Honoring Inventor Lonnie Johnson Come Celebrate Our 26th Anniversary! $5.00 per person/Members Free Music, Singing, Crafts, Story Telling and Balloons
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 […]
Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, Executive Order 9066 led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans during WWII. Every year, the Japanese American community in Chicago comes together to commemorate E.O. 9066 as a reminder of the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis and the importance […]
Enjoy a romantic evening filled with the sounds of your favorite love songs played by the incomparable Omari Dillard. Classically trained, with a contemporary style, Omari delivers harmonious sounds with versatility in genres like R&B, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, country, and gospel. From Anita Baker and Luther Vandross, to Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys, […]
Kenneth Meléndez's repertoire spans an array of percussion instruments, encompassing Afro-Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Dominican, and Brazilian rhythms. Amidst his performances with renowned bands like Costa Brava and La Familia Sanabria, Kenneth dedicates himself to teaching and sharing the essence of Puerto Rican cultural traditions.
Join us Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 pm for Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk with Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes. This artist talk will be moderated by Alexandra Senycia. Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. […]
Join Lakeview Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon of music at 2 pm on Sunday, February 18, at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Avenue in Chicago. Revel in the grandeur of Wagner, bask in the alluring charm of Strauss, and be enchanted by the playful melodies of Beethoven's Symphony No. 8.
Date: 2024-02-19 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201, United States Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday, February 19th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! For more information about this program, please contact: [email protected] | (847) 475-1030
A broad exposé of what characterizes Swedish food culture in flavors, dishes and eating, both before the great American migration whit the spice roads to Sweden throughout history, and how food culture have developed during the 1900s, starting with a great interest in simplyfing cooking, removing the dessert from the everyday meal and later on […]
Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.
Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I Thursday, February 1st Bus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am Sign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway This is a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers, connect with students from UIS and the University […]
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]
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Chef Reinhard Richter is back with another tasty treat for us! This month Chef Reinhard will be demonstrating how to make a delicious Mohnkuchen, or poppy seed cake. This cake is a perfect choice for you weekend Kaffee und Kuchen! Guests will watch Chef Reinhard demonstrate how he makes this classic cake and be able […]
Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance invites all indigenous people, Aztec dancers, and followers of these beautiful teachings and traditions that commemorate the birth of Huey Tata Cuauhtémoc. May your sun shine brightly!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
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 […]
Jade holds profound significance in Asian culture, symbolizing purity, beauty, and status. Integral to rituals and art, jade's influence permeates Asian history, embodying spiritual and cultural values and signifying not just wealth but the profound human quest for harmony and balance. This Lecture will discuss the beauty of Jade as an ornament as well as […]