Other Community Events
Earth Hour 2010
Mar 27, 2010 | 8:30 pm local time
World Wildlife Fund is proud to announce Earth Hour 2010 will take place Saturda... more |
Christmas Around the World & Holidays Lights
Nov 20 through Jan 3, 2010
The Museum halls will be decked, holiday singers and dancers will fuel the festi... more |
Oak Park’s Winterfest 2008
Dec 6, 2008 | 10AM - 5PM
A celebration of holidays from around the world
Saturday, December 6th 10am to ... more |
Mayan Folkloric Organization Invites you to
Dec 7, 2008 | 4PM
Mayan Folkloric Organization Invites you to open house where an introduction of ... more |
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Poster Contest - Win $1,000
Dec 8 through Dec 1, 2008
~ P O S T E R C O N T E S T ~
25th Chicago Latino Film Festival
Silver A... more |
Champions in Latino Health Award
Dec 10, 2008 | 6PM
Salud Latina Invites to:
Champions in Latino Health Award
'Where outstanding... more |
Winter Wonder Land
Dec 14, 2008 | 3PM
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The Sketchbook Project
Dec 17 through Feb 15, 2009
The Art House is offering The Sketchbook Project for you to join.
How does it w... more |
Christmas Concert with Cuerdas Clasicas
Dec 27, 2008 | 7:30 PM
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Holiday Trees from around the World
Jan 4 through Jan 7, 2009 | Monday Thru Friday 9AM to 5PM
Open your eyes and take in the wonderful view of over 80 Holiday Trees from arou... more |
Celebrating the Feast of the Three Kings Day
Jan 6, 2009 | 4:00 PM
Reporter: Silvana Tabares
Humboldt Park's Celebration of the Three Kings Day ... more |
Special Music Benefit for Haitian/Cuban Hurricane Relief
Jan 10, 2009 | 7:00 PM
Special Music Benefit for Haitian/Cuban Hurricane Relief: with the Victor Mirand... more |
Snow Days Chicago
Feb 12 through Feb 16, 2009 | 11 am to 8 pm, Thursday, February 12 - Sunday, February 15 11 am to 6 pm, Monday, February 16
Snow Days Chicago is a free five-day winter festival on Michigan Avenue in Grant... more |
Kiss for Peace
Feb 14, 2009 | 8:00 PM
Celebrate Valentine's Day and spread Peace with Fandanguero, Azul de Noche, Jah ... more |
Panel Discussion: Cuba 1959-2009: Change and Future Directions
Feb 19, 2009 | 6PM
Panel:
**Maria de los Angeles Torres
Professor and Director of Latin America... more |
CHAI (Concerned Haitian Americans of Illinois) present Carnaval!
Feb 20, 2009 | 9pm to midnight
Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks
Door prizes for best mask / costume
$20 of e... more |
Art Against AIDS ® 2009
Feb 26, 2009 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
An evening of food, fun, and fine art!
Bring health, hope, and opportunity to... more |
Stitch 'n' Bitch
Mar 3, 2009 | 5:30 pm
First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm
Back by popular demand, this event invites ... more |
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Mar 7 through Mar 15, 2009 | Monday - Saturday, 10am - 8pm and Sunday, 10am - 6-pm
Visit the National Museum of Mexican Art flower and garden installation at Chica... more |
Ana Castillo | Author and Poet
Mar 11, 2009 | 8PM
Whether [she] is writing poetry, essays, or fiction, her work sizzles with equal... more |
Exquisite City, City of Cardboard
Mar 13 through Mar 15, 2009 | Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Over 70 artists created this popular fantasy cityscape. Mostly cardboard, its bl... more |
St. Patrick's Festival
Mar 14, 2009 | 10:45 a.m
Photo: Chicago River by Kenneth Ilio
Dyeing the Chicago River: This is schedu... more |
Smart Home: Green + Wired '09
Mar 19 through Jan 10, 2010 | Mon-Sat 9:30am - 4 pm | Sun 11am -4 pm
The “Greenest Home in Chicago” is back for 2009!
Sheryl Crow, Mayor Richard M. ... more |
Flirting for disaster | Coqueteo con Proposito
Mar 19, 2009 | 6 - 9 PM
Olachicago.com is proud to be part of Flirting for disaster | Coqueteo con Propo... more |
Women's International Month
Mar 26, 2009 | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Brazilian Cocktail Reception.
This cocktail reception is in honor of Women's... more |
Fashion Run 09
Mar 27, 2009 | noon to midnight
The Wicker Park Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Manny Flores, Latino Fashion Produ... more |
Hungry Woman in Paris
Mar 27, 2009 | 6 PM, Program at 7 PM
Josefina Lopez, acclaimed author of the play and successful film Real Women Have... more |
LATINO BOOK & FAMILY FESTIVAL
Mar 28 through Mar 29, 2009
An outstanding lineup of Latino literary talent will be on hand to celebrate the... more |
Rogers Park Dinner Crawl: A World of Taste
Mar 29, 2009 | 4-8 p.m
DevCorp North is proud to announce the first Rogers Park Dinner Crawl on Sunday,... more |
Chicago Clothing Swap
Mar 29, 2009 | 1:00-4:00 PM
The first Chicago Clothing Swap
Paying for things is overrated. Enter the Chi... more |
Celebrating Latina Creativity in Chicago
Apr 2, 2009 | 5:30 PM
Join us as One Book, One Chicago and DePaul University celebrate the 25th Annive... more |
CREATIVE CHICAGO EXPO
Apr 4, 2009 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Now in its sixth year, the Creative Chicago Expo is a free, day long event that ... more |
1st. Prom, Quinceanera & Bridal Expo
Apr 4, 2009 | 10AM - 7PM
. Prom, Quinceanera & Bridal Expo of Melrose Park
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Ill... more |
Play Ball
Apr 8, 2009 | 10AM - 3PM
Celebrate the boys of summer and join in the fun as the City of Chicago and Nati... more |
Green Room Sessions
Apr 9, 2009 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
uncommon ground is proud to sponsor the Green Room Sessions; a FREE monthly eco-... more |
13th Annual Chicago Día Del Niño Family Festival
Apr 18, 2009 | 11 AM – 4 PM
The largest FREE Children’s Festival in Chicago!
The National Museum of Mexic... more |
Dolores Huerta
Apr 23, 2009 | 8:00pm
Dolores C. Huerta is the co-founder and First Vice President Emeritus of the Uni... more |
FIESTA CULTURAL
Apr 25, 2009 | 4PM - 8:30PM
INTER-AMERICAN MAGNET SCHOOL is hosting their annual spring benefit,
FIESTA C... more |
Global Activism Expo 2009
Apr 25, 2009 | 12:00pm - 6:00 p.m
Hosted by Worldview’s Jerome McDonnell, Chicago Public Radio Presents…is thrille... more |
Get caught up in Culture & Conversation
May 1, 2009 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
First Friday. Inspiration. Happy hour takes on a new meaning with First Fridays ... more |
Mole de Mayo
May 2, 2009 | 11:00am - 7:00pm
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at this outdoor festival featuring a mole cook-off ... more |
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
May 5, 2009 | 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Join this holiday that is now observed as a celebration of Mexican heritage arou... more |
Chicago Poker Open
May 8, 2009 | 6PM
On Friday May 8th fans of one of the most popular games in America are going all... more |
Chicago River Day
May 9, 2009 | 9am - 3pm
Who
Friends of the Chicago River and 4,100 volunteers including community memb... more |
Lurie Garden Guided Walks
May 10 through Sep 20, 2009 | 10am - 1:30pm
Take a 20-minute guided walk and learn about the Garden's design, its native pla... more |
Bingo/Tango
May 12, 2009 | 6 PM
Bingo Tango. Photo by Justin Wambold. Photo © Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicag... more |
Morning Bird and Nature Walk
May 13, 2009 | 7:30am - 8:00am
Join Nature Conservancy members and the Lurie Garden staff on informal bird and ... more |
Great Chicago Places & Spaces
May 16, 2009
City of Chicago Opens Its Doors to Great Architecture!
Chicago Celebrates the ... more |
Evening Garden Stroll
May 19, 2009 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Lurie Garden staff for a casual yet informative walk to discover the ga... more |
Business Accelerator Program
Jun 4, 2009 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM
The Business Accelerator Program is a national small business series delivering ... more |
eARTh - Global Consciousness
Jun 8 through Jun 26, 2009 | Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm
A group show featuring the works of nine Project 465 resident artists with the n... more |
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Jun 10 through Sep 4, 2009 | 10am-3pm
The Family Fun Festival returns to Millennium Park this summer, making the Park ... more |
Creative Living In the City
Jun 11, 2009 | 12:15 pm
The Last 4 Miles: Completing Chicago's Lakefront Parks
A key component in Bur... more |
Mujeres Del Cambio: Women of Change
Jun 12, 2009 | 6PM
Mujeres Del Cambio: Women of Change
A Plática about new paths for Latina Empowe... more |
18th St. Pilsen Open Studios Fundraiser
Jun 18, 2009 | 6pm to 9:30pm
18th St. Pilsen Open Studios is an artist run art walk that takes place during t... more |
Sabor Latino Gala
Jun 19, 2009 | 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Chicago's most prominent Latino business and community leaders will gather for t... more |
Pilsen Soundtrack 1.0
Jun 19, 2009 | 8:00pm - 1:30am | all ages
Pilsen Sountrack 1.0
is a compilation CD featuring Fandanguero, Azul de Noche, ... more |
El Día del Español | Spanish Day
Jun 20, 2009 | 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Spanish is the fourth most spoken language in the world, used by some 450 millio... more |
44th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
Jun 20, 2009 | 12PM
Now in its 27th year, this high-profile six-day June festival is the largest att... more |
Argentina-Chicago Foundation
Jun 21, 2009 | 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Antique & Nouveau Garage Sale Party.
Join the Argentina-Chicago Foundation a... more |
eARTh | Global Consciousness
Jun 22 through Jun 26, 2009
A group show featuring the works of nine Project 465 resident artists with the n... more |
Sabor, Color y Cultura
Jun 24, 2009 | 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Central States SER-Jobs for Progress invites you to a night of Sabor, Color y Cu... more |
Taste of Chicago
Jun 26 through Jul 5, 2009
History of the Taste of Chicago:
In 1980 a group of restaurateurs approached th... more |
Chicago 40th Annual Pride Parade
Jun 28, 2009 | Starts @ 12 Noon
Every year in Chicago, June Pride Month features dozens of social, cultural, ath... more |
Cafe Society
Jun 30 through Dec 31, 2009 | 12:30 pm
Every Wednesday, the public is invited to gather at the large table in the Rando... more |
Fourth of July Celebration in Millennium Park
Jul 4, 2009 | Picnic: 11am - 1pm
Start your Independence Day holiday with a picnic, inspired by the cartoons of J... more |
EXPLORE CHICAGO
Jul 10 through Aug 28, 2009 | 9:30 am 3:30 pm
TAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD VACATION.
Explore the neighborhoods with your family on the... more |
Family Day Camp | Pilsen
Jul 17, 2009 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Discover Chicago's largest Mexican American community in Pilsen. Tour the exhib... more |
Italian Expo 2009
Jul 17 through Jul 19, 2009 | 2:30PM
Italian Style is America's largest three-day expo from July 17-19, 2009 that cel... more |
Gran Fiesta CUPULA
Jul 18, 2009 | 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Enjoy Colombian cuisine, music and folklore dances.
Life Music :Samuel del R... more |
CHICAGO SIDEWALK SALE
Jul 22, 2009 | 10 am-3 pm (fashion show held at Noon both days)
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents the third annual Chicago Sid... more |
Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Jul 24, 2009 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Mission: To support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local bus... more |
World Music Street Festival
Jul 26, 2009 | 1pm - 11pm
The fourth annual community festival, between Morse and Estes Avenues, features ... more |
Argentine BBQ | Fundraiser
Jul 26, 2009 | 12pm to 6pm
Argentina Chicago Foundation invites you to enjoy the most delicious ARGENTINE B... more |
Latino Expo
Jul 27, 2009
Expect more than 200 premier exhibitors, including a Health Fair and a Career Fa... more |
Fiesta Del Sol
Jul 30 through Aug 2, 2009
Fiesta del Sol is an annual fundraising event organized by the Pilsen Neighbors... more |
Hispanic Business Expo 2009
Aug 6, 2009 | Expo floor opens at 10:00 AM
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to 'Make the Connection' a... more |
Family Fun Festival: Family Performances
Aug 13 through Sep 4, 2009 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Enjoy a mix of live music and interactive dance performances. Each day will fea... more |
Old Town School Music Store | Summer Sale
Aug 15 through Aug 16, 2009 | Sale hours will be 9:30am-4:30pm.
Join us this weekend for our big Summer Sale at the Old Town School Music Store.... more |
Chicago Air & Water Show
Aug 15 through Aug 16, 2009 | 10 am - 4 pm
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States... more |
Chicago Carifete 2009
Aug 16, 2009 | 10 AM-9 PM
Caribbean festival featuring live calypso, soca and reggae, food and drink, and ... more |
Green Music Fest
Aug 16, 2009 | 12-11 p.m.
In its first year, featuring live music programmed by Subterranean and exclusive... more |
A Lecture by Elena Poniatowska
Aug 22, 2009 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Renowned Mexican journalist and author Elena Poniatowska will discuss her works... more |
Aguijόn Theater’s 20th Anniversary Gala
Aug 22, 2009 | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
For 20 years, Aguijόn Theater has created exciting and meaningful theatrica... more |
All Eyes On Haiti, The Haiti Project
Aug 27, 2009 | 6pm - 12am
The Haiti Project, along with The Chicago Global Donors Network, Cuatro Cucina N... more |
Brazilian Independence Day Celebration
Sep 5, 2009 | 7:00pm
The Old Town School of Folk Music, in partnership with Marcos Oliviera and Swing... more |
Water
Sep 11 through Sep 20, 2009
Discover the importance of Earth’s most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how... more |
Workouts
Sep 12 through Sep 19, 2009 | 7am - 11am
Final two Saturdays, Workouts end September 19, 7am - 11am
Begin your weekend... more |
LITTLE VILLAGE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE!
Sep 13, 2009 | 12:00 PM
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the Anual Mexico... more |
FOCO 2009
Sep 15, 2009 | 4 pm
Please join Latino Cultural Affairs as we kick off this year’s National Latino H... more |
Buen Provecho! Taste of Pilsen
Sep 16, 2009 | 5:30p to 9:30p
On Mexican Independence Day, Pilsen will be bustling with visitors attending the... more |
Viva Brasil Festival
Sep 20, 2009 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
The primary objective of Viva Brasil is to celebrate the diverse cultural herita... more |
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Sep 22, 2009 | 5:30-8 pm
It's true what they say. The grass is always greener at the MCA -- especially du... more |
Universoul Circus | Under the Picasso
Sep 22, 2009 | noon
The City of Chicago presents free cultural programming weekdays at 12 noon at th... more |
Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 25 through Sep 27, 2009 | Friday 5 pm -10 pm; Saturday 2 pm -10 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm
Navy Pier Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2009
Navy Pier kicks off Hispani... more |
Latino Heritage Month 2009
Oct 3 through Oct 15, 2009
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a national recognition of the culture, contr... more |
2009 HISPANIC BUSINESS EXPO
Oct 8, 2009 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This event is designed to help Hispanic and non-Hispanic Business owners interes... more |
Noche de Luna Gala
Oct 9, 2009 | 6:30pm
Join us as we celebrate 10 spectacular years of Latino contemporary dance and fo... more |
Vive la Hispanidad
Oct 9, 2009 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
The 5th Annual VIVE LA HISPANIDAD is a celebration of Chicago’s Hispanic music, ... more |
Tricia Sebastian | CANCELLED
Oct 10, 2009 | 11:00am
Tricia Sebastian is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas and performs upbeat an... more |
The Resurrection of a Legend
Oct 29, 2009 | 6pm - 10pm
Project VIDA Was founded in 1992 to address the urgent needs of racial and ethni... more |
Dia de los Muertos
Oct 30, 2009 | 6pm / show 7pm
Rockotitlan Chicago will be celebrating Día de
Muertos
We will be presenti... more |
Halloween Carnaval Special
Oct 31, 2009 | 10:00pm
Chicago Samba is a musical ensemble, based in Chicago, that plays authentic Braz... more |
RINGLING BROS. PRESENTS - ZING ZANG ZOOM
Nov 5 through Nov 29, 2009 | Check Website
RINGLING BROS. PRESENTS - ZING ZANG ZOOM - NOVEMBER 5 - 29Through the mystery of... more |
Carnival Nocturne
Nov 20 through Dec 20, 2009
Silent Theatre Company welcomes visitors into the mysterious underground world o... more |
Join us for Open House!
Nov 21, 2009 | 5pm to 10pm
We're throwing the doors wide open to all of our neighbors! Bring the whole fami... more |
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov 25, 2009 | 4:30pm
Bonnie Hunt, host of the popular 'The Bonnie Hunt Show', will join Mayor Richard... more |
Thanksgiving Parade
Nov 26, 2009 | Check Website
Hey, New York isn't the only one with a Thanksgiving Day parade. Chicago puts on... more |
Mercado Navideño
Nov 27 through Nov 29, 2009 | 10AM - 5PM
A holiday market featuring hundreds of unique items from Mexico.
Become a mem... more |
ZooLights
Nov 28 through Jan 4, 2010 | 5:00pm - 9:00 PM
Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5-7
Dec 12- Jan. 4 (OPEN EVERY DAY)
CLOSED Dec 24 and 25
... more |
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Dec 2 through Mar 14, 2010 | Mondays–Sundays (10am–10pm)
Chicago Winter Experience.
Located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and W... more |
Pilsen Posadas
Dec 12, 2009 | 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
CELEBRATE UNIQUE MEXICAN TRADITIONS IN PILSEN, THE HEART OF CHICAGO’S MEXICAN CO... more |
Chicago Toy Drive
Dec 18, 2009 | 7PM
A high end runway show featuring Winter Holiday Fashion. Featuring Chicago's top... more |
Disney on Ice - STARTS JANUARY 20
Jan 20 through Feb 7, 2010 | See Website
Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with al... more |
Rumba for Haiti
Jan 28, 2010 | 7:30pm
Performing will be Mannix Martinez & His Orchestra, Mambo All Stars, Rica Obsesi... more |
Snow Days Chicago festival
Jan 29 through Jan 31, 2010
The second Annual Snow Days Chicago festival arrives a little earlier in 2010, o... more |
VOCES VIVAS
Jan 30, 2010 | 7PM
Commemoration 30 anniversary of the Spanish Embassy Massacre in Guatemala
Conme... more |
