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SUMMARY:Newroz
DESCRIPTION:The Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois proudly invites you to celebrate Newroz 2026 in Chicago with us! \n🗓 March 22 | ⏰ 4 PM\n📍 5035 N River Rd\, Schiller Park\, IL \nFeaturing live performances by Ibrahim Rojhilat \, Ava \, Azad \, and Firat \nWe would like to thank our generous sponsors: \n•Anatolian Flame\n•Biekhal Alkhalifa Realtor\n•⁠ ⁠Midwest Book Supply\n•⁠ ⁠eBlindstore\n• DCASE\n•⁠ ⁠The Blue Hookah House\n• Erbil Yogurt Inc.\n• Grand Istanbul Bazaar & Cafe\n• Hevi Cafe\n• Jujin Breakfast & Coffee\n• MyDoner\n•⁠ ⁠Nubar Cafe & Dessert\n•⁠ ⁠Newline Kitchen & Bath\n• OZ Tax Accounting Services\n•⁠ ⁠ProBuilder Services LLC\n•⁠ ⁠Rossa Furniture Company\n• Zellano Home\nMuhammed Bilgi \nBring your friends and family and celebrate this special day together with our community. \nNewroz pîroz be! 🔥
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/newroz/
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SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Kurdish Film Festival 2025 \nWe’re excited to announce the second annual Chicago Kurdish Film Festival\, celebrating Kurdish cinema\, art\, and culture! \n???? December 13\, 2025 – The Kurdish Culture Center of Illinois\n???? 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60641 \n???? December 14\, 2025 – Loyola University\, Damen Cinema\n???? 6511 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL 60626 \nJoin us for two days of powerful films\, discussions\, and community connection.\nFor more info: www.kurdsofillinois.org
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-film-festival-2025-2/
LOCATION:Damen Student Center – Loyola University Chicago\, 6511 North Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T213000
DTSTAMP:20251119T103008Z
CREATED:20251119T102635Z
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UID:10001669-1765645200-1765661400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Kurdish Film Festival 2025 \nWe’re excited to announce the second annual Chicago Kurdish Film Festival\, celebrating Kurdish cinema\, art\, and culture! \n???? December 13\, 2025 – The Kurdish Culture Center of Illinois\n???? 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60641 \n???? December 14\, 2025 – Loyola University\, Damen Cinema\n???? 6511 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL 60626 \nJoin us for two days of powerful films\, discussions\, and community connection.\nFor more info: www.kurdsofillinois.org
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T200000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving Contest
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, please join us this Sunday\, October 19th\, at 4pm for a Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Cultural Center ????
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/pumpkin-carving-contest/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000
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UID:10001349-1746896400-1746909000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear book lovers\, \nKurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is delighted to organize “Chicago Kurdish Book Club” from January to May 2025. Our goal is to make long Chicago’s winter more enjoyable and productive. We will be reading 5 books about Kurds & Kurdistan and Chicago. Everyone is welcome to join the book club\, the only requirement is that attendee needs to read the book prior to the gathering and attendees are welcome bring their favorite snacks. Please reach out us if you have any question or suggestion via this email: info@kurdsofillinois.org. Find more details on books in the below. \n1) My Father’s Rifle: A Childhood in Kurdistan by Hiner Saleem\, 2004. Genre: Biography\, Autobiography. (Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm). \n2) The Devil’s in the White City: Murder\, Magic\, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson\, 2003. Genre: True Crime\, Biography. (Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, at 2:00pm). \n3) Women’s Voices from Kurdistan – A Selection of Kurdish Poetry by (editors): Farangis Ghaderi\, Clémence Scalbert Yücel\, and Yaser Hasssan Ali\, 2021. Genre: Poetry. (Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at 5:00pm). \n4) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali\, 2023. Genre: Historical Fction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 3:00pm). \n5) Kurdistan + 100: Stories from a Future State by (editors): Orsola Casagrande\, Mustafa Gündoğdu\, 2023. Genre Science Fiction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, May 10 2025 at 5:00pm).
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T150000
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UID:10001348-1744470000-1744479000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear book lovers\, \nKurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is delighted to organize “Chicago Kurdish Book Club” from January to May 2025. Our goal is to make long Chicago’s winter more enjoyable and productive. We will be reading 5 books about Kurds & Kurdistan and Chicago. Everyone is welcome to join the book club\, the only requirement is that attendee needs to read the book prior to the gathering and attendees are welcome bring their favorite snacks. Please reach out us if you have any question or suggestion via this email: info@kurdsofillinois.org. Find more details on books in the below. \n1) My Father’s Rifle: A Childhood in Kurdistan by Hiner Saleem\, 2004. Genre: Biography\, Autobiography. (Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm). \n2) The Devil’s in the White City: Murder\, Magic\, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson\, 2003. Genre: True Crime\, Biography. (Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, at 2:00pm). \n3) Women’s Voices from Kurdistan – A Selection of Kurdish Poetry by (editors): Farangis Ghaderi\, Clémence Scalbert Yücel\, and Yaser Hasssan Ali\, 2021. Genre: Poetry. (Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at 5:00pm). \n4) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali\, 2023. Genre: Historical Fction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 3:00pm). \n5) Kurdistan + 100: Stories from a Future State by (editors): Orsola Casagrande\, Mustafa Gündoğdu\, 2023. Genre Science Fiction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, May 10 2025 at 5:00pm).
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-book-club-4/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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UID:10001370-1742749200-1742770800@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Newroz Celebration 2025 - Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Newroz Celebration 2025 – Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois \n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce our Newroz Celebration program! Amazing Kurdish singers\, including Farqin Azad\, Turan Yapistiran\, Arash\, and Azad\, will be performing at the event. The celebration will take place at the Crystal Grand Banquet (12416 S Archer Ave\, Lemont\, IL 60439)\, and dinner will be served at iftar time. \nWe would like to thank you our sponsors: \nFisher Law Firm\, Biekhal Alkhalifa (Real Estate Agent)\, Antepli Chicago\, Zellano Home\, The Blue Hookah House\, Meme Bakery & Arax\, Probuilder Services LlC Construction (Ahmet Aladag)\, OZ tax Accounting services (John Cengiz Ozcan). \nEarly bird registartion: March 17\, 2025. $60 for adults and & $35 for kids. After March 17\, $75 for adults  & $40 for kids. \nYou can purchase your ticket here: https://www.eventbee.com/v/newroz-celebration-2025-kurdish-cultural-center-of-illinois/event?eid=212820494#/tickets \n  \nFor More Information \nPlease visit us at www.kurdsofillinois.org for more information and updates about this year’s event. You can also find resources about KCCI and learn more about our many other activities. \nFor any questions\, you can reach us at info@kurdsofillinois.org.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/newroz-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Crystal Grand Banquet\, 12416 S Archer Ave\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T193000
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UID:10001347-1742144400-1742153400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear book lovers\, \nKurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is delighted to organize “Chicago Kurdish Book Club” from January to May 2025. Our goal is to make long Chicago’s winter more enjoyable and productive. We will be reading 5 books about Kurds & Kurdistan and Chicago. Everyone is welcome to join the book club\, the only requirement is that attendee needs to read the book prior to the gathering and attendees are welcome bring their favorite snacks. Please reach out us if you have any question or suggestion via this email: info@kurdsofillinois.org. Find more details on books in the below. \n1) My Father’s Rifle: A Childhood in Kurdistan by Hiner Saleem\, 2004. Genre: Biography\, Autobiography. (Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm). \n2) The Devil’s in the White City: Murder\, Magic\, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson\, 2003. Genre: True Crime\, Biography. (Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, at 2:00pm). \n3) Women’s Voices from Kurdistan – A Selection of Kurdish Poetry by (editors): Farangis Ghaderi\, Clémence Scalbert Yücel\, and Yaser Hasssan Ali\, 2021. Genre: Poetry. (Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at 5:00pm). \n4) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali\, 2023. Genre: Historical Fction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 3:00pm). \n5) Kurdistan + 100: Stories from a Future State by (editors): Orsola Casagrande\, Mustafa Gündoğdu\, 2023. Genre Science Fiction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, May 10 2025 at 5:00pm).
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T072148Z
UID:10001369-1741453200-1741464000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the International Women’s Day \nDate & Time: March 8th at 5:00 PM
Location: Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois
Address: 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60641 \nThis is a women-only event. All women are invited to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day! \nWe look forward to celebrating this special day together!
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001365-1741289400-1741298400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001364-1740684600-1740693600@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001363-1740079800-1740088800@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T220000
DTSTAMP:20250213T163348Z
CREATED:20250213T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T163348Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us for a Special Screening of Neighbours by Mano Khalil
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the acclaimed Kurdish director Mano Khalil will be joining us for a special screening of his film Neighbours. \n???? Date: Saturday\, February 15th \n⏰️: 7pm \n????Location: Wayfarer Cinema in Highland Park. \nhttps://www.eventbee.com/v/neighbours-screening-and-live-qa/event?eid=262129643#/tickets \nAs part of his North America tour\, Mano Khalil will be attending the screening in person. This powerful film offers a poignant look at life in West Kurdistan (Rojava) under the Ba’ath regime\, told through the eyes of a young Kurdish boy navigating friendship\, struggle\, and hope. \nFollowing the screening\, don’t miss an exclusive Q&A session with the filmmaker himself!
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/join-us-for-a-special-screening-of-neighbours-by-mano-khalil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20241213T194531Z
CREATED:20241213T194531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T194531Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear book lovers\, \nKurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is delighted to organize “Chicago Kurdish Book Club” from January to May 2025. Our goal is to make long Chicago’s winter more enjoyable and productive. We will be reading 5 books about Kurds & Kurdistan and Chicago. Everyone is welcome to join the book club\, the only requirement is that attendee needs to read the book prior to the gathering and attendees are welcome bring their favorite snacks. Please reach out us if you have any question or suggestion via this email: info@kurdsofillinois.org. Find more details on books in the below. \n1) My Father’s Rifle: A Childhood in Kurdistan by Hiner Saleem\, 2004. Genre: Biography\, Autobiography. (Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm). \n2) The Devil’s in the White City: Murder\, Magic\, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson\, 2003. Genre: True Crime\, Biography. (Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, at 2:00pm). \n3) Women’s Voices from Kurdistan – A Selection of Kurdish Poetry by (editors): Farangis Ghaderi\, Clémence Scalbert Yücel\, and Yaser Hasssan Ali\, 2021. Genre: Poetry. (Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at 5:00pm). \n4) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali\, 2023. Genre: Historical Fction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 3:00pm). \n5) Kurdistan + 100: Stories from a Future State by (editors): Orsola Casagrande\, Mustafa Gündoğdu\, 2023. Genre Science Fiction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, May 10 2025 at 5:00pm).
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001362-1739475000-1739484000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001361-1738870200-1738879200@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
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SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
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SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T170000
DTSTAMP:20250116T231508Z
CREATED:20250116T231315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T231508Z
UID:10001367-1737367200-1737392400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nDue to a private event\, the center will be closed on Monday\, January 20\, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/private-event-2/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001358-1737055800-1737064800@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T173000
DTSTAMP:20241213T195346Z
CREATED:20241213T195346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T195346Z
UID:10001350-1736694000-1736703000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Kurdish Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hello dear book lovers\, \nKurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is delighted to organize “Chicago Kurdish Book Club” from January to May 2025. Our goal is to make long Chicago’s winter more enjoyable and productive. We will be reading 5 books about Kurds & Kurdistan and Chicago. Everyone is welcome to join the book club\, the only requirement is that attendee needs to read the book prior to the gathering and attendees are welcome bring their favorite snacks. Please reach out us if you have any question or suggestion via this email: info@kurdsofillinois.org. Find more details on books in the below. \n1) My Father’s Rifle: A Childhood in Kurdistan by Hiner Saleem\, 2004. Genre: Biography\, Autobiography. (Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm). \n2) The Devil’s in the White City: Murder\, Magic\, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson\, 2003. Genre: True Crime\, Biography. (Saturday\, January 15\, 2025\, at 2:00pm). \n3) Women’s Voices from Kurdistan – A Selection of Kurdish Poetry by (editors): Farangis Ghaderi\, Clémence Scalbert Yücel\, and Yaser Hasssan Ali\, 2021. Genre: Poetry. (Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at 5:00pm). \n4) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali\, 2023. Genre: Historical Fction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, 3:00pm). \n5) Kurdistan + 100: Stories from a Future State by (editors): Orsola Casagrande\, Mustafa Gündoğdu\, 2023. Genre Science Fiction\, Political Fiction. (Saturday\, May 10 2025 at 5:00pm).
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/chicago-kurdish-book-club/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T233000
DTSTAMP:20250116T231637Z
CREATED:20250106T220542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T231637Z
UID:10001366-1736503200-1736638200@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event\, the center will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/private-event/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001357-1736451000-1736460000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001356-1735846200-1735855200@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2025-01-02/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205031Z
CREATED:20241227T204953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205031Z
UID:10001351-1735671600-1735682400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:New Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nWe warmly invite you to join us for our New Year celebration. The event will feature performances by talented local Kurdish singers\, along with tea and snacks for everyone to enjoy. This will be a family-friendly gathering\, so bring your loved ones and celebrate with us. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special occasion together!
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/new-year-party/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001355-1735241400-1735250400@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001354-1734636600-1734645600@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001353-1734031800-1734040800@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T205705Z
CREATED:20241212T034616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T205705Z
UID:10001352-1733427000-1733436000@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Board Games Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nThis winter\, we will be hosting board game nights every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois. We have Monopoly\, Uno\, and Scrabble\, but feel free to bring your own games and favorite snacks. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/board-games-night-3/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois\, 4217 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T210000
DTSTAMP:20241015T003947Z
CREATED:20241012T020312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T003947Z
UID:10001342-1730545200-1730667600@kurdsofillinois.org
SUMMARY:2024 Chicago Kurdish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Kurdish Cultural Center of Illinois is proud to present the inaugural Chicago Kurdish Film Festival\, a two-day celebration of Kurdish culture\, heritage\, and storytelling through the medium of cinema. This groundbreaking event seeks to immerse and introduce audiences to the richness and diversity of Kurdish narratives. \nThe festival will showcase a curated selection of narrative and documentary films\, both features and shorts\, through the eyes of Kurdish filmmakers both in Kurdistan and in the diaspora. This year’s theme is Kurdish history\, conflict\, traditions\, as well as contemporary issues. We invite Kurdish filmmakers to submit their films through August 10th\, 2024. \nThis film festival is a testament to the power of storytelling not only as an art form but as an act of resistance. The compelling personal narratives will give audiences an understanding of Kurdistan with more depth\, nuance\, and poignance. \nTo view the selected films and their details\, click here. \nTo get your tickets\, click here.
URL:https://kurdsofillinois.org/event/2024-chicago-kurdish-film-festival/
LOCATION:Damen Student Center – Loyola University Chicago\, 6511 North Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
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