OBOC 2025: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
Join One Book, One Chicago in 2025 as we celebrate Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. From September to November, read Olga Dies…
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Mixed Media Altars
Oct 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft a deeply personal altar using boxes, fabric, photos, and miniature objects that celebrate ancestry, cultural identity or family memory
Africaribe Presents: Puerto Rico's Roots in the Diaspora
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join a musical presentation from Africaribe on Puerto Rico's History and the journey of Puerto Ricans to the USA.
La Escuelita Bombera De Corazón: Performance & Workshop
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Escuelita Bombera De Corazon presents live interactive Bomba workshops with cua, maraca and drum.
Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange
Oct 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating music tied to Puerto Rico
Mixed Media Altars
Oct 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft a deeply personal altar using boxes, fabric, photos, and miniature objects that celebrate ancestry, cultural identity or family memory
Africaribe Presents: Puerto Rico's Roots in the Diaspora
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join a musical presentation from Africaribe on Puerto Rico's History and the journey of Puerto Ricans to the USA.
La Escuelita Bombera De Corazón: Performance & Workshop
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Escuelita Bombera De Corazon presents live interactive Bomba workshops with cua, maraca and drum.
Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange
Oct 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating music tied to Puerto Rico
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Olga Dies Dreaming
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CHIRP Radio Listen While You Read Playlist: OBOC 2025
CHIRP music curators created a playlist of the Music of Puerto Rico inspired by Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Olga Dies Dreaming
These novels explore complex family relationships, cultural identity, gentrification, ambition and the American Dream.
Chicago Puerto Rican history through the archives
Read this brief history of Puerto Rican Chicago and learn what CPL archival resources will help you explore more
Housing Justice and Gentrification
Learn more about barriers to affordable housing, gentrification, environmental justice, and public policy with these books.
CHIRP Radio Listen While You Read Playlist: OBOC 2025
CHIRP music curators created a playlist of the Music of Puerto Rico inspired by Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Partner Programming
Loudreading Your Story with WAI Architecture and CAB
Oct 16th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stony Island Arts Bank
Join WAI Architecture Think Tank, and the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial for an evening of art, storytelling, and resistance.
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.
Loudreading Your Story with WAI Architecture and CAB
Oct 16th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stony Island Arts Bank
Join WAI Architecture Think Tank, and the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial for an evening of art, storytelling, and resistance.
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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