Past Events
The following is an archive of past museum events.
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.
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".
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “The Ruby Bridges Story”
July 16, 2009
Based on actual events that occurred in Louisiana during 1960, Ruby finds the determination to overcome all obstacles.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Pride”
July 15, 2009
The inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a schoolteacher who changed lives forever when he founded swim team in Philadelphia.
Book Signings
In Partnership With WTTW-Channel 11: ‘Readers are Leaders’ Summer Tour
Sunday, August 16, 2009 @ Noon to 1:30 pm
WTTW Kids Readers Are Leaders and DuSable Museum to offer enriching activites designed to engage the entire family.
Special Events
35th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2009
This first-class festival attracts a large audience of people interested in art, culture and history.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Sounder”
July 9, 2009
Disney’s all-new production of ‘‘Sounder,’‘ an uplifting story of one boy’s faith, strength, and dogged determination.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Anansi”
July 8, 2009
Denzel Washington narrates two hilarious stories about Anansi the spider.
Films
Children’s Penny Cinema: “Selma Lord Selma”
July 2, 2009
Disney's presentation of the events in Selma, Alabama in 1965.
Youth Programs
Children’s Penny Cinema: “The Journey of Henry Box Brown” and “Garrett’s Gift”
July 1, 2009
Two true stories: One on a slave’s brave quest for freedom, the other on inventor Garrett A. Morgan.
Films
American Experience: The Massachusetts 54th Color Infantry
Sunday, June 7, 2009
A historical film examining the denial of free men of color to fight in the Civil War.
Lectures & Workshops
Look How Far We’ve Come: A Lincoln & Douglass Roundtable Discussion & Book Signing
June 5, 2009
A Lincoln & Douglass Roundtable Discussion and Book Signing with Lerone Bennett, Jr. and Dr. Christopher Reed
Book Signings
‘Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln’s White Dream’ Book Signing with Lerone Bennett, Jr.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Acclaimed author, Lerone Bennett will sign copies of his latest masterpiece - 'Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream'
Youth Programs
Pocomania Jamaican Dance Company
May 14, 2009
This captivating performance tells the stories of the history and heritage of West Indian Culture.
Special Events
The Sounds of Soul
May 13, 2009
This musical exploration provides a historical overview of the significant contributions of soul to American music and culture.
Youth Programs
“Emancipation or Preservation: A Discourse Between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln”
May 7, 2009
A thought-provoking theatrical event, focusing on the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
Special Events
First 100 Days of the Obama Presidency
April 30, 2009
The First 100 Days of a presidency are critical to instilling confidence and stabilizing a nation in crisis.
Lectures & Workshops
The Paradoxical Relationship between Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Professors James Oakes and Ron Keller will explore the connections, commonalities and concepts of Lincoln and Douglass.
Films
Frederick Douglass: When the Lion Wrote History
Saturday, May 2, 2009
This informative and inspiring documentary traces Frederick Douglass's heroic life and work.
Special Events
Oprah Winfrey, The Tycoon
April 25, 2009
Conglomerate building in the post-civil rights age of information.
Special Events
2009 Spring Literary Festival
April 25, 2009
Join some of the nation’s most highly acclaimed authors for a day celebrating the joy and wonders of reading.
Black Heritage Family Day: An Earth Day Celebration
April 18, 2009
Assemble your loved ones and journey to DuSable for a day of children's films, storytelling, square dancing, & healthy cooking.
Youth Programs
African Folktales
April 2, 2009
Using interactive songs, humor and audience participation, Linda Gorham brings storybook characters to life.
Book Signings
Cheryl R. Ganz to Speak at DuSable Museum for Women’s History Month
March 14, 2009
Cheryl R. Ganz and Christopher R. Reed discuss & sign their books for Womens History Month
Book Signings
Land, Legacy and Lynching: Building the Future in Black America
March 7, 2009
A book signing & lecture with Monica Davis
Youth Programs
“The Sheroes of the Twentieth Century” – Cynthia Maddox & Friends
March 5, 2009
A family-friendly performance.
Musical Performances
The Hyde Park Youth Symphony
March 1, 2009
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding musical accomplishments of our youth during this special performance.
Youth Programs
African American Expressions
February 26, 2009
Enjoy African and African American dance roots in this lively performance by Nawja Dance Corp.
Youth Programs
“Dr. King, An Educated Man”
February 25, 2009
This dramatic performance by the Roots Theatre Ensemble presents music, songs, and excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches.
Youth Programs
“Play That Funky Music”
February 24, 2009
Join guitarist Mike Dangerous and his band, The Funky MDs, for a retrospective of the smooth, sugary pop music known as funk.
Special Events
Night of 100 Stars 2009
February 21, 2009
Join us for DuSable Museum's signature event, Night of 100 Stars – Chicago African American History Makers Gala.
