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Exhibition: “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories”: Partition Anti-Memorial Project
Through experiential art installations “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories” investigates the Partition of India in 1947. This year marks 75 years since the Partition of India in 1947, which created Pakistan, […]
A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
For centuries, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information, preserving knowledge, shaping identity, and building empires. In our digital world, however, fewer and fewer people can read handwritten […]
RESILIENCE – Photography Exhibit
Join us for the grand reopening of the National Hellenic Museum this fall with the world premiere of a major photography exhibition Resilience By HRH Prince Nikolaos September 16 – […]
Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White
In this new exhibition, the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, primarily from the 1970s […]
9 Artists/ 9 Months/ 9 Perspectives features work by the collective, Dandelion Black Women Artists
Nine Black women artists engaged in collaborative efforts to create artworks that transcend and transform events in the year 2020. In their eyes, art-making became a transgressive act through activism, […]
Seeking Sonder by Akina Curley
Please join us to celebrate the art of Akina Curley. A very impressive show by a talented young Native artist. Seeking Sonder showcases work by Akina Curley (Ojibwe/ Diné) to […]
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Join us in "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month" with a Trickster Open House on November 29 from 5-7 PM and special guests, Larry Yazzie and Iron Bear.
The Reel Film Club: Costa Rica
The Reel Film Club: Costa Rica
Víctor has lived by himself, tending to his cows, in the mountains of Costa Rica for decades. He believes his neighbors have ordered their one indigenous employee to spy on […]
6 events,
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What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
Greek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in […]
Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Renowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting […]
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Holiday Bingo
Holiday Bingo
Holiday CASH Bingo! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! The higher in attendance, the higher the payout per game. Coverall will be $200! Food TBD! Mark your calendars!
Leve’L 2022
Leve’L 2022
The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments […]
St. Andrew’s Day Gala “Feast of the Haggis”
St. Andrew’s Day Gala “Feast of the Haggis”
Bring your passion for Scotland and be part of history as Chicago Scots, the first and oldest charity in Illinois, returns to the Chicago History Museum for our grandest evening of the […]
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Tribal Museums Day 2022
Tribal Museums Day 2022
Sharing Our Wisdom, Values & Diverse Cultures In celebration of the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 100th anniversary, the Association is honored to announce the first annual Tribal Museums Day to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. We are engaging Tribal Museums […]
Julmarknad
Julmarknad
Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]
Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective
Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective
Calligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must […]
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Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast
Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast
Deck the IAHC halls at the annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 4th from 9am-9pm. Festivities include Mass, breakfast, craft and bake sale, music, dance, children’s activities and visit from […]
Julmarknad
Julmarknad
Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from […]
ON-SITE FILM & DISCUSSION: “ADAM & IDA – ALMOST A FAIRY TALE”
ON-SITE FILM & DISCUSSION: “ADAM & IDA – ALMOST A FAIRY TALE”
Orphaned and torn apart at the age of 3, twins Adam and Ida Paluch survived the Holocaust without knowing what had happened to each other. Adam endured life in a […]
6 events,
9 events,
The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
Since the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, […]
Candle making & Christmas crafts
Candle making & Christmas crafts
Come and make your own hand-dipped candle, it’s a fun part of making Christmas crafts at the Museum. While the candles are drying we make other Swedish decorations. Hopefully we […]
South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation
South Side Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation
Join us the evening of Tuesday, December 6th at the DuSable Museum for a special advance screening of the season three premiere episode of HBO Max’s South Side. The screening […]
8 events,
The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
The Greek Diner and the Making of American Cuisine
In this hour-long class, we will explore the history of the Greek diner and its profound influence on American food culture. On the eve of World War I, Greek immigrants […]
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ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”
ON-SITE BOOK & AUTHOR: “D-DAY GIRLS: THE SPIES WHO ARMED THE RESISTANCE, SABOTAGED THE NAZIS, AND HELPED WIN WORLD WAR II”
A national bestseller, D-Day Girls draws from recently declassified files, diaries, and oral histories to share a thrilling story about the remarkable women recruited by Winston Churchill’s elite spy agency. These female […]
Neighborhood Nights
Neighborhood Nights
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th […]
6 events,
12 events,
Breakfast with Tomten
Breakfast with Tomten
One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, […]
Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP Prepare for the Holidays with the PMA Saturday, December 10, 2022 RSVP by December 6 The Polish Museum of America will offer its annual Christmas […]
NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET
NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET
NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 10AM-5PM LIVE DRUM & DANCE EXHIBITION (12PM & 3PM) INDIAN TACO SALE (11AM-4PM) ART VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE (ONE 8' […]
10 events,
Breakfast with Tomten
Breakfast with Tomten
One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, […]
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market
December 10 - 11, 2022 12 pm - 5 pm $5 admission Ticket prices also include complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery and […]
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art cordially invites you to attend a holiday concert, “FESTIVAL OF CAROLS…WE STAND WITH UKRAINE” on Sunday, December 11th at 1PM, at St. Nicholas Catholic Cathedral. Choral groups […]
6 events,
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Join NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of […]
6 events,
FALL FUNDRAISER- A Musical Evening by Palini Ramnarayan
FALL FUNDRAISER- A Musical Evening by Palini Ramnarayan
Palini Ramnarayan is a versatile musician with a music minor from Cornell University. Palini started singing when she was five years old, training in Hindustani classical under Aparna Pai and […]
9 events,
12th Annual Benefit Gala ‘Hope to the New Future’
12th Annual Benefit Gala ‘Hope to the New Future’
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) invites you to give a brief greeting at the 12th Annual Benefit Gala, “Hope to the New Future.” The gala will be held […]
Art After Work: Roman Villarreal
Art After Work: Roman Villarreal
Join Intuit for Art After Work, a free series of facilitated art-making workshops inspired by outsider and self-taught art and artists from the museum's collections and exhibitions. This month, Chicago-based […]
Artecito – Animales en Invierno
Artecito – Animales en Invierno
Did you know: while humans are dreaming of sugar plums and chocolate abuelita, animals in hibernation don't! During hibernation, an animal’s body is too cold to produce the electric currents […]
6 events,
BOMBA Lab en el Centro
BOMBA Lab en el Centro
BOMBA is the oldest musical tradition of Puerto Rico and one of the greatest expressions of the Island’s African ancestry. Since its establishment in Chicago in the late 1980's and […]
7 events,
G-To-G Coaching Sessions: Marketing and Branding for Artists
G-To-G Coaching Sessions: Marketing and Branding for Artists
SSCAC is thrilled to partner with ILA Creative Studio for their G-to-G Coaching Sessions in a 3-part series of artist development resource workshops that intend to help close the gap […]
La Parranda de Ruiz Belvis
La Parranda de Ruiz Belvis
We will start our journey at the historic Chicago Cultural Center in Downtown Chicago, where the Ruiz Belvis Collective (youth jazz ensemble) will perform. After the musical performance, we will […]
6 events,
Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Scandinavian Jam ONLINE
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots […]
Cherish the Ladies “A Celtic Christmas”
Cherish the Ladies “A Celtic Christmas”
Cherish the Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions for more than three and a half decades. Join us in the Mayfair Theatre on Sunday, December 18th to continue the tradition! […]
5 events,
CARIÑO FILM SHOWCASE
CARIÑO FILM SHOWCASE
CARIÑO FILM SHOWCASE Join us on Saturday November 19th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM for a exclusive showcase of short films. Screening for the first time "Marias" by Salvador Salazar, as […]
6 events,
Neighborhood Nights
Neighborhood Nights
COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE & TERRACE A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th […]