Events in October–November 2026

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October

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October 16, 2026

OPENING: America’s Last WWII Concentration Camp: Crystal City

Crystal City: America’s Last WWII Concentration Camp tells the story of the only U.S. internment camp created to reunite families during World War II. The Crystal City Pilgrimage Committee’s national traveling exhibit will be on display at JASC October 16 – November 20, 2026 in the newly renovated Legacy Center Library & Reading Room.

JASC (Japanese American Service Committee)
5700 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

This exhibit is free and open to the public Mondays–Fridays, 9AM-5PM, and select weekends.

October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026(1 event)

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October 18, 2026

Go Go Go Kansha! 15th Anniversary Fundraiser

Join JACL Chicago at Kamehachi Northbrook for Go Go Go Kansha! a fundraiser celebrating 15 years of our flagship program, the Kansha Project!

Kamehachi Northbrook
1320 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
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November

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November 19, 2026
November 20, 2026(1 event)

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November 20, 2026

LAST DAY: America’s Last WWII Concentration Camp: Crystal City

Crystal City: America’s Last WWII Concentration Camp tells the story of the only U.S. internment camp created to reunite families during World War II. The Crystal City Pilgrimage Committee’s national traveling exhibit will be on display at JASC October 16 – November 20, 2026 in the newly renovated Legacy Center Library & Reading Room.

JASC (Japanese American Service Committee)
5700 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

This exhibit is free and open to the public Mondays–Fridays, 9AM-5PM, and select weekends. Friday, November 20 is the last day to see this exhibit.

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December

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