

Week of Events
A Plot of One’s Own
A Plot of One's Own 一亩三分地 presents extraordinary contributions from ten Chinese diasporic artists alongside the Chinese American Museum of Chicago's research and archives. Through artworks that span painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, artist’s books, video, cartography, multimedia and living installation, this exhibition reflects on the beauty and savvy behind the "farm-gardens" seen all […]
Stammtisch Open Haus, Every 3rd Friday
Feiern Sie mit uns! Our monthly Open Haus Stammtisch is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a little Gemütlichkeit over some delicious German food and drink! Theme TBD Food and drink will be available for purchase. Free parking at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM located at Western and Gunnison
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 12, 2026
- October 12, 2026 -“The Art of Regalia Making” exhibit
“The Art of Regalia Making” exhibit
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- October 13, 2026 -Beyond Belief Community Archival Training Workshop, Part 1
Beyond Belief Community Archival Training Workshop, Part 1
Where is your community's history? In a filing cabinet in the church office? In photographs stored in someone's basement? In newsletters, meeting minutes, protest flyers, membership registers, email lists, or boxes that have not been opened in years? As part of Beyond Belief: Religion and Social Change in 1960s Chicago, the Newberry Library is offering free […]
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- October 15, 2026 -Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK! FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ […]
Friday, October 16, 2026
- October 16, 2026 -3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
- October 16, 2026 -Live Reading: “Cold Was the Ground”
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
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 […]
Live Reading: “Cold Was the Ground”
Join us at the American Writers Museum for a special live reading of a new play in production from Painted Pistachio Productions, Cold Was the Ground. Enjoy a full staged reading with the cast (80 mins), followed by a discussion and Q&A with playwright Doug DuBrin, director Eileen Tull, and Dr. Andrew Johnston, VP of […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- October 17, 2026Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
- October 17, 2026 -Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
- October 17, 2026 -Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
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 […]









