Celebrate the season leading up to Easter with Sweden's beloved sweet treat, the semla bun. Place your order today here so you can try the Museum's version of this centuries-old classic seasonal dish. Check back soon for information on order pickup on Feb. 13.

Celebrate the season before Easter with Sweden’s beloved treat, the semla bun. You can pre-order some here to take home or come by to enjoy semla buns and coffee at the Museum.

Date: When Saturday, April 06, 2024 Time:   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Location DANK Haus Skyline Lounge, 6th Floor German Citizenship Forum with the German Consulate Saturday, April 6 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge This panel and Q&A will provide you with insights on hot topics of German […]

The Newberry Library and the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities (CTSDH) at Loyola University invite you to a birthday party for Frederick Douglass on February 14, 11am-2pm. Alongside volunteers around the world, we will participate in a transcribe-a-thon to improve access to the correspondence of Frederick Douglass. We’ll also be streaming music and […]

Midcentury modern design is still as present and popular as it was when it first appeared on the scene. By taking this virtual tour of Midland, Michigan, you'll learn about the impact of Alden B. Dow on modernist design with breathtaking examples from his home and studio. Never heard of architect Alden B. Dow? That’s […]

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 […]

Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.

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 […]

Date: 2024-02-16 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States   The Mitchell Museum, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at the second Native Book Fair on Friday, February 16th, 2024 […]

Date: 2024-02-16 Location: 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201, United States   Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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 […]

Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.

Heritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation, performance, and workshop series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia, as well as include an original, contemporary vision of […]

Date: When Friday, February 16, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Location DANK Haus, 2nd Floor Brauhaus Room Karaokeabend | Karaoke Night Stammtisch Open Haus 6th Floor Skyline Lounge Friday | February 16th | 7:30 PM Our February Open Haus will be the best karaoke night in town! For fun we will have […]

This workshop is designed to provide youth with hands-on experience in creating 2D visualizations of architectural designs using cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CGI) software. Teens will discover how architects use CGI software to bring their designs to life and learn about tools and techniques used to create stunning visualizations of buildings, interiors, and landscapes. Using CGI […]

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 […]

El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative […]

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.  

Join the Latino Alliance for the Carnival of the Animals performance followed by Orchestra Explorers activities presented by the Negaunee Music Institute! Explore a variety of Orchestra Explorers activities, including a captivating chamber ensemble performance from a local music school on the first floor. Embark on a building-wide scavenger hunt and crossword puzzle with exciting […]

¡Acompañanos en OPEN Center for the Arts con nuestros compañeros Lincoln Park Zoo para Artecito! Ubicado a 2214 s. Sacramento, Chicago, IL 60623, estaremos allí de 11 a. m. a 1 p. m. explorando y creando arte. ¡Nos vemos allí! _________  Join us at OPEN Center for the Arts with our friends Lincoln Park […]

TimeLine Theatre - Year of the Dragon Exhibit Saturday, February 17th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm CMAA, 1016 W. Argyle St. FREE Join TimeLine Theatre at the CMAA for a journey through the historical highlights of past years of the Dragon - with dramaturgy by Irene Hsiao, Resident Artist at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art - and reflect […]

Honoring Inventor Lonnie Johnson Come Celebrate Our 26th Anniversary! $5.00 per person/Members Free Music, Singing, Crafts, Story Telling and Balloons

Weekly Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15 PM Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography - both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced rhythmic patterns or […]

Enjoy a romantic evening filled with the sounds of your favorite love songs played by the incomparable Omari Dillard. Classically trained, with a contemporary style, Omari delivers harmonious sounds with versatility in genres like R&B, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, country, and gospel. From Anita Baker and Luther Vandross, to Bruno Mars and Alicia Keys, […]

Kenneth Meléndez's repertoire spans an array of percussion instruments, encompassing Afro-Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Dominican, and Brazilian rhythms. Amidst his performances with renowned bands like Costa Brava and La Familia Sanabria, Kenneth dedicates himself to teaching and sharing the essence of Puerto Rican cultural traditions.