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Designers with Character
  • Visual arts
  • Chicago

Designers with Character

Typography’s value has risen in all artistic fields thanks to the works of graphic designers. This exhibition shows, through the work of some of the best studios, that the conversation between typography and graphic design is especially alive in the contemporary Spanish scene.

Nov 14 – Jan 20, 2018

53rd Chicago International Film Festival
  • Film
  • Chicago

53rd Chicago International Film Festival

In addition to a variety of films from Spain, the 53rd edition of the Chicago International Film Festival includes Spanish actress and filmmaker Leticia Dolera in the jury for its International Feature Film Competition.

Oct 12 – Oct 26, 2017

Las Minas Puerto Flamenco
  • Music
  • Chicago

Las Minas Puerto Flamenco

Las Minas Puerto Flamenco presents 11 award-winning artists from the most prestigious competition of Cante Flamenco in Spain: Cante de las Minas Festival.

Sep 25, 2017

5 Books of Artist
  • Visual arts
  • Chicago

5 Books of Artist

Five international artists come together in a common exhibition where each one has chosen a part of the “Diary of a Newlywed Poet” for his graphical interpretation.

Sep 20 – Oct 31, 2017

Vicente Amigo 2017 U.S. tour in Chicago
  • Music
  • Chicago

Vicente Amigo 2017 U.S. tour in Chicago

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago, Vicente Amigo presents his new album “Memoria de los Sentidos,” where he returns to his most traditional flamenco roots.

Sep 17 – Sep 18, 2017

2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial
  • Design
  • Chicago

2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial

Architects from Barcelona and Madrid will be showcasing their creative projects in this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, entitled “Make New History.”

Sep 16 – Jan 7, 2018

Jesús Chamizo, the Architect of Images
  • Visual arts
  • Chicago

Jesús Chamizo, the Architect of Images

Spanish photographer Jesús Chamizo is best known for his architecture series, building images based on the emotions that space produces through lines, angles, light, perspectives and shapes.

Sep 14 – Oct 30, 2017

Jaume Plensa at Richard Gray Gallery
  • Visual arts
  • Chicago

Jaume Plensa at Richard Gray Gallery

Richard Gray Gallery announces two exhibitions of works by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa: “Secret Garden” located at Gray Warehouse, and “One Thought Fills Immensity” at the Gallery’s Hancock space.

Sep 14 – Nov 11, 2017

Recent Work: Pygmalion Effect by Almudena Rodriguez
  • Visual arts
  • Chicago

Recent Work: Pygmalion Effect by Almudena Rodriguez

Having lived in Spain, Mexico and currently living in the United States, artist Almudena Rodriguez shares her fascination with the cross-cultural pollination of ideas and materials.

Sep 5 – Oct 31, 2017

Pablo Sáinz Villegas at Grant Park Music Festival
  • Music
  • Chicago

Pablo Sáinz Villegas at Grant Park Music Festival

The Grant Park Music Festival presents Pablo Sáinz Villegas, praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar.”

Aug 2, 2017

Duncan Dhu, El Guincho, Extraperlo and Los Nastys at RuidoFest
  • Music
  • Chicago

Duncan Dhu, El Guincho, Extraperlo and Los Nastys at RuidoFest

Spanish bands Duncan Dhu, El Guincho, Extraperlo and Los Nastys play at RuidoFest, Chicago’s only 3-day Latin Alternative Music Festival taking place July 7-9.

Jul 7 – Jul 8, 2017

Guitarrísimo: Margarita Escarpa
  • Music
  • Chicago

Guitarrísimo: Margarita Escarpa

Spanish guitarist Margarita Escarpa plays a special program of Spanish and Mexican repertoire at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago.

Mar 22, 2017

Nacho Duato Series
  • Performing arts
  • Chicago

Nacho Duato Series

Hubbard Street Dance pays tribute to its two-decade-long relationship with Spanish artist Nacho Duato.

Mar 16 – Mar 19, 2017

Manuel Rivas on Tour in Chicago
  • Literature
  • Chicago

Manuel Rivas on Tour in Chicago

Manuel Rivas, one of Spain’s most beloved contemporary writers, talks about his work and his love for Galicia, his native land.

Mar 13, 2017

Celebrating Plácido
  • Music
  • Chicago

Celebrating Plácido

Plácido Domingo is a legend unlike any other opera star, and Lyric Opera of Chicago is celebrating his unparalleled talents with a celebration of his acclaimed artistry.

Mar 9, 2017

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2017
  • Performing arts
  • Chicago

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2017

Experience breathtaking performances by an array of international stars at the 15th Annual Chicago Flamenco Festival.

Feb 24 – Mar 28, 2017