This year, we're excited to host Pre-Kwanzaa celebrations at two fantastic locations!
Traditional Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Join us at Harriet Harris Park District (6200 South Drexel) for two days of cultural celebration, reflection, and community:Dates: December 6 & 7
Time: 10 AM to 7 PM (possible extension to 8 PM)
Dance Fundraiser at the Grand Ballroom
Help support our cause by attending a night of dancing and fun at the historic Grand Ballroom:Steppin' Dance Fundraiser: December 6 & 7, 8 PM - 1 AM
Line Dance Afternoon: December 8, 12 PM - 4 PM
Come celebrate, dance, and help us fundraise in the spirit of Kwanzaa!
AIH Center for Contemporary African Art & Culture
The mission of Africa International House is to serve as a center that exposes and educates all people about the individual works and collective contributions of African culture.
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES
Yoruba Language Class
Location
Africa International House 6200 South Drexel Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
Click image or the link below to register or more info call (773) 955.7742 or Dayo (773) 991.9890
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoruba-language-class-tickets-611372109437
Painting & Drawing with Dayo Laoye
Learn painting and drawing techniques from internationally known artist, Dayo Laoye
Location
Africa International House 6200 South Drexel Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
Click image or the link below to register or more info call (773) 955.7742 or Dayo (773) 991.9890
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-drawing-with-dayo-laoye-registration-614339645417
Africa International House USA, Inc (AIH) celebrates Black History Month with an exclusive exhibition featuring traditional African arts from the private collections of three AIH-affiliated collectors. This unique exhibit exemplifies the merit of AIH being named one of Chicago’s cultural treasures for educating all people about the great confabulations of African cultures. The exhibition includes rare and ancient masks, sculptures, furniture, vessels, textiles, and objects from various cultures in traditional Africa representing the peoples from Kpelle, Ashanti, Senufo, Dogon, Bambara, Bamum, Bamileke, Igbo, Mende, Baule, Pende, Yoruba and more.
The exhibit is presented at the AIH Center for Contemporary African Art & Cultures located in the Harris Park Recreation Center at 6200 South Drexel Avenue, in Chicago.
The free exhibition remains on display.
Exhibition hours are Weekdays: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
We at Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH) greatly appreciate your support and contributions to AIH programs.
Click the DONATE button and support the many programs of AIH, including Concerts in the Park, Pan African Soccer Tournament, Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace, Gallery Exhibits, and the flagship event, the annual African Festival of the Arts.
AIH is a 501c3 organization & your donation is tax-deductible.
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