Mexicanos en Chicago

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Mexican music, culture, and community across Chicagoland.
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Mexican music, culture, and community across Chicagoland.

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CHICAGO & NEARBY

Ongoing events

Ongoing
Official artwork for Vivir la Tierra · Exhibition

Through February 7, 2027

Culture / Mexican art exhibition

Vivir la Tierra · Exhibition

More than forty works explore land, migration, memory, and Mexican community life.

National Museum of Mexican Art · Chicago
Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Closed Mondays and major holidays

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Upcoming events

Official artwork for Festival del Arte Popular
Culture / Mexican folk art

Festival del Arte Popular

Meet visiting artisans from Mexico and see folk-art demonstrations.

National Museum of Mexican Art · Chicago
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Oct 14: 6:00–8:00 PM only
Through October 18, 2026

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Official artwork for Studio Saturday: Clay Muñecas
Classes & workshops / Children’s art workshop

Studio Saturday: Clay Muñecas

Children make clay figures inspired by Josefina Aguilar and the Día de Muertos exhibition.

National Museum of Mexican Art · Chicago
10:00–11:30 AM

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Official artwork for Día de los Muertos Xicágo
Family / Community celebration

Día de los Muertos Xicágo

Remember loved ones with community ofrendas, live performances, and art activities.

Harrison Park · National Museum of Mexican Art grounds · Chicago
3:00–8:00 PM

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Official artwork for Mijares
Music / Mexican music

Mijares

Manuel Mijares performs songs from his career in Mexican pop.

Gateway Theater · Copernicus Center · Chicago
8:30 PM · Doors 7:00 PM

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Official artwork for La Casetera
Music / Mexican music

La Casetera

A live mix of cumbia, grupera, Tejano, and Mexican pop favorites.

Gateway Theater · Copernicus Center · Chicago
8:30 PM · Doors 7:00 PM

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