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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Summer Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Your classic book fair\, reimagined for a night out. Find your next favorite read at this pop-up fair with drinks and after-hours access. \nSip\, shop\, and explore the American Writers Museum’s galleries while enjoying a lively atmosphere featuring music\, themed drinks\, and interactive activities. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect beach read\, building your to-be-read stack\, or just looking for a unique night out\, make Get Lit: Summer Book Fair part of your story! \nFeatured vendors and non-profit partners to be announced! Submit your business or organization to general@americanwritersmuseum.org to be considered. \n\nGet Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month\, the AWM serves drinks\, games\, special experiences\, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program\, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-summer-book-fair/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Summer Writing IInstitue for Teachers(Online)
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer Writing Institute\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a professional development session co-presented by Teach Tank. This professional development session will include brand-new creative writing exercises designed to spark stimulating conversations with a focus on making new connections and learning from one another. \nIf you have attended any of our previous writing institutes\, this workshop is an entirely new session that will ignite your passion for writing and get you excited to get in front of the classroom again. Just like remixing a song\, we want to help shake up your curriculum for a fresh way to connect with students. \nYou’ll engage with materials from the museum’s latest temporary exhibit\, American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, the museum’s largest special exhibit and program series to date. You’ll learn how to better integrate the museum’s many online resources\, remixing them within your own writing curriculum. In fact\, you’re encouraged to bring your curriculum with you to swap ideas with your peers and make notes on how to refresh it! \nThis is a day for educators to feel seen\, heard\, and valued. What challenges are you facing as an educator in 2026? Chances are good you’re not alone. Is AI the enemy\, or is it not enough classroom time to devote to writing instruction? We’ll talk about ways to integrate writing instruction in your classroom and share ideas to strengthen everyone’s curriculum and instruction. \nLunch will be provided. Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions during the checkout process. \nIllinois Teachers will earn 6 CPDUs. If you are a teacher at a CIS partner school and would like to attend\, please reach out to your CIS specialist for more details. \nFor any questions\, reach out to the AWM Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/summer-writing-iinstitue-for-teachersonline/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Nights
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nThursday\, January 11\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus\, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge \n\nenjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus \nA perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum \nWHEN\nEach 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  \nLocation\nWinter months – Brauhaus Room (2nd floor) \nSummer/Fall months – Skyline Lounge/Terrace (6th floor) \nSubject to change. Be sure to check elevator signs when arriving!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/neighborhood-nights-12/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:48th Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The 48th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition is sponsored by the Midwest Bonsai Society: one of the largest regional shows in the nation centered at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Permanent Collection. Features over 80 world-class trees from across the Midwest and beyond. Trees will be judge by Bonsai Professional\, Boon Manakitivipart\, in Nichols Hall at the Garden’s Regenstein Center. Courtyards will have 30 vendors selling 1000’s of trees\, tools\, pots\, stands\, scrolls\, soil/fertilizers\, etc. There are demonstrations\, workshops\, bonsai tour\, tree raffle and Society gear available.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/48th-mid-america-bonsai-exhibition/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
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SUMMARY:48th Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The 48th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition is sponsored by the Midwest Bonsai Society: one of the largest regional shows in the nation centered at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Permanent Collection. Features over 80 world-class trees from across the Midwest and beyond. Trees will be judge by Bonsai Professional\, Boon Manakitivipart\, in Nichols Hall at the Garden’s Regenstein Center. Courtyards will have 30 vendors selling 1000’s of trees\, tools\, pots\, stands\, scrolls\, soil/fertilizers\, etc. There are demonstrations\, workshops\, bonsai tour\, tree raffle and Society gear available.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/48th-mid-america-bonsai-exhibition/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
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SUMMARY:Kino\, Kaffee und Kuchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nStart\nSaturday\, January 06\, 2024 \nTime:  \nLocation: \nLocation\nDANK Haus Room 206\, 2nd Floor \n\n\n \nKINO\, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  \nSaturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen \n11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm \n12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins \n  \nJoin us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall\, Winter\, and Spring for Kaffee\, Kuchen\, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch \nDANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7 \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/kino-kaffee-und-kuchen/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION: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 experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/puerto-rican-arts-alliance-studio-arts-program/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Saturdays\n1:15 – 2:15 PM\nHarini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja\nKannan\, 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\nrhythmic patterns or Jathis.\nClass focus: execution\, technique\, creativity\, retention
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-jathi-choreography-with-harini-nilakantan/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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