7 events found.
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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
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
“Chicago Architecture: Construction and Renovation” Opening Reception
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago
Spotlight Series: “James Kao: Thicket”
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
$12
Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Losang Samten
Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago
Free – $8
2 Sun. Afternoon Master Classes: Lithuanian Threaded Straw Ornament Making
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago
$12 – $40
Lecture: “Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation”
Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago
Free
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
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!
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."
“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.
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.
“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
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.
Unbreakable Exhibition Opening Reception
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents Unbreakable: Ukrainian Contemporary Art created during the russian-Ukrainian war (2022-2023) and brought directly from Ukraine.
Free
Spotlight Series: “James Kao: Thicket”
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.
$12
Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
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.
Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Losang Samten
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art will host the venerable Lama Losang Samten for a Tibetan Sand Mandala ritual. The Lama will create and eventually destroy a Sand Mandala, hosting lectures in the evenings.
Free – $8
Navi Arts
Support local artisans, artists, and craft makers while jumpstarting your Christmas shopping and enjoy music, delicious beverages, scrumptious food, and free family art workshops!
Free
Archetypes: A Designed Object Pop-Up Shop (Exhibition)
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.
Free
Sunday, November 12, 2023
- November 12, 2023 -2 Sun. Afternoon Master Classes: Lithuanian Threaded Straw Ornament Making
- November 12, 2023 -Lecture: “Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation”
2 Sun. Afternoon Master Classes: Lithuanian Threaded Straw Ornament Making
Learn how to make threaded Lithuanian straw Christmas ornaments. View ornaments from the Balzekas Museum's exhibits and collections and about their origin and significance.
$12 – $40
Lecture: “Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation”
Delve into the profound teachings of Buddhist philosophy and the art of training the mind to enhance happiness and focus, and discover how meditation can restore inner peace with the Venerable Lama Losang Samten.
Free
Monday, November 13, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
- November 14, 2023 -NHM Online Discussion – Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers
NHM Online Discussion – Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers
Explore the complexities of heritage language acquisition, impact on cultural identity, and the challenges faced by heritage speakers in an increasingly globalized world.
Free
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
- November 16, 2023 -DANKsgiving Dinner 2023
- November 16, 2023 -History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
DANKsgiving Dinner 2023
Please join DANK Haus Staff, Board, and fellow Friends for a very thankful, catered DANKsgiving dinner. We will reflect on the successes of the past year, look forward to the year ahead, and enjoy the company of our Friends.
$20
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, November 17, 2023
- November 17, 2023Reset on the Road at Omni Ecosystems
- November 17, 2023 -3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
- November 17, 2023Trivia Night | Open Haus Stammtisch
Reset on the Road at Omni Ecosystems
Many conversations about Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood are focused on boosting economic development in the area. At the same time, the neighborhood has seen a growing number of initiatives for green infrastructure and sustainability. Major projects like the largest community utility microgrid in the country are underway, but grassroots efforts like food incubators and neighborhood gardens are […]
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
Trivia Night | Open Haus Stammtisch
Come on out for an evening of fun German and American Trivia. Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! A variety of beer, wine and spirits along with food for purchase.
Free
Saturday, November 18, 2023
- November 18, 2023 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
- November 18, 202325th Annual National Cuatro Festival
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
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.
25th Annual National Cuatro Festival
Bringing the best cuatristas to Chicago, this concert highlights the Puerto Rican national instrument as an important part of Latino heritage and history.
$40 – $75