Chicago Artist’s Month Exhibit
“Stories Behind the Postcards: Jim-Crow” Jennifer Scott Exhibit
When:July 21-August21
Time: 11:00am – 8:00 pm
Location Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102 – Chicago, IL
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
JUNE
Djini – African Pottery
When:June 17-July 16
Time: 11:00am – 8:00 pm
Location: Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102 – Chicago, IL
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:June 17
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location:Brainerd Park – 12116 W. 92nd St. Chicago, IL
Artists: TBD
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:June 18
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Abbott Park – 49 E. 95th St. Chicago, IL
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:June 20
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Nash Park – 1833 E. 71st St. Chicago, IL
Artists: TBA
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
JULY
African Diaspora Film Festival
When: Saturday, July 9
Time: 12:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102 – Chicago, IL
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 15
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Palmer Park- 201 E. 111th St.
Artists: Joan Collaso
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 21
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Cole Park, 361 E. 85th Street, Chicago, IL. 60617
Artists: Roland Brown & the Merchants
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 22
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park- 2820 E. 98th St.
Artists: Latin Street 911
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 27
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Jesse Owens Park-2032 E. 88th St.
Artists: Sax Preacher
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 30
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Micek Park- 5311 s. Hamilton
Artists: Mixed Company
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
AUGUST
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When: August 4
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: O’Halleran Park 8335 S. Honore
Artists: Sax Preacher
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When: August 12
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: West Chatham Park- 8223 Princeton
Artists: Joan Collaso
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When: August 25
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Smith Park- 9912 S. Princeton
Artists: Sax Preacher
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
When:August 31
Time: 5:00pm – 8:30 pm
Location Dusable Museum African American History
TICKETED EVENT – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
SEPTEMBER
22nd Annual African Festival of the Arts
When:September 2 thru September 5
Location:Washington Park – 51st& Cottage Grove.
Chicago, IL
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
Chicago Artist Month
When: October 6 – November 13
Time: 11:00a – 7:00p
*Free to the public
Location: Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102
Chicago, IL
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
DECEMBER
Friends with Food Annual AIH Potluck
When: Saturday, December 9
Time: 5:00pm- 11:00pm
Location: Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102 – Chicago, IL
Invitation Only
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.
Chicago Park District Concerts in the Park
When:July 30
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Brainerd Park-1246 W. 92nd St.
Artists: Willie White
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House USA, Inc.&the Chicago Park District
Holiday Marketplace & Gift Show
When:Friday, December 16 – 3:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday, December 17 – 1:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Africa International House –
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture
6200 South Drexel Ave., Room 102 – Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Telephone Number: (773) 955-2787
Sponsorship & Vendor opportunities available
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by: Africa International House &the Chicago Park District
*All events are subject to change without prior notice
