Paseo Boricua Tour
Oct 17th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet at Ciclo Urbano, 2459 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Housing Justice and Cultural Belonging: Panel Discussion
Oct 28th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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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Partner Programming
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.
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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