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Dolina Polish Folk Dancers invite you to test your knowledge at Trivia Night at Urban Growler Brewery! Teams of 4–6 people. Cost: $15 per person if pre-registered, $20 per person at the door. Prizes awarded for each round, with a grand prize for the overall winners. Register by sending e-mail to marketing@dolina.org.
Join us on Saturday, August 16 at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for a fun-filled celebration of Polish culture and community! The Polish Picnic is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School. This year’s event features a fresh format with: 🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances featuring Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo polka band, …
Stanisław Lem, The Star Diaries: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy, 1957, 273 pp., Satire/Sci-Fi Short Stories, Link An accessible introduction to Lem’s satirical style, Polish Science Fiction, and the challenges of writing around the censors. There are 12 short stories that follow the cosmic experiences of Ijon Tichy, most of which can be read in one sitting. Zoom meeting details …
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago is organizing a consular session in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The visit will take place at John Paul II School at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to submit a passport application. Advance telephone registration is required. Registration …
PACIM is proud to present an exclusive screening of Dwie Siostry (Two Sisters), the newest film from acclaimed Polish director Łukasz Karwowski. This moving drama follows two sisters who, after years of separation, are drawn back together to face long-hidden family secrets. Blending personal conflict with universal themes of memory, reconciliation, and identity, the film offers a gripping glimpse into …
Olga Tokarczuk, The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, 2022, 416pp., Historical Novel, Link The latest novel by the living Nobel Prize Winning Polish author that is fit for Halloween. This novel is set in the early 1900s and provides a modern perspective on language, culture, and gender with a spooky twist. sitting. Google Meet meeting details will be emailed …
Warm up with us this fall at PACIM’s annual Soup Festival! We’re bringing the community together to celebrate the comfort, flavor, and tradition of Polish soups. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends—each bowl offering a taste of culture, heritage, and creativity. This family-friendly afternoon will be filled with delicious food, lively …
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting, including board elections, will take place on December 12, 2025. Detailed information about the agenda, election process, and candidates will be shared with members in a separate email. After the meeting, we’ll gather for an informal Christmas reception.