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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Morning at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 27\n8 a.m.–10 a.m. \nLincoln Park Zoo is offering Sensory-Friendly Morning hours to benefit guests of all ages! People with disabilities or chronic illness\, or members of the Deaf community\, can experience the zoo grounds and animal buildings in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Modifications include limited capacity and muted attractions. This is a free event\, but it does require advanced registration. \nDuring Sensory-Friendly Morning\, the Gift Shop will be open at 8 a.m. and Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café will sell beverages starting at 8:30 a.m. The Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure will operate with music and noises at lower levels. Not all animal buildings may be open\, and some animals may not be in their public viewing spaces. \nAt 10 a.m.\, the zoo will be open to the public and begin typical operations.\nView the zoo’s accessibility map HERE and its accessibility page HERE to help plan your visit. \nLincoln Park Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Download the free KultureCity app with Lincoln Park Zoo’s social story on iOS or Android \nPlease enter at the West Gate or East Gate. You must present your registration email to zoo ushers. \nPaid parking is available at the zoo’s parking lot located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22\, 36\, 151\, and 156 routes. \nAll Lincoln Park Zoo events take place rain or shine. You may still enjoy the wonderful animal buildings if it rains\, and the carousel is covered. \nThere is no smoking at Lincoln Park Zoo for the health of the animals in our care. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for additional guidelines. \nPets are not allowed at the zoo\, but licensed service animals are welcome. \nFor more information\, email access@lpzoo.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-morning-at-lincoln-park-zoo-6/
LOCATION:LIncoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:access@lpzoo.org
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SUMMARY:Beyond Closure: A Screening and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:What happened since Chicago closed 50 public schools in 2013? Join us for a screening and panel discussion on the documentary Beyond Closure\, created by Borderless Studio and On the Real Film\, which retraces the history of the largest mass school closures in U.S. history\, highlighting the intertwined issues of inequity\, racism\, and injustice. Through the voices of community members leading the repurposing of three closed schools\, this film reflects on community impact\, their setbacks\, and wins towards redevelopment. Join us as we dig into the work of Creative Grounds\, the initiative focused on the community and urban role of Chicago’s school grounds\, and ask the question: How might art\, design\, and architecture create a more inclusive process for repurposing these schools?
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/beyond-closure-a-screening-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Timothy Snyder: On Freedom at the Anthenaeum Center
DESCRIPTION:Many see a crisis in American democracy. Dr. Timothy Snyder\, acclaimed historian and best-selling author of such works as On Tyranny and On Freedom\, argues that Americans are less free now than they were two decades ago. But he also offers a much needed light in this dark moment\, showing us the lessons to heed\, the warning signs to look out for\, and ways to be vigilant in order to preserve our democratic ideals. His newest book\, On Freedom\, is a culmination of his decades of scholarship and brings together the themes and big picture analysis for which he is known—crafting a work of political philosophy filled with hope. Join us as Snyder provides a combination of anecdotes\, deep reflections\, and a nuanced examination of our current political and cultural moment\, inviting us to create a democracy that can be freer and more fulfilling than what we have known. \nAccessibility: open captions and assistive listening devices \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/timothy-snyder/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/timothy-snyder-on-freedom-at-the-anthenaeum-center/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T153000
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein (ASL Interpreted) at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations—a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for\, with\, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)\, is thrilled to return to Chicago Shakespeare Theater with a punk-inspired re-telling of Frankenstein. \nThe neurodiverse ensemble will transform The Upstairs Studio into a run-down punk club called The Arctic\, and trade off playing multiple characters as they bring Frankenstein and the Creature’s stories to life. The production blends music\, movement\, and scenes devised by the group into a powerful exploration of ambition\, isolation\, and the balance between the head and the heart. How far would YOU go to chase a dream? \nRun Time: Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission \nContent Warning: Frankenstein contains scenes depicting bullying\, threats of violence\, and death. The production design includes recorded music and animated projection. \nACCESSIBILITY: ASL Interpreted\, Masks Required\, Open Captions\, Sensory Friendly\, Wheelchair Accessible \nhttps://www.ableensemble.com/events
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frankenstein-asl-interpreted-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Blitzer: Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here at Anthenaeum Center
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, hundreds of thousands of people arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border seeking safety and prosperity. Weaving together the stories of Central Americans whose lives have been devastated by chronic political conflict with those of American activists\, government officials\, and politicians\, best-selling author and New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer illuminates the country’s immigration crisis. Join us as Blitzer dives into this vital and remarkable story\, as told in his newest book Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here\, that has shaped the nation’s politics and culture—and will almost certainly determine its future. \nAccessibility: open captions and assistive listening decvices \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/jonathan-blitzer/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/jonathan-blitzer-everyone-who-is-gone-is-here/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Agnes Callard Presents a Case for a Philosophical Life
DESCRIPTION:Philosopher and University of Chicago professor Agnes Callard brings us back to the days of Socrates\, reviving his ideas for our time. While we call him the “father of Western philosophy\,” what exactly are his philosophical views\, and how can we use them to better our lives in the 21st century? In Open Socrates\, Callard argues that the true goal of the famous “Socratic method” is to reveal what one human being can be to another. Callard is joined by scholar William Baud to discuss why Socrates’s ideas are still the way to a good life\, giving us nothing less than a new ethics to live by.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/agnes-callard-presents-a-case-for-a-philosophical-life/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Play Time at DuPage Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is dedicated to being an accessible\, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for families with disabilities and/or those who may need a calmer experience to enjoy the Museum. \nAt DCM\, kids are inspired to be curious\, creative\, and full of wonder. Designed for children ages 0-10 years\, the Museum invites families to explore hands-on exhibits where learning happens through play. \nImagine building towering structures with giant blocks\, experimenting with gravity\, discovering the properties of air and water\, and so much more. From babies crawling through soft play spaces to young inventors problem-solving in engineering exhibits\, there’s something to captivate and engage every age. \nPlan your visit: dupagechildrens.org/adaptive-play-time/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/adaptive-play-time-at-dupage-childrens-museum-2/
LOCATION:DuPage Children’s Museum\, 301 N Washington St\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="DuPage Children's Museum":MAILTO:admin@dupagechildrensmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Upshtat Zingerai in Performance at Athenaeum Center
DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based klezmer band Upshtat Zingerai has emerged over the last several years as a central force in the continuity and evolution of klezmer music and Yiddish dance — the traditional music and folk dance of Eastern European Jews — in Chicago. Join us as Upshtat Zingerai performs soulful klezmer melodies that have traveled where Eastern European Jews have lived over time\, infusing additional cultural music traditions and stories that ensemble members have collected along the way. Experience the joy\, connection\, and resilience created through this rich cultural tradition\, giving us a window into Jewish cultural history and diasporic living traditions. \nDancing will be led by a dance leader; no prior dance experience is necessary to join in this celebratory fun. \nEthan Aronson – octave mandolin \nEmma Blau – trombone \nHannah Mira Friedland – fiddle \nJonah Lazarus – percussion \nMax Lazarus – alto saxophone\, woodwinds \nQi Yang – accordion \nAccessibility: assistive listening devices\, open captions. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/upshtat-zingerai/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/upshtat-zingerai-in-performance-at-athenaeum-center/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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