Past Events
The following is an archive of past museum events.
Special Events
“An Evening with Dr. Margaret Burroughs & Edmund Barry Gaither”
September 2, 2010
"As the first 20th century generation of African American social artists sought to create a new identity for Black Americans. . ."
Special Events
The DuSable Presents “Rock the Boat!”
September 12, 2010
All of Chicago is invited to “Rock The Boat!” with the DuSable Museum of African American History!
Special Events
Movies in the Park: ‘The Wiz’
August 21, 2010
Pack a blanket and/or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars on the DuSable Museum plaza - Rain or Shine !
Musical Performances
The DuSable Presents YANGA FEST!
Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29
Mark your calendars and plan to make your way to the beautiful southside of Chicago for “YANGA FEST.”
Films
AFRICAN JUBILEE FILM FESTIVAL: Cuba: An African Odyssey
August 15, 2010
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE ON FILM
Films
AFRICAN JUBILEE FILM FESTIVAL: ‘African Women and Science Fiction’
August 1, 2010
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE ON FILM
Special Events
Movies in the Park: ‘Five On the Black Hand Side’
July 24, 2010
Pack a blanket and/or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars on the DuSable Museum plaza - Rain or Shine !
Lectures & Workshops
‘Who was the original Rainbow Coalition ?’ Movie Screening & Panel Discussion
July 22, 2010
The Illinois Chapter of the Panthers were the architects of what would become the original “Rainbow Coalition”.
Films
AFRICAN JUBILEE FILM FESTIVAL: ‘From a Whisper’
July 18, 2010
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE ON FILM
Special Events
Bronzeville Art District Trolley
July 16, 2010
Hop on and explore art and culture at its Finest!!!
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema 2010
July 7 through August 12, 2010
An assortment of exciting and educational films suitable for children of all ages, with a special admission price of ONE PENNY!
Special Events
The DuSable Museum Associates Board & Gallery Guichard present ‘Artini’ Membership Mixer
June 24, 2010
Closing Reception for 'Common Bonds' exhibit and DuSable Membership Drive
Films
Black Panthers: Film Series
June 20, 2010
As an expression of the prized Black Panthers exhibit, the Museum will showcase a slate of powerful Panther films
Films
Movies with a Mission presents ‘Good Fortune’
June 13, 2010
Join the Sankofa Spirit team and DuSable Museum as we present dynamic films, followed by insightful dialogue with the audience.
Book Signings
You Can Kill the Revolutionary but You Can’t Kill the Revolution
June 12, 2010
This panel will discuss what drew them to the party, the Illinois chapter’s impact, and the U.S. government’s war on its Citizens.
Lectures & Workshops
All Power to the People “What We Want, What We Believe”
June 10, 2010
An examination of the Panthers impact on the Civil Rights Movement
Musical Performances
“An Evening of Pearls” Celebrating Dance Icon Dr. Pearl Primus
June 6, 2010
Hosted by DuSable Museum and Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
Special Events
Family Open House
May 15, 2010
Join DuSable Museum as we celebrate the history and legacy of the Black Panthers for Self Defense through family programming.
Lectures & Workshops
Women in the Party
May 13, 2010
Had it not been for the presence of Black women, there would not have been a viable Black Panther Party
Lectures & Workshops
Exiles and Expatriates
May 12, 2010
No other organized group in the history of the U.S. has ever been targeted for termination like the Black Panthers.
Lectures & Workshops
The Missing Link and the Evolution of Black Radicalism
May 6, 2010
featuring Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Lectures & Workshops
Seeking Safe Passage: Solutions
April 25, 2010
A Community Conversation Regarding Youth Violence
Special Events
Let Freedom Sing: A Celebration of the Music of the Civil Rights Movement
April 3, 2010
This program will underscore the songs and music which helped to give the 'movement' soul.
Musical Performances
Hyde Park Youth Symphony & DuSable Museum present ‘A Winter Concert’
March 7, 2010
"Yesterday and into the Present" featuring "Sinfonietta" by Amos Gilliespie
Musical Performances
“A Salute to the Divas of Song & Stage” starring Terisa Griffin
March 3, 2010
Divas of Song and Stage
Musical Performances
“Jubilation” featuring the Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
February 27, 2010
The performance will mark the first of many collaborations between CRDT and renowned ragtime pianist Reginald Robinson.
Special Events
“Sankofa Sista’s” featuring poet Sonia Sanchez
February 24, 2010
Spoken word performance featuring Sonia Sanchez
Special Events
The DuSable Museum of African American History Presents “Night of 100 Stars Gala”
February 20, 2010
2010 Night of 100 Stars Gala
Musical Performances
DATE CHANGE “First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement: Coretta Scott King” starring Joan Collaso
February 17, 2010
Ms. Collaso presents a musical tribute to Coretta Scott King, during this exciting musical tribute.
Special Events
Martin Luther King Day Celebration (formerly known as Martinmas Day)
January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King Day Celebration (formerly known as Martinmas Day)
Lectures & Workshops
Simeon’s Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmitt Till Lecture & Book Signing
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A thought provoking lecture and book signing with Simeon Wright, cousin of the late Emmitt Till
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Kwanzaa”
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Viewers are introduced to the African American family celebration of Kwanzaa.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Kwanzaa Kwest”
December 29, 2009
Part of DuSable Museum Children’s Penny Cinema Series
Musical Performances
“Raven Black: A Kwanzaa Tale” featuring The People’s Jazz Theatre
Saturday, December 26—Sunday, December 27, 2009
Young and old will be exposed to music of the African American Diaspora through the creative exploration of Kwanzaa.
Youth Programs
“Raven Black: A Kwanzaa Tale”
December 9, 2009
“Raven Black: A Kwanzaa Tale” featuring The People’s Jazz Theatre
Youth Programs
“Shadow of the Blues”
December 8, 2009
“Shadow of the Blues” featuring the Cerqua Rivera Dance Company
Films
“The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration”
December 3, 2009
Special DuSable Members Screening Event
Films
Movies with a mission—“The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration”
December 3, 2009
Presented in Collaboration with Sankofa Spirit Inc., and sponsored in part by Bank of America.
Youth Programs
“Hopera: Chronicle of a Fallen Hero”
November 18, 2009
This hip-hop opera is a version of the full-length production featuring original music!
Lectures & Workshops
“Babies of the Blues”
November 17, 2009
Younger students will be able to experience the history of “the blues” during this musical workshop.
Special Events
“Hoperaworld Music: Chronicles of a Fallen Hero” A Hip-Hop Opera
November 12, 2009
“Hoperaworld Music: Chronicles of a Fallen Hero” A Hip-Hop Opera
Films
Movies with a mission—“Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai”
November 8, 2009
Presented in Collaboration with Sankofa Spirit Inc., and sponsored in part by Bank of America.
Special Events
Women’s Board Holiday Glitz- Sunday, December 13, 2009
November 3, 2009
DUSABLE MUSEUM’S WOMEN’S BOARD HOLIDAY GLITZ - Reception, Dinner, & Rafle - Sunday, December 13, 2009
Special Events
Dance Africa (TICKETS ON SALE NOW)
October 30, 2009
Southern Africa comes to life through a blend of contemporary and traditional dance with live song and percussion.
Youth Programs
“Suite Chicago Blues”
October 28, 2009
This event date is part of our Children’s Educational Theater Series.
Youth Programs
African Diaspora Educational Series
October 28, 2009
DuSable Museum’s "African Diaspora Educational Series" is designed to present history in an inspiring and entertaining manner.
Films
Movies with a mission—“Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City”
October 25, 2009
“Make No Little Plans” is a film about the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham
Special Events
“Rebirth in Light: Poems for the First Family by Ginger Mance
October 24, 2009
Hyde Park's Popular "Love Poet" Launches New Book at DuSable Museum
Special Events
Movies with a mission—“A Man’s Image”
Friday, October 23, 2009
“A Man’s Image”—Presented in Collaboration with Feli City Productions
Book Signings
American Comedy in Black & White: Discussion with Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen
October 17, 2009
Presented by DuSable Museum and The Chicago Humanities Festival
Special Events
Educators Open House
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Educators teaching in parochial, public, charter or home schools are invited to learn more about educational resources at DuSable.
Films
Movies with a mission—“God’s Gonna Trouble the Water”
October 11, 2009
Presented in Collaboration with Sankofa Spirit Inc., and sponsored in part by Bank of America.
Special Events
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
September 26, 2009
Hyde Park Jazz Festival will feature Ken Chaney’s Awakening, Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi, and Von Freeman!
Films
Movies with a mission—“Faubourg Treme’: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans”
September 13, 2009
Movies with a mission—Presented in Collaboration with Sankofa Spirit Inc., and sponsored in part by Bank of America.
Special Events
Join us for a “Sentimental Journey”
September 9, 2009
Take a “sentimental journey” through swing time and jazz time, and from New York’s Cotton Club to Chicago’s Club DeLisa.
Special Events
A VERY SPECIAL EVENT: “The Best” in African-American Filmmaking
Select Thursday Evenings August 27—December 17
Please join the DuSable Museum and The Richmond Group for a Thursday evening series of “The Best” in African-American filmmaking.
Special Events
DuSable Museum Presents “Movies in the Park”
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Admission is FREE and best of all, the FREE popcorn is “on the house”!
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “The House of Dies Drear”
August 13, 2009
A contemporary African American family comes face-to-face with the painful history of their ancestry.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Words by Heart”
August 12, 2009
Alfre Woodard stars in this powerful drama focused on the hardships endured by a black family living in the American Midwest.
Films
Movies with a mission—“End of the Rainbow”
August 9, 2009
Movies with a mission—Presented in Collaboration with Sankofa Spirit Inc., and sponsored in part by Bank of America.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Little Bill: Me and My Family”
August 6, 2009
An animated pre-school series, which follows life through the eyes of the title character as he discovers the world.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Night John”
August 5, 2009
Sarny, a 12-year-old slave girl in the ante-bellum south, learns to read and write - a crime punishable by death.
Lectures & Workshops
Political Panel
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Scheduled participants include: Professor Timuel Black, Professor Emeritus of Social Science at the City Colleges of Chicago
Book Signings
“Tengo Casi 500 Anos: Africa’s Legacy In Mexico, Central & South America.”
Thursday, October 28, 2010
"Award-winning photographer Tony Gleaton will present a lecture/slide presentation about his travels throughout Mexico . . ."
Book Signings
Scholars Symposium
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A scholarly symposium to discuss historic and contemporary African American and Mexican relations.
Lectures & Workshops
Curator’s Talk
Thursday, October 14, 2010
"a lecture and slide presentation detailing “The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present” exhibition . . ."
Lectures & Workshops
Teachers Open House “Curators Talk with Chicago Teachers”
Thursday, September 23, 2010
“The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present,” for classroom teachers.
Special Events
YANGA FEST
August 28, 2010
Bring the family, bring a friend, bring everyone! FREE Admission!
Films
Black Panthers: Film Series - Part II
August 22, 2010
“Black Panthers: Making Sense of History” – Film Marathon
Lectures & Workshops
2010 Black Panthers: Then and Now - Looking Forward - The Struggle Continues
July 29, 2010
This panel will examine the current state of the Panther Nation.
Films
Movies with a Mission presents ‘New Muslim Cool’
July 11, 2010
Join the Sankofa Spirit team and DuSable Museum as we present dynamic films, followed by insightful dialogue with the audience.
AFRICAN JUBILEE FILM FESTIVAL: ‘Touki Bouki’
June 29, 2010
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE ON FILM
Musical Performances
“Tandika Tales” featuring Chocolate Chip Theatre
May 14, 2010
Delightful myths and legends performance
Youth Programs
“America’s Melting Pot” featuring Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
May 13, 2010
America’s Melting Pot
Youth Programs
“America’s Melting Pot” featuring Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
May 13, 2010
All That Jazz..........
Films
Movies with a Mission presents ‘Quilombo Country’
May 9, 2010
Join the Sankofa Spirit team and DuSable Museum as we present dynamic films, followed by insightful dialogue with the audience.
Musical Performances
DuSable Museum To Pay Tribute To Musician Kelan Phil Cohran
May 7, 2010
Performers include: The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble; expressionist Maia; Aquilla Sadalla and harpist Josefe Marie Veerna
Films
Harlem’s Mart 125: The American Dream
April 11, 2010
This film takes its viewers on a historical journey which depicts the economic transition of 125th Street.
Lectures & Workshops
Let’s Get Free: A Hip Hop Theory of Justice
April 1, 2010
Award winning litigator Paul Butler, examines a variety of topics affecting the civil rights of all Americans.
Films
SankofaSpirit: Movies with a Mission - “The Principal Story”
March 14, 2010
"Movies with a Mission" counters the negative images of people of African descent so often promoted by Hollywood.
Youth Programs
“The Freedom Sisters of Our time” starring Cynthia Maddox
February 23, 2010
Freedoms Sister's of the Civil Rights Movement
Lectures & Workshops
“Freedom’s Sisters” Focus Workshop
February 22, 2010
This workshop allows educators a unique opportunity to learn how to use a variety of resources to make the stories come alive.
Youth Programs
“I Shape Freedom” starring Linda Gorham
February 16, 2010
African Americans who shaped freedom
Musical Performances
“African Village Folktales” featuring Hot Silk Productions
February 11, 2010
The African village comes alive with its dances and storytelling during this Hot Silk Production.
Musical Performances
“I Too Sing Justice” starring Khari B
February 10, 2010
Spoken word tribute to Freedoms Sister's
Youth Programs
*DATE CHANGE* “The Civil Rights Movement” featuring I’m Your Puppet Productions
February 9, 2010
Storytelling of the Civil Rights Movement
Special Events
Family Open House
February 6, 2010
Calling All Families - DuSable Museum to host a remarkable day of exploring, learning and fun for the entire family!!
Musical Performances
African American Expressions featuring Nawja Dance Corp.
February 4, 2010
Enjoy the exploration of African and African American dance roots.
Musical Performances
“Babies of the Blues” starring Fernando Jones
February 3, 2010
Experience the music known as “The Blues” with Chicago’s own Fernando Jones.
Musical Performances
Mr. Barker and the Zoopremes are coming!
February 2, 2010
Mr. Barker and the Zoopremes are Coming!
Musical Performances
EVENT CANCELLED - V. Holmes’ Tribute to the Motown Greats
December 18, 2009—December 20, 2009
Join us as we relive the memories and celebrate Black music during the holiday season.
Youth Programs
September is Unity Month - RE-SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
In observance of Unity Month DuSable Museum and the National Museum of Mexican Art will host a cultural family day celebration.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Veggie Tales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha’s”
July 30, 2009
Meet Darby, the son of Kansas floss farmer who just wants to have fun!
Special Events
Road to Freedom: Conversations with Civil Rights Leaders
July 29, 2009
This powerful conversation features leaders who played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry”
July 29, 2009
Set in 1933 Mississippi, the story focuses on the Logans, a closely knit, fiercely independent African-American family.
Book Signings
The Regal Theater: National Entertainment Icon of Black America
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Dr. Clovis Semmes will deliver a lecture on his latest book, "The Regal Theater and Black Chicago".
