Cheech Marin: Culture, Comedy, and Chicano Art

Name: Cheech Marin: Culture, Comedy, and Chicano Art
Start: 2025-09-21T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Apollos 2000

Schedule

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Apollos 2000 | Chicago, IL

The Chicago Humanities Presents…
Cheech Marin: Culture, Comedy, and Chicano Art
[ About the Event ]
Step into the world of Cheech Marin — legendary actor, comedian, and cultural icon — as he shares his deep passion for Chicano art and his mission to elevate a historically under-recognized movement. From his groundbreaking work with the cult comedy duo Cheech & Chong to becoming one of the most prominent collectors of Chicano art, Cheech reflects on his unexpected journey through entertainment, activism, and cultural preservation. Hear firsthand about the creation of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture — and why he believes art has the power to transform communities. Don’t miss this candid conversation with a trailblazer whose humor and heart continue to leave a lasting impact.
[ About Chicago Humanities ] Chicago Humanities is a nonprofit organization that connects people to the ideas shaping our world and encourages lifelong exploration of what it means to be human. Through thought-provoking programs, we foster curiosity, celebrate creativity, and invite new ways of seeing ourselves and our communities. www.chicagohumanities.org