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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14 events,
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Take a VR journey through the works of the paintings and music of M.K. Čiurlionis.
Organizers: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
$35 
Bomba music and dance provide resistance, self-expression, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free 
Acclaimed Indian visual and textile artist Shelly Jyoti depicts the indigo's colonial history and impact — the cultivation, exploitation, and servitude that happened because of one plant.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
$5 – $10 The Swedish American Museum will take part in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Come find your treasures old and new.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum |
14 events,
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Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.
Organizers: Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts
Free |
14 events,
With cinematography, animation, and archival photos, Rodi Glass revisits the sites of her survival as a young girl from Amsterdam, Westerbork transit camp, and Vittel internment camp.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum |
16 events,
Dive into the vibrant world of Greek pop music with our captivating class that explores the catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and cultural significance of this dynamic genre.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free Join the American Indian Center for the season two finale and season three premiere. Popcorn and drinks available!
Organizers: American Indian Center |
14 events,
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15 events,
Step into the tumultuous era of the Greek Civil War with our thought-provoking NHM Discussion
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free |
20 events,
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All are welcome to join residents, families and staff for the Chicago Scots' 107th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!
Organizers: Chicago Scots
Free
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The entire Chicago Japanese Community and Friends are invited to share in a day of games, food, sports, sunshine, good times, and more food!
Organizers: Japanese American Service Committee
Free
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Local and nationally recognized artists, vendors, live entertainment, local foods and family fun (face painting, mini golf, swimming and more!)
Organizers: OPEN Center for the Arts |
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15 events,
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Enjoy a bonsai competition, a sumo wrestler demonstration, music from Chicago Balinese Gamelan, and more amid the tree-filled landscapes of the Morton Arboretum.
Organizers: Chicago Balinese Gamelan
Free – $17 |
16 events,
A hands-on camp with a different theme every day! Kids ages 6-12 will play Viking games, do traditional arts and crafts, dance, tell stories, become inventors, and explore the outdoors!
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
$325 
Continuing our series is American Curious, a romantic comedy directed by Gabylu.
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center
Free |
15 events,
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16 events,
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Is Chicago ready to embrace tall timber construction? Panelists discuss local and regional precedents, structural research, and evolving codes and attitudes.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
Free |
16 events,
Learn about the Hellenistic kingdoms with the National Hellenic Museum. Explore the legacies of Alexander the Great, and the Seleucid, Ptolemaic, and Antigonid kingdoms.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free |
16 events,
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With a profound connection to her Ojibwe heritage, contemporary artist Le'Ana Asher creates vibrant and evocative paintings about memory, identity, and resiliency.
Organizers: Center for Native Futures |
20 events,
Set with a backdrop of Navy Pier, this evening concert offers audience members multiple Latin American music genres including folk, pop, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba, and plena.
Organizers: Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Free
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The visual vocabulary of water has been a rich source of creativity for artists. The CAC is hosting a hands-on workshop exploring watercolor and changing urban environments.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$35
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Join the Heritage Museum of Asian Art for an incredible afternoon of learning. Participators will enjoy a hands-on tea experience guided by Living Water Tea House tea experts!
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$8
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In this discussion program, Shelly Jyoti and Lisa Trivedi talk about the significance of indigo in textile arts.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
Free |
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15 events,
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In this workshop, students will create their own tie-dyed t-shirt using the traditional zā rǎn method. Tie-Dye is a common dyeing technique that presents in many different cultures. In Asian, for example, we can see 扎染（zā rǎn）in China and Shibori in Japan. Traditional, this technique uses threads and other forms of manipulation to create patterns […]
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$15 – $20 |
13 events,
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14 events,
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The Bagley House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s earliest independent commissions, has been saved from demolition. Learn about preservation plans for this landmarked home.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$15 |
14 events,
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The Balzekas Museum is celebrating two Chicago heroes: Lithuanian-American aviation pioneers who set out to break the world distance record by flying to Lithuania.
Organizers: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Free |
16 events,
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A powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them together.
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
$30
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Audiences will experience and enjoy the Bollywood fashions, colors, and musical influences with dancers and musicians performing Bollywood music and dance.
Organizers: Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts
Free
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Join renowned Chicago architect and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney for a conversation on her life and work.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, The American Institute of Architects
Free |
16 events,
This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum 
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Free
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HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.
Organizers: Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Free |
17 events,
The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!
Organizers: American Indian Center 
Tom Torluemke' landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
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The LAWNDALE Peace Party #2 is a free event for a day full of Art, music, food, and mini golf!
Organizers: OPEN Center for the Arts
Free
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This year we will ease back into dancing at a dance workshop. All experience levels are welcome to this free evening of Scandinavian Dance held by Linda and Paul.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
$10 |
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18 events,
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Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.
Organizers: Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Free
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Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to promote relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$8
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Creator of HAMOC's Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories. PLUS, she will unveil HAMOC's new Oral History website!
Organizers: Haitian American Museum of Chicago
$10 |
14 events,
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15 events,
Join National Hellenic Museum for an immersive journey into the captivating world of C.P. Cavafy, arguably the greatest Greek poet of the 20th century.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free |
15 events,
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Oak Park comprises 25 homes out of nearly 5,000 structures. This engaging presentation takes a look at Oak Park homes not designed by Wright.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
$15 |
18 events,
Join us in celebrating our Native students as they head back to school for another year! Free community meal starts at 6 p.m., Grand Entry follows.
Organizers: American Indian Center 
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art will celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day by launching a new poetry anthology inspired the art in the Threads exhibition.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
$20 
Join the Illinois Holocaust Museum and listen to Dr. Marvin Berman combine soaring classical melodies with favorites from contemporary films.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
$18 |
17 events,
The Center for Native Futures will host a writing workshop, talking about origin stories and the self, and then participants will read together and celebrate what they produced.
Organizers: Center for Native Futures
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HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the August birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum. Plus, we will learn about making candles with intention with herbs, oils and crystals.
Organizers: Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Free
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Join the National Public Housing Museum and WBEZ for a concert featuring artists with meaningful connections to public housing, complemented by an installation on civic engagement.
Organizers: National Public Housing Museum, WBEZ
Free |
23 events,
Somos un Solo Pueblo, Mexico y Puerto Rico, part of the Millennium Park Residency Program, will be a one-of-a-kind historical event aimed at uniting the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities in a symphonic concert setting. To anchor the main event, The Chicago Philharmonic Society will serve as the official orchestra that will be accompanied by […]
Organizers: Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 
Threads is a group show where artists from many countries respond to one another. Poetry is intertwined and brought to life through fibers and textiles.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
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Swedish American Museum members will talk about their journey learning about their family past as well as discussing Bible inventory and how that research can be used.
Organizers: Swedish American Museum
$10
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Day of Dignity is a flagship service event where Chicagoans will come together to connect critical resources to refugees, new arrivals and those most in need.
Organizers: Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education
Free |
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16 events,
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In this workshop, the participations will be taught the art of taking interviews, how to transcribe, and the ways to mobilize the oral collections of history.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
$20 |
14 events,
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14 events,
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14 events,
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17 events,
Kalapriya proudly presents a celebration of South Asian culture, music, dance, and food. Join them in raising funds to further their mission to promote South Asian performing arts.
$50 – $1500 
Not a Real Enemy tells the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as fascism took hold of Hungary, from an upper-class life, through the death camp of Auschwitz Birkenau.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum
$18
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Join the American Indian Center for Native Movie Night! Street parking only. Pop and popcorn will be sold.
Organizers: American Indian Center |
13 events,
Be part of the First Annual SAI Fundraiser event and help shape the future of South Asian Arts. Musician, DJ and composer Karsh Kale will host a film screening and live performance.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
$30 – $100 |
13 events,
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Celebrated musical supergroup Funkadesi will be sharing their music, hands-on demonstrations of instruments for kids, and the stories of their music and instruments.
Organizers: South Asia Institute
Free |
