Chicago

• Science
• Chicago

Ecusa I White Night of Science in Chicago

The first “White Night of Science” aims to inspire both adults and young Spanish and Hispanic-speaking children to take an interest in science by attending talks by scientists from different backgrounds and diverse workshops.

Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2024

• Music
• Chicago

Open studio with Hara Alonso at Experimental Sound Studio in Chicago

Hara Alonso showcases some of her work from The Sound Art Residency, a collaborative initiative between the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and Experimental Sound Studio, which provides a unique platform for artists in sound and experimental music.

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Nov 1, 2024

• Design
• Chicago

POLIS: Lessons from the European Prize in for Urban Public Space in Chicago

The exhibit presents Spanish architects drawn from the European Prize for Urban Public Space, which reflects on globally shared challenges and offers solutions that contribute to more democratic cities.

Oct 24 – Nov 13, 2024

• Film
• Chicago

60th Chicago International Film Festival

North America’s longest-running competitive film festival returns this year with over 120 feature films and 70 shorts films from around the world, including a notable selection of Spanish films and co-productions.

Oct 17 – Oct 27, 2024

• Literature
• Chicago

Of Beasts and Fowls by Pilar Adón in Chicago

As part of her U.S. tour, Spanish writer Pilar Adón presents her latest translated work, “Of Beasts and Fowls,” at Exile in Bookville in Chicago.

Sep 7, 2024

• Literature
• Chicago

Elizabeth Duval in Chicago with Bel Olid

Spanish writer Elizabeth Duval presents her work in conversation with Spanish writer and translator Bel Olid at The Book Cellar in Chicago.

Jun 21, 2024

• Visual arts
• Chicago

Moscoso Cosmos: Victor Moscoso's Visual Universe in Chicago

Discover Victor Moscoso’s iconic psychedelic rock posters, “Zap Comix” issues, animations, and his significant contributions to graphic art in the 20th century.

Mar 15 – Jun 15, 2024

• Performing arts
• Chicago

The National Dance Company of Spain’s 2024 U.S. Tour in Chicago

Compañía Nacional de Danza, Spain’s premier national dance company, makes its Chicago debut with a trio of performances covering classical, neoclassical, and contemporary dance: “Sad Case,” “White Darkness” and “Passengers Within.”

Feb 10, 2024

• Visual arts
• Chicago

Picasso: Drawing from Life

This exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago centers on Picasso’s works on paper, bringing into focus the artist’s life and art as it intersected with a network of artists, dealers, printers, family members, and lovers.

Nov 11 – Apr 8, 2024

• Literature
• Chicago

Juan Gómez Bárcena in Chicago

Spanish writer Juan Gómez Bárcena visits Chicago as part of his U.S. tour to present his book “Not event the dead” in conversation with the translator and publisher.

Oct 21, 2023

• Music
• Chicago

Sound Art Residency 2023: Ginebra Raventós and Paul Hertz

This year’s edition of the Sound Art Residency, which encourages transatlantic collaboration in sound art, features Spanish artist Ginebra Raventós, a poet and transmedia artist exploring voice, collective unconscious, and psychoacoustics.

Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2023

• Science
• Chicago

Science ECUSA & Cervantes: Representing Science in Early Modern Spain

As part of the annual “Science ECUSA & Cervantes” STEM series at Instituto Cervantes Chicago, art historian Sergio Ramiro gives the first of his two seminars in the United States about science and art in Early Modern Spain.

Jun 13, 2023

• Music
• Chicago

Pablo Sainz-Villegas in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Internationally renowned guitar player Pablo Sainz-Villegas offers a concert series with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, including works by Boccherini, Vivaldi, and Mozart.

Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2023

• Literature
• Chicago

10 of 30: Katixa Agirre and Inés Martín in Chicago

The “10 of 30: New Spanish Narrative” literature project presents Spanish writers Katixa Agirre and Inés Martín in two public events at Instituto Cervantes Chicago.

Mar 28 – Mar 29, 2023

• Literature
• Chicago

Authors on Tap: Katixa Agirre in Chicago

Spanish writer Katixa Agirre presents her novel “Mothers Don’t” in conversation with publisher Chad W. Post.

Mar 24, 2023

• Music
• Chicago

Isabel Pantoja 2023 U.S. Tour in Chicago

Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja, one of the most renowned copla singers of Spain, presents her “Enamórate” tour in Chicago.

Mar 15, 2023