Struggle and Resilience - Celebrating Black and Latina Women in the Arts The Caged Bird Sings... In rhythm's heart, words and motion unite as Keherin Center for the Arts Foundation and Ballet 5:8 present a multi-disciplanary exploration of Maya Angelou's incredible poem, The Caged Bird Sings.  Written by Kady Debalak and Choreography by Julianna Rubio […]

One of America's most intriguing and thoughtful singers, bass-baritone Jonathan Woody performs a program he's crafted around the life and music of Charles Ignatius Sancho, an 18th-century writer, composer, abolitionist, and business owner who was the first Black man to vote in Britain. Also featured are songs by other 17th- and 18th-century composers, Woody's own […]

The 312 Music Awards is an annual celebration of the vibrant and diverse music scene in the 312 area. The 2025 edition marks the 4th year of the event, which continues to honor and recognize exceptional talent across multiple genres and roles within the music industry. From artists and producers to songwriters and engineers, this […]

Tue, Mar 11 Kehrein Center For The Arts Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kehrein Center For The Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA

Climb the ladder to success at the Black Men United Job Fair, where you'll connect with employers, who genuinely care about your growth!  Join us for this incredible opportunity to network, explore exciting job prospects, gain valuable industry insights, and sharpen your professional skills.  The event is your chance to showcase your talents, make meaningful […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Westside Block Club Association, Westside Health Authority & State Representative LaShawn K. Ford presents an afternoon of conversation, music and culture. Come and enjoy a lively panel discussion that has been curated by remarkable women leaders from the Westside. The event will showcase an impressive lineup of speakers […]

FREE Presentation addressing legal services for powers of attorney for healthcare and property and living will declarations hosted by Austin Coming Together and the Center for Disability & Elder Law. Click here to view the flyer and learn more. Click here to register.  

Join us for our Just(US) Dinner where we will bring Black folks from our community together to unpack the struggles and challenges that are unique to their lived experiences as Black people over dinner and movie. Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT The Kehrein Center for the Arts

8th Annual Spring Social Dance Party & Fundraiser: March 29, 2025 Join us for our 8th Annual Spring Social Fundraiser & Dance Party! Saturday, March 29, 2025 Our Spring Social will be held at a new location, the Xoco House Gallery in Pilsen! Click HERE to purchase tickets  This event will bring together community residents, partner agencies, member organizations, […]

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Westside Health Authority invite you to celebrate the dedication of Hebru Brantley's newest artwork!

On Jan. 9, President Biden and the US Department of Housing and Development (HUD) announced an award of $426 million to the City of Chicago to support the ongoing recovery from the 2023 and 2024 floods. To release the money, the City of Chicago must have two community meetings on the West Side, with positive community feedback to […]

Join us for our fourth Just(US) Dinner where we will bring Black folk from our community together to unpack the struggles and challenges that are unique to their lived experiences as Black folkn over dinner and movie. This event topic is to be determined based on community input from our first three events. Thank you […]