Each year, the Chinese Fine Arts Society presents the Illumination Award to an individual who exemplifies the volunteer spirit which is described in this famous quote from ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: “Giving to others selflessly and anonymously, radiating light throughout the world and illuminating your own darkness, your virtue becomes a sanctuary for yourself […]
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Upcoming CFAS Events
Jan24Fri202012:00 pm City-Wide Chinese New Year Kickoff @ Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural CenterCity-Wide Chinese New Year Kickoff @ Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural CenterJan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmCelebrate the beginning of Chinese New Year with the Chinese Fine Arts Society at the Citywide Chinese New Year Kickoff! Enjoy a multi-arts lunch hour performance featuring lion dance, martial arts, Chinese music and[...]Jan25Sat20201:00 pm Navy Pier Global Connections: Chine... @ AON Grand Ballroom, Navy PierNavy Pier Global Connections: Chine... @ AON Grand Ballroom, Navy PierJan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmAs part of the Navy Pier Global Connections series, celebrate Chinese New Year by being immersed in a festive, interactive, and family-friendly Chinese marketplace and experience performances of dance, music, martial arts, drumming, and more[...]Feb1Sat20202:00 pm Today At Apple: Chinese New Year Ce... @ Apple Michigan AvenueToday At Apple: Chinese New Year Ce... @ Apple Michigan AvenueFeb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmCelebrate Chinese New Year at Apple Michigan Avenue while enjoying interactive multi-arts performances of Chinese dance, martial arts, calligraphy, and music. Then, get hands-on experience using the enhanced slo-mo and time-lapse video features of iPhone[...]Feb8Sat20201:00 pm Lunar New Year Celebration and Lant... @ Art Institute of Chicago, Maggie Daley Park and Skating RibbonLunar New Year Celebration and Lant... @ Art Institute of Chicago, Maggie Daley Park and Skating RibbonFeb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Art Institute of Chicago with artmaking, music, games, an artist demonstration, and a puppet performance about the animals of the zodiac, as well as gallery talks in the[...]