LWC Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, 12/06/2019 7:00 p.m.
LWC, Banys Family Hall

Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, 12/07/2019
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/08/2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
LWC, R. Riskus Hall

Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10 AM – 1 PM
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Chicago, IL

On December 7 th, Theater “Uztrauktukas” presents a new musical fairy tale, according to D. Shukis’ book “The Tastiest Child”. Starring a children’s theater group.

December 8 12:30 PM
LWC Gallery “Siela”, Lemont, IL

The Chicago Lithuanian Center annual banquet will occur on Sunday December 8, 2019 at 1pm in the big hall. The entrtainment will be provided buy the singing duo of Agne & Marty and Dance Duo. Please call Milda, 1-708-447-4501, to reserve tickets.

Sunday, 12/08/2019
1:00 p.m.
LWC, Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Mission

Traditional Lithuanian Catholic Federation Ateitis Kūčios with Holy Mass, singing of traditional hymns, and food of Kūčios. Registration is required and full payment must be made by December 9th to: Dr. Ona Daugirdas: 630-400-1302 or odaugirdas@hotmail.com. The evening will be conducted in Lithuanian.

December 15, 1 PM

Dainava Chorale Christmas Concert
Saturday, 12/21/2019 7:00 p.m.
Nativity BVM
6812 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, Illinois

Mission Siberia: Meeting with Marija Čyvaitė
Sunday, 12/22/2019
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
LWC, Banys Family Hall

Bible Camp for Kids
Friday & Saturday, 12/27-28/2019
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ateitis Foundation, Lemont IL
For 1-6 grade students.

You are invited to take part in the Honor Running / Walking Chicago in of 13rd January on Dec. 12 10:30 a.m. The homage honors the victims who died on the night of January 13, 1991 and died from injuries sustained by Soviet troops storming the Vilnius TV Tower and the Radio and Television Committee building.

Sunday, 01/12/2020
12:30 v.p.p.
LWC, Banys Family Hall

The Lemont Chapter of the Lithuanian-American Community invites everyone to remember the tragic events of January 13th, Defenders of Freedom Day. On this day in 1991, Lithuanian citizens led a mass peaceful resistance to the Soviet leadership’s attempt to take control of the Vilnius TV Tower, the Radio and Television Committee Building, and the Parliament Building.

Saturday, January 25, 2020, 6:30 pm
LWC, Gallery “Siela”, Lemont, IL
Proceeds benefit Nerija’s campsite at Camp Rakas – Structural stabilization and shoring.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oriental Institute, Breasted Hall, Chicago, IL

Friday, February 7,7 PM Piano music is held at the Balzek Lithuanian Museum of Culture concert. Pieces of D.Scarlatti, F.Chopin, I.Albeniz and M.Ravel
by Lithuanian pianists Donaldas Račys and Julija Sadaunykaitė.

February 8th 12 PM
Youth Center, Chicago, IL

February 8, 7 PM
Banys Family Hall, LWC, Lemont, IL

Sunday, 02/09/2020
Holy Mass 11:00 a.m.
Concert and lunch after Mass
Nativity B.V.M. Parish

The Lithuanian American Community in Marquette Park invites you to celebrate Lithuania’s independence. Join us for Holy Mass at 11am, followed by a brief concert by musicians Julija Sadaunykaitė and Donaldas Račys. A commemoration led by Dr. Robertas Vitas and lunch will follow in the parish hall.

The annual “Child’s Gate to Learning” update session will take place February 9th at the Lithuanian World Center (Lemont, IL) on Feb. 9th. The session, conducted in Lithuanian, will feature highlights of 2019 projects and support for after school centers in Lithuania, as well as plans for 2020.

February 9th, 1 PM
Youth Center, Chicago, IL

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1 PM – 4 PM
Grand Dukes Restaurant, Downers Grove, IL

February 15th 7 PM Lithuanian Art Museum, Soul Gallery, World Lithuanian Center. The exhibition will be until March 13.

Valentine’s Day “Symphony of Love”
Saturday, 02/15/2020
7:00 p.m.
LWC, Banys Family Hall

All are welcome to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Gen. T. Daukanto Šaulių Kuopa. For more information, call 224-806-5294 or 708-387-0513.

Sunday, 02/16/2020
Starting at 10 am
LWC, RIskus Hall

Let’s celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Day together with an all-star day of fun and games. Join us for basketball games, live music, kids’ games and more. Be on the lookout for Lithuanian basketball VIPS!
Call 630-999-5312 for more information.

Sunday, 02/16/2020
12:30 p.m.
LWC, Banys Family Hall

After Mass, the LWC and the Lithuanian American Community, Lemont Chapter, invites you to commemorate the restoration of Lithuania’s independence. The event will be led by Dr. J. Prunskis, with live entertainment by soloist Agnė G.

Friday, February 21st, 7 PM
Chicago Lithuanian Center

February 22, 9 AM – 3 PM
Chicago Youth Center

Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Lemont High School Performing Arts Center 800 Porter St. Lemont ,IL 60439

Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 6 PM
Chicago Lithuanian Center, Chicago, IL

February 29 12 PM
Chicago Lithuanian School Chicago, IL

March 1st 10 AM- 2 PM
LWC, Lemont, IL

Saturday, March 7 at 5 PM – 9 PM
Chicago Lithuanian Center
Chicago, IL

Written and performed by Audrė Budrys Nakas

“As if in a story… Liūnė Sutema – woman and poet”

is the story of Zinaida Nagytė-Katiliškienė – poet Liūnė Sutema, who was born in Lithuania in 1927, but fled her native land during the Second World War. She lived most of her life in a small town outside of Chicago, longing for her homeland and turning her sorrow into brilliant poetry. Though Liūnė Sutema was awarded the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts in 2007, she never returned to Lithuania. The piece includes moments from the life of Zina Katiliškienė as well as the poetry of Liūnė Sutema. The play is performed in Lithuanian. Length of performance: 1 hour 10 minutes.

March 10-24
Opening on March 13th 6 PM in Gallery’ Siela”

March 13th 8 PM gallery ” Siela”
PWC, Lemont, IL

March 14th, 7 PM
Lemont High School Performing Arts Center

March 14th, 7:37 PM Gallery “Siela”
LWC, Lemont, IL

Singing Revolution Road to Freedom
Sunday, 03/15/2020
12:30 p.m.
LWC, LF Hall

Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1 AM – 4 AM
Banquet hall “Sauliu namai”

Sunday, March 15th 5 PM gallery ” Siela”
LWC, Lemont, IL

March 21st, 2 PM
Youth Center, Chicago, IL

Lithuanian film “Motherland” (2019) directed by Tomas Vengris will premiere at this year’s European Union Film Festival at Gene Siskel Film Center: Saturday, March 21, 5:00 pm, with director Tomas Vengris in person. Second screening – Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 pm.
A coming-of-age story is colored by the upheavals of recent Lithuanian history in this visually impressive first feature. Set in 1992, the film centers on 12-year-old Kovas, who was raised in America after his mother Vikorija fled Lithuania during the Soviet occupation. Now, with her marriage collapsing and Lithuania gaining independence, she returns to her homeland in the hope of reclaiming the family property that had been seized by the Soviets. In Lithuanian, English, and Russian with English subtitles.

Lithuanian film “Motherland” (2019) directed by Tomas Vengris will premiere at this year’s European Union Film Festival at Gene Siskel Film Center: Saturday, March 21, 5:00 pm, with director Tomas Vengris in person. Second screening – Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 pm.
A coming-of-age story is colored by the upheavals of recent Lithuanian history in this visually impressive first feature. Set in 1992, the film centers on 12-year-old Kovas, who was raised in America after his mother Vikorija fled Lithuania during the Soviet occupation. Now, with her marriage collapsing and Lithuania gaining independence, she returns to her homeland in the hope of reclaiming the family property that had been seized by the Soviets. In Lithuanian, English, and Russian with English subtitles.

Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Tivoli Bowl, Downers Grove, IL

March 29th, 12:30 PM
LWC, Lemont, IL

Soup Luncheon
Sunday, 03/29/2020
12:30 p.m.
LWC, Banys Family Hall

All proceeds collected at the event will support the Caritas Food Service program which supports soup kitchens throughout Lithuania.

Aril 4th 7:37 PM Gallery “Siela”
LWC, Lemont, IL

Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 6 PM – 10 PM
Lietuvių Dailės Muziejus / Lithuanian Museum of Art / Galerija “Siela”
Lemont, IL

Chicago Lithuanian Opera Carmen on Sunday, April 26th, 3:00 p.m.
S.Sterling Morton High School Auditorium, 2423 S Austin Blvd. Cicero, IL, 60804

Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 6 PM
Lithuanian Museum of Art / Gallery “Siela”
Lemont, IL

May 16th
Goodwin Hall Auditorium, Lisle, IL

Saturday, 06/20/2020
12:00 p.m.
Old Oak Country Club
14200 S Parker Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491

July 6th after Mass 12:15

Saturday, November 14th. 5:00 pm Classical music concert “Night Vision” at the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. Performers: pianists Donald Račys (P. Tchaikovsky Academy of Music) and Julia Sadaunykaitė (Lithuanian Academy of Music), and violinist Vilhelmas Čepinskas (Julliard School of Music).
Nativity BVM, Chicago