Events:

Arts/Entertainment

Arts/Entertainment

7th Annual Elastic Arts Benefit

Our annual Benefit highlights the things that make Elastic Arts such a vibrant place: boundary-defying performances and art, a rich variety of creative expressions, and a deep sense of commitment among a very diverse community.
Arts/Entertainment

Book Launch: In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines by Najma Heptulla

A conversation between revered Indian parliamentarian Najma Heptulla and Art Institute of Chicago curator Madhuvanti Ghose.
Arts/Entertainment

Satrangi: Queerness in South Asian Classical Arts

This event will look at music, dance, poems and paintings to showcase how South Asia has always been a queer subcontinent.
Arts/Entertainment

Raks Inferno: A Cirque Cabaret (Defiant Silk Festival) 2025

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an intimate circus speakeasy featuring Asian American artists who have performed around the world! This is for ages 16+ only.
Arts/Entertainment

Project of the Month: Paper Lantern (Adults)

In celebration of AAPI Heritage month, let's cut beautiful lanterns using the Silhouette Cameo. Tealight provided. One person per appointment.
Arts/Entertainment

BITTERROOT (2024) with filmmaker Vera Brunner-Sung and actor Wa Yang

An emotionally textured story about a Hmong-American divorcée finding equilibrium and Morel mushrooms amidst the Rocky Mountains of Montana.
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Public Library's Korean Book Discussion: 완장

We invite you to join the HWLC Korean Book Club. This month, in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we will read and discuss Yoon Heung-gil's 완장.
Arts/Entertainment

Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora: In Conversation with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Join author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai & Randy Kim to discuss Vietnamese storytelling and her award-winning books followed by a book signing.