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Upcoming History and Social Science Events

Event—History and Social Science

Pen, Print, and Pixel: Exploring Materials from the Newberry’s Collection

Taught by Andrea Villasenor

Weekly on Saturdays, Feb 07–Feb 21, 2026

10:00am–11:00am

Online

Event—History and Social Science

Deep Disco: A Non-Stop Mix of the Sounds of the ‘70s

Taught by Rob Onorato

Weekly on Wednesdays, Feb 11–Mar 11, 2026

5:30pm–7:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—History and Social Science

Seville, a City of Joy and Enchantment [Sevilla, una ciudad de alegría y embrujo]

Taught by Marina Palomo Fernández

Weekly on Thursdays, Feb 19–Mar 26, 2026

1:00pm–2:30pm

Online

Event—History and Social Science

A History of Posters: 19th Century to 21st Century

Taught by Elisa Shoenberger

Weekly on Saturdays, Mar 07–Mar 28, 2026

1:00pm–2:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—History and Social Science

Cultivating a Homeland: Agriculture and Palestinian Identity

Taught by Marah Abdel Jaber

Weekly on Saturdays, Mar 07–Apr 11, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

Online

Event—History and Social Science

'Tis the "Season": Regency Society from Austen to Bridgerton

Taught by Emilie M. Brinkman

Weekly on Saturdays, Mar 14–Mar 28, 2026

12:00pm–2:00pm

Online

Event—History and Social Science

George Orwell: The Politics of Language

Taught by Frank Biletz

Weekly on Tuesdays, Mar 17–May 05, 2026

1:00pm–3:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—History and Social Science

Chicago Gospel Music and a New Sacred Order: 1900-1965

Taught by Chris Stacey

Weekly on Wednesdays, Mar 18–Apr 15, 2026

6:00pm–7:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—History and Social Science

History of the Ottoman Empire: 1300-1922

Taught by Kyle Clark

Weekly on Thursdays, Mar 26–Apr 30, 2026

6:00pm–7:30pm

Online

Event—History and Social Science

The Art and Material History of Palestinian Culture

Taught by Nadirah Mansour

Weekly on Tuesdays, Mar 31–May 05, 2026

6:00pm–7:30pm

Online

Event—History and Social Science

Up Close and Personal with Birds

Taught by Bob Dolgan

Weekly on Wednesdays, Apr 01–Apr 22, 2026

2:00pm–3:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—History and Social Science

Philosophy in Action: Political Theory in Practice

Taught by Ahmed Dardir

Weekly on Thursdays, Apr 02–May 07, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

Online