Event List

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair.

Pianist Stuart Rajpal is a sophomore at New Trier Township High School. He studies piano with Andrea Schneider and has also played violin.

Explore some books, do a small craft, and learn more about Ramadan, an observance for Muslims worldwide.

Ede2 celebrates its 15th anniversary with an original dance production based on Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Learn the basics of calligraphy with our maker in residence. Materials will be provided. 

Learn about good luck charms and traditions from cultures around the world, and create your own. 

For grade 6-12. 

Decorate a tile to contribute to a community project. Our maker in residence, Zeeshan Farooq, will add the tiles to the community mosaic. All ages, individuals and families, are welcome. Drop-in event.

Explore the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)'s Collection for Young People with Disabilities.

Enjoy the music of four great Jewish composers and learn about their lives and works. Each musical selection for violin and piano is followed by a historically informed, theatrical scene from the composer's life.

How did the signing of the Declaration of Independence affect the Native American people? How did the government and its people view Native Americans, and what were the consequences of those views?

Before watching Smurfs at 6:30 pm, visit the Activity Room for some Smurfy blue arts and crafts! 

Space is limited. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Chicago plays the blues a little bit differently.

Learn some basic Arabic phrases, enjoy a hands-on calligraphy project, and finish with a lively Dabke dance.

The cast of Niles West High School's Seussical the Musical will share stories and songs from their upcoming performance. Listen to readings of Dr.

The Joel Hall Dancers explore the under-recognized influence of Black dance on American culture. Following the performance, you can ask the dancers about the piece, dance, and their experiences as professional dancers. 

Violinist Alexandra Dreesen is a freshman at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She studies violin with Injoo Choi and also plays viola.

Learn the basics of acting in an engaging and participatory evening of scene work. Leaders are Claire Bauman and Hannah Probst, who are PhD and MFA students at Northwestern University. 

Through song and story, Mark Dvorak recounts his long journey through music and teaching, which began with learning songs from his family, to taking guitar classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music, to embarking on a career that took him across

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky honors local high school participants in this year's nationwide Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." 

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 5:30 pm.

Make and play games from around the world in the Kids Room. This fun afternoon is part of our day-long El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) celebration.

Choose from favorite book characters to create a one-of-a-kind Bingo card in this fun family flip of the classic game.