Chicago Cultural Alliance

"Cultural Paths: Michoacan Art" Opening Reception
2023-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Aurora Public Art Commission Gallery, 20 E. Downer Pl, Aurora, United States

"Gods of War"
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-19 | Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
In this modern era, the Armed Forces have become revered by millions of Ukrainians as valiant protectors. This exhibition pays homage to this belief.

History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
2023-10-05 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.

Dear Sirs Documentary Screening with Filmmaker Q&A
2023-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Dear Sirs retraces the journey of WWII American POW Silvio Pedri, the grandfather of filmmaker Mark Pedri.

Folded Map Film Screening & Talk Back
2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:15 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Filmmaker Tonika Johnson investigates Chicago’s urban segregation, visually connecting residents who live at corresponding addresses on the North and South Sides of Chicago

МАЙКА
2023-10-01 16:00 | Magura Cultural Center, 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
A woman’s inability to become pregnant and desire to be a mother takes her to Africa, where she encounters many children without parents and makes sense of their lives and her own.

БЪЛГАРСКИ КОРАБ ПОТЪВА В БУРНО МОРЕ
2023-10-01 13:30 | Magura Cultural Center, 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
Seven-year-old Petyo is sent on a forced vacation to the village after learning that his father has gone abroad. There, Petio discovers friendship in the person of six-year-old Philip.

Ricano by Jonathan Suazo
2023-09-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
RICANO is an original Afro-Caribbean experience that presents themes of integration, community, and self-acceptance, through live shows, immersive classes and recordings.

Anna Yurchenko-Knight Concert
2023-09-30 19:00 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Please join us to see Ukrainian pianist Anna Yurchenko-Knight live at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art!

Mobeen Ansari's 'Tapestry of a Land' Book Talk
2023-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Mobeen Ansari shares his journey as an acclaimed photographer, talks about his books, his recent works, and how he as an artist covers his subject.

Hangawi & Kimchi 2023
2023-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago will celebrate Korean Thanksgiving by learning to make your own kimchi, with traditional games and performance.

Harvest Fest
2023-09-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Eggleston Park, 2217 Simpson St., Evanston, United States
Celebrate fall! Go on a tour of the Farmette, bee apiary, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games, a pumpkin patch, a scarecrow-making contest, falls crafts, live music, and more!

Shanta Nurullah's Songs and Stories: A Free Family Saturday Event
2023-09-30 12:00 - 13:30 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Bring the whole family and join SAI and Shanta Nurullah’s band. Shanta will perform songs and stories that highlight African and African American ways with her bass and sitar.

Every Child Matters Powwow
2023-09-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Bunker Hill, W Harts Rd & Touhy Ave, Chicago, United States
The Mitchell Museum is a proud co-sponsor of this event. MORE INFORMATION: Contact Cyndee Fox-Starr at cstarr@aihschgo.org or Christine Redcloud at credcloud@aihschgo.org at or call American Indian Health Services at (773) 883-9100.

The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices
2023-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, 60640, United States
Creator of HAMOC’s Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Pierre Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories.

Jorge Luis Pacheco & His Trio
2023-09-29 20:30 | Constellation Night Club, 3111 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Jorge Luis Pacheco is a fiery young Cuban pianist who captures the audience’s attention with his electric energy and heartfelt performances of Afro Cuban, jazz, and classical music.

PRCUA. 150 Years of Cultural, Financial, and Spiritual Growth
2023-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
The exhibition steps back in time to witness the journey of Polish immigrants who shaped the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and the vibrant community it fostered.

Comedy Show: 5-Step Guide to Being German
2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now you can, as German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how.

"Mis Dos Mundos: Michoacán y Chicago"
2023-09-29 18:30 | Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Casa Michoacán invites you to celebrate “Hispanic Heritage Month” with mariachi, traditional Mexican food, and art/photo expo “Mis Dos Mundos: Michoacán y Chicago.”

Ragamala : A Celebration of South Asian Classical Music
2023-09-29 18:00 - 2023-09-30 08:00 | Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
South Asia Institute’s 11th annual, all-night concert featuring 8 performing ensembles and featured artists under the world’s largest Tiffany Dome at Preston Bradley Hall.

Sip, Shop & Workshop
2023-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Haitian American Museum – Vodou Store, 4654 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
HAMOC is hosting a celebration for September birthdays. Plus, you will learn about making intentional sprays and washes.

3831 Activation | Friendship Meditation: A Rehearsal
2023-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Damon Locks and Anna Whitehead will share the basis of their friendship—rehearsal—amidst the exhibition Through a Lens of Beauty & Wonderment: Notes on Collaborative Friendship

Women in Focus Chicago Exhibition Closing Reception
2023-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Women in Focus Chicago is an organization of female photographers. Their exhibit is a journey around the world showcasing their passion for travel.

Andersonville Arts Weekend
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
The Swedish American Museum will take part in Andersonville Arts Weekend. They will display artwork from Evoke Tattoo’s tattoo artists in Andersonville.

Creation of the World / STVOŘENÍ SVĚTA
2023-09-28 19:00 | T.G. Masaryk Czech School, 5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero, IL, 60804, United States
Czech pantomime actor Vojtěch Svoboda showcases the timeless brilliance of classical pantomime etudes, with live musical accompaniment by guitarist Lukáš Sommer.

Night of Poetry
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Vincent Romero will host an entertaining evening of poetry and storytelling at the American Indian Center.

Online & On-site Commemoration: Babiy Yar: 82nd Anniversary
2023-09-28 18:00 | Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Join Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in examining the Nazi occupation of the Soviet Union and the impact on those who were persecuted and murdered.

Loyola University Chicago: A Jesuit Architectural Jewel
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Chicago Architecture Center will take a virtual walkthrough of Loyola University Chicago’s main campus, focusing on the rich history and architectural significance of its buildings.

Cultural Harvest - Seed Sharing Day
2023-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | IL
Trickster Cultural Center would like to invite you to an upcoming cultural harvest day. They will be collecting native prairie seeds.

Virtual Artist Discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the Mitchell Museum for a discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette, a Red River Métis artist and activist living and working on their home territory.
