Join the Municipal Finance Reading Group as we discuss the introduction and part 3 of Destin Jenkins’ The Bonds of Inequality: Debt and the Making of the American City. Sharing Jenkins’ focus on San Francisco, we’ll investigate the history of municipal debt and its managers, with an eye toward lessons for those who seek to borrow and spend the capital required to build a new Chicago.

We Keep Us Safe captures a year of organizing among immigrant communities and their allies in Chicago. The film centers on street protests, alliances among community groups, organizers, students, and faith leaders as they opposed the actions of federal agents, most notably at the Broadview Detention facility. It also documents collaboration between Chicago police, Illinois State Troopers, and ICE agents in crowd control operations.

Join Midwest Modern for a photography-centered lecture on modern architecture in West Michigan, with an emphasis on the outsized role its furniture industry played in shaping the image of modern design in the popular imagination.  

The first play reading in a series of old plays and new works by local playwrights—Luigi Pirandello’s “Six Characters in Search of an Author.” Sometimes called the first absurdist drama, this play provoked brawls at its 1921 premiere in Rome. what’s a character without a play to be in? Come join a casual reading and discussion of one of the foundations of modern drama.

Long-time activist and collector Isaac Silver uses buttons and other personal ephemera to tell history: from the activity of socialist parties and activists in movements against war and for international solidarity, to the struggles for self-determination of oppressed people, and the labor movement’s engagement with electoral politics.

Translation nights are monthly salons where we read translations we have made, translations others have made, and on occasion, our own writing. It's not a writing workshop. It is a convivial gathering of friends who read their brief works, then ask each other questions about it.

Join the Municipal Finance Reading Group as we discuss the introduction and part 2 of Destin Jenkins’ The Bonds of Inequality: Debt and the Making of the American City. Sharing Jenkins’ focus on San Francisco, we’ll investigate the history of municipal debt and its managers, with an eye toward lessons for those who seek to borrow and spend the capital required to build a new Chicago.

Have you ever wondered what scientists are really doing, toiling away in the lab for hours? Look no further: Science Night is a place for regular people to come and learn more about research projects, the day-to-day, and new trends in the field. We are featuring three exciting research scientists from across the city. Join us to learn more about the mysteries of science!

Screening of the Spectacle Optical Corporations 48 hour digital film festival! Participants have 48 hours to make a digital film.

Join the Municipal Finance Reading Group as we discuss the introduction and part 1 of Destin Jenkins’ The Bonds of Inequality: Debt and the Making of the American City. Sharing Jenkins’ focus on San Francisco, we’ll investigate the history of municipal debt and its managers, with an eye toward lessons for those who seek to borrow and spend the capital required to build a new Chicago.

Join the Chicago based arts collective momoration 椋鳥群飛 for a screening of Wan Qing’s work “Three Giant Salamanders in the Basement” along with two other short films concerning anarchist tofu stands, martial arts, and identity cards. Following the screening, attendees will be invited to correspond via letter with the artists in Guangzhou. This event is part of Mouse’s Event Series: Soybean Investigations.

Celebrate the release of the second issue of acclaimed audio documentary magazine Signal Hill! One of the BBC’s best podcasts of the year, Signal Hill spotlights formally ambitious and intellectually rigorous audio reporting and audio essay work. Its Chicago launch will feature a listening party followed by discussion with contributors.

Practica español y/o inglés

Practice spanish and/or english

Journalists from all publications are invited to work together at the club all day, whether you’re a member or not. We will have a citywide pitch meeting/discussion at 10:30AM.

Join Mouse Arts and Letter for our ribbon cutting at noon! A day full of facility tours will follow, plus pinhole cameras, calendars, merch, and at last, a news night at 7pm. Ring in the new year with warmth and joy!