Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White
National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago
$10
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Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
Free
Testimonies on Paper: Art & Poetry of South Asian Women
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Free – $10
Surviving the Long Wars: Residues and Rebellions
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago
Free
where the light corrupts your face…
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Free
BordersCruzadas
625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago
FREE
Film Screening: Powerlands
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 central street, Evanston
$15 – $25
Ongoing
Road to Utopia: Threshold KCCoC Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago 9925 Capitol Dr, WheelingAdoptee Identity, Are We Asian American Too?
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
FREE
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Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White
In this new exhibition, the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Depicted events include the Greek Independence Day Parade, Bud Billiken Day Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, Mexican Civic Society Parade, Jewish Festival and […]
$10
Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla
Through his signature puntos and semillas, Puerto Rican artist Raul Ortiz Bonilla presents a story of migration and diaspora.
Free
Testimonies on Paper: Art & Poetry of South Asian Women
South Asia Institute brings together art and poetry by South Asian women to create a space for alternative narratives of femininity and identity.
Free – $10
Tilling the Past
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.
Free – $6
Surviving the Long Wars: Residues and Rebellions
Pairing historic works and contemporary art, this exhibition reflects on the persistence of anti-colonial resistance, from the so-called "Indian Wars" to the "Global War on Terror".
Free
Life in Chicago
Avid amateur photographer Jan Zawiliński documented Chicago’s Polish Downtown community in 1900-1924, leaving behind a fascinating record of everyday life.
$6 – $10
Soy Boricua
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.
Free
Pop-Up Books through the Ages
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.
Free
Umwelt- Schutz or Schmutz: A Student Exhibition
Students in our Kinderschule (Saturday and Weekday Classes) will be presenting their art musings on Umweltschutz/Umweltschmutz (protecting/harming the environment) in our new DANK Treffpunkt. Come and see contemporary German-American artwork at its best, and meet the young artists at our opening reception. Exhibition runs through May 13, 2023. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located […]
where the light corrupts your face…
Artists Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden consider the many definitions of space, site, and home.
Free
Ukraine Will Resurrect!
We invite you to the exhibition UKRAINE WILL RESURRECT! April 7-30, 2023. Opening: Friday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. For over a year, each event in the Ukrainian National Museum is a reminder of the war against Ukraine by russian terrorists, which takes the best, killing children, schoolchildren, students, civilians, and soldiers who defend the […]
BordersCruzadas
BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story Oscar B. Castillo and Wil Sands April 12 - May 12, 2023 ART WORKS Projects 625 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60654 Hours: 11am - 4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and by appointment. Contact [email protected] for more information or press materials. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative Story is an ongoing research project by photographers Oscar […]
FREE
Film Screening: Powerlands
Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with a screening of Powerlands, an award-winning documentary by Navajo filmmaker Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso. We offer two ways to see the film. Watch the movie virtually at your leisure anytime from April 17-May 1, 2023, or join us in person at our watch party followed by a virtual discussion with […]
$15 – $25
Letters from Home
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.
Free – $6
Road to Utopia: Threshold KCCoC Gallery Invitational Exhibition
Hosted by the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago and curated by SAIC (School of Art Institute of Chicago) KSA (Korean Student Association) Curating team, the invitational exhibition asks each artist what their Utopia looks like. In this exhibition, we invite you to explore the concept of Utopia through the lens of ten rising Korean artists. […]
ReFramed: The Future of Cities in Wood
This exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
$14
MMIW Week
Join us May 1-6 as we support and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. We're planning a week of activities starting May 1 with a Red Sand event outside the AIC beginning at 6 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, we will be offering MMIW-focused beading classes throughout the day, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, we […]
MMIW Awareness
Visit the Mitchell Museum for FREE on May 4th and 5th for guided public tours and family red dress crafts by St. Kateri Center of Chicago. Friday, May 5th, is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In observance of this occasion, the Mitchell Museum invites you to visit us […]
FREE
Sunday, April 30, 2023
- April 30, 2023“Next Generation”
- April 30, 2023Phases of Civilization: An Assyrian Legacy
- April 30, 2023 -Adoptee Identity, Are We Asian American Too?
- April 30, 2023Невероятен обрат
“Next Generation”
Скъпи приятели, заповядайте на кино прожекциите по случай 80-ата годишнина от спасението на българските евреи по времето на Холокоста. 30 април от 11:30ч.| център “Магура” ВХОД СВОБОДЕН #киновмагура 1.224.800.1538 415 W. Golf Rd. #7, Arlington Hghts The feature-length documentary by directors Niya Alexandrova and Ayelet Heller breaks history through the untold personal and emotional stories […]
Phases of Civilization: An Assyrian Legacy
The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is honored to unveil the highly anticipated release of "Phases of Civilization: An Assyrian Legacy." Immerse yourself in this cinematic experience on April 30th at 12pm (CST) as we celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Assyrian people. The movie will be available on our YouTube channel below: https://youtu.be/wz4R3EVPdQE The […]
FREE
Adoptee Identity, Are We Asian American Too?
Join us for a discussion with Sarah Whyte, Danae Kovac, and Joy Messinger on understanding adoptees’ identity. This is an in-person event. RSVP HERE This panel works toward understanding adoptees’ relationship to the Asian American Community. They seek to examine, where does the complications of being a person of color raised by white parents leave […]
FREE
Невероятен обрат
ПРЕМИЕРА на поредния шести роман на писателя Добри Карабонев в Споделена библиотека Магура. “Уважаеми приятели и мои почитатели, каня Ви на премиерата на новия си роман "Невероятен обрат". Драма с криминален оттенък. На 400 страници, в познатия Ви вече мой стил, ще се докоснете отново до места и събития в българската ни общост тук зад […]
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
- May 4, 2023 -Greek Americans and the American Labour Movement
- May 4, 2023 -Virtual Artist Discussion with Valaria Tatera
- May 4, 2023Artecito Virtual Insectos
- May 4, 2023On-Site Commemoration: Light Among Darkness: 80th Anniversary of the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews
- May 4, 2023Raging Film
Greek Americans and the American Labour Movement
In this NHM Discussion we will explore the often forgotten role of Greek Americans in the formation and success of the American Labor Movement. From the coal mines of the Rocky Mountains to the factories of the Rust Belt, Greek Americans were at the frontline of the fight for a fair and safe workplace. In […]
FREE
Virtual Artist Discussion with Valaria Tatera
Join us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion. Valaria Tatera is a Wisconsin based installation artist, activist and lecturer whose work investigates the intersection of ethnicity, gender, commerce, and the environment. An enrolled member of the […]
FREE
Artecito Virtual Insectos
Enlace sera annunciado pronto! ¡Hay 1,5 millones de organismos en el mundo, y dos tercios de ellos son insectos! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre los insectos con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! There are 1.5 Million organisms in the world, and two thirds of them are insects! Join us as we explore […]
FREE
On-Site Commemoration: Light Among Darkness: 80th Anniversary of the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews
During World War II, none of Bulgaria’s approximately 50,000 Jews were deported to Nazi death camps. This incredible feat was possible thanks to Bulgarian politicians, administrators, officers, clergymen, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens who refused to yield to Nazi pressure. The Bulgarian state also facilitated transportation for Jewish refugees from Central and Eastern Europe, and Bulgaria’s […]
FREE
Raging Film
Join us for an evening of film clips and discussion. Raging Film will feature up to 10 clips (see theme/topic below) from various films of your choosing. Participants providing clips will share a story behind their selection (e.g. Why did you select that clip to share?). PLEASE send your clip/link (max 5 min) by Wednesday, […]
Friday, May 5, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
- May 6, 2023 -K-experience: Celebrate Korean Children’s Day! 2023
- May 6, 2023 -Music of Cambodia
- May 6, 2023Chicago’s Annual Polish Constitution Day Parade
- May 6, 2023 -Windows on Design Workshop
- May 6, 2023 -Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy
- May 6, 2023 -Letter Writing Workshop
- May 6, 2023 -BLACK SPACE: Architectural Historiographies & Spatial Landscapes
- May 6, 2023 -ЧАЛГА
K-experience: Celebrate Korean Children’s Day! 2023
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago program *Korean Games and Crafts *Korean Book Storytelling *Museum Tour *Hanbok Doll Exhibition *Tote bag Decoration Associates Class Experience *Art Classes *Korean Traditional Dance (Event 2 only) *Korean Traditional Music (Event 2 only) Date: Sat. May 6, 2023 Pre-registration is required Register for Event 1 (11am-1pm) or Event 2 (1:30pm-3:30pm) […]
$10
Chicago’s Annual Polish Constitution Day Parade
Join us and show your Polish pride by marching with the Polish Museum of America to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the Polish Constitution, the first democratic constitution in Europe. The Parade begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The PMA is Unit #12. We are meeting at the corner of Columbus Dr. […]
Windows on Design Workshop
Stained glass has been enhancing buildings around the world for thousands of years. Discover how these windows are designed and then make your own acrylic stained-glass window. This hands-on session will begin with a tour of one of Chicago’s most iconic stained glass windows, the Preston Bradley Hall’s Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center. […]
$25
Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art is a way to explore Chinese Culture. Chinese calligraphy is an ancient and revered art form practiced for over 3,000 years. It is a unique blend of writing, painting, and poetry deeply rooted in Chinese culture. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to […]
$15
Letter Writing Workshop
While certainly not as immediate as sending a text, a handwritten letter or note will always be an enduring, thoughtful method of communication to share news, tidbits, aspirations and personal stories with the people in your life. As part of the exhibit, “Letters From Home” the Swedish American Museum will host a Letter Writing workshop. […]
$10
BLACK SPACE: Architectural Historiographies & Spatial Landscapes
Artists and spacial griots Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden invite you to consider how socio-economic and geographic oppressions impact the way we see (or don’t see) our environments, in a conversation with SSCAC Exhibitions Manager and Curator Lola Ayisha Ogbara. Hernandez uncovers embedded histories and systems of power within built and […]
FREE
ЧАЛГА
„Това е историята на едно приятелство между две момичета, изгубени в съвременното културно общество на България, което ние наричаме „чалга“. С екипа се опитахме да разкажем тази нежна и изкривена история на обърканите мечти и изгубените млади хора в България“, Мариан Вълев.