Arts & Culture
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POV Documentary Screening: Brimstone and Glory
POV Documentary Screening: Brimstone and Glory
Brimstone & Glory, a PBS/POV documentary, explores the sights and sounds of the National Pyrotechnic Festival in Tultepec, Mexico.
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25th Fiesta Boricua “De Bandera a Bandera”
25th Fiesta Boricua “De Bandera a Bandera”
Fiesta Boricua is one of the largest and most important branded festivals of the Latino community in the Midwest where the best musical, culinary, and artisan proponents of Puerto Rican culture is displayed. Now in its 25th year it continues to attract crowds of over 150,000 every year onto Division Street between Western Avenue and […]
Noche Jíbara / Guayabera Gala
Noche Jíbara / Guayabera Gala
The Noche Jíbara/Guayabera Gala has been held annually as the gala night to usher in Fiesta Boricua. This event seeks to honor the invited town from Puerto Rico showcasing the theme “Lo Mejor de Nuestros Pueblos”. This year it will be the municipality of Loiza,PR. The Gala will be held in the courtyard of the […]
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PRAA National Cuatro Festival Volunteer Meeting
PRAA National Cuatro Festival Volunteer Meeting
Can you volunteer to help make this year's concert a success? Join us at a volunteer meeting! Free parking at U.S. Bank Employee Lot (across the street at Central Park and Oakdale) RSVP or questions to: rebecca@praachicago.org Festival Info: 20th Anniversary National Cuatro Festival November 3, 2018 Harris Theater in Chicago
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Opera Matic Sidewalk Celebration
Opera Matic Sidewalk Celebration
Drop by one of our FREE Sidewalk Celebrations or Community Workshops for fun games, crafts, food, and more for everyone aged 0 to 100+
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Hispanic Heritage Month Concert – The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra
Hispanic Heritage Month Concert – The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra!
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There’s a Coqui in My Shoe! Production
There’s a Coqui in My Shoe! Production
There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! is a theatrical adaptation of the Award-Winning Children’s book written by Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli. There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! is a distinctive and delightful story celebrating Puerto Rico’s national treasure, the Coquí. It splendidly captures, the vibrant colors and culture for the island.
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Alebrijes: Spirit Animals in Mexican Folk Art
Alebrijes: Spirit Animals in Mexican Folk Art
Alebrije-making became a popular Mexican art form in the early 20th century. Pedro Linares, a piñata maker, had a fever dream about mythical creatures. Believing this dream was a sign of spiritual guardianship, Linares began making them out of papier-mâché. Today, alebrijes are carved by wood. In this program, we will paint pre-sculpted alebrijes
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POV Documentary Screening: Brimstone and Glory
POV Documentary Screening: Brimstone and Glory
Brimstone & Glory, a PBS/POV documentary, explores the sights and sounds of the National Pyrotechnic Festival in Tultepec, Mexico.
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ProjectArt Class, ages 4-7
ProjectArt Class, ages 4-7
Weekly art classes for children ages 4-7 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
ProjectArt Class, ages 8-12
ProjectArt Class, ages 8-12
Weekly art classes for children ages 8-12 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
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ProjectArt Class, ages 13-17
ProjectArt Class, ages 13-17
Weekly art classes for teens ages 13-17 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
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