A Plot of One's Own 一亩三分地 presents extraordinary contributions from ten Chinese diasporic artists alongside the Chinese American Museum of Chicago's research and archives. Through artworks that span painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, artist’s books, video, cartography, multimedia and living installation, this exhibition reflects on the beauty and savvy behind the "farm-gardens" seen all […]
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬KOZAK UKRAINIAN DANCERS Experience the vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage of Ukraine through the energy of Kozak Ukrainian Dancers, a dynamic ensemble of dancers, musicians, and singers based in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring colorful costumes, powerful choreography, traditional music, and contemporary influences, Kozak brings the traditions of Ukraine to life in a captivating performance […]
Join us for a special afternoon poetry reading and Q&A with acclaimed Irish poet Micheal O’Siadhail, who will read from and discuss his latest collection The Essential Poems. O’Siadhail will be joined in conversation by Parneshia Jones, Director for Northwestern University Press. Books will be available for purchase and O’Siadhail will sign them following the […]
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 neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]
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 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative […]
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 this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography - both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced rhythmic patterns or […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Where is your community's history? In a filing cabinet in the church office? In photographs stored in someone's basement? In newsletters, meeting minutes, protest flyers, membership registers, email lists, or boxes that have not been opened in years? As part of Beyond Belief: Religion and Social Change in 1960s Chicago, the Newberry Library is offering free […]
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK! FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ […]
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 […]
Join us at the American Writers Museum for a special live reading of a new play in production from Painted Pistachio Productions, Cold Was the Ground. Enjoy a full staged reading with the cast (80 mins), followed by a discussion and Q&A with playwright Doug DuBrin, director Eileen Tull, and Dr. Andrew Johnston, VP of […]
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
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 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]
El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative […]
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 this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography - both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced rhythmic patterns or […]
At a time of deepening division and growing questions about the exercise of power, conversations about ethical leadership feel especially urgent. More than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Ashoka grappled with questions that remain strikingly relevant: How should leaders wield power responsibly? How can diverse communities coexist? What do we owe one another in a pluralistic […]
Grab your broomstick and get ready for a night of magic, mischief, and mayhem at Get Lit: Witch Please! From wicked spellcasters and mysterious enchantresses to misunderstood outsiders and powerful women, witches have cast a long shadow over American stories and popular culture. Put your knowledge to the test with witchy trivia, show off your best magical […]
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 neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]
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 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]