DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Chicago Cultural Center | Chicago

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Publisher/HostDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights
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Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights are people, places & things nominated by Chicagoans for their cultural contribution to their neighborhoods.
About this Event

Visit the Welcome Center off the Randolph Street (North)entrance for the current Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights (FKA CULTURE SNAPS) and then nominate your favorite neighborhood cultural asset!

Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight features people, places and things nominated by Chicagoans for their cultural contribution to their neighborhood’s vitality.

Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight celebrates cultural assets in Chicago’s varied and vibrant 77 community areas. Check out the exhibition, public programs and then visit them in person or online!


Year 5 of Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights are

(date are public programs at the Chicago Cultural Center):


Soulful Chicago Bookfair from South Chicago

July 5, 18, 19 - 2-3pm


Pilsen Arts & Community House from Pilsen

August 1, 2, 15, 16 - 2-3pm


Intonation Music from Bronzeville

September 5, 6, 19, 20 - 2-3pm


The Honeycomb Network from Humbolt Park / Barrio Boriken

October 3, 4, 17, 18 - 2-3pm


Sandbox Symphony from Bronzeville/Oakland

October 31, November 1, 14, & 15 - 2-3pm


Chi-Village from Chatham, Pullman, Calumet Heights

December 5, 6, 19, 20 - 2-3pm


Lawndale Pop-Up Spot from North Lawndale

March 6, 7, 20, 21 - 2-3pm


Global Gardens Chicago from Albany Park

April 3, 4, 17, 18 - 2-3pm


Kuysanya Cafe from Englewood

May 1, 2, 15, 16 - 2-3pm


GETTING HERE:

Public Transportation:

Take CTA to the Chicago Cultural Center

From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.

From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.

Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147.

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. For fare information or to purchase fares in advance, visit www.ventrachicago.com.

Parking:

Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.).

Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com/rates or call 312.616.0600 for 24/7 customer service.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, United States

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