CULTURE AROUND THE CITY
ALLIANCE EVENTS CALENDAR
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15 events,
Semillas: Artwork by Raul Ortiz Bonilla
Through his signature puntos and semillas, Puerto Rican artist Raul Ortiz Bonilla presents a story of migration and diaspora.
Soy Boricua
From digital collage to painting to glasswork to photography, twelve non-male Diasporican artists explore their expansive identities and how they intersect in their own ways.
ReFramed: The Future of Cities in Wood
This exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
The Girl in The Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódz Ghetto
In 1945, a 14-year-old's diary was discovered in Auschwitz. The exhibition explores Rywka's life in the Łódz Ghetto and what might have happened after her deportation to Auschwitz and beyond.
Summer Weddings
Weddings bring us together. They are a chance to celebrate love and the beginning of a couple’s new life together. Weddings also celebrate our history and culture. Join the Museum […]
The Spirit of Place: Earth is Home – Lithography by Kurt Seaberg
Seaberg uses his lithographs of the beautiful natural landscape of Minnesota and Sweden to connect with his Sami heritage and to remind us of beauty, community, and sense of place.
M.K Čiurlionis Virtual Reality Film “Trail of Angels”
Take a VR journey through the works of the paintings and music of M.K. Čiurlionis.
Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
Bomba music and dance provide resistance, self-expression, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.
Made in Taiwan | 台灣製造 CATHY HSIAO & NESTOR SIRÉ
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
Shelly Jyoti – Indigo: The Blue Gold
Acclaimed Indian visual and textile artist Shelly Jyoti depicts the indigo's colonial history and impact — the cultivation, exploitation, and servitude that happened because of one plant.
Virtual Reality Film Experience: Walk to Westerbork
With cinematography, animation, and archival photos, Rodi Glass revisits the sites of her survival as a young girl from Amsterdam, Westerbork transit camp, and Vittel internment camp.
Tattoo: Identity Through Ink
This exhibit explores personal and collective identity through tattoo traditions, past and present. For more than 5000 years, people have used tattoos to beautify, heal, or empower.
“Gravity” by Tom Torluemke
Tom Torluemke' landscape and portrait paintings ask the question: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?
Threads
Threads is a group show where artists from many countries respond to one another. Poetry is intertwined and brought to life through fibers and textiles.
Oral History Workshop with Dr Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs
Oral History Workshop with Dr Guneeta Singh Bhalla and Professor Erin Riggs
In this workshop, the participations will be taught the art of taking interviews, how to transcribe, and the ways to mobilize the oral collections of history.
13 events,
13 events,
13 events,
16 events,
Kalapriya Fall Fundraiser
Kalapriya Fall Fundraiser
Kalapriya proudly presents a celebration of South Asian culture, music, dance, and food. Join them in raising funds to further their mission to promote South Asian performing arts.
On-Site Book & Author: “Not a Real Enemy“
On-Site Book & Author: “Not a Real Enemy“
Not a Real Enemy tells the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as fascism took hold of Hungary, from an upper-class life, through the death camp of Auschwitz […]
Native Movie Night
Native Movie Night
Join the American Indian Center for Native Movie Night! Street parking only. Pop and popcorn will be sold.
12 events,
Karsh Kale: A Special South Asia Institute Fundraiser Event
Karsh Kale: A Special South Asia Institute Fundraiser Event
Be part of the First Annual SAI Fundraiser event and help shape the future of South Asian Arts. Musician, DJ and composer Karsh Kale will host a film screening and […]
12 events,
Funkadesi: Free Family Saturdays
Funkadesi: Free Family Saturdays
Celebrated musical supergroup Funkadesi will be sharing their music, hands-on demonstrations of instruments for kids, and the stories of their music and instruments.
11 events,
11 events,
11 events,
12 events,
An in-store book launch of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing
An in-store book launch of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing
Activist Jen Soriano brings to light the lingering impacts of transgenerational trauma and uses science, history, and family stories to flow toward transformation.
11 events,
13 events,
German Fest
Good food, dancing, beer, wine, entertainment and German gemütlichkei!
Chicago SummerDance 2023
Chicago SummerDance 2023
This festival offers 40 dance lessons across the city in salsa, swing, cumbia, line dancing, ballet folklorico, Steppin' and more. Center of Peruvian Arts will participate.
18 events,
Architectural Photography Workshop
Architectural Photography Workshop
Led by a professional in the field, teens will learn about both interior and exterior architectural photography. They will embark on a CAC tour of the city practicing their new […]
World Dumpling Fest
World Dumpling Fest
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings!
Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists Part ll.
Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists Part ll.
Jon an afternoon writing session, specially catered to Black artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Work on your next grant application, artist statement, or mission/vision statement.
18 events,
Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)
Father-daughter team, Adrian and Clementine Reid Wong bring together an array of forms, colors, and elements while reflecting on the question, “What makes a thing Chinese?"
Urban Jazz with Melissa Metro
Urban Jazz with Melissa Metro
Joel Hall Dancer Melissa Metro will lead introductory classes in Urban Jazz, uniquely Chicago Jazz Dance technique.
Drop-In Sketching Day
Drop-In Sketching Day
Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites visitors to unleash their creativity and connect with the museum's collection of Asian art uniquely and engagingly.
12 events,
12 events,
13 events,
Community Sweetgrass Harvest
Community Sweetgrass Harvest
Come to the American Indian Center to learn about sweetgrass, join them in harvesting, and make braids for the community in one of their healing-based programs.
14 events,
10th Annual Raices Gala
10th Annual Raices Gala
Can you believe it? It's been a decade of celebrating Puerto Rican arts and culture at the Raices Gala! Each year we bring together corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders from […]
CAC Designing Futures 2023
CAC Designing Futures 2023
Please join us for a spectacular evening of celebration at Convene Willis Tower.
13 events,
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. The tour will start at […]
18 events,
Gravity Artist Talk with Tom Torluemke
Gravity Artist Talk with Tom Torluemke
Tom Torluemke's landscape and portrait paintings ask: as social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?
Mid-Autumn Festival Ink Painting Workshop
Mid-Autumn Festival Ink Painting Workshop
Join Heritage Museum of Asian Art for an immersive workshop where you will learn the art of Chinese painting under the guidance of skilled artists.
Center of Peruvian Arts at Social Justice Stage
Center of Peruvian Arts at Social Justice Stage
Outside event to bring attention to social justice issues with entertainment by Blaq Ice, Fontenelle Art, Peruvian Dance Troupe, 64th St. Drummers.
14 events,
Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Inaugural Season
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago presents a four-week celebration of the rich variety and versatility of Chicago’s thriving Iberian dance scene.
Center for Native Futures: Grand Opening
Center for Native Futures: Grand Opening
The Center for Native Futures will host its grand opening celebration. Its inaugural exhibition features more than a dozen Native artists from the Great Lakes region.
14 events,
15 events,
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People."
Talking Timber: Designing Future Cities in Wood
Talking Timber: Designing Future Cities in Wood
Chicago Architecture Center's panel of architects and researchers will unveil development plans, skyscrapers, and innovations harnessing mass timber for sustainable growth.
15 events,
The Greek Civil War: A History
The Greek Civil War: A History
Through in-depth analysis, firsthand accounts, and historical context, this discussion navigate the complex political and social landscape that shaped this pivotal conflict.
16 events,
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities.
Bold will Hold: Tattoo Drawing Workshop
Bold will Hold: Tattoo Drawing Workshop
Come hang out and talk about the basics of what makes a timeless tattoo and then practice drawing and painting an American traditional tattoo design.
18 events,
Irish American Movie Hooley
Hibernian Media hosts their 9th Annual “Irish American Movie Hooley”, the only Irish American film festival in the world. This year they present the exclusive Chicago premiere of each film.
Wayne Rethford & Peter Georgeson’s Celebration of Life and Memorial
Wayne Rethford & Peter Georgeson’s Celebration of Life and Memorial
Join a celebration of the lives and friendship of two of Chicago’s greatest Scots and pay respect to Peter Georgeson and Wayne Rethford.
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities.
2023 Immigrants Got Talent Fundraiser
2023 Immigrants Got Talent Fundraiser
Join HANA Center to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival and the talents of the HANA family through food, performance, and dance!
22 events,
Marshall Square Community Summit
Marshall Square Community Summit
Join this event for family activities, workshops, performances, food, and much more! OPEN Center for the Arts will run a short version of their theatre workshop.
Chicago Live! 2023
Chicago Live! 2023
Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community, more than 80 artists and organizations will perform in back-to-back performances, Pier-wide, across three stages.
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
3-Day Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities.
18 events,
Chicago Live! 2023
Chicago Live! 2023
Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community, more than 80 artists and organizations will perform in back-to-back performances, Pier-wide, across three stages.
Lecture: Religious Works of Art in Heritage Museum of Art Collection
Lecture: Religious Works of Art in Heritage Museum of Art Collection
This lecture will discuss the iconography, art history, and religious significance of artworks in Heritage Museum of Asian Art's collection.
Project Wounded Culture: Cultural Heritage Fund of Ukraine
Project Wounded Culture: Cultural Heritage Fund of Ukraine
Hear about the fierce fight of museum professionals in Ukraine against russian looting and destruction of Ukrainian cultural artifacts - and be transported via VR headsets to see the destruction […]
13 events,
14 events,
Virtual Artist Discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette
Virtual Artist Discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette
Join the Mitchell Museum for a discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette, a Red River Métis artist and activist living and working on their home territory.
15 events,
Cultural Harvest – Seed Sharing Day
Cultural Harvest – Seed Sharing Day
Trickster Cultural Center would like to invite you to an upcoming cultural harvest day. They will be collecting native prairie seeds.
Loyola University Chicago: A Jesuit Architectural Jewel
Loyola University Chicago: A Jesuit Architectural Jewel
Chicago Architecture Center will take a virtual walkthrough of Loyola University Chicago’s main campus, focusing on the rich history and architectural significance of its buildings.
16 events,
Online & On-site Commemoration: Babiy Yar: 82nd Anniversary
Online & On-site Commemoration: Babiy Yar: 82nd Anniversary
Join Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in examining the Nazi occupation of the Soviet Union and the impact on those who were persecuted and murdered.
Night of Poetry
Night of Poetry
Vincent Romero will host an entertaining evening of poetry and storytelling at the American Indian Center.
“Creation of the World”
“Creation of the World”
Czech pantomime actor Vojtěch Svoboda showcases the timeless brilliance of classical pantomime etudes, with live musical accompaniment by guitarist Lukáš Sommer.
20 events,
Andersonville Arts Weekend
The Swedish American Museum will take part in Andersonville Arts Weekend. They will display artwork from Evoke Tattoo's tattoo artists in Andersonville.
Ragamala : A Celebration of South Asian Classical Music
South Asia Institute's 11th annual, all-night concert featuring 8 performing ensembles and featured artists under the world’s largest Tiffany Dome at Preston Bradley Hall.
Women in Focus Chicago Exhibition Closing Reception
Women in Focus Chicago Exhibition Closing Reception
Women in Focus Chicago is an organization of female photographers. Their exhibit is a journey around the world showcasing their passion for travel.
Sip, Shop & Workshop
Sip, Shop & Workshop
HAMOC is hosting a celebration for September birthdays. Plus, you will learn about making intentional sprays and washes.
PRCUA. 150 Years of Cultural, Financial, and Spiritual Growth
PRCUA. 150 Years of Cultural, Financial, and Spiritual Growth
The exhibition steps back in time to witness the journey of Polish immigrants who shaped the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and the vibrant community it fostered.
22 events,
The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices
The Power of Oral Histories: Remembering and Recording Everyday Voices
Creator of HAMOC's Oral History Collection, Dr. Courtney Pierre Joseph will discuss the methodology and importance of oral histories.
Shanta Nurullah’s Songs and Stories: A Free Family Saturday Event
Shanta Nurullah’s Songs and Stories: A Free Family Saturday Event
Bring the whole family and join SAI and Shanta Nurullah's band. Shanta will perform songs and stories that highlight African and African American ways with her bass and sitar.
Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest
Celebrate fall! Go on a tour of the Farmette, bee apiary, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games, a pumpkin patch, a scarecrow-making contest, falls crafts, live music, and […]