Arts & Culture
Opera Matic Sidewalk Celebration
1751 N. Drake 1751 N. Drake, Chicago, IL, United StatesDrop by one of our FREE Sidewalk Celebrations or Community Workshops for fun games, crafts, food, and more for everyone aged 0 to 100+
Hispanic Heritage Month Concert – The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra
Humboldt Park Field House 1440 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra!
There’s a Coqui in My Shoe! Production
The Miracle Center 2311 N. Pulaski, Chicago, United StatesThere’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.
Alebrijes: Spirit Animals in Mexican Folk Art
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesAlebrije-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
POV Documentary Screening: Brimstone and Glory
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesBrimstone & Glory, a PBS/POV documentary, explores the sights and sounds of the National Pyrotechnic Festival in Tultepec, Mexico.
ProjectArt Class, ages 4-7
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWeekly art classes for children ages 4-7 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
ProjectArt Class, ages 8-12
Weekly art classes for children ages 8-12 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
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.
Family Arts & Crafts
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesChildren and their families are welcome to join us for a drop-in arts and crafts project. Make something to take home or have your art on display at the library.
Masquerade and Mystery: A Fall Soiree
Mars Gallery 1139 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis year marks the first annual Fall Soiree hosted by the Associate Board of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. This year’s event will be held at Mars Gallery in Chicago. Participants will enjoy beer, wine, and small plate appetizers while enjoying creative and dynamic artwork at the gallery. A mystery activity will accompany the elegant entertainment of the […]