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  • Tribal Museums Day 2022

    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Sharing 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 […]

    FREE

  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad
    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Julmarknad 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 Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.

  • Balzekas Museum Award Dinner Honoring “Saulute” Sunlight Children’s Aid”

    Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

    Every 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 is the highest and longest-standing civic honor of its kind outside of Lithuania. The roster of former honorees includes civic and cultural leaders, physicians, artists, […]

    $135 – $225

  • Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast

    Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Deck 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 Santa. Tickets for breakfast are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The breakfast begins at 10:00am, and reservations are required. Entry […]

    $10 – $20

  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad
    Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Julmarknad 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 Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.

  • ON-SITE FILM & DISCUSSION: “ADAM & IDA – ALMOST A FAIRY TALE”

      Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

      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 concentration camp and was later adopted. Ida evaded capture as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied-Poland. Both children were baptized, issued fake birth certificates with new […]

    • Scandinavian Jam ONLINE

      Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
      Online IL, United States

      Scandinavian 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 music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and […]

      Free

    • The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday

      The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
      Online IL, United States

      Since the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing […]

      Free

    • Candle making & Christmas crafts

        Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

        Come and make your own hand-dipped candle, it’s a fun part of making Christmas crafts at the Museum. While the candles are drying we make other Swedish decorations. Hopefully we will have time for a special treat as well. Come prepared with a pair of scissors. Coffee and sandwiches are served. Cost is $20 for […]

        $20 – $25

      • South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation

        DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, United States

        Join us the evening of Tuesday, December 6th at the DuSable Museum for a special advance screening of the season three premiere episode of HBO Max’s South Side. The screening will be followed by an intimate conversation with series co-creators, executive producers, directors, writers and cast Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, moderated by WBEZ’s Reset […]

        FREE

      • The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine

        The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
        Online IL, United States

        In this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants began buying up the diners abandoned by German Americans facing anti-German persecution brought on by the war. In these kitchens, the new Greek owners would […]

        Free

      • Hobo Cane

        Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

        Pure heart and soul. That’s how you can best describe Hobo Cane. Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier’s love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There he […]

        FREE

      • ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”

        Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

        A national bestseller, D-Day Girls draws from recently declassified files, diaries, and oral histories to share a thrilling story about the remarkable women recruited by Winston Churchill’s elite spy agency. These female spies destroyed train lines, ambushed Nazis, plotted prison breaks, and gathered crucial intelligence to pave the way for Allied victory. Don’t miss our program with […]

      • Neighborhood Nights

        Neighborhood Nights
        DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

        COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum

      • Breakfast with Tomten

        Breakfast with Tomten
        Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

        One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 9 […]

      • Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop

        Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

        CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP Prepare for the Holidays with the PMA Saturday, December 10, 2022 RSVP by December 6     The Polish Museum of America will offer its annual Christmas workshop on the art of ornament making on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 10am-12pm. Workshop fee: $10 per person (includes free Museum tour, day of […]

        $10.00

      • Artists First Conversations: Symposium 3

          Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

          Symposium 3: "How Artists with Disabilities Fit into the Greater Art World" Artists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the Chicago Cultural Center exhibition Artists First: Twenty-five Years of Studio Art at Thresholds. The primary goals of the symposium series are to increase scholarship in the field […]

          FREE

        • NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET

          American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

          NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 10AM-5PM LIVE DRUM & DANCE EXHIBITION (12PM & 3PM) INDIAN TACO SALE (11AM-4PM) ART VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE (ONE 8' TABLE PER SPACE @ $50) TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE EMAIL DAVE AT: [email protected] PARKING IS AVAILABLE

        • DANK HAUS WEIHNACHTSMARKT-INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET

          DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

          Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more! Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will have German food and drink for sale as you stroll through rows of festive stands. This is a great holiday event for families and children of all […]

          $5

        • Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market

          Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market
          Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

          December 10 - 11, 2022 12 pm - 5 pm $5 admission Ticket prices also include complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery and Revolution Brewing (while supplies last). Stay tuned for updated about our raffles! Participating makers: Alice’s Crystal Palace Arceo Press & Studio Alex Remeniuk Asrai Garden […]

          $5