Greektown is a neighborhood in Chicago's West Loop. Chicago's Greek population began to congregate in the area toward the end of the 1800s. For over 100 years, Greektown was the most well-recognized community of Greek people living in the United States. Today, the neighborhood sits alongside the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Little Village is a neighborhood located within Chicago's South Lawndale. Though the neighborhood was originally occupied by Eastern European immigrants in the late 1800s, it is now affectionately nicknamed "Mexico of the Midwest". Today, Little Village is home to the Mexican Independence Day parade, which is the largest Latinx parade in Chicago. The neighborhood is doubtlessly a hub for Mexican art, food, and culture in the city.
Located Greektown, this long-standing store is home to all manner of candles, as well as Greek cultural goods & Orthodox religious items.
300 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
https://www.atheniancandle.com/
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am -5:00pm
Home to some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures and more, this museum highlights the art and culture of Mexico.
Cost: Free
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
http://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Located in Greektown, this eatery has been serving classic Greek dishes in a traditionally decorated space since 1971.
Cost: $$
200 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Sunday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Monday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am
Friday: 11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
A simple Mexican joint on the west side of the city known best for its tacos.
Cost: $
3050 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Sunday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Monday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
The National Hellenic Museum is the second oldest American institution dedicated to displaying and celebrating the cultural contributions of Greeks and Greek-Americans.
Cost: Adults: $10
Seniors: $8
Students: $8
Children (3-12): $7
Children under 3: Free
Members: Free
333 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
This center creates a space where all artists can come together to showcase and develop their talents, as well as support community entrepreneurship in the arts.
Cost: Free
2214 S Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
http://www.opencenterforthearts.org/
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm