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PAST EVENTS

  • Woman of Color Salon
    Woman of Color Salon
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Feb 21
    Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Zoom
    We'll meet Saturdays at 9am (CST) to discuss "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison.
  • Ski, Stay, & Play
    Ski, Stay, & Play
    Sat, Feb 14
    Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Winter is calling, and our annual KCAF Ski, Stay & Play weekend is back! Whether you're coming solo to connect with community or joining with a partner or friend to reflect on love through the lens of bell hooks, this restorative getaway offers the perfect balance of adventure, connection, and rest.
  • We Who Create
    We Who Create
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 09
    Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
    Feb 09, 2026, 3:10 PM – 5:30 PM
    Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School , 5608 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    We Who Create is an arts-based program where students explore creativity, mental health, and self-expression through hands-on projects and mentorship.
  • When the West Side Burned - Screening and Concert
    When the West Side Burned - Screening and Concert
    Sat, Feb 07
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Feb 07, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts , 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for the second day of CJP's two day celebration of the West Side's resilience, explore Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's works in Chicago and the hope he inspired
  • When the West Side Burned - Open Rehearsal and Talkback
    When the West Side Burned - Open Rehearsal and Talkback
    Fri, Feb 06
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Feb 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts , 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for the first day of CJP's two day celebration of the West Side's resilience, explore Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's works in Chicago and the hope he inspired
  • Just(Us) Dinners: The Art of Repair
    Just(Us) Dinners: The Art of Repair
    Thu, Jan 15
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Jan 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    The Art of Repair invites us into the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, a practice that honors brokenness by repairing cracks with gold rather than hiding them. Join us for another incredible dinner where we talk about our own "brokenness" and how we have or are repairing it.
  • Aging Well Together
    Aging Well Together
    Fri, Nov 14
    Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Nov 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us in Aging Well with Mather & the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin. Celebrate with wellness, food, dance & fellowship. This free program for older adults 55 and better is provided by Mather and Kehrein Center for the Arts.
  • Just(Us) Dinners: The Art of Finance
    Just(Us) Dinners: The Art of Finance
    Thu, Nov 13
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for our next Just(Us) Dinner, an evening that brings Black community members together to share a meal, exchange stories, and explore the intersections of art, life, and wellness.
  • Miles Davis @100: The Prelude
    Miles Davis @100: The Prelude
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 01
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Nov 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    In advance of Miles Davis's 100th Birthday in 2026, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic honors this son of Alton and East Saint Louis, Il with a weekend of music, memoir, and conversation. Don't miss this opportunity to experience jazz at its finest, celebrating Miles Davis!
  • Sip, Savor, & Swing
    Sip, Savor, & Swing
    Sat, Nov 01
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Nov 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for an unforgettable day of joy, connection, and artistry! We’ll start our journey with a visit to Wild Blossom Winery & Meadery, where we’ll explore their beautiful space, taste some delicious wines, and have the opportunity to not only learn about the process of wine making, but to make yo
  • Beyond Closure Documentary Screening
    Beyond Closure Documentary Screening
    Thu, Oct 30
    The KEhrein Center for the Arts
    Oct 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The KEhrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for a community screening of Beyond Closure at the Aspire Center for Community Innovation—formerly Emmet Elementary School, one of the three schools featured in the film.
  • C.H.L.M.S. Medi-Helpz Foundation 2nd Annual Healthcare Summit
    C.H.L.M.S. Medi-Helpz Foundation 2nd Annual Healthcare Summit
    Sat, Oct 25
    Oct 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for the "Unseen Health Summit," a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring the unknown and underdiagnosed health conditions that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
  • Ear Taxi Festival and Chicago Fringe Opera present Soper, Baiocchi, and Barnes
    Ear Taxi Festival and Chicago Fringe Opera present Soper, Baiocchi, and Barnes
    Oct 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Chicago Fringe Opera presents powerful works by Kate Soper, Regina Harris Baiocchi, and Jasmine Barnes. Myth, memory, and community come alive in this genre-defying evening of short operas that amplify the voices of women composers and celebrates storytelling through bold,
  • Just(Us) Dinners: Dancing with Desueno
    Just(Us) Dinners: Dancing with Desueno
    Thu, Oct 16
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Oct 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    This gathering will invite us to explore dance not only as performance, but as a form of healing, storytelling, and shared expression. Denita will guide us through movement that celebrates community and reminds us of the joy found in rhythm and togetherness.
  • Chicago Day of the Girl
    Chicago Day of the Girl
    Sat, Oct 11
    The Kehrien Center for the Arts
    Oct 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Kehrien Center for the Arts , 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    This is more than an event—it’s a movement. A day dedicated to empowering girls, amplifying their voices, and celebrating their boundless potential. Together, we’ll inspire the next generation of leaders to rise, thrive, and change the world.
  • Aging Well Together
    Aging Well Together
    Fri, Oct 10
    Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Oct 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Share the gifts of wellness, food, music & fellowship. This free program is for older adults 55 and better!
  • Just(Us) Dinners: Art of Living with Marcia Festen
    Just(Us) Dinners: Art of Living with Marcia Festen
    Thu, Sep 25
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Sep 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Join us for another restorative evening of Just(Us) Dinners, a space intentionally created for Black community members to come together, share a nourishing meal, and engage in honest, healing-centered conversation.
  • Freedom Fund Concert Fundraiser
    Freedom Fund Concert Fundraiser
    Sat, Sep 20
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts
    Sep 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Please Join the NAACP-Chicago Westside Branch for an inspiring event of live music, community celebration, and collective purpose.
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