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The Who’s Tommy at Goodman Theatre

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable […]

  • ASL Interpreted

The Who’s Tommy at Goodman Theatre

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable […]

  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour

The Who’s Tommy

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable […]

  • Spanish captioning

The Who’s Tommy at Goodman Theatre

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable […]

  • Captioning

The Who’s Tommy at Goodman Theatre

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production. Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable […]

  • Sensory Friendly

Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre

Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music, […]

  • Sensory Friendly

Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre

Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music, […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning

Marie and Rosetta at Northlight Theatre

Hailed as the “Godmother of Rock ‘n Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced rock icons from Elvis Presley to Jimi Hendrix. Bringing fierce guitar playing and sizzling swing to gospel music, […]

  • Audio Description
  • Captioning
  • Touch Tour

Cultural Access Collaborative’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser

Plante Moran 10 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago

Celebrate a decade of access. Join Us! Monday, October 30, 2023 5-7pm Plante Moran 1st Floor Lobby 10 South Riverside Plaza Chicago IL Entrance on the corner of Monroe and […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Masks Highly Recommended
  • Open Captions
  • Quiet Spaces

Caro Murphy: Interactive Experience Design at Illinois Tech – Hermann Hall

Illinois Institute of Technology - Herrmann Hall 3241 S Federal St, Chicago

Cultural historian and video gaming specialist, Dr. Carly Kocurek from Illinois Tech Lewis College of Science and Letters moderates a discussion with game and interactive experience designer Caro Murphy. Caro […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • In Person
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Billy Elliot: The Musical at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora

There will be two certified sign interpreters to interpret all dialogue and lyrics at the Paramount Theatre on March 22nd, 2024 for Billy Elliot: The Musical. See the show for […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices

“This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” exhibition showcase at Beverly Arts Center

Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago

WHO: Beverly Arts Center in partnership with the Beverly Area Arts Alliance – https://www.thebeverlyartscenter.com | https://beverlyarts.org/ WHAT: “This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” Exhibition WHEN: April 5 - 27, […]

  • Free Event
  • Wheelchair Accessible