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.

Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers

Nov 16th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.

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Book Discussions: Olga Dies Dreaming

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Join other Chicagoans to discuss Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez, this season's OBOC selection.

Vejigante Mask Collage

Nov 13th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Participants will create bold, decorative vejigante mask collages using feathers, sequins, and colorful paper while learning about history.

Coquí Puppets

Nov 15th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bring the beloved coquí frog to life! In this playful craft session, participants will use create fun and expressive coquí puppets.

Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers

Nov 16th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.

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CHIRP music curators created a playlist of the Music of Puerto Rico inspired by Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.

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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.

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.

Chicago Architecture Biennial: Melting Solids

Visit the Stony Island Art Bank to see the Chicago Architecture Biennial exhibit, Melting Solids.

Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers

Nov 16th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.

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