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Marianne Williamson on Love & Politics

In the wake of the midterm elections, join former presidential candidate, political activist, and spiritual thought leader Marianne Williamson for an intimate conversation with Sen. Nina Turner about the state of American politics. In an era of divisiveness, Williamson comes to CHF with a new vision for American politics built on social responsibility, democracy, and […]

  • ASL Interpreted
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  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Family Day | Express Yourself Through Movement

Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Days are monthly programs at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances. On November 12, engage in programs and activities focused on movement and self-expression. Family Days are organized by Christiana Castillo, Manager […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted

Reza Aslan on an American Martyr in Persia

Join Reza Aslan (No god but God and Zealot) for the spellbinding tale of a martyr for democracy. Howard Baskerville was a 22-year-old missionary who went to Iran in 1907 and died fighting in the Persian Constitutional Revolution. Was he the “American Lafayette of Iran” or a naive “white savior”? In this talk, Aslan explores […]

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  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible

How Social Media Rewired Our Minds & Our World with Max Fisher (The Verge Program 1)

We’ve all been told too much social media is bad for us, but why is that? At CHF, New York Times investigative reporter and author of The Chaos Machine Max Fisher explains how, through the pursuit of unfettered profits and maximum engagement, Big Tech has rewired our minds, and instigated a cultural shift toward polarization […]

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  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Future of the Feed (The Verge Program 2)

You probably know that algorithms play a huge role in what we see online, but what happens to society when this type of curated content begins to influence our real lives? Join The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath and a special guest for a conversation about how personalized and relatable content on social media is […]

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  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Social Media and Young Mental Health (The Verge Program 3)

It’s often said that social media is bad for our mental health, and while that can be true, the full story isn’t so cut and dry. At CHF, Nicole Wetsman, Health Tech Reporter for The Verge moderates a panel between Dr. Megan Moreno, a leading researcher on adolescent social media, and Margot Lee, a high-profile […]

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  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
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The Locusts at Theatre Wit

The Gift Theatre presents the world premiere of The Locusts at Theater Wit. When a serial killer frightens Ella’s small hometown of Vero Beach, Florida, she’s called down from FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. to come help. At home, she’s confronted by the life she left behind: her struggling family and the dark events of […]

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“Plaid as Hell” by Cat McKay

PLAID AS HELL is an honest, slightly raunchy, queer comedy which introduces us to Cass, who is hoping her annual camping trip will go well this year. But with her […]

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The Locusts at Theater Wit

The Gift Theatre presents the world premiere of The Locusts at Theater Wit. When a serial killer frightens Ella’s small hometown of Vero Beach, Florida, she’s called down from FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. to come help. At home, she’s confronted by the life she left behind: her struggling family and the dark events of […]

  • Captioning

“Plaid as Hell” by Cat McKay

PLAID AS HELL is an honest, slightly raunchy, queer comedy which introduces us to Cass, who is hoping her annual camping trip will go well this year. But with her best friend Emilie sniping at Cass’s new girlfriend Jessica, not to mention the serial killer on the loose, the weekend is off to a rocky […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Masks Required

Resilience Series (monthly)

Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month in G.A.R. Hall to build resilience through artist-led sessions of various creative modalities. Resilience helps deal with difficult challenges with flexibility and creativity. The Resilience Series is open to anyone interested in exploring art as a healing practice. All programs are free and open to the […]

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Lincoln Center Moments Presents Exploring Mozart’s The Magic Flute

Presented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera Guild Mozart’s The Magic Flute demonstrates the incredible effect of contrast, whether good vs. evil, order vs. chaos, or indulgence vs. sacrifice. The composer’s final opera is heavily inspired by folk traditions and his involvement in freemasonry. Join the Met Opera Guild to watch clips and learn more […]

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  • Free Event