Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Online IL, United StatesScandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots […]
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ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “THE TATTOOED TORAH”
Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United StatesNearly four decades since its initial release, Marvell Ginsburg’s The Tattooed Torah is widely regarded as a quintessential resource for early Holocaust education. A profound story of love, hope, and resilience, The Tattooed Torah recounts the true story of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia. This beloved illustrated book teaches the Holocaust not just as a period of destruction, […]
LA TUNA DE ORO DE GUANAJUATO
Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesLa Tuna de Oro was Born in the city of Guanajuato in 1965 and since then managed to revolutionize the musical concept of this type of group by combining the spirit of the students with the quality of the great masters. To date, la Tuna de Oro has been performed in various stages and cities […]
Free
Genealogy Session ONLINE
Online EventCrimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade Did your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was […]
$10
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Trickster Cultural Center 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us in "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month" with a Trickster Open House on November 29 from 5-7 PM and special guests, Larry Yazzie and Iron Bear.
The Reel Film Club: Costa Rica
Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesVíctor has lived by himself, tending to his cows, in the mountains of Costa Rica for decades. He believes his neighbors have ordered their one indigenous employee to spy on him and that they have stolen his favorite cow. His 12-year-old grandson has been sent by his mother to live with Víctor just as the […]
$20
What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
Online IL, United StatesGreek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in […]
Free
Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Virtual Chicago, IL, United StatesRenowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print. SPEAKERS Russell Maret is a letter designer and letterpress printer working in New York City. Jill Gage is the Newberry’s Custodian of […]
FreeHoliday Bingo
American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHoliday CASH Bingo! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! The higher in attendance, the higher the payout per game. Coverall will be $200! Food TBD! Mark your calendars!
Leve’L 2022
Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United StatesThe Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments […]
$65
St. Andrew’s Day Gala “Feast of the Haggis”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your passion for Scotland and be part of history as Chicago Scots, the first and oldest charity in Illinois, returns to the Chicago History Museum for our grandest evening of the […]
$250
Bonita Radio: De Puerto Rico a Chicago, Un paso es
Español ¡Bonita Radio llega al Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center! “De Puerto Rico a Chicago, un paso es!”, una jornada de afirmación con la diáspora en Chicago, la Fundación Periodismo […]
Free – $10Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCalligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must be practiced. Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly event focused on the history of handwriting. Enjoy demonstrations of different […]
Free
Tribal Museums Day 2022
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United StatesSharing Our Wisdom, Values & Diverse Cultures In celebration of the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 100th anniversary, the Association is honored to announce the first annual Tribal Museums Day to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. We are engaging Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers across Indian Country to share our collective wisdom, values and diverse cultures! The Association’s vision is to create a world where diverse Native cultures and values are […]
FREEJulmarknad
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJulmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]
Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring “Saulute” Sunlight Children’s Aid”
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesEvery year, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture honors exceptional individuals who, through their talents, efforts, and achievements, have distinguished themselves and contributed to the betterment of humanity. The Award […]
$135 – $225
Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast
Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesDeck the IAHC halls at the annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 4th from 9am-9pm. Festivities include Mass, breakfast, craft and bake sale, music, dance, children’s activities and visit from […]
$10 – $20Julmarknad
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJulmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]
ON-SITE FILM & DISCUSSION: “ADAM & IDA – ALMOST A FAIRY TALE”
Orphaned and torn apart at the age of 3, twins Adam and Ida Paluch survived the Holocaust without knowing what had happened to each other. Adam endured life in a […]
Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Online IL, United StatesScandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots […]
Free
