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Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
German Intercultural Classes
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago
Ongoing
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Forever Free: Frederick Douglass Tours
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Week of Events
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.
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."
“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.
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.
Special Exhibit – ICON
ICON explores the multi-cultural figure, the Buddha, and its representation as a global icon through a unique and global perspective.
Free – $8
German Intercultural Classes
Are you looking for an intercultural program for your employees which will prepare them for their stay in a German-speaking country? Then contact us at [email protected] for more information.
The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness
South Asia Institute is pleased to announce its new exhibition, “The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness,” in collaboration with the Paglees. The Paglees is a feminist collective of artists of South Asian origin living across the United States. Paglee or pagli means crazy woman in a number of South Asian languages. The Paglees are: Fawzia […]
Immense Journeys
Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Featuring Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, Anne Hughes On display until March 3rd, 2024 Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. Day by day, art practice and the natural world awaken shoots of imaginative reflections and […]
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Forever Free: Frederick Douglass Tours
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass Discover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as other Black writers who came before and after him. This 15-minute tour introduces you to all areas of the American Writers Museum, with a special focus on our special […]
What You See Is What You Get By Johan Wahlstrom
Wahlstrom is a 5th generation Swedish artist from Stockholm. He began his artistic career in music and transitioned to painting in 1998. He often pulls inspiration from his previous career as a musician and from his experiences traveling the world. Wahlstrom continuously looks to critique and re-frame society through his comedic, abstract style. In “What […]
Notes from the Field
Witness the powerful stories of 19 individuals fighting to overcome and transform America’s education and criminal justice systems. THIS STRIKINGLY INTIMATE PIECE presents snapshots from a variety of real people, documenting their intersections with the American dream and the obstacles that work to block them from it. Utilizing verbatim dialogue pulled from more than 250 […]
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture, design and fashion.
$20
UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month African Americans and the Arts
Homes Away From Home: Black Students’ Activism and Belonging at U of I Thursday, February 1st Bus Departs: 12 pm Bus Returns: by 12 am Sign up: https://go.uic.edu/homeaway This is a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to learn more about our Cultural Centers, connect with students from UIS and the University […]
Sunday, January 28, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, January 29, 2024
- January 29, 2024Scottish Genealogy Group
Scottish Genealogy Group
Date: July 27 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: 2800 Des Plaines Avenue North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- January 31, 202480. rocznica bitew pod Falaise i Arnhem
- January 31, 2024 -Architecture & Design Film Festival
80. rocznica bitew pod Falaise i Arnhem
In collaboration with the historical reenactment group, 10th Dragon Regiment.
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture, design and fashion.
$20
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- February 1, 2024 -Architecture & Design Film Festival
- February 1, 2024 -Awa-Odori
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture, design and fashion.
$20
Awa-Odori
We plan to take a picture wearing Awa-odori costume. For male dancers, please bring tabi and white pants or black pants. For female dancers, please bring Hadagi of white and Koshi ‐maki, Tabi. If you have Hoso-Bari and Futo-Bari, Himo, please bring it with you. Female dancers wear straw hats, so please tie your hair into a bun. To Register Email: [email protected]
Friday, February 2, 2024
- February 2, 2024 -Architecture & Design Film Festival
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture, design and fashion.
$20
Saturday, February 3, 2024
- February 3, 2024Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
- February 3, 2024 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
- February 3, 2024 -Architecture & Design Film Festival
- February 3, 2024 -Bronzeville in Reel Time with South Side Home Movie Project
- February 3, 2024 -Art Smart Series: Black Women in Clay: Legacies and New Directions
- February 3, 2024 -The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court Screening & Talk Back
- Featured February 3, 2024 -Featured “Nan San” Exhibition at the Haitian American Museum
Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Date: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]
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.
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Join us at the CAC for a film line-up that includes 15 feature films and more than a dozen free film shorts from all across the world, each sharing a unique story of innovation and sustainability in architecture, design and fashion.
$20
Bronzeville in Reel Time with South Side Home Movie Project
In partnership with South Side Home Movie Project, with support from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation and University of Chicago's Arts and Public Life, SSCAC is thrilled to host a special screening showcasing select cinema reels of Ramon Williams! Ramon Williams, Black IBEW electrician and film hobbyist, was an early adopter of amateur filmmaking […]
The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court Screening & Talk Back
The Making of Mahalia Jackson Court (2023) / US Director: Christopher Hoerdemann Runtime: 9:48 Architects, artists, craftspeople, and community stakeholders work together to rapidly transform a vacant lot on the South Side of Chicago into a vibrant community gathering space. On Saturday, 2/3 at 3 PM there will be a special free screening of The Making of […]
Free
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“Nan San” Exhibition at the Haitian American Museum
We are happy to announce our very own first Father - Daughters exhibition “Nan San” opening this Saturday 3-5pm. Come see contemporary paintings, drawings as well as sculptural works and join us for an artist talk with the exhibition‘s artists. Looking forward to see you there !