7 events found.
All Day
The Spirit of Place: Earth is Home – Lithography by Kurt Seaberg
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago
Free – $6
M.K Čiurlionis Virtual Reality Film “Trail of Angels”
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago
$35
Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
Shelly Jyoti – Indigo: The Blue Gold
South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
$5 – $10
Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception
American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago
Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
Filipinos in Chicago Exhibit & Fundraiser
Trickster Cultural Center 190 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg
Free
“Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation” Opening Reception
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago
“Madang Nori:” 13th Annual Benefit Gala
Chevy Chase Country Club 1000 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling
$150
Week of Events
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
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
The Spirit of Place: Earth is Home – Lithography by Kurt Seaberg
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.
Free – $6
M.K Čiurlionis Virtual Reality Film “Trail of Angels”
Take a VR journey through the works of the paintings and music of M.K. Čiurlionis.
$35
Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
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.
Shelly Jyoti – Indigo: The Blue Gold
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.
$5 – $10
Tattoo: Identity Through Ink
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.
Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home Opening Reception
The American Indian Center is excited to host Diné artist Fleurette Estes and her exhibit, "Kéyah: Paintings and Photographs of Home," in their Gallery!
“Gravity” by Tom Torluemke
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?
Threads
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.
Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)
Father-daughter team, Adrian and Clementine Reid Wong bring together an array of forms, colors, and elements while reflecting on the question, “What makes a thing Chinese?"
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
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."
“Gods of War”
In this modern era, the Armed Forces have become revered by millions of Ukrainians as valiant protectors. This exhibition pays homage to this belief.
Filipinos in Chicago Exhibit & Fundraiser
Featuring select materials from the archival collection of Estrella Alamar and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago.
Free
“Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation” Opening Reception
Please join the DANK Haus for the opening reception of "Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation," a photography exhibition by Warren Perlstein.
Open House Chicago
Go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. Explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.
“House by the Lake”
See Ukrainian artist Nataliia Korf-Ivaniuk's exhibition of plein air paintings. These delicate, intimate landscapes create a dialogue between paint and light.
Opening: Don’t Close Your Eyes
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.
Filipinos in Chicago Exhibit & Fundraiser
Featuring select materials from the archival collection of Estrella Alamar and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago.
Free
Sunday, October 15, 2023
- October 15, 2023 -A Taste of the Philippines
- October 15, 2023 -Lajonik Polish Dance Troupe
- October 15, 2023 -Navaratri
- October 15, 2023 -“Madang Nori:” 13th Annual Benefit Gala
A Taste of the Philippines
Learn about Filipino food and get a taste of the Philippines. Join Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago to learn about this cuisine and enjoy a sample of Filipino dishes.
Free
Lajonik Polish Dance Troupe
The Trickster Cultural Center hosts the Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble to celebrate Polish Heritage Month and showcase the wonderful talents of the Polish Community.
Navaratri
Navaratri is a celebration worshipping nine goddesses during nine days/nights. Celebrated differently across India, the common theme is victory of a female Goddess over a villain.
Free
“Madang Nori:” 13th Annual Benefit Gala
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago invites you to the 13th Annual Benefit Gala. Join over 300 friends and members of the Korean American community for this event.
$150
Monday, October 16, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- October 17, 2023 -Introduction to Indigenous Culture & History: Implementing Indigenous Culture in the Classroom
- October 17, 2023 -Rethinking the Loop: Town Hall Discussion with CAC Architects-in-Residence, ChartierDalix
Introduction to Indigenous Culture & History: Implementing Indigenous Culture in the Classroom
Native American history and culture is foundational to understanding the United States. In this training, teachers will learn how to integrate Native perspectives into American history classes.
Free
Rethinking the Loop: Town Hall Discussion with CAC Architects-in-Residence, ChartierDalix
This fall, the Chicago Architecture Center is hosting an architects residency with ChartierDalix, an award-winning design firm from France here to study potential new futures for the Loop.
Free
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- October 18, 2023 -Coffee Story
Coffee Story
This special program is conducted in Korean and introduces hand drip technology and good coffee bean shopping methods while listening to stories about coffee travel in South America.
$20
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- October 19, 2023 -Cyprus: A Shared Sacred Space
- October 19, 2023 -History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
Cyprus: A Shared Sacred Space
This lecture explores the creation and adaptation of religious identities on Cyprus from the period of joint Arab-Byzantine rule (known as the Condominium) to the Ottoman Conquest.
Free
History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
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.
$150 – $250
Friday, October 20, 2023
- October 20, 2023 -3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
- October 20, 2023 -Soup & Rice
- October 20, 2023 -Sougata Roy Chowdhury: Sarod Concert
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
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 […]
Free
Soup & Rice
Based on the idea of Soup & Bread community meals, come enjoy a good meal for a good cause.
Free
Sougata Roy Chowdhury: Sarod Concert
South Asian classical music recital by Sarod master Sougata Roy Chowdhury.
$20 – $25
Saturday, October 21, 2023
- October 21, 2023 -Buchmesse | Book Fair
- October 21, 2023 -Open House Celebration | Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera
- October 21, 2023 -Brookfield Reads Finale with Mia P. Manansala
- October 21, 2023 -Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions
- October 21, 2023 -South Asian Literary Showcase and Launch Party
- October 21, 2023 -ARTS IN THE DARK PARADE – LUNA AND CITY OF CHICAGO
Buchmesse | Book Fair
Join the DANK Haus for a Book Fair. Books will be available for all ages and all German language levels. There will also be authentic German goodies and holiday items.
Open House Celebration | Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera
Spend a festive day with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in celebration of exhibition Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera.
Brookfield Reads Finale with Mia P. Manansala
Writer and book coach Mia P. Manansala uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.
Free
Tai Chi Classes: 5 Sessions
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop.
$45
South Asian Literary Showcase and Launch Party
A group of writers will be sharing their works of different genres. The readings will be followed by the launch of Mary Anne Mohanraj's newly released book, 'Tornado: A Breast Cancer Memoir'.
Free
ARTS IN THE DARK PARADE – LUNA AND CITY OF CHICAGO
Center of Peruvian Arts will be performing at Arts in the Dark, a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the "artist's holiday" and drawing together Chicago's cultural organizations.
Free