z
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch Open Haus\, Every 3rd Friday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTheme TBD \nFood and drink will be available for purchase. \nFree parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stammtisch-open-haus-every-3rd-friday/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154620
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204932Z
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin 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 \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154620
CREATED:20240205T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165426Z
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20240207T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213717Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, 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\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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GEO:41.8541146;-87.6251552
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20250626T164659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T164659Z
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SUMMARY:Frühschoppen Jazz Brunch on the Terrace ft. Pianist Thomas Gunther
DESCRIPTION:Savor the sounds of smooth jazz and the flavors of a delicious brunch at our second Frühschoppen Jazz Brunch on the rooftop terrace of the DANK Haus! \nThis time\, we’re excited to feature the incredible Thomas Gunther\, a dynamic jazz pianist known for his soulful grooves and captivating style that will set the perfect tone for your Sunday. \nEnjoy a hand-picked selection of German brunch favorites\, refreshing drinks\, and great company–all inspired by the beloved German tradition of Frühschoppen: a leisurely late-morning gathering with food\, music\, and conversation.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/fruhschoppen-jazz-brunch-on-the-terrace-ft-pianist-thomas-gunther/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Music, Film, and Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T191742Z
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-11/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20240123T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204932Z
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin 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 \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20240205T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165426Z
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20250626T165229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T165229Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Farm on Ogden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Architecture Center and The Chicago Council on Science and Technology for a special behind-the-scenes visit to the Farm on Ogden and learn about urban agriculture in Chicago. \nTour the Farm on Ogden with CAC & C2ST and discover how this innovative growing facility serves the residents of North Lawndale and beyond\, bolstering urban agriculture efforts in Chicago. The Farm on Ogden is a city lot reborn into a vibrant community hub with indoor and outdoor farming\, a market\, health programs\, and job training. Created through a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC)\, this uniquely designed and programmed space takes a “whole person” approach to community health and wellness\, fostering lasting change and impact. \nThis program features a guided tour of the Farm on Ogden with Chicago Botanic Garden staff\, covering the working urban farm’s operations and community offerings\, its job training mission\, and its growing practices. It will conclude with a catered lunch & learn presentation on the facility’s design with architecture firm Booth Hansen. \nArrive early or stay after and grab some fresh produce from Farm on Ogden’s Produce Market\, open every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. \nMore about The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST): The Chicago Council on Science and Technology creates free science education programs in collaboration with partner organizations and STEM experts. Its mission is to inspire and engage all segments of society about science and technology and their impact.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/behind-the-scenes-farm-on-ogden/
LOCATION:Farm on Ogden\, 3555 W. Ogden Ave\, Chicago\, 60623
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20240207T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213717Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, 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\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T100048Z
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SUMMARY:Fan Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in Traditional Fan Painting. Led by a master artist\, this hands-on workshop guides you through painting and calligraphy techniques on a Chinese fan. All materials are provided—and you’ll take home your own artistic fan\, perfect for cooling off this summer. \n  \nTime & Location\n\n\nJul 26\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nChicago\, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl\, Chicago\, IL 60609\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nOnly 28 spots available!! \nRegular Tickets: $15\nMembers: $10\nIn this workshop\, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience the art of creating fan paintings in traditional Chinese style. As a student\, you’ll explore common subjects depicted in fan paintings: landscape\, flowers\, birds\, and more\, as well as learning their symbolic meanings in Chinese Culture.  \nThe instructor will guide you through the techniques of Chinese brushwork as you will learn to manipulate each brush stroke to achieve various forms – from thin delicate lines to bold and dynamic strokes. It’s as if you brought life to paper.  \nThe principles of composition will be another tactic you will explore as you learn to create balance and harmony by using the “three perfections”: Painting\, Poetry\, and Calligraphy. The instructor will provide insight about traditional Chinese aesthetics while guiding you in arranging your subjects on the fan.  \nColor also holds an essential part in fan painting. Using ink and color\, you will create depth in your art. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques that will achieve effects\, such as graduation and texture.  \nOnce you have learned these techniques\, you’ll have the opportunity to add calligraphy to your fan. You’ll learn basic Chinese calligraphy and create meaningful poems or write your name with traditional Chinese brush and ink.  \nBy the end\, you will have created a one-of-a-kind fan painting that reflects the beauty and spirit of traditional Chinese art. You will be taking home a stunning artwork you have created\, along with the understanding of Chinese culture and artistic techniques that have gone through generation after generation.  \n \nAccessibility: \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/fan-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
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SUMMARY:Fan Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nJul 26\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nChicago\, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl\, Chicago\, IL 60609\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nOnly 28 spots available!! \nRegular Tickets: $15 \nMembers: $10 \n \nIn this workshop\, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience the art of creating fan paintings in traditional Chinese style. As a student\, you’ll explore common subjects depicted in fan paintings: landscape\, flowers\, birds\, and more\, as well as learning their symbolic meanings in Chinese Culture.  \nThe instructor will guide you through the techniques of Chinese brushwork as you will learn to manipulate each brush stroke to achieve various forms – from thin delicate lines to bold and dynamic strokes. It’s as if you brought life to paper.  \nThe principles of composition will be another tactic you will explore as you learn to create balance and harmony by using the “three perfections”: Painting\, Poetry\, and Calligraphy. The instructor will provide insight about traditional Chinese aesthetics while guiding you in arranging your subjects on the fan.  \nColor also holds an essential part in fan painting. Using ink and color\, you will create depth in your art. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques that will achieve effects\, such as graduation and texture.  \nOnce you have learned these techniques\, you’ll have the opportunity to add calligraphy to your fan. You’ll learn basic Chinese calligraphy and create meaningful poems or write your name with traditional Chinese brush and ink.  \nBy the end\, you will have created a one-of-a-kind fan painting that reflects the beauty and spirit of traditional Chinese art. You will be taking home a stunning artwork you have created\, along with the understanding of Chinese culture and artistic techniques that have gone through generation after generation.  \n \nAccessibility: \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/fan-painting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Museum of Asian Art":MAILTO:info@heritageasianart.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154621
CREATED:20250606T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T212449Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: "The Invisible Spy" by Thomas Maier (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Author\, television producer\, and former Chicago Sun-Times journalist Thomas Maier visits the American Writers Museum to discuss his new book The Invisible Spy. It is the untold WWII story of Ernest Cuneo\, a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US and how Cuneo later helped inspire Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The Invisible Spy has been praised by The Wall Street Journal and selected in April as an Amazon Editors’s Best Book in History. \nAs an award-winning author and journalist\, Maier will also talk about how his previous books were translated into primetime television shows—Showtime’s Emmy-winning Masters of Sex and Paramount’s Mafia Spies\, both praised by The New York Times. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nMore about The Invisible Spy: \nAs a tough but smart Italian American kid\, Ernest Cuneo played Ivy League football at Columbia University and was in the old Brooklyn Dodgers NFL franchise before becoming a city hall lawyer and “Brain Trust” aide to President Roosevelt. He was on the payroll of national radio columnist Walter Winchell and mingled with the famous and powerful. But his status as a spy remained a secret\, hiding in plain sight. \nDuring this time\, Cuneo began a close friendship with British spy Ian Fleming and helped inspire Fleming’s James Bond novels. He also began a love affair with one of Churchill’s agents at Rockefeller Center—Margaret Watson\, a beautiful Canadian woman with a photographic memory ideal for spycraft. In one nighttime attack\, Watson was nearly smothered to death by a Nazi assassin inside her women’s dormitory near Rockefeller Center. Cuneo’s transformation from a gridiron athlete into a high-stakes intelligence go-between and political influencer is one of the great untold stories of American espionage. He has remained “invisible” in the public eye—until now\, with this unveiled look into his life. \nFrom the bestselling author and producer of two hit TV series\, Mafia Spies and Masters of Sex\, Thomas Maier delves into the little-known tales behind the Rockefeller Center spy operation and the origins of American intelligence. The Invisible Spy weaves Cuneo’s remarkable personal story with vivid insights about many top twentieth-century figures\, including Churchill\, FDR and later JFK. Full of action and fascinating characters\, this untold history reveals how Cuneo\, as America’s first WWII spy\, helped the British launch a covert campaign against Nazi conspirators hidden in America\, an espionage war unbeknownst to many.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-the-invisible-spy-by-thomas-maier-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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