Chicago Cultural Alliance

Jenny Lind Concert
2023-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Join the Swedish American Museum for their annual Jenny Lind concert, featuring Josefine Mindus accompanied by pianist Rebecca Elsgard.

On-Site Film & Discussion: “You Will Not Play Wagner”
2023-06-18 14:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
In this film a young Israeli conductor chooses to perform Wagner in a prestigious musical competition, leading to passionate argument of how we honor the memories of the Holocaust.

American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #4
2023-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join us to watch the final two episodes of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.

Chinese American Museum of Chicago's Annual Benefit Dinner
2023-06-17 18:00 - 22:00 | New Furama Restaurant, 2828 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Please join CAMOC’s fundraiser for performances, raffle, authentic Chinese food, cash bar, and much more! Participants support the promotion of Chinese American history.

Spoken Dialogues: Poetry Readings From Testimonies On Paper
2023-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The exhibition Testimonies on Paper creates alternative narratives of femininity and identity as South Asian women poets respond to South Asian women artists’ works.

Free Children Tour
2023-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Our expert guides will take children on a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia, exploring vibrant pottery, intricate sculptures, and fascinating artifacts.

21st Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Bronzeville Children’s Museum, 9301 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL, 60617, United States
Activities for the children will include storytelling, crafts, music, balloons and balloon release.

3831 JUNETEENTH!
2023-06-17 12:00 - 16:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
South Side Community Art Center is thrilled to host an on site letterpress print activation and an exciting public art installation!

Self-Portrait Collage Workshop
2023-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Unleash your imagination and dive into the vibrant world of collage. Learn about Puerto Rican artists who use self-portraits and collages to express themselves and social issues.

Rockford Midsommarfest
2023-06-17 | Erlander Home Museum, 404 S 3rd St, Rockford, IL, United States
Join the Swedish American Museum for a market, crafts, exhibits, music, dancing, food and more at this annual summer celebration.

Piano Concert: Cristian Poyo Moya
2023-06-16 20:00 | Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Join Argentinian pianist Cristian Poyo Moya on a musical journey of tangos, Argentinian folklore, Peruvian waltzes, Brazilian chorinhos and even Ragtime, blues and swing.

Satarangi: A Desi Queer Open Mic and Storytelling Event
2023-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The South Asia Institute is inviting performers to spill desi queer stories, recite love poems, or perform drag and dance.

The 37th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-17 | One Pierce Place, One Pierce Plance, Itasca, IL, 60143, United States
This family-friendly outdoor event is a chance to explore Scottish culture, from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of Scotland.

A Night for Celebration co-presented by African American Network and Latino Alliance
2023-06-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Latino Alliance and African American Network members are invited to a postconcert celebration of Maestro Muti’s final season as Zell Music Director.

Konpa Sware
2023-06-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Room 43, 1039-1041 E. 43rd St, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago in an immersive evening of Haitian dance and music.

On-Site Pride Event: A Night at The Eldorado
2023-06-15 18:30 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Before the Nazis came to power, the Eldorado was a famous LGBTQ+ club in Berlin. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum for stories, music, and cocktails in the spirit of the Eldorado.

3-Day Niben (Summer) Camp
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-17 | Rolling Knolls Nature Center, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for this all ages, free 3-Day Niben (Summer) Camp with cultural teaching, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games, etc.

Chicago Debut: Zeca Pagodinho in Concert
2023-06-14 19:30 | The Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
The International Latino Cultural Center presents samba superstar Zeca Pagondinho. The embodiment of Rio’s free easy-going spirit, Pagodinho celebrates 40 years in the music business.

Marrano: A Tale Of Inquisition
2023-06-13 21:00 | International Latino Cultural Center, 542 S Dearborn St Suite 610, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
“Marrano” focuses on a man who assassinated an Inquisitor: Diego de Sevilla, a simple son of a shoemaker, whose faith, family and culture were stripped away by fanaticism.

Classical Violin Concert
2023-06-11 13:30 | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Join Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art for a free classical music concert in our galleries. All donations will benefit Ukrainian children with disabilities from Zinkiv Orphanage, Poltava district.

American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #3
2023-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Chinese American Museum of Chicago, 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join us to watch episodes 5 and 6 of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.

Los Pleneros de la Cresta
2023-06-10 21:30 | Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
Hear Puerto Rican Plena music group Los Pleneros de la Cresta in concert, as they pave the way to the preservation and dissemination of the Afro-Puerto Rican genre.

Cultural Connections: Saraswathi Ranganathan and Juan Díes
2023-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Saraswathi Ranganathan on the Veena and Juan Díes on the Guitar celebrate the intersection of South Asian and Mexican music.

ДВАДЕСЕТ ГОДИНИ ТВОРЧЕСКИ ПЪТ
2023-06-10 18:30 | Magura Cultural Center, 415 W Golf Rd #7, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
СРЕЩА – КОКТЕЙЛ С РАЙНА НЕДЯЛКОВА-КАЧУЛКОВА. ПРЕДСТАВЯТ творчеството на Рени Нед.

Collectors: Graphics of Pollination
2023-06-10 | Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
This exhibit links art, natural and social sciences to represent how migrant pollinator species and human laborers are closely linked – raising environmental and social awareness.

Pig Roast - St. Cletus Parish
2023-06-10 18:00 - 18:30 | St. Cletus Parish, 600 W 55th St, La Grange, IL, United States
Center of Peruvian Arts will present music and dance from Peru at this church event.

North West Pride Fest
2023-06-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60193, United States
Join Trickster Cultural Center for family friendly drag performers, live entertainment, vendors, activities and more!

Bronzeville Queer History Tour
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Bronzeville’s commercialized and jazz-influenced urban culture offered African-Americans a vibrant, well-accepted queer culture from the 1920s onward. Join us to learn more.

2023 Piyesta Pinoy
2023-06-10 11:00 - 19:00 | Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center, 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
In celebration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day, this festival will host food, a costume parade, performances, games, and much more!

Juneteenth Fair
2023-06-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Mandrake Park Recreation Facility, 3858 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Family activities, 3 on 3 basketball, petting zoo, jumping castle and more. Bring your own picnic basket, chairs if you like.
