Arts & Culture
ProjectArt Class, ages 13-17
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWeekly art classes for teens ages 13-17 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
Oral Traditions: Spoken Word Workshop
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis workshop will teach participants about the art of spoken word performance and provide tips on how to create a spoken word tribute to family history and traditions.
Westside Stories: A Performance by the Homan Square Story Elders
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesStorytelling is going on all over Chicago and the nation and now it comes to the Westside. The Homan Square Story Elders are part of the Goodman Theater's GeNarrations writing workshops. They tell stories of the Westside and their family's migration from Mississippi roots to Lawndale. Stories of family gatherings, church and work. Conflicts and reconciliation. Their stories are […]
Film Screening: Ella es el Matador (She is the Matador)
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States“For Spaniards — and for the world — nothing has expressed their country's traditionally rigid gender roles more powerfully than the image of the male matador. So sacred was the […]
Cocktails and Conversation – The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
Weegee's Lounge 3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us and enjoy Cocktails and Conversation at Weegee's Lounge as we read and discuss Jennifer Ryan's The Chilbury Ladies' Choir.
A Puerto Rican Story Production at The Miracle Center
The Miracle Center 2311 N. Pulaski, Chicago, United StatesBack by popular demand! The Miracle Center's Adult Theatre Ensemble presents the World Premiere of A Puerto Rican Story Written by: Antonio & Gloricelly Franceschi Directed by: Roberto & Griselda Negron Produced by: The Miracle […]
Steppenwolf’s We are Proud to Present at Mandrake Park
Mandrake Park 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome join us for an afternoon of theater as the Chicago Park District collabs with Steppenwolf Education’s City Connections partners, BUILD, Inc, and the Chicago Public Library to showcase, “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation…” a powerful story that explores themes of race, representation, storytelling and the power group-thinking can have on an individual. […]
Film Screening: Ella es el matador (She is the Matador)
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor Spaniards — and for the world — nothing has expressed their country's traditionally rigid gender roles more powerfully than the image of the male matador. So sacred was the bullfighter's masculinity to Spanish identity that a 1908 law barred women from the sport. Ella Es el Matador reveals the surprising history of the women who made […]
Steppenwolf’s We are Proud to Present at Austin Town Hall
Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome join us for an afternoon of theater as the Chicago Park District collabs with Steppenwolf Education’s City Connections partners, BUILD, Inc, and the Chicago Public Library to showcase, “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation…” a powerful story that explores themes of race, representation, storytelling and the power group-thinking can have on an individual. […]
Teen Guitar, Bass & Drum Lessons
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Humboldt Park Library YOUmedia to sign up for free, one-on-one lessons with professional musicians. We have a rotating crew of teachers who will help you develop skills on guitar, bass, or drums. Not all instruments are available every Monday.