Week of Events
African American Civil War Soldiers Honor Roll – Call for names
Dear Friends and Community Members, Across Chicago, countless stories of courage and service remain untold. Among them are the legacies of Black men who, during the Civil War, donned Union blue and fought for freedom—not only for themselves, but for generations to come. Over the past two years, Bronzeville Historical Society has encouraged family historians […]
Daughters of Anacaona: A Groundbreaking Art Exhibition Celebrating Feminine Strength, Resilience, and Integrity
The Alliance Française de Chicago, in partnership with Partners In Health, proudly announces the opening of Daughters of Anacaona. This groundbreaking art exhibition in celebration of feminine strength and integrity will be on display in the Alliance's Eleanor Wood Prince Salon. This compelling exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the legacy of Anacaona, the legendary […]
Get Lit: Blood Suckers
Get Lit: Blood Suckers Sink your teeth into a night of spooky fun at Get Lit: Blood Suckers. This vampire-themed event will celebrate the fanged and fearless from your favorite works of American writing. Test your knowledge of vampires in film, tv, books, and more in our Bloody Bloody Trivia Challenge. Put on your best vampire-inspired fit […]
Bridging Worlds
Wednesday October 29 Description: Journey with us as the Ukrainian National Museum and Friends of the Gamelan weave together a rich tapestry of cultural storytelling. Vibrant music, graceful dance, and timeless traditions will bring Ukrainian and Indonesian heritage to life. While songs and dances are presented in their native languages, skilled storytellers will share their meaning […]
“Chicago Homes” Book Launch
Celebrate the launch of “Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture,” the definitive guide to Chicago’s unique housing styles. Co-authors Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson will share entertaining and illuminating stories of why our homes and neighborhoods look the way they do during the celebration of their book launch. This beautifully illustrated book […]
Neighborhood Nights
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge 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 WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Location Winter months […]
Horror Writing and Religion – An American Prophets Program
Join us for a panel discussion about religion, spirituality, and horror writing! Leading writers of horror and suspense discuss their use of religion in their work, from magic and voodoo in Tananarive Due’s The Good House, to historical cults in Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country. What frightens us so deeply about religion, and how do different kinds of writing explore […]
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 […]
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 […]
Echoes of Bollywood: Cinematic Strings and Stories
Chicago Sinfonietta and the South Asia Institute present a special program exploring the rich world of Bollywood film music. Featuring the Chicago Sinfonietta String Quartet and scholar Rochona Majumdar, the event combines live performance, film clips, and commentary to reveal the history, meaning, and cultural impact of these iconic scores. Expect a sneak peak into […]








