A night in Sudan

A Night in Sudan: An Immersive Cultural Experience

Explore Sudanese food, music, film, literature, and interactive exhibits while supporting children’s education and mutual aid in Sudan.

Ever been curious about Sudanese culture? The food, the music, the weddings, the stories beyond the headlines? This is your chance.

We’re bringing pieces of Sudan to Chicago for a creative, immersive evening, and we’d love to have you there.

Part pop-up museum, part community gathering, A Night in Sudan invites you to explore rooms filled with cultural exhibits, music, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. Meet the Sudanese artists, organizers, educators, and culture shakers bringing it all together.

Start with a complimentary mocktail and light refreshments, grab your event passport, and follow your curiosity. Collect stamps as you explore the stations, then receive a gift when you complete your passport.

What will you discover?

• The Sudanese Table: Explore our food, drinks, recipes, and the traditions that bring people around a shared table.
• Music, Art & Storytelling: Discover Sudanese sounds and creative expression, and meet the people sharing and shaping our culture.
• Film & Literature: Spend time with Sudanese films, poetry, books, and stories that offer a window into our lives and imagination.
• Wedding Traditions, Henna & Scents: Explore jirtig and wedding customs, enjoy henna, and experience the scents woven into our homes and celebrations.
• History, Resistance & Continuity: Learn about struggles for freedom, community organizing, and the ways Sudanese people preserve culture and care for one another.
• The Living Archive: Explore Sudan’s diverse communities, crafts, everyday objects, and family memories. Add your own story or connection to the archive.

Take your time with the exhibits. Ask questions. Try something new. You’ll also find opportunities to support participating artists and community initiatives, enter raffles, and win experiences and other prizes.

Why are we doing this?

Despite Sudan experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis, our people’s suffering receives far too little attention. That lack of recognition adds another layer of grief as we try to support loved ones and stay connected to home.

We want to humanize ourselves by sharing our lives in our own words: what we love, what makes us laugh, how we celebrate, and what we’re working to preserve. These exhibits hold pieces of our lives, memories, and the communities that shaped us.

Creating this evening is one way we’re trying to reclaim some agency: telling our own stories, bringing people together, and turning that connection into practical support.

Your ticket supports children and families in Sudan.

Funds raised will support a school in Arbaji, Al Gezira State, Sudan, which also functions as a community center. The fundraiser supports children’s educational initiatives and mutual aid for the surrounding community, helping sustain a place where children learn and families gather.

Everyone is welcome. Come solo, bring a friend, or invite someone who loves museums, food, film, and discovering something new.

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Location: For Real Therapy, Chicago
• Included with admission: A complimentary mocktail, light refreshments upon entry, and a gift when you complete your passport
• Throughout the evening: Immersive exhibits, cultural experiences, henna, community connections, and raffles
• Organized by: Members of Chicago’s Sudanese community
• Hosted by: For Real Therapy
• Sponsored by: NeuroBloom Mental Health Collective

Get your ticket, share the invitation, and come explore Sudan with us. Every guest helps us bring this gathering to life and support Sudanese led mutual aid.