Through his signature puntos and semillas, Puerto Rican artist Raul Ortiz Bonilla presents a story of migration and diaspora.
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Free
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15 events, South Asia Institute brings together art and poetry by South Asian women to create a space for alternative narratives of femininity and identity.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
Free – $10  From 1908 to the mid 1930’s, Hilma Ljung photographed the village of Svalöv with her 4×5 glass plate view camera, showing us a rural Swedish woman's life.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
Free – $6  Avid amateur photographer Jan Zawiliński documented Chicago’s Polish Downtown community in 1900-1924, leaving behind a fascinating record of everyday life.
Organizers: Polish Museum of America
$6 – $10  From digital collage to painting to glasswork to photography, twelve non-male Diasporican artists explore their expansive identities and how they intersect in their own ways.
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Free  Pop-up books have a longer history than you might think. For centuries, books with interactive flaps, dials, and other moving parts have captivated readers of all ages.
Organizers: Newberry Library
Free  Artists Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden consider the many definitions of space, site, and home.
Organizers: South Side Community Art Center
Free  Artists from Sweden and Chicago collaborate to create original works interpreting early 20th century letters to Chicago immigrant Emil Olsson from his family in Sweden.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
Free – $6  This exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$14  The Chop Suey “joint” was a prime target of anti-Chinese discrimination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This art exhibition focuses on four sojourners lost to historical haze.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free – $8  In 1945, a 14-year-old's diary was discovered in Auschwitz. The exhibition explores Rywka's life in the Łódz Ghetto and what might have happened after her deportation to Auschwitz and beyond.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
Free – $18  This exhibit showcases modern classics from one of Ukraine's best private collections, demonstrating the multidimensionality and deep intuition of Ukrainian modernist style.
Organizers: Ukrainian National Museum
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 Join us to watch the first two episodes of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free – $12
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 Join us for a guided Heartfulness session, a simple and subtle practice of meditation that connects each of us with the light and love in our hearts.
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$5 |
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 Exploring the continuing legacy of colonialism, this film shows a Spanish conquistador arriving in contemporary Mexico, encountering migrants, activists, and mothers.
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center
$20 |
12 events,
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 American Indian Center is going to talk about the Three Sisters and start planting in their new garden space!
Organizers: American Indian Center
Free |
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12 events,
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 This multi-genre production blending theatre, dance, music and poetry celebrates the many facets of friendship, from carefree childhood to the care-laden years.
Organizers: Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts
Free |
13 events, 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.
Organizers: Casa Michoacan
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 Chicago Dance Month kicks off with an opening celebration featuring a dynamic mix of performances from companies and artists that span genres and countries.
Organizers: Center of Peruvian Arts
Free  Musicians from Chicago’s Japanese, Brazilian, and Ukrainian communities will make jazz, classical, and ethnic folk music intersect in new and unexpected ways.
Organizers: American Indian Center, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
$20 – $70 |
15 events, Join Sid. Z. Leiman, PhD, internationally acclaimed scholar of Jewish history and literature, for a candid conversation about spiritual resistance during the Holocaust.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
Free
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 Join us to watch episodes 3 and 4 of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free – $12  Misa Bilingüe Purépecha/español concelebrada y bendición de la Presencia Michoacana 2023. Presentación de toritos de petate (Francisco Villa). Presentación del Coro Purépecha.
Organizers: Casa Michoacan |
14 events, Weddings bring us together. They are a chance to celebrate love and the beginning of a couple’s new life together. Weddings also celebrate our history and culture. Join the Museum for this fun exhibit, featuring wedding dresses from the past, as well as from the many cultures that make up Buffalo Grove today, including Korean, […]
Organizers: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, National Indo-American Museum Location: 4654 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the June birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum on June 30th, 2023, from 6pm to 8pm. We will be serving refreshments and snacks while we build community. This Shop and Sip event will also include a workshop where […]  Are you looking for new jobs or getting ready to apply for one? Sign up for HANA's virtual job readiness workshops coming up soon! Available in English and Spanish.
Organizers: HANA Center
Free |
13 events,
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Celebrate Swedish National day at the Museum's pop-up café. In addition to our regular spread we will serve some pastries fit for the National Day.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum |
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 Perkins&Will principal and design director Ralph Johnson will reveal his collaborative design process and highlight key projects over the course of an illustrious career.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$15  In 1942, Lidice was destroyed by the Nazis in retaliation for the assassination of a high-ranking Nazi official. The name "Lidice" became a symbol of Nazi atrocities and the horrors of war. |
13 events, Mahler “peacefully bids farewell to the world” in his Ninth Symphony, with its grand scale, profound emotions and folk dance themes — capped by a transcendent finale.
Organizers: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, T.G. Masaryk Czech School
$35 – $299 |
19 events, Celebrate Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, and more! Swedish American Museum will have a maypole, beer tent, Store tent, craft table and café.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
Free – $10
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 Join the Heritage Museum of Asian Art's 9th anniversary fundraiser! Immerse yourself in Asia's vibrant colors, rich traditions, and tantalizing flavors while supporting art heritage.
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$150 – $300  Guadalupe Suazo. En la obra la autora hace una recopilación en 19 historias breves que en un ejercicio de memoria vuelve hablar de su pueblo de su herencia, de su tradición. |
23 events,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.
Organizers: Casa Michoacan
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 The definitive tour of the historic neighborhoods and landmarks where Chicago Lithuanians lived, worked, played, and prayed for 150 years.
Organizers: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
$60 – $65
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 In celebration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day, this festival will host food, a costume parade, performances, games, and much more!
Organizers: Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago
Free
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 Family activities, 3 on 3 basketball, petting zoo, jumping castle and more. Bring your own picnic basket, chairs if you like.
Organizers: Bronzeville Historical Society
Free |
14 events,
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 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.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free – $12  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.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Free |
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12 events, "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.
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center |
12 events, 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.
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center
$55 – $65 |
15 events, Join us for this all ages, free 3-Day Niben (Summer) Camp with cultural teaching, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games, etc.
Organizers: Trickster Cultural Center
Free  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.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
Free
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 Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago in an immersive evening of Haitian dance and music.
$20
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 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.
Organizers: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
$40 |
15 events, This family-friendly outdoor event is a chance to explore Scottish culture, from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of Scotland.
Organizers: Chicago Scots
Free – $200
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 The South Asia Institute is inviting performers to spill desi queer stories, recite love poems, or perform drag and dance.
Free – $10  Join Argentinian pianist Cristian Poyo Moya on a musical journey of tangos, Argentinian folklore, Peruvian waltzes, Brazilian chorinhos and even Ragtime, blues and swing.
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center
$20 |
20 events,Join the Swedish American Museum for a market, crafts, exhibits, music, dancing, food and more at this annual summer celebration.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
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 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.
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Free
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 South Side Community Art Center is thrilled to host an on site letterpress print activation and an exciting public art installation!
Free
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 Activities for the children will include storytelling, crafts, music, balloons and balloon release.
Free – $5 |
14 events,
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 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.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free – $12  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.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
$5
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Join the Swedish American Museum for their annual Jenny Lind concert, featuring Josefine Mindus accompanied by pianist Rebecca Elsgard.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum |
11 events, Japanese American Service Committee will be teaching about Japanese summer celebrations and the Star Festival, with crafts, songs, and more at this special family class.
$18 – $23 |
13 events,A hands-on camp celebrating Midsummer! Kids ages 6-12 will explore nature, craft and play games, learn songs and dances, and eat Swedish foods during the longest days of the year!
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
$200 – $275 Are you looking for new jobs or getting ready to apply for one? Sign up for HANA's virtual job readiness workshops coming up soon! Available in English and Spanish.
Organizers: HANA Center
Free |
13 events,
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 Welcome the Summer Solstice with American Indian Center! There will be storytelling, hands-on activities, drumming and dancing!
Free |
14 events, Join us for this all ages, free 3-Day Art Camp with cultural teaching, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games, etc. at Trickster Cultural Center.
Organizers: Trickster Cultural Center
Free  T. G. Masaryk Czech School hosts the accomplished Czech authors Alice Horáčková and Jan Novák, both of whom have received prestigious awards for their work.
Organizers: T.G. Masaryk Czech School
Free |
15 events, Seaberg uses his lithographs of the beautiful natural landscape of Minnesota and Sweden to connect with his Sami heritage and to remind us of beauty, community, and sense of place.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
Free – $6 Seaberg uses his lithographs of the beautiful natural landscape of Minnesota and Sweden to connect with his Sami heritage and to remind us of beauty, community, and sense of place.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
Free – $6 |
20 events,The whole family will enjoy fabulous food, carnival rides, and live music nightly. The Museum’s Kerstin Andersson Store will participate with a tent that is everything Swedish.  The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Yulia Gasio: Donbas, Ukraine 2014 till the Present. Join us for the opening reception. Yulia Gasio will give a presentation at 2pm.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Yulia Gasio: Donbas, Ukraine 2014 till the Present. Join us for the opening reception. Yulia Gasio will give a presentation at 2pm.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Japanese American Service Committee will be teaching about Japanese summer celebrations and the Star Festival, with crafts, songs, and more at this special family class.
$18 – $23
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 Shariff’s jewelry is inspired by the rich tradition of jewelry design in Pakistan and is suffused with spiritual, social, and mythological connotations. Talk followed by sale of select pieces.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
Free
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 The Center of Peruvian Arts will perform at World Refugee Day, along with workshops, parades, rallies, speakers, and performances by the Chicago refugee community.
Organizers: Center of Peruvian Arts
Free |
18 events, Take a VR journey through the works of the paintings and music of M.K. Čiurlionis.
Organizers: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
$35
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Bronzeville History Society will guide bird enthusiasts, the curious, and Bronzeville heritage seekers on a birdwatching cultural experience.
Organizers: Bronzeville Historical Society
$25  Meet Lithuanian playwright Gabriele Labanauskaitė and director Greta Štiormer in a cosy, intimate dialogue. Labanauskaitė will present works from her collection of plays “Dramas."
Organizers: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Free
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 Join the Heritage Museum of Asian Art for a hands-on tea experience guided by GongFu tea expert! Enjoy the tea and have fun with friends.
Free – $8 |
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 New York salsa and Latin jazz innovator Eddie Palmieri brings his orchestra to perform his greatest hits, along with Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion ensemble El Laberinto del Coco.
Organizers: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Free |
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 Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise docents don't have time to tell every story they know. Listen to CAC docents share extra stories of the Chicago river, its buildings and people.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$15
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 OPEN Center for the Arts celebrates 9 years with an open house with food, art, and music, and an exhibit called Mi Neighborhood showcasing artists from Chicago neighborhoods.
Organizers: OPEN Center for the Arts
Free
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Find the Swedish American Museum Store at the Andersonville Farmers Market. A great way to support local business as well as shopping Swedish items after hours. |
14 events, Presentation of the Citlali band and a cast of friends Comparsa de Chinelos and the Dance of the old men.
Organizers: Casa Michoacan
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 Join Dr. Pierre Paul, part of Haitian American Museum of Chicago's scholar series, in a discussion on Haitian refugees and the elements which shape and form their perseverance.
$10 |
13 events, Award-winning Korean woodwork artist Jin Woo Yoon will hold a solo exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. He will carve two good luck totem poles for the center.
Organizers: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago |
15 events,Award-winning Korean woodwork artist Jin Woo Yoon will hold a solo exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. He will carve two good luck totem poles for the center.
Organizers: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
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 Listen to children's stories read aloud by students from Japanese American Service Committee's children's Japanese program.
Organizers: Japanese American Service Committee
Free |
