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SUMMARY:Summer Writing Institute for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-institute-for-teachers/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: The Great American Heist
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow investigators for a mystery 250 years in the making! A special artifact from the museum’s pop-up Declarations exhibit has been stolen and it’s up to you to find it. Work solo or team up with fellow sleuths to decipher clues\, interrogate your fellow Americans\, and piece together the truth behind this crime of patriotic passion. \nWhile you investigate\, enjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, The Amendment\, a whiskey and brandy-based drink that will have you waving Old Glory! Non-alcoholic version are also available. \nThe night will kick off promptly at 5:00pm with a reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of Sharing the Spirit of America: A Statewide & National Reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with people in communities across America taking part. \nCostumes are encouraged! Think powdered wigs\, waistcoats\, breeches\, or your boldest red\, white\, and blue look. Grab your friends\, make your declaration\, and join us for a night of literary mischief! \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\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-the-great-american-heist/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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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-12/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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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/2026-07-11/
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/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Mela
DESCRIPTION:Kalapriya’s annual Mela is back! Join us for a fantastic day of fun with South Asian music\, dance\, food\, and crafts! Experience incredible performances by local\, national\, and international musicians and dancers\, taste some authentic food\, enjoy arts and crafts\, shop at local retail vendors\, and wear some body art from henna artists! \nWe are excited to welcome the following vendors to this year’s Mela: \nSiri Indian Restaurant \nItlu Catering \nKashmir Kupcakes \nMaa Ke Masale \nKaira Kollection \nSpicy Raksha \nLegacy Matrix Financials \nRiwaaz Jewels \nDecor Marigold
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/4th-annual-mela/
LOCATION:Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens\, 1801 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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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/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Kalapriya Studio\, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Pandit Uday Bhawalkar Live at SAI
DESCRIPTION:Dhrupad Immersion: Pandit Uday Bhawalkar Live at SAI\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026 \nSouth Asia Institute is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed Dhrupad maestro Uday Bhawalkar for a rare evening of immersive Indian classical music. Rooted in one of South Asia’s oldest vocal traditions\, the performance invites audiences into a contemplative sonic experience shaped by raga\, resonance\, and deep listening. Recognized worldwide for his profound artistry and meditative approach to Dhrupad\, Bhawalkar has played a major role in bringing this centuries-old tradition to contemporary global audiences. \nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/pandit-uday-bhawalkar-live-at-sai/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute  1925 South Michigan Avenue Chicago\, IL 60616
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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