Chicago Cultural Alliance

Family Fun Fest
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Swedish American Museum Parking Lot, 5201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Ch60640
A day of family fun with games, crafts and more. Swedish food will be served as well!

Day of Dignity
2023-08-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States
Day of Dignity is a flagship service event where Chicagoans will come together to connect critical resources to refugees, new arrivals and those most in need.

Family Day 2023
2023-08-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Genealogy Session IN PERSON
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Swedish American Museum members will talk about their journey learning about their family past as well as discussing Bible inventory and how that research can be used.

Threads
2023-08-26 - 2023-10-22 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Threads is a group show where artists from many countries respond to one another. Poetry is intertwined and brought to life through fibers and textiles.

Somos Un Solo Pueblo, Mexico y Puerto Rico
2023-08-26 | Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Somos un Solo Pueblo, Mexico y Puerto Rico, part of the Millennium Park Residency Program, will be a one-of-a-kind historical event aimed at uniting the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities in a symphonic concert setting.   To anchor the main event, The Chicago Philharmonic Society will serve as the official orchestra that will be accompanied by international musicians from Puerto Rico and Mexico.  Musicians from Cuerdas Clásicas and those affiliated with PRAA will open the main performance culminating with a full performance of all musicians. Leading up to this concert, the Somos un Solo Pueblo, Mexico y Puerto Rico project will include a series of advance music presentations (3) at Millennium Park featuring local Chicago based music groups. Each invited local musical group will conduct a presentation during the months of May and July of 2023, in preparation for and leading up to the August 26, 2023, performance. Local performing groups include Afri Caribe, Sones de Mexico, Cuerdas Clásicas, and PRAA’s Latin Music Project Ensemble.

On the Lawn: Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with Music by DJ Spinderella
2023-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Join the National Public Housing Museum and WBEZ for a concert featuring artists with meaningful connections to public housing, complemented by an installation on civic engagement.

Sip, Shop & Workshop
2023-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, 60640, United States
HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the August birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum. Plus, we will learn about making candles with intention with herbs, oils and crystals.

Write Night: An Evening of Authorship, Wine, and Joy!
2023-08-25 17:30 | Center for Native Futures, 56 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
The Center for Native Futures will host a writing workshop, talking about origin stories and the self, and then participants will read together and celebrate what they produced.

Harmonies of Hellenic Pop: Exploring Greek Pop Music
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Dive into the vibrant world of Greek pop music with our captivating class that explores the catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and cultural significance of this dynamic genre.

On-Site Live Performance: Iconic Movies and Classical Music
2023-08-24 18:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum and listen to Dr. Marvin Berman combine soaring classical melodies with favorites from contemporary films.

A CELEBRATION OF UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE; Threads: Poems to Inspire Art book launch
2023-08-24 18:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art will celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day by launching a new poetry anthology inspired the art in the Threads exhibition.

Back-to-School Powwow
2023-08-24 18:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us in celebrating our Native students as they head back to school for another year! Free community meal starts at 6 p.m., Grand Entry follows.

The Other Architects of Oak Park
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Oak Park comprises 25 homes out of nearly 5,000 structures. This engaging presentation takes a look at Oak Park homes not designed by Wright.

C.P. Cavafy: The Greek Diaspora's Poet Laureate
2023-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Join National Hellenic Museum for an immersive journey into the captivating world of C.P. Cavafy, arguably the greatest Greek poet of the 20th century.

The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices
2023-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, 60640, United States
Creator of HAMOC’s Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories. PLUS, she will unveil HAMOC’s new Oral History website!

Tai Chi Workshop
2023-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.

Soup Jomou Book Signing
2023-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, 60640, United States
Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.

Scandinavian Dance Evening
2023-08-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
This year we will ease back into dancing at a dance workshop. All experience levels are welcome to this free evening of Scandinavian Dance held by Linda and Paul.

Lawndale Peace Party #2
2023-08-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Douglass Park, 2950 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States
The LAWNDALE Peace Party #2 is a free event for a day full of Art, music, food, and mini golf!

"Gravity" by Tom Torluemke
2023-08-19 - 2023-10-21 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Tom Torluemke’ landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception
2023-08-19 - 2023-11-17 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, “Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home,” in their Gallery!

Haitians Speak
2023-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, 60640, United States
HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2023-08-18 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.

Tattoo: Identity Through Ink
2023-08-18 - 2023-11-26 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.

Vibrant and Colorful Music and Dances of Bollywood
2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Warren Park, 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60645, United States
Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.

Conversation: Carol Ross Barney on Architecture
2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
Join renowned Chicago architect and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney for a conversation on her life and work.

Esmeralda Santiago Book Launch of "Las Madres"
2023-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
A powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them together.

Balzekas Museum Aviation History Workshop About Pilots Darius & Girenas
2023-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629, United States
The Balzekas Museum is celebrating two Chicago heroes: Lithuanian-American aviation pioneers who set out to break the world distance record by flying to Lithuania.

Grace & Frank: The Story of a Social Reformer and Her Young Architect
2023-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
The Bagley House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s earliest independent commissions, has been saved from demolition. Learn about preservation plans for this landmarked home.
