Sip and Shop with HAMOC

Haitian American Museum - Vodou Store 4654 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the March birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum on March 18th, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm. We will be serving refreshments and snacks while we build community. Tickets are free but limited, so reserve today and join us! This celebration will be held at 4654 N […]

FREE

Negotiating Home: Placemaking and Diasporic Ties Among Chicago Haitians

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Once a quarter, HAMOC will be hosting a scholar for a presentation on topics surrounding Haiti and the Diaspora. This quarter hear from Dr. Herrica Telus and a discussion on second-generation Haitians' sense of belonging and placemaking in Chicago and Haiti. In-person at HAMOC. Suggested $10 Admission. FREE to HAMOC Members.

Free – $10

A Passport to Haiti: Haitian Cuisine & Beverages

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

A Passport to Haiti: An Immersive Cultural Workshop Series is a four-part program happening at HAMOC from March - June, 2023. Each month will feature a different part of Haitian culture. In March we will highlight Haitian cuisine and beverages. This specific program is a 21+ event, ID's will be required and checked upon entry. […]

FREE

A Passport to Haiti: Haitian Cuisine & Beverages

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

A Passport to Haiti: An Immersive Cultural Workshop Series is a four-part program happening at HAMOC from March - June, 2023. Each month will feature a different part of Haitian culture. In March we will highlight Haitian cuisine and beverages. This specific program is a 21+ event, ID's will be required and checked upon entry. […]

FREE

Saving the Unsaved Stories: Doing Oral History in Chicago

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Join HAMOC on March 29th, 2023 as Dr. Courtney Joseph completes a live oral history interview. Dr. Joseph is a professor at Lake Forest College and has been a longtime supporter of HAMOC. Admission to this event is by a suggested $10 donation or free for HAMOC members.

Free – $10

Konpa Sware

Room 43 1039-1041 E. 43rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in its first Konpa Sware since 2019! The museum is excited to restart this event for an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Ticket includes lite Haitian bites and 1 free drink. This will be a recurring event on the Third Thursday of […]

$20

A Passport to Haiti: A Vodou Reboot

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in its second A Passport to Haiti event. A Passport to Haiti: An Immersive Cultural Workshop Series is a four-part program happening at HAMOC from March - June 2023. Each month will feature a different part of Haitian culture. In April, we will highlight Haitian Vodou. During […]

FREE

Sip and Shop with HAMOC

Haitian American Museum - Vodou Store 4654 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the April birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum on April 22nd, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm. We will be serving refreshments and snacks while we build community. Tickets are free but limited, so reserve today and join us! This celebration will be held at 4654 N […]

FREE

Explorations and Excursions

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Each quarter, HAMOC opens its space to new and upcoming artists to further uplift community members and artists all over the nation. This quarter, HAMOC is excited to welcome several students from Harry S Truman College to display their work in our space. Join us on April 27th from 12:00 to 1:00 to hear about […]

Temporary Protected Status: Haitian Designation

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

This workshop is specifically for the recent Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti. The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is one of 11 agencies in Chicago that can provide educational presentations and resources on things such as Know-Your-Rights and the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Additionally, HAMOC can provide referalls for undocumented and immigrant individuals […]

FREE

A Passport to Haiti: Konpa Sware and Flag Day Celebration

Room 43 1039-1041 E. 43rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Konpa Sware, the dance and music style traditional to Haiti. This event is to be […]

FREE

Haitian Heritage Month Fundraiser and Social

My Buddy's 4416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

May is Haitian Heritage Month. Join HAMOC at MyBuddy's in Uptown for an afternoon social including food, music, and community. Guests will have access to a raffle, a live performance, buffet-style food, specialty Haitian drinks, and free admission to view HAMOC the day of the event! The event will be on May 20 from 3PM […]

$60

A Passport to Haiti: Art Making

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) in A Passport to Haiti! A Passport to Haiti is a four-event program spanning over several months that focuses on the cuisine, movement, culture, and art of Haiti. This event focuses on Art Making and is to be held on Sunday, May 21st. In this event, guests […]

FREE

Haitians Speak

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

HAMOC is publishing a book! Join us as we unveil our book, available 1/1/2025! Want to be a part of the book? Bring your original images to the event.

Free

Soup Jomou Book Signing

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

Join HAMOC to celebrate the launch of the second edition of this historical, intergenerational coloring book by artist Luis Limardo.

Free

Sip, Shop & Workshop

Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N Clark St, Chicago, United States

HAMOC is hosting a celebration for the August birthdays of staff, volunteers, and friends of the museum. Plus, we will learn about making candles with intention with herbs, oils and crystals.

Free

Haitian Creole in Chicago

Virtual Chicago, IL, United States

Join Dr. Johnny Laforêt in discussion of his book Haitian Creole Maintenance In The Greater Chicago Area.

Free

Sip, Shop & Workshop

Haitian American Museum - Vodou Store 4654 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

HAMOC is hosting a celebration for September birthdays. Plus, you will learn about making intentional sprays and washes.

Free