
Neue Deutsche Welle | Sounds of 1980s Germany Exhibit
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago
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 […]
Neue Deutsche Welle | Sounds of 1980s Germany Exhibit
From the rise of Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) in West Germany to underground punk and rock scenes in the GDR, young people on both sides of the Wall used sound and style to express individuality, resistance, humor, and hope. This exhibition explores how the 1980s became one of the most culturally transformative decades in modern […]
Assyrian Cultural Renaissance
The Renaissance Continues. Mark your calendars as the Assyrian Renaissance returns to Chicago on April 2026. Through music, art, literature, and more, we’ll gather once more to celebrate who we are and where we come from. Join us for three unforgettable days of culture, community, and pride. April 17–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Sunday, April 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 20, 2026
- April 20, 2026 -Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
- April 20, 2026 -Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (ONLINE)
Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
Award-winning poets Marilyn Hacker and Deema K. Shehabi visit the American Writers Museum to read from their powerful new book Water to Water: Gaza Renga, a poetry collaboration in the call-and-response form of Renga during […]
Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (ONLINE)
Award-winning poets Marilyn Hacker and Deema K. Shehabi visit the American Writers Museum to read from their powerful new book Water to Water: Gaza Renga, a poetry collaboration in the call-and-response form of Renga during […]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- April 22, 2026 -Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (IN PERSON)
- April 22, 2026 -Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (ONLINE)
Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (IN PERSON)
Pop culture historian and bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television) visits the AWM to discuss her new book about the making of a beloved television show. Parks and Rec: The Underdog […]
Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (ONLINE)
Pop culture historian and bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television) visits the AWM to discuss her new book about the making of a beloved television show. Parks and Rec: The Underdog […]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- April 23, 2026 -Neighborhood Nights
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 […]
Friday, April 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- April 25, 2026Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
- April 25, 2026 -Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
- April 25, 2026 -Kulturküche: Obsttorte | German Fruit Cake Cooking Class
- April 25, 2026 -Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
- April 25, 2026 -Enchantment: A bioplay of the life and music of Ravi Shankar
- April 25, 2026 -Timeless Vibes Festival, 4th Edition
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 […]
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 […]
Kulturküche: Obsttorte | German Fruit Cake Cooking Class
Join us at the DANK Haus on Saturday, April 25th for a Kulturküche Cooking Class! Chef Reinhard Richter is back with another delicious class at the DANK Haus! This time […]
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 […]
Enchantment: A bioplay of the life and music of Ravi Shankar
Enchantment is an intimate theatrical journey into the inner life of music giant Ravi Shankar. This is not a standard retelling of Shankar's legendary career. Instead, this bioplay steps into the […]
Timeless Vibes Festival, 4th Edition
Timeless Vibes is ROCO Chicago’s annual multicultural arts festival—bringing together live performance, cultural storytelling, and community gathering in a format that is both inspiring and accessible. Each edition is built […]











