In commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the Chicago World Music Festival’s Global Peace Picnic celebrates diverse music and cultures from across the globe with live performances and family-friendly activities. This FREE festival is produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
Sat, Sep 25, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This event takes place at the Humboldt Park Boathouse (1301 N. Humboldt Dr.)
In accordance with Be Safe Chicago Guidelines for Parks and Recreation Activities, participants in this activity will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times while participating. Patrons who are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and join us for an event when symptoms subside.
A walk and cultural celebration that links both Humboldt Park a Puerto Rican community on the west side of Chicago and Douglass Park, an African American and Mexican community in Chicago.
Sat, Sep 18, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This event takes place at the Humboldt Park Boathouse (1301 N. Humboldt Dr.)
In accordance with Be Safe Chicago Guidelines for Parks and Recreation Activities, participants in this activity will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times while participating. Patrons who are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and join us for an event when symptoms subside.
Join Read/Write Library this January for a free 3-week after school course geared to local youth in the community. Created and taught by Kayla McClain (Masters of Arts in Arts Education candidate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago), Black Narratives Matter investigates the untold history of racial justice topics such as racial justice in the courts, police brutality and what is missing from how students are taught in schools. While examining the history of violence against people of color and connecting the dots to events of today, participants will create their own narratives along with illustrations from day to day activities to create books.
Black Narratives Matters is a collaborative dialogically community-based workshop grounded on the foundation of providing students with a safe space to express themselves throughout art while participating in an educative experience. The purpose of creating the book is to highlight each student’s experience, what they have learned from this course and to enhance their sense of empowerment and self-esteem once they leave the course.
Books will be exhibited in a concluding opening celebration on January 25th, open to the public, family & friends.
Read/Write Library is wheelchair accessible with gender neutral restrooms. For specific accommodations and additional questions, please email us at info@readwritelibrary.org
Dates: Mon January 7th – Thurs 24th
Time: 5:30-6pm every day Mon-Thurs
Cost: FREE
Details: https://readwritelibrary.org/events/black-narratives-matter-racial-justice-bookmaking
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Passport to ChiArts is a FREE community open house and fall festival for all ages. On Saturday, October 28, experience our five conservatories through artistically engaging activities such as a musical petting zoo, live drawing stations, dress-up photo booth…and much more!
With treats, activities and student performances scheduled from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, this is the perfect way for your family to enjoy free fall festivities while celebrating the community’s future scholar-artists.
Barrio Arts Fest 2017
The 17th Edition of Barrio Arts Fest is a historical one. It commemorates the opening of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture after an extensive reconstruction of the former establishment of the Humboldt Park Stables that lasted over a decade.
Now, the historic building that housed the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (IPRAC) through its transition will rejoice once again with its signature arts festival, Barrio Arts Fest, during the weekend of July 8th from 10am to 5pm & July 9th, 2017 from 11am to 4pm.
Every year Barrio Arts Fest, in addition to the artists/vendors, offers workshops for the entire family. This year Barrio Arts Fest plans to add a selection of Food Trucks and a Classic Car Show. In addition to traditional dance and musical performances, there are many other extraordinary experiences that the whole family can enjoy.
Join us to celebrate the new journey of our Museum, our beautiful Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and our vibrant community here in Chicago.
To know more about our programming and special events, visit our website at or like us on Facebook!
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a cultural and educational institution devoted to the promotion, integration and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture by presenting exhibitions and programming created to enhance the visibility and importance of the rich Puerto Rican traditions. Located in Humboldt Park, in the heart of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community, NMPRAC is the only self-standing cultural museum in the nation devoted to showcasing Puerto Rican arts, culture and historic exhibitions year-round.
NMPRAC is conveniently located 15 minutes from Downtown Chicago.
3015 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 | 773.486.8345 | info@NMPRAC.org