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
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13 events,
 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  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  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  Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People."
Organizers: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture  Please join the DANK Haus for the opening reception of "Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation," a photography exhibition by Warren Perlstein.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center  How do artists depict war? In this exhibit, artists present their view of reality to touch viewers like you, thousands of miles from where these events continue to unfold.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art  More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. Explore how Jewish immigrants adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant.
Organizers: Illinois Holocaust Museum  The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Unbreakable: Ukrainian Contemporary Art created during the russian-Ukrainian war (2022-2023) and brought directly from Ukraine.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Free  The painter James Kao loves to draw from observing and then imagining nature. James will show five drawings that reflect on how built and unbuilt worlds confront each other; and three additional drawings which reveal how war cuts through both.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago
$12  CAMOC presents "Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste". Explore Chinese American identity through postcards, street photos, and creamers. Open from Nov 4, 2023, to Mar 31, 2024 with an opening reception on Nov 4th.
Organizers: Chinese American Museum of Chicago  As a seasonal extension of the CAC Design Store, the center’s entry space will be transformed into a gallery featuring prototypes, passion projects, and other one-of-a-kind items produced by the Chicago architecture and design community.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
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13 events,
 Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250 |
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 If you’re looking for a unique, handcrafted holiday gift, then you’ve found the right place! This year’s market features Native vendors from around the Chicagoland area, with drum and dancing demonstrations throughout the day!
Organizers: American Indian Center
Free  Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
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 Join us for a special book signing with Barry Butler, the famous Chicago photographer known for his stunning city photos. Get his latest book, "Chicago: A City Above All," and 2024 calendar and enjoy a brief presentation of his work.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
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 This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts.
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
$5 |
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Explore the lives, works, and enduring legacies of brilliant thinkers like Hypatia of Alexandria, Aspasia of Miletus, and Arete of Cyrene, who defied societal norms to engage in philosophical discourse, mathematics, ethics, and rhetoric.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free |
11 events,
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12 events,
Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250 |
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20 events,
 Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts, contributions, accomplishments, and professional services with the public, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.
Organizers: Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
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 Join the PMA for their annual Christmas workshop on the art of ornament making with several instructors. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration. Workshop fee includes a museum tour.
Organizers: Polish Museum of America
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 Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music, and more! This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$5 Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum |
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Come see a screening of the documentary "Godspeed, Los Polacos!" about the Canoandes'81 expedition, during which a group of kayakers from Krakow conquered the deepest canyon on Earth, Rio Colca in Peru.
Organizers: Polish Museum of America
$5 – $10 |
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 Winner of the Goya for Best Iberoamerican Film in 2017 and Best Actor for Oscar Martínez at the 2016 Venice Film Festival, "The Distinguished Citizen" focuses on Daniel Mantovani, a Literature Nobel Prize winner, who accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. Accepting […]
Organizers: International Latino Cultural Center
Free |
11 events,
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 Explore the history of the role the Byzantine Empire played in facilitating the spice trade between the East and West during the Middle Ages, connecting merchants from the Far East to the Mediterranean region.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free |
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 Delve into the historical context, the methods employed in its translation, the impact of the Septuagint on the world of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christian thought, and the legends surrounding the Jewish scholars who undertook this monumental translation.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
Free Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250  Enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Free |
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Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday, January 15th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months!
Organizers: Mitchell Museum of the American Indian  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
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 Come and join us as we celebrate an early Weihnachten at the Haus! Cozy up beside the Christmas Tree with Glühwein, cookies and cakes and sing along with Christmas songs. We encourage guests to bring a wrapped gift for our gift exchange.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Free |
14 events,
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum
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 On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.
Organizers: Chicago Architecture Center
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 Learn the art of ink painting and channel your festive spirit onto your canvas as you explore Christmas-themed subjects infused with the grace of traditional Asian ink painting. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and taught by seasoned artists.
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
$15.00 |
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Find unique gifts, handcrafted items and artwork created by local Native American artists. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and experience Native American culture through storytelling, music, and family activities.
Organizers: Trickster Cultural Center
Free |
8 events,
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8 events,
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8 events,
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9 events,
Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250 |
7 events,
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8 events,
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum |
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7 events,
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 ICON explores the multi-cultural figure, the Buddha, and its representation as a global icon through a unique and global perspective.
Organizers: Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Free – $8 Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250 Enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Free |
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HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the December birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum. Plus, we will learn more about Tarot Cards, and the meanings behind their readings in a workshop led by Sandra Calixte.
Organizers: Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Free |
9 events,
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum |
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7 events,
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7 events,
 Are you looking for an intercultural program for your employees which will prepare them for their stay in a German-speaking country? Then contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center |
8 events,
Over the duration of this 16-week course, we will learn and discuss the German-American experience, from the very first trickle of Germans to North America in Jamestown in 1608 thru the subsequent German waves of immigration to the present day.
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
$150 – $250 |
8 events,
Join us for our FREE, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum's rich exhibitions and artifacts.
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum |