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
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, 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
Archetypes: A Designed Object Pop-Up Shop (Exhibition)
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, 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
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."
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.
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
2023 Winter Market
Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts, contributions, accomplishments, and professional services with the public, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- December 3, 2023 -Winter Maker’s Market
Winter Maker’s Market
This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts.
$5
Monday, December 4, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
- December 5, 2023 -The Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece
The Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece
Explore the lives, works, and enduring legacies of brilliant thinkers like Hypatia of Alexandria, Aspasia of Miletus, and Arete of Cyrene, who defied societal norms to engage in philosophical discourse, mathematics, ethics, and rhetoric.
Free
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
- December 7, 2023 -History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
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, December 8, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
- December 9, 2023 -Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale
- December 9, 2023 -Weihnachtsmarkt 2023
- December 9, 2023 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
- December 9, 2023 -Ornament Making Workshop
- December 9, 2023 -A BLACK ARTIST RECEPTION AT 3831.
- December 9, 2023 -Design Your Gingerbread Dream House – Adult Learner Workshop
- December 9, 2023 -Free Museum Tour for Children
- December 9, 2023 -Mono Blanco
Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale
Join the PMA for their annual Christmas workshop on the art of ornament making with several instructors. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration. Workshop fee includes a museum tour.
$10
Weihnachtsmarkt 2023
Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music, and more! This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages.
$5
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.
Ornament Making Workshop
Enjoy a creative and inclusive atmosphere, making unique ornaments with different materials, adding a personal touch to your holiday decor. All ages are welcomed, children must be supervised by parent/guardian.
Free
A BLACK ARTIST RECEPTION AT 3831.
Join us for our first annual Black Artist Reception, celebrating the amazing artists we've supported and collaborated with over the year with a performance by current exhibiting artist Cory Perry, an artist talk, and reception!
Free
Design Your Gingerbread Dream House – Adult Learner Workshop
Design and decorate the mini gingerbread house of your Malibu dreams. Participants will learn a brief history about toy doll dream houses, be introduced to the Design Process, and then construct their very own mini gingerbread dream house!
$40
Free Museum Tour for Children
On this tour, children will embark on a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. Our expert guides will take them on a fun and educational exploration of our exhibits, including vibrant pottery, intricate sculptures, and fascinating artifacts from different regions of Asia.
Free
Mono Blanco
Over nearly a half century as the leader of the legendary ensemble Grupo Mono Blanco, Gilberto Gutiérrez Silva has been the driving force behind the resurgent popularity of son jarocho, the signature folk music of the state of Veracruz on Mexico’s Gulf Coast.
$30