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
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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 10, 2023
- December 10, 2023 -Godspeed, Los Polacos!
Godspeed, Los Polacos!
Come see a screening of the documentary "Godspeed, Los Polacos!" about the Canoandes'81 expedition, during which a group of kayakers from Krakow conquered the deepest canyon on Earth, Rio Colca in Peru.
$5 – $10
Monday, December 11, 2023
- December 11, 2023 -CLFF 40th Anniversary Celebration: Special Screening of “The Distinguished Citizen”
CLFF 40th Anniversary Celebration: Special Screening of “The Distinguished Citizen”
Winner of the Goya for Best Iberoamerican Film in 2017 and Best Actor for Oscar Martínez at the 2016 Venice Film Festival, "The Distinguished Citizen" focuses on Daniel Mantovani, a Literature Nobel Prize winner, who accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. Accepting […]
Free
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- December 12, 2023 -All Roads Lead to the City: The Spice Roads of the Byzantine Empire
All Roads Lead to the City: The Spice Roads of the Byzantine Empire
Explore the history of the role the Byzantine Empire played in facilitating the spice trade between the East and West during the Middle Ages, connecting merchants from the Far East to the Mediterranean region.
Free
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
- December 14, 2023 -The Septuagint: The Greek Translation of the Hebrew Bible
- December 14, 2023 -History Course: Of Breaking Bonds, The German-American Experience
- December 14, 2023 -Neighborhood Nights
- December 14, 2023 -NHM Online Book Club – Cafe Tempest
The Septuagint: The Greek Translation of the Hebrew Bible
Delve into the historical context, the methods employed in its translation, the impact of the Septuagint on the world of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christian thought, and the legends surrounding the Jewish scholars who undertook this monumental translation.
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
Neighborhood Nights
Enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum.
Free
NHM Online Book Club – Cafe Tempest
Each month the NHM Online Book Club chooses a book that is either inspired by the Hellenic legacy or by a Greek American author (and sometimes both!). In December, we will be discussing Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island by Barbara Bonfigli.
Free
Friday, December 15, 2023
- December 15, 2023 -January Free Day
- December 15, 2023 -3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
- December 15, 2023 -Weihnachtsfeier | Christmas Stammtisch Open Haus
January Free Day
Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday, January 15th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months!
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
Weihnachtsfeier | Christmas Stammtisch Open Haus
Come and join us as we celebrate an early Weihnachten at the Haus! Cozy up beside the Christmas Tree with Glühwein, cookies and cakes and sing along with Christmas songs. We encourage guests to bring a wrapped gift for our gift exchange.
Free
Saturday, December 16, 2023
- December 16, 2023 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
- December 16, 2023 -Pop-Up Performance from Amundsen String Quartet
- December 16, 2023 -Traditional Ink Painting Workshop – Christmas Themed
- December 16, 2023 -70th Annual Powwow
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.
Pop-Up Performance from Amundsen String Quartet
On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.
Free
Traditional Ink Painting Workshop – Christmas Themed
Learn the art of ink painting and channel your festive spirit onto your canvas as you explore Christmas-themed subjects infused with the grace of traditional Asian ink painting. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and taught by seasoned artists.
$15.00
70th Annual Powwow
This community focused event aims to welcome our community back to the center. There will be specials; contests; spot dancers, food and art vendors and more! We're still accepting pre-registration for dancers!
$10