Sat. Sep 5: Farm Concert: The Arab Blues. Wed. Sep 9: City Winery Chicago Presents aja monet. Sat. Sep 12: Pop-Up Print Collage (Marimacha Monarca x Yollocalli). Sat. Sep 12: Karim Nagi & Huzam Ensemble. Sun. Sep 13: Both Sides of the Street
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Curated events across Chicago's Global South diaspora — from film screenings and artist talks to food pop-ups, fundraisers, dance floors, workshops and more.
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By Global Gardens Chicago
Global Gardens · Albany Park
Global Gardens Chicago hosts a Farm Concert featuring The Arab Blues. Rami Gabriel and Karim Nagi perform an electro urban amalgam of Arab tradition and Chicago Blues. Doors and farmer-made food open at 4:00 PM, followed by music at 5:00 PM.
City Winery Chicago · West Loop
aja monet is a Surrealist Blues Poet whose work blends vulnerability, resistance, rhythm, and truth into an unforgettable live experience. A celebrated poet, performer, and cultural organizer, aja monet has built a powerful voice rooted in storytelling, social justice, and the transformative power of art. Her performances are immersive and deeply emotional, weaving spoken word, jazz, blues, and soul into moments that linger long after the final verse.
By Marimacha Monarca Press (residency with Yollocalli Arts Reach)
Davis Square Park · Back of the Yards
Free print collage pop-up, open to the community, part of Marimacha Monarca Press's parks residency with Yollocalli Arts Reach. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM at Davis Square Park in Back of the Yards. Moves indoors in case of rain. Third of three pop-ups in the series.
By Karim Nagi
Epiphany Center for the Arts · Near West Side
Egyptian, Syrian, and Palestinian musicians uplift their heritage with new compositions and vintage classics.
By Tonika Johnson & Femdot
Ramova Loft · Bridgeport
Tonika Johnson and Femdot host Both Sides of the Street, an immersive Folded Map experience featuring a film screening, DJ set, live conversation, interactive mapping, plus food and drinks.
By Seraj Libraries
Irish American Heritage Center · Albany Park
Seraj hosts its 20th Anniversary Event featuring a conversation with Wesam Ahmad, Executive Director of Visualizing Palestine. Wesam will lead a conversation on The Power of Visual Storytelling: Preserving and Sharing Palestinian Narratives, exploring how stories, images, and creative media help preserve memory, challenge erasure, and amplify Palestinian voices.
By Chicago BIPOC Birders
Humboldt Park · Humboldt Park
Join members from Chicago BIPOC Birders for a guided bird walk during the Urban Bird Festival in Humboldt Park. This walk is welcoming to beginner birders, BIPOC individuals, and Spanish-speaking bird lovers.
By Space Shift
Devon & Washtenaw · West Ridge
Deevona Sound System is a free, all-ages outdoor block party featuring DJs, producers, and artists from the South Asian and SWANA diasporas celebrating music, resistance, nostalgia, and identity.
By Martin's International
Union Park · West Loop
The 33rd annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life runs Sept 25–27, combined this year with the 10th JSVFest, spotlighting African and Caribbean music, food, and culture over three days.
By Boleros De Noche
Harris Theater for Music & Dance · Loop
Boleros De Noche comes to Chicago featuring performances by Martha González and Voz Bohemia at the Harris Theater for Music & Dance.
By Chicago Humanities
National Museum of Mexican Art · Pilsen
Join Chicago Humanities Fall Festival for a conversation with the artists and curator behind Chicano Camera Culture, an exhibition highlighting the last six decades of Chicano photography. Together, the panelists will explore the significant, historically overlooked role that Chicano photographers have played in advancing aesthetic and technical innovations in photography.
By Associate Board of Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)
Furama · Uptown
The Chinese Mutual Aid Association and Haibayo are partnering up to bring you the Moonlight Soiree: A Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration like you’ve never experienced before! Drawing inspiration from the 1960’s Hong Kong era and the movie In the Mood for Love, come celebrate one of AAPI’s most important holidays with a fundraiser in support of the Chicagoland AAPI community! There will be Asian table games including Mahjong and other cultural table games, cultural music and performances, an included Asian dinner provided by the iconic Furama restaurant, desserts provided by local vendors, and a photo wall. Come dressed to impress or wear appropriate Asian cultural attire (Western suits, Tang suits, Qipaos, Ao Dais, or other cultural wear of your choice) and celebrate while supporting some amazing non-profits.
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