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  • KCCoC Classic Concert Series Fall 2022

    Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL, United States

    KCCoC Classic Concert Series Fall 2022   Viola: Sungjoo Kang (강성주) Piano: Seungkyung Baek (백승경) Baritone: Ghibong Kim (김기봉) Piano: Jisook Chung (정지숙)   • Bach • Schubert • Handel/Halvorsen […]

    $20

  • ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “THE TATTOOED TORAH”

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

    Nearly four decades since its initial release, Marvell Ginsburg’s The Tattooed Torah is widely regarded as a quintessential resource for early Holocaust education. A profound story of love, hope, and resilience, The Tattooed Torah recounts the true story of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia. This beloved illustrated book teaches the Holocaust not just as a period of destruction, […]

  • LA TUNA DE ORO DE GUANAJUATO

    Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    La Tuna de Oro was Born in the city of Guanajuato in 1965 and since then managed to revolutionize the musical concept of this type of group by combining the spirit of the students with the quality of the great masters. To date, la Tuna de Oro has been performed in various stages and cities […]

    Free

  • Genealogy Session ONLINE

    Online Event

    Crimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade Did your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was imprisoned and desired to know more about the crime. This class begins by giving an overview of the Swedish criminal justice system and then show […]

    $10

  • The Reel Film Club: Costa Rica

    Instituto Cervantes 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Víctor has lived by himself, tending to his cows, in the mountains of Costa Rica for decades. He believes his neighbors have ordered their one indigenous employee to spy on him and that they have stolen his favorite cow. His 12-year-old grandson has been sent by his mother to live with Víctor just as the […]

    $20

  • What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language

    What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
    Online IL, United States

    Greek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in the Greek peninsula thousands of years ago to the "Greeklish" of the Greek diaspora.

    Free

  • Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage

    Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

    Renowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print. SPEAKERS Russell Maret is a letter designer and letterpress printer working in New York City. Jill Gage is the Newberry’s Custodian of […]

    Free

  • Holiday Bingo

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

    Holiday CASH Bingo! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! The higher in attendance, the higher the payout per game. Coverall will be $200! Food TBD! Mark your calendars!

  • Leve’L 2022

    Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

    The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments of the museum over the past 10 years! This year will also be our first in-person Gala celebration since 2019. This memorable night will be […]

    $65

  • St. Andrew’s Day Gala “Feast of the Haggis”

    Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Bring your passion for Scotland and be part of history as Chicago Scots, the first and oldest charity in Illinois, returns to the Chicago History Museum for our grandest evening of the year! Throughout the evening you’ll have access to the Chicago History Museum’s exhibits including City on Fire: Chicago 1871, Vivian Maier: In Color, and the new Treasured Ten: […]

    $250

  • Bonita Radio: De Puerto Rico a Chicago, Un paso es

      Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      Español ¡Bonita Radio llega al Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center! “De Puerto Rico a Chicago, un paso es!”, una jornada de afirmación con la diáspora en Chicago, la Fundación Periodismo Siglo XXI, Bonita Radio y la reconocida periodista Carmen Enid Acevedo. English Bonita Radio comes to Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center! “De Puerto Rico a […]

      Free – $10

    • Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective

      Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

      Calligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must be practiced. Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly event focused on the history of handwriting. Enjoy demonstrations of different […]

      Free

    • 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.