To all those who celebrate, Happy Kwanzaa! The week-long Pan-African festival honors African-American heritage and is observed today through January 1.
Malcolm X College holds its own Kwanzaa celebration all week, featuring African dancing, spoken word, gospel singing, a marketplace, and more. Live entertainment will take place from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free!
For a bit of history, stop by the DuSable Museum of African-American History, and see the annual exhibit on Kwanzaa, recounting the history and principles of the holiday.
Malcolm X College: 1900 W Van Buren St; 312-850-7000
Dec 26 – Jan 1: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Public trans: Bus # 50, 126 or Blue Line train (Illinois Medical District)
http://malcolmx.ccc.edu/
DuSable Museum of African-American History: 740 E 56th Pl; 773-947-0600
Exhibit ends Jan 6
General admission: Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Children 6-13, $1
Tues – Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. (free admission)
Free parking lot
Public trans: Bus # 8, 55, X55
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
