Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Humanities Fall Festival Pilsen Day 2026 September 26, 2026
Chicago Humanities Fall Festival’s Pilsen Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 takes place at the National Museum of Mexican Art and Thalia Hall and features an impressive list of programs, including a collection of award-winning authors including Emily St. John Mandel and Marlon James. Music-related creatives include Latino music documentarian, photojournalist and curator Ramón Hernández, and a program with cultural historian, DJ, and author Ruben Molina. Conversations around photography include a panel of artists and curators gathering to discuss Chicano Camera Culture, an exhibition highlighting the last six decades of Chicano photography, as well as a program with acclaimed photographer Merrick Morton – best known for his intimate photography of ‘80s Los Angeles barrios and Chicano culture and his still photography for iconic films like La Bamba, Fight Club and The Big Lebowski.
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Venue
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
National Museum of Mexican Art
In 1982, Carlos Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum which opened its doors in 1987. The…
Neighborhood
Pilsen
Explore vibrant street art, a diverse food scene, and a wealth of Mexican culture.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
National Museum of Mexican Art
In 1982, Carlos Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum which opened its doors in 1987. The…
Neighborhood
Pilsen
Explore vibrant street art, a diverse food scene, and a wealth of Mexican culture.
