Name: 2024 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Start: 2024-02-17T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-02-17T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Chinese Museum Aid Association

February 2024
Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon at the Newberry
Featured February 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Black History Month
Talks and Gatherings

Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States
The Newberry Library and the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities (CTSDH) at Loyola University invite you to a birthday party for Frederick Douglass on February 14, 11am-2pm. Alongside volunteers around the world, we will participate in a transcribe-a-thon to improve access to the correspondence of Frederick Douglass. We’ll also be streaming music and […]
A Mecca of Midcentury Modernism: Alen B. Dow Residential Designs in Midland, Michigan
February 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tour

Online Event
Midcentury modern design is still as present and popular as it was when it first appeared on the scene. By taking this virtual tour of Midland, Michigan, you'll learn about the impact of Alden B. Dow on modernist design with breathtaking examples from his home and studio. Never heard of architect Alden B. Dow? That’s […]
$15
UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠ African Americans and the Arts
Featured February 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠ African Americans and the Arts
Cultural Festivals and Fairs
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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 […]
Orchids After Hours
February 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Orchids After Hours
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
Food and Drink

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencie, IL
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.
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
February 15, 2024 - May 6, 2024 Black History Month
Exhibitions and Gallery Events

American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM's Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday, February 18 and Monday, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠ African Americans and the Arts
Featured February 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month⁠ African Americans and the Arts
Cultural Festivals and Fairs
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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 […]
Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children’s Literature
February 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Workshops and Classes

3001 Central Street, Evanston , United States
Date: 2024-02-16 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States The Mitchell Museum, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at the second Native Book Fair on Friday, February 16th, 2024 […]
February Free Day
February 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitions and Gallery Events

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States
Date: 2024-02-16 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201, United States Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
February 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
Tour

Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 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 […]
Free
Orchids After Hours
February 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Orchids After Hours
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
Food and Drink

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencie, IL
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.
If the Sky Could Dream: Interactive Installation, Performance, & Workshop Series
February 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lunar New Year
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
Music, Film, and Theater
Workshops and Classes

Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States
Heritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation, performance, and workshop series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia, as well as include an original, contemporary vision of […]
Karaokeabend | Karaoke Night Stammtisch Open Haus
February 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Music, Film, and Theater
Date: When Friday, February 16, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Location DANK Haus, 2nd Floor Brauhaus Room Karaokeabend | Karaoke Night Stammtisch Open Haus 6th Floor Skyline Lounge Friday | February 16th | 7:30 PM Our February Open Haus will be the best karaoke night in town! For fun we will have […]
Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
February 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - February 17, 2024 @ 12:00 am Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
Food and Drink
Talks and Gatherings

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
Teen Saturday Studio: Digital Architectural Spacers – CGI
February 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Workshops and Classes

Harold Washington College 30 E Lake St Chicago, Chicago
This workshop is designed to provide youth with hands-on experience in creating 2D visualizations of architectural designs using cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CGI) software. Teens will discover how architects use CGI software to bring their designs to life and learn about tools and techniques used to create stunning visualizations of buildings, interiors, and landscapes. Using CGI […]
Free
Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
February 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Music, Film, and Theater

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 […]
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
February 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
Workshops and Classes
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 […]
Carnival of the Animals
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Music, Film, and Theater

Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the Latino Alliance for the Carnival of the Animals performance followed by Orchestra Explorers activities presented by the Negaunee Music Institute! Explore a variety of Orchestra Explorers activities, including a captivating chamber ensemble performance from a local music school on the first floor. Embark on a building-wide scavenger hunt and crossword puzzle with exciting […]
Artecito Weather
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Exhibitions and Gallery Events
Workshops and Classes

OPEN Center for the Arts 2214 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
¡Acompañanos en OPEN Center for the Arts con nuestros compañeros Lincoln Park Zoo para Artecito! Ubicado a 2214 s. Sacramento, Chicago, IL 60623, estaremos allí de 11 a. m. a 1 p. m. explorando y creando arte. ¡Nos vemos allí! _________ Join us at OPEN Center for the Arts with our friends Lincoln Park […]
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
Exhibitions and Gallery Events

National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
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.
2024 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
February 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cultural Festivals and Fairs

Chinese Museum Aid Association 1016 W. Argyle St., Chicago
TimeLine Theatre - Year of the Dragon Exhibit Saturday, February 17th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm CMAA, 1016 W. Argyle St. FREE Join TimeLine Theatre at the CMAA for a journey through the historical highlights of past years of the Dragon - with dramaturgy by Irene Hsiao, Resident Artist at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art - and reflect […]
Free

February 2024