One Book, One Chicago: Olga Dies DreamingOne Book, One Chicago: Olga Dies Dreaming

What if all of Chicago read the same book? Read Olga Dies Dreaming, attend events and join the discussion.
What if all of Chicago read the same book? Read Olga Dies Dreaming, attend events and join the discussion.

Paseo Boricua Tour

Oct 17th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet at Ciclo Urbano, 2459 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange

Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating Puerto Rico

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Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange

Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating Puerto Rico

Vieques: An Endless Battle

Oct 18th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Vieques: An Endless Battle explores the struggle of the residents of Vieques against U.S. military occupation and the fight for justice

Dream Windows

Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft a 'dream window' - a colorful, layered collage made from transparency film and tissue paper that reflects identity.

West Side Story (2021)

Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
This iconic musical reimagines Romeo and Juliet through the lens of Puerto Rican–American tensions in 1950s New York

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Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers

Oct 19th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.

DePaul Art Museum: Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón

Visit DePaul Art Museum's exhibit Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón: Young Lords in Chicago.

NEIU Discusses Olga Dies Dreaming

Oct 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeastern Illinois University
Join us for a convivial discussion of the book, led by professors at NEIU, featuring faculty, students and alumni.

Fire, Fire, Gentrifier: Walking Tour

Dig deeper into the real life history of the Young Lords by taking a self-guided walking tour of Lincoln Park.

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