• Reimagining South Asian Womanhood: A Review of The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness

      The SAI team would like to thank Mrittika Ghosh who writes for Sixty Inches from Center, for her excellent review of our current exhibition of works by a collective of artists who, to quote Ghosh "reclaim a derogatory epithet as a source of power....Named for reclaiming the space of madness, The Paglees imagine a selfhood outside patriarchal bounds […]

    • Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      Saturday, April 27: Exhibition family feature  Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in […]

      Free
    • Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

      Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

      2249 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60612 2249 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

      Let your creative juices flow as you create a piece of artwork to add to your treasure trove. Each workshop is 4 hours long from 10:am-2:pm. Dates: March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27. Seating is limited to 18 participants per workshop. Participants must be 17 years of age or older. Registration fee $45 […]

      $45
    • Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      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 […]

    • Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

      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 […]

    • A Vocal Concert by Tomal Hossain accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam

      South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

      This Vocal Concert by Tomal Hossain accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam on tabla is an exploration of songs written and composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam that demonstrates his foothold in the genres of ragpradhaan/ragasrita gaan. Tomal Hossain is a PhD candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Chicago. His ongoing dissertation research examines tarana song among […]

    • UIC Arab American Heritage Month April 2024 Programming

      Arab American Cultural Center UIC UIC 701 S Morgan, Chicago, IL, United States

      The Arab American Cultural Center is partnering with a diversity of institutions at UIC and outside to celebrate and educate about Arab American history, culture, diversity, joys, pains, and identities. At UIC, this year we are partnering with the Global Middle East Studies Working Group of the Institute for the Humanities, the Gender and Sexuality […]

    • Premiera albumu Polskie Chicago

      Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

      https://youtu.be/9X_FnuCcpYI Zapraszamy na nostalgiczną podróż polskimi śladami w Chicago. Dwujęzyczny album "Polskie Chicago" jest pierwszą tego typu publikacją na naszym rynku. Jego autorami są fotograficy Klara Świderska i Robert Świderski, autorkami opowieści o kultowych miejscach chicagowskiej Polonii są dziennikarki Małgorzata Błaszczuk, Ewa Uszpolewicz-Figurski. Na promocyjnym spotkaniu opowiemy o kilkuletniej pracy nad projektem, o miejscach i […]

    • Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong

      Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong

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

      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, […]

      $10.00 – $15.00
    • Building a Relevant Historic Preservation Movement with Bonnie McDonald

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book, “The Relevancy Guidebook,” unveiled in November 2023. At its 50th anniversary, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next […]

      Free
    • May Free Day

      Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church. For more information about this program, please contact: [email protected] | (847) 475-1030 

    • LEGO® & LIBATIONS

      KOVAL Tasting Room 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago

      LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. Grab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills […]

      $20
    • Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      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 […]

    • Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating with Zimt Bakery

      DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

        Mother's Day Cookie Decorating 5th Floor Kitchen Saturday | May 4 | 12:15 PM Join us on May 4th for a special Mother's Day cookie class, taught by Alina Tompert, Baker-in-Chief of Zimt Bakery. Perfect for the whole family, children of all ages welcome with adult or parental supervision! Kiddos can decorate signature spring flavor […]