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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
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Ongoing
Featured
Forever Free: Frederick Douglass Tours
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Cleve Clarney Museum of Art 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL
Free
BRAND-NEW LEGO NINJAGO Event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg, IL 60173 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg
$24.99
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.
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 […]
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
"Unearth" is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in everyday urban scenes, drawing back to the tradition of early 20th century painters. Karen Perl, Emily Rapport and Gwendolyn Zabicki similarly capture the buildings, streets, neighborhoods and casual interactions that […]
Free
BRAND-NEW LEGO NINJAGO Event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Find your 'Dragon Power!' Families can become Spinjitzu masters with powered-up activities, experiences and LEGO builds during the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Dragon’s Rising Event happening February 9 - March 10, 2024! Activities & Experiences Include: Build the baby dragon Riyu in the Master Builder Academy and see what baby Riyu sparks in you Collect limited […]
$24.99
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM's Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday, February 18 and Monday, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
SMORGASBORD
Embark on a chilling descent into the shadows with a theatrical smorgasbord that unravels the twisted threads of early avant-garde plays. Peer into the abyss of loneliness, confront the death of god, and test the limits of your own understanding in a nightmarish production that leaves no soul untouched. Featuring short plays by Valerii Briusov, […]
$15
SMORGASBORD
Embark on a chilling descent into the shadows with a theatrical smorgasbord that unravels the twisted threads of early avant-garde plays. Peer into the abyss of loneliness, confront the death of god, and test the limits of your own understanding in a nightmarish production that leaves no soul untouched. Featuring short plays by Valerii Briusov, […]
$15
Arte de La Borinqueña – Women’s History Month
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is excited to announce our new collaborative exhibition, Arte de La Borinqueña, by Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, on display from March 2 - October 26, 2024. The public opening will be on March 2, 2024, from 10 am - 2 pm and will include a “Meet and Greet” […]
Sunday, February 25, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, February 26, 2024
- February 26, 2024Swedish Cooking Class
- Featured February 26, 2024 -Featured The First Black Archaeologist: John Wesley Gilbert
Swedish Cooking Class
The Cooking Class series returns and this time we're all about potatoes. Join us ONLINE via Zoom for a fun food experience where we learn the possibilities potatoes have to offer!
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The First Black Archaeologist: John Wesley Gilbert
Join NHM Online Discussions for an extraordinary evening with Professor John W.I. Lee from UC Santa Barbara as we delve into his groundbreaking biography, "The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert" (Oxford University Press 2022). John Wesley Gilbert, born enslaved in Hephzibah, Georgia, during the American Civil War, went on to become […]
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Featured February 28, 2024 -Featured UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month African Americans and the Arts
- February 28, 2024 -Night of Ideas
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 […]
Night of Ideas
Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines - Shaping Narratives and Urban Futures Villa Albertine’s signature Night of Ideas will take place from February 24 to March 3 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme, “Outside the Lines,” centers […]
Free
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- February 29, 2024 -NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
- February 29, 2024 -Orchids After Hours
- Featured February 29, 2024 -Featured UIC Black Cultural Center: Black Heritage Month African Americans and the Arts
NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY is a series of events inspired by TimeLine’s production of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith. Join us at The Logan Center for a reading of TimeLine South’s Recidivism and a T-Shirt Making Project! Thursday, February 29, 2024 4:30pm – 7pm (play reading begins at 5pm) Reva and David […]
Free
Orchids After Hours
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.
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 […]
Friday, March 1, 2024
- March 1, 2024 -Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko. The exhibit opens Friday, March 1, 2024 at 6:30, admission is $10 per person. The exhibit runs through March 24, 2024.
$10
Saturday, March 2, 2024
- March 2, 2024 -Tree of Life
- March 2, 2024Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
- March 2, 2024 -Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
- March 2, 2024 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
- March 2, 2024 -Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
- March 2, 2024 -Community Insights: Awareness and Well-Being in the South Asian Community
Tree of Life
Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko. The exhibit opens Friday, March 1, 2024 at 6:30, admission is $10 per person. The exhibit runs through March 24, 2024.
$10
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 […]
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
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 […]
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.
Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
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 […]
Community Insights: Awareness and Well-Being in the South Asian Community
In South Asian communities, mental health issues are often swept under the rug. Because it is culturally stigmatizing to talk about one's feelings, some people are denied or have no access to mental health resources. Numerous studies have shown that South Asian immigrants experience high rates of mental health problems, sometimes higher than their peers […]