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  • May 2024

  • Sat 18

    What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago

    May 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago is a ground-breaking exhibition documenting this amorphous history of art production and presentation. This is the first comprehensive […]

  • Sat 18

    HAMOC Haitian Heritage Month Free Day

    May 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

    Saturday, May 18 | 12pm - 6pm 4410 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 Free Admission

  • Sat 18

    Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

    May 18, 2024 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
    • Dance
    Kalapriya Studio 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 18

    Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu

    May 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    • Workshops and Classes
    3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Chinese Paper-cutting (剪纸) Artist Lucy P. Liu in this dynamic and hands-on workshop. Lucy will discuss the history and traditions of paper-cutting, paper-cut patterns, and engage in a workshop […]

    $10.00 – $15.00
  • Sat 18

    A Springtime Musical Cabaret

    May 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Music, Film, and Theater

    Argyle Street, at the center of Chicago's premiere Southeast Asian business and entertainment district, will play host to a one-day event on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate Asian American and […]

  • Sat 18

    44th Gwangju People’s Uprising Commemoration

    May 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    HANA Center 4300 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Please join us at HANA’s Northwest Center on Saturday, May 18th from 6 - 7pm to honor the Gwangju People's Uprising. This is also our May Membership Meeting which is […]

  • Sat 18

    FROG’s Javanese Ensemble performs “Innovation through Tradition”

    May 18, 2024 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    • Dance
    • Music, Film, and Theater

    FROG's Javanese Ensemble performs "Innovation through Tradition". With guest artists Heni Savitri and Darsono Hadiraharjo. Constellation's Links Hall 3111 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 $15/general ticket Purchase tickets today! Join an evening of […]

  • Sun 19

    Midwest Bonsai Society 18th May Exhibit

    May 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Midwest Bonsai Society 18th May Exhibit
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Workshops and Classes
    Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencie, IL

    Having started in 2004, our Spring show is smaller than our August Exhibition but is well worth the trip. We will have 7 tree vendors and 4 ceramic pottery vendors […]

    Free Show is free--All Chicago Botanic rates apply.
  • Sun 19

    American Writers Festival

    May 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us as writers from around the country and across genres and disciplines converge in Chicago to celebrate the power of the written word and the joys of reading. The […]

  • Sun 19

    Drop-In Sketching Day

    May 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Workshops and Classes
    3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join our Drop-In Sketching program, which invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with our collection of Asian art uniquely and engagingly. Our museum is home to diverse art […]

    Free
  • Sun 19

    Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)

    May 19, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

    Learn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. […]

    Free
  • Sun 19

    Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong

    May 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tai Chi Classes with Peter Wong
    • Workshops and Classes
    3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

    Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds […]

    $10.00 – $15.00
  • Sun 19

    Exhibition Opening: Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War

    May 19, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War is a poignant exhibition that outlines the remarkable rescue mission that brought thousands of unaccompanied children from Nazi Europe to the […]

  • Mon 20

    Ahimsa for Freedom

    May 20, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    • Music, Film, and Theater
    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    “Non violence (AHIMSA) needs you to have more strength and more courage”. John J. Pershing Magnet School for the Humanities & Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts invite you to […]

  • Thu 23

    Chicago Reflected: A Book Talk and River Cruise with Author Ryan Chester

    May 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Step into the world of Architect Ryan Chester, whose passion for the city's beauty led him to embark on an awe-inspiring project in March 2020. With nothing but a pen […]

    $59
  • Thu 23

    “Next To Normal”Featuring an All South Asian Cast!

    May 23, 2024 “Next To Normal”Featuring an All South Asian Cast!
    • Music, Film, and Theater
    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the […]

  • Thu 23

    Neighborhood Nights

    May 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Neighborhood Nights
    • Food and Drink

    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 […]

  • Fri 24

    Rusalka at the Rosehill Cemetery

    May 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Music, Film, and Theater

    Join the Ouroboros Opera at the Rosehill Cemetery for an unforgettable evening of music and drama. Set in a wild wood full of fae sprites, Rusalka is guaranteed to delight. […]

  • Fri 24

    “Next To Normal”Featuring an All South Asian Cast!

    May 24, 2024 “Next To Normal”Featuring an All South Asian Cast!
    • Music, Film, and Theater
    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the […]

  • Sat 25

    Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

    May 25, 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 […]

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