About the Exhibit: The Spotlight Series at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago is pleased to present UNITY, Maggie Wong’s first solo exhibition in Chicago. Through various manipulations of newsprint via sculptural and print interventions pulled from the artist’s collection of Unity Newspaper, the show depicts a version of childcare that supported revolutionary action, particularly […]

The seventh charity vernissage of Dr. Blazej Lojewski for the benefit of the School and Educational Center for Blind Children in Laski. During the vernissage – psychism, an innovative concept of art where the viewer becomes the creator, will be presented. Created in 2016, the concept permits the viewer to see what he wants to […]

For twenty years violinist/fiddler and composer Andrew Finn Magill has been pursuing parallel careers in traditional Irish music, Brazilian choro, jazz and American fiddle, the result of many years living abroad and a childhood growing up at The Swannanoa Gathering in Asheville, North Carolina.  He now takes his folk background and his exploration of  Brazilian music to […]

Over 36 years ago members of the Irish American Community had a vision to create a place that would hold the spirit of the past, the energy of the present and to keep their culture alive for the future. This non-for-profit organization brings the best in artistic avenues, and arts are an important part of […]

Women & Children First, in partnship with the American Indian Center, is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Graham Jones for a reading, conversation, and book-signing in honor of Don't Fear the Reaper, the riveting sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw. For this event, Jones will be in conversation with Gus […]

Enjoy traditional Native American stories about nature & learn about the role of storytelling in Indigenous culture virtually with the Morton Arboretum & Trickster Cultural Center. $10 Morton Arboretum member / $17 guest. Age: 16 and older. Purchase Zoom Access Here: https://bit.ly/3kzeg5Q

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago's Thursday's concert series, Mozart in the Morning. This month's series is "Simple Songs, Simple Stories".

Explore art using nature's resources on Thursday, Feb 9 from 5:30-7PM at Trickster Cultural Center. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3XJQMcW

This program will be livestreamed on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register in advance here. Join us as Joan DeJean and Jack McCord use maps from the Newberry collection to recreate the European settlement of the vast territory in North America that the French named Louisiana, and to tell the story of one remarkable […]

The Genealogist is in! Start or continue your journey into your family’s history with the Irish American Heritage Center! Classes start in September. Would you like to start out with a one-on-one consultation with our chief Genealogist? Call Terri O’Connell and book your very own hour! 773-962-1609 to make arrangements. $50 for a private consultation. […]

Make a beautiful arrangement just in time for Valentine's day! Mrs. Yuko Inoue Darcy (Ohara School of Ikebana) will lead a flower arranging workshop on February 10, 2023 from 6 - 8 pm. All flowers and supplies included in the class fee, and you take your creation home at the end of the workshop. Come […]

Розколяда — наш оберіг на добрий початок року! Подяка Богу і всім добрим Людям, які з Україною сьогодні! Прохання, щоби цей рік був родючим і благословенним, а найголовніше переможним, щоб швидше гоілися рани нашої землі і поверталися живими наші воїни-захисники, а ті, що Янголи, боронили небо від проклятих московитів… Розколядуймо тишу, що причаїлася у кишені […]

Гонг медитация с гонгове и пеещи купи. Водещ: Валентина Чалъкова Заповядайте на 10-ти Февруари от 18:30ч. в залата на КЦ “Магура”! Терапията със звук е сакрален древен инструмент за изцеление, подмладяване и трансформация. Днес е един от най- ефективните методи за подобряване качеството на живот. Звукът на Гонга твори вълшебство. Той произвежда силна звукова вълна, […]

The lads are back! Check out Mulligan Stew in the cozy Fifth Province Friday, February 10th, when they play the Fifth Province Pub with their slyly humorous  setlist of pop and Irish traditional favorites. There are always plenty of favorites in the mix! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm. The guys from Mulligan Stew play […]

Topic: Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland Presenter: Bruce S. Allardice, J.D., Instructor Social & Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois This event is complimentary. To attend, please RSVP below

Admission to the special exhibit is free on Sunday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tilling the Past Photography by Hilma Ljung Between the years 1908 and the mid 1930’s armed with her 4×5 glass plate view camera, Hilma Ljung photographed the lives and land that surrounded her and her family in the small […]

Join SSCAC Archives and Collections Manager LaMar Gayles Jr. for an afternoon exploring mixed media art, our collections, and adornment objects from his personal collection.        In this participatory program, join SSCAC Collections and Archives Manager LaMar Gayles in exploring examples of adornment and mixed media objects from the archives of the South […]

Paint never-before-seen artifacts while sipping tea made in the traditional gongfucha style. All proceeds go to sustaining our museum. Join the Chinese American Museum of Chicago's Associate Board for paint and tea time! Ticket Tiers Tier 1 Donation $30 - Choose one item from the 4th floor public display to paint Tier 2 Donation $50 […]

Join our Garden Club on Sat Feb 11 from 2-3 PM and learn how to prepare your garden. Register Here: https://bit.ly/TCCgarden

A tribute to a legend! Join us in dancing, singing and celebrating the Iconic Queen of Cumbia, Selena. This performance is by La Obra, a Latin Rock/Bachata band with members from different walks of life and various cultural backgrounds. La Obra was formed to create a bridge between genres and cultures. They have taken shape […]

Join Irish American Heritage Center favorites The Chancey Brothers in the Fifth Province, as they bring it home to celebrate their 20th anniversary. This promises to be a show you don’t want to miss! Join the Chanceys for an incredible night celebrating 20 years of music, laughter, storytelling, and friendships. The extended Chancey Clan will […]

Free (with a suggested donation of $10 at the door). Reservations are strongly recommended! Co-presented with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. Saturday, February 11th - 8:00 PM Olga Cerpa is the most important female voice of the Canary Islands. Nominated for two Latin Grammys, she has shared the stage with such artists as Omara […]