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.

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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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

Resistencia Poster Printmaking

Oct 11th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn about Puerto Rican resistance movements and the art of protest through hands-on printmaking!

 El Signo Vacio (The Empty Sign)

Oct 11th | 2:00pm - 3:15pm
El Signo Vacio (The Empty Sign) is an experimental documentary reflecting on colonialism, identity, and silence in Puerto Rico.

Mini Murals on Canvas

Oct 14th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create a small-scale mural using canvas boards, vibrant paints, and meaningful symbols that reflect personal stories and more.

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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.

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.

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