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SUMMARY:The Verge AI Sessions: Art Creator or Thief? at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:What guardrails do artists need in a new age of artificial intelligence? As artists voice concerns about AI replacing their work or using their creative intellectual property to train AI models without proper consent or compensation\, lawmakers are beginning to take notice. The essence of this debate — what artists seek and how regulations should adapt — often remains overshadowed by broader discussions on copyright law and regulation. Join The Verge AI reporter Emilia David as she leads Chicago Humanities through a crucial and timely conversation with one of the plaintiffs in the ongoing Andersen v. Stability AI case\, Kelly McKernan\, on the current legal challenges working through the courts and the impact of generative AI systems on the art world. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/verge-ai-art/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-verge-ai-sessions-art-creator-or-thief-at-school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago/
LOCATION:School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, 112 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Michael Ondaatje: Memory and the Act of Looking Back at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
DESCRIPTION:Michael Ondaatje is one of the most influential writers of his generation. He won the Booker Prize for his successful 1992 novel The English Patient\, which was made into the nine-time Academy Award-winning film\, including for Best Picture. Critically respected for testing the limits of the genre of poetry with playful experimentation\, Ondaatje makes a long-awaited return to the medium with his latest A Year of Last Things\, an exploration of memory\, history\, and the act of looking back. At Chicago Humanities\, Ondaatje presents a reading and then sits down with Srikanth Reddy\, Professor of English at the University of Chicago\, for a conversation about his sometimes witty\, or moving\, but always brilliant poetry. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/michael-ondaantje/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/michael-ondaatje-memory-and-the-act-of-looking-back-at-first-united-methodist-church-at-the-chicago-temple/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple\, 77 W Washington St\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Keep it Going at the Russ Tutterow Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with former Technical Director Glenn B. Rust’s Graduate Thesis Project\, Keep it Going presents an afternoon of new works that you can watch in the theatre or from the comfort of your own home! \nBeginning the afternoon we will have Interrobang by Resident Playwright Arlene Malinowski followed by the final performance of Access Fellow Deb Stein’s HAND\, Foot\, HAND. Following the performances there will be a thirty-minute talkback and an afterparty! \nKeep it Going is designed to highlight technologies and practices that allow for more accessible theatre. \n-You can join us at the Russ Tutterow Theatre to see the performances in person or virtually at https://www.youtube.com/@chicagodramatists6747\n-Live captions will be provided for both in-person and virtual audiences.\n-Additional seating will be available both in the house and on the stage including wheelchair accessible seating.\n-The event will be a relaxed performance. House lights will remain at half. Audience members are welcome to exit and reenter the space at any point for any reason. We will asked phones be silenced\, but texting is allowed. Audience reaction is also encouraged. If something stirs a response out of you\, or if you need to ask a question of the folks you’ve come with\, feel free!\n-Scent & Allergen Free Space\n-Masking Recommended \nThe in-person performance is Pay What You Will with all payments made going to support the Access Fellowship. The Chicago Dramatists Access Fellowship for Deaf & Disabled Artists is in honor of Charles and Dorothy Malinowski\, who were revered storytellers in the Deaf Community. Fellows receive two free classes\, one free Script Lab\, and more! \nThe virtual performance is completely free! \nWhether you’ll be joining us at the Russ Tutterow Theatre or logging in on our YouTube channel to join the talkback in the chat\, we cannot wait to see you there! \nAccessibility: All-Gender Restrooms\, Captioning\, Sensory Friendly\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://chicagodramatists.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chicagodramatists/event.jsp?event=2064&
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/keep-it-going-at-the-russ-tutterow-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago Dramatists\, 798 N Aberdeen St\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Dramatists":MAILTO:agilbert@chicagodramatists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
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SUMMARY:A Portrait of Redefined History through Photography at Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:MacArthur Fellow and Professor of Photography at Columbia College in Chicago\, Dawoud Bey\, is one of the most celebrated photographers in American history. Fellow photography colleague Kelli Connell is an artist who investigates sexuality\, gender\, identity\, and the relationship between photographer and subject. Natasha Egan\, Executive Director at the Museum of Contemporary Photography\, moderates a discussion for Chicago Humanities on re-engaging with and reimagining history through photography. Both Bey (Elegy) and Connell (Pictures for Charis) draw on references from their latest books that span their recent work and present how photos help us reconsider our perceptions of history. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/history-photography/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-portrait-of-redefined-history-through-photography-at-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000
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SUMMARY:Frank Bruni: An Age of Grievance at Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Frank Bruni\, renowned New York Times columnist\, guides Chicago Humanities on an incisive exploration of our cultural obsession with grievance that has permeated both political spectrums. Grievance dominates our unpredictable political landscape as all sides label disappointment or dissent as personal injury\, fueling blame and rage. In his latest work\, The Age of Grievance\, Bruni acknowledges the historical importance of grievance\, yet questions the contemporary fusion of authentic and fabricated grievances. Through vivid political\, cultural and personal examples\, Bruni and Interfaith America Founder and President Eboo Patel confront the roots and consequences of our polarized society\, offering crucial insights and a roadmap toward restoring civic unity. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/frank-bruni/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frank-bruni-an-age-of-grievance-at-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Eddie Glaude Jr.: We Are the Leaders at Francis W. Parker School
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Princeton University professor and New York Times best-selling author Eddie Glaude Jr. is one of the world’s most prominent scholars of African American Studies. Through the iconic interpretations of Martin Luther King Jr.\, Malcolm X and Ella Baker\, Glaude Jr. urges fellow Black Americans to focus on personal growth and individual empowerment to reshape our democracy. At Chicago Humanities\, Glaude Jr. combines his reflections from We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For with insights from legendary writers Ralph Waldo Emerson\, John Dewey\, Toni Morrison\, James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison. Led in conversation by Chicago natives and co-hosts of the Pushkin podcast Some of My Best Friends Are\, Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Ben Austen\, Glaude makes a passionate call for a stronger democracy through grassroots movements\, not a hopeful reliance on political figures. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/eddie-glaude-jr/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/eddie-glaude-jr-we-are-the-leaders-at-francis-w-parker-school/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T210000
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SUMMARY:The Swans of Harlem: Reclaiming the History of Black Ballet at Francis W. Parker School
DESCRIPTION:The legendary “Swans of Harlem” ballerinas take the stage with Brandis Friedman (co-anchor\, WTTW Chicago Tonight / host\, Black Voices) and author Karen Valby to reclaim and lift up the trailblazing contributions to the dance world by these Black artists whose stories have been marginalized\, devalued and forgotten by history. Stay after the chat for a live dance performance tribute to the Swans by the Chicago-based dance company Move Me Soul. \nAt the height of the Civil Rights Era\, Lydia Abarca was a star prima ballerina leading international performances for the Dance Theatre of Harlem\, and the first Black ballerina with a ballet company to grace the cover of Dance Magazine. Abarca formed an unbreakable bond with fellow pioneering dancers\, including Sheila Rohan\, Karlya Shelton and Marcia Sells. At a time of intense racial and gender inequality\, these remarkable women performed for the Queen of England\, at the White House and beyond. Decades later\, however\, their story was still missing from history. This groundbreaking group of friends reunite at Chicago Humanities to discuss Valby’s new book\, The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas\, Fifty Years of Sisterhood\, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. Their enthralling saga celebrates resilient Black women\, the enduring power of female friendship\, and reveals the hidden history of Black ballet\, kept secret for far too long. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/swans-harlem/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-swans-of-harlem-reclaiming-the-history-of-black-ballet-at-francis-w-parker-school/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Nana at Trapdoor Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Trap Door Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season closes with Olwen Wymark’s splendid dramatization of Zola’s Nana: a story of sexual and financial greed in nineteenth-century Parisian society\, depicting the rise and tragic downfall of a young courtesan.\nManaging Director Nicole Wiesner and Resident Choreographer Miguel Long team up again to direct this reimagination\, first produced at Trap Door in 2002.\nThis Friday\, May 3rd performance includes open captioning. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Captioning\, and All-Gender Restrooms \nhttps://trapdoortheatre.com/nana-2024/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/nana-at-trapdoor-theatre/
LOCATION:Trap Door Theatre\, 1655 W Cortland St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Trap Door Theatre":MAILTO:boxofficetrapdoor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000
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SUMMARY:Bakari Sellers: Moving Forward from The Race Reckoning at Ramova Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Former South Carolina State Representative and CNN Political Analyst Bakari Sellers passionately asked live on-air the question that many Black Americans had in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020: “We have black children. I have a 15-year-old daughter. I mean\, what do I tell her?” Four years later\, Sellers has an answer to the question he raised on CNN. Discover his answers as Chicago Humanities grapples with this difficult question and learns about Barkari’s journey for personal and public policy solutions that impact Black families across the country. Sellers examines the inequalities in healthcare and education\, and policing gaps\, drawing from discussions with key thinkers like Rev. William Barber and attorney Ben Crump. Using these legends as jumping off points\, Sellers deftly expands on his powerfully persuasive New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country and latest book\, The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/bakari-sellers/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/bakari-sellers-moving-forward-from-the-race-reckoning-at-ramova-theatre/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:James Spooner: Black Punk Now at Ramova Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning graphic novelist James Spooner comes to Chicago Humanities for a chat on punk\, comics and Black Identity. Spooner is a leader in the Black punk community. His works include the seminal documentary Afro-Punk (2003)\, creation of the Afro Punk Festival\, and a graphic memoir\, The High Desert. In this book\, Spooner shares his experience being Black in small-town California and finding salvation in punk music\, winning the American Library Association Alex Award and the Cartoonist Studio Prize. The artist and activist returns as an editor for his latest book\, Black Punk Now. This anthology shares the voices and stories from the Black punk community. It is filled with contemporary nonfiction\, fiction\, illustrations and comics that collectively describe punk today and give punks—especially the Black ones—a wider frame of reference. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/spooner/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/james-spooner-black-punk-now-at-ramova-theatre/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
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SUMMARY:Ruha Benjamin: How Imagination Can Build a Better World at Illinois Tech - Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:A Professor of African American studies at Princeton University\, Ruha Benjamin brings a unique and interdisciplinary perspective to social justice and technology. In her latest work\, Imagination: A Manifesto\, Benjamin argues that imagination gives us the power to challenge systems of oppression\, such as hierarchies created by racism\, sexism\, and classism. She highlights educators\, artists\, and activists reflecting new ideas to challenge these worldly problems. Join the famed thinker for a conversation on how imagination can create a world where everyone can thrive. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/ruha-benjamin/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ruha-benjamin-how-imagination-can-build-a-better-world-at-illinois-tech-ed-kaplan-family-institute-for-innovation-and-tech-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Illinois Tech – Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship\, 3137 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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SUMMARY:Miranda July: A Woman’s Quest for Freedom at Illinois Tech - Hermann Hall
DESCRIPTION:Renowned multi-hyphenated artist and Chicago Humanities favorite\, Miranda July has gained a cult following throughout her award-winning career as a filmmaker (Me and You and Everyone We Know\, Kajillionaire)\, author (No One Belongs Here More Than You)\, and visual artist. Her perfect comic timing\, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy\, and palpable delight in pushing boundaries shine in her latest novel\, All Fours: A Novel. Part absurd entertainment\, part tender reinvention of the sexual\, romantic\, and domestic life\, the story follows one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom in her drive cross-country from LA to NY. One of the most inspiring creative artists of our time\, July and author Jessamine Chan comes to Chicago Humanities for an afternoon on storytelling\, creativity and finding a new life. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/july/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/miranda-july-a-womans-quest-for-freedom-at-illinois-tech-hermann-hall/
LOCATION:Illinois Institute of Technology – Herrmann Hall\, 3241 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T220000
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SUMMARY:Victor Wong Showcase at Second City
DESCRIPTION:A showcase of The Second City’s Victor Wong Fellows. The Victor Wong Fellowship is an intensive program at The Second City that mentors & trains talented Asian / Asian American identifying artists. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, assistive listening devices\, and wheelchair accessbile. \nhttps://secondcityus.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FTP000000Gh932AC
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/victor-wong-showcase-at-second-city/
LOCATION:The Second City e.t.c. theater\, 230 W North Ave\, Chicago\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Second City":MAILTO:access@secondcity.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T213000
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SUMMARY:Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Member Laurie Metcalf comes home to Steppenwolf to star in Little Bear Ridge Road\, a comic\, cosmic and intimate world premiere\, penned by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. \nIn the outer limits of rural Idaho\, the last two members of the Fernsby family tree\, an estranged aunt and nephew\, reunite to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father’s passing. They now face an uncomfortable and universal question: how do we deal with other people? And is connection more trouble than it’s worth? As their relationship begins anew\, the two reluctant Fernsby’s—separated by age and experience—​start to understand the joys and perils of letting someone else into your own story\, even if only for a moment. \nLittle Bear Ridge Road will be performed in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. \nAccessibility: Open Captions. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/Little-Bear-Ridge-Road/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/little-bear-ridge-road-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
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SUMMARY:Millennium Park Summer Music Series -Béla Fleck\, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia
DESCRIPTION:Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nBéla Fleck\nFew musicians in any category seem as uncategorizable as Béla Fleck. After initially making his mark with the progressive bluegrass group New Grass Revival\, Fleck proceeded to take his instrument\, as New York Times critic Jon Pareles noted\, “to some very unlikely places.” He formed the Flecktones\, a groundbreaking group whose repertoire ranged from fusion to Bach; the group celebrates its 46th anniversary this year. In addition\, he has played jazz with Chick Corea\, American roots with his partner\, banjoist Abigail Washburn\, written concertos for banjo and orchestra\, and created a documentary film and album\, Throw Down Your Heart\, that examined the banjo’s African roots. Along the way\, he has won 18 Grammys across 10 categories. \nZakir Hussain\nThe pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time\, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians\, one whose mastery of his percussion instrument has taken it to a new level\, transcending cultures and national borders. A child prodigy\, accompanying India’s greatest musicians and dancers from his early years\, and touring internationally while still in his teens\, Zakir has been at the helm of many genre-defying collaborations including Shakti\, Remember Shakti\, Masters of Percussion\, Diga\, Tabla Beat Science\, CrossCurrents\, Sangam and Grammy-award winners Planet Drum and Global Drum Project. A revered composer and educator\, Zakir is the recipient of countless honors\, most recently the 2022 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy\, the 2022 Aga Khan Music Award for Lifetime Achievement\, and in January\, 2023\, the title of Padma Vibhushan\, India’s second highest civilian award. \nEdgar Meyer\nAptly described by The New Yorker as “the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument\,” double bassist and composer Edgar Meyer is at home in a broad spectrum of musical styles. A MacArthur Fellow and Avery Fisher Prize winner\, he is eminently at home within classical music\, both performing traditional works and also his significant catalog of original solo\, chamber\, and orchestral pieces. His 30-year relationship with Yo-Yo Ma has yielded seven recordings together\, and his upcoming projects include a duo recording with jazz bassist Christian McBride and a recording of all four of his concertos with the Knights and the Scottish Ensemble\, produced by Chis Thile. \nRakesh Chaurasia\nLike Zakir Hussain\, Rakesh Chaurasia comes from Indian classical music royalty. His uncle\, Pandit Hariprasad Chaursia\, is widely considered the greatest bansuri player in India\, and Rakesh — who started playing at age five — is deemed his most brilliant student. Not only has he mastered the techniques of Indian classical music\, he has developed additional techniques allowing him to venture into other styles of playing\, particularly with his crossover band Rakesh and Friends. A composer as well as flautist\, he has written and performed on numerous Indian movie soundtracks\, and in 2007 was awarded the Indian Music Academy Award. \nThis event includes ASL interpretation\, wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, captioning\, open captioning\, digital programs\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park9.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-summer-music-series-bela-fleck-edgar-meyer-zakir-hussain-with-rakesh-chaurasia/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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SUMMARY:Synapse Arts Birthday Bash at Berger Park Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Synapse Arts turns 20! The Birthday Bash is a celebration of Synapse Arts in a welcoming\, festival-type environment.\nAll attendees will get a cupcake and have access to our open events: performances\, dance films screenings\, games.\nBut when you donate at the level of your choice\, you can add some additional flair to your Birthday Bash experience\, including a Interactive Museum tour\, pre-registration for dance classes\, and more! \nPlease see accessibility features available at the event:\n– Sensory considerations\n– ASL events\n– Front desk people trained on welcoming service animals\n– Spaces accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility assistance devices\n– Rest area (with Maggie Bridger\, a sick and disabled dance artist\, scholar\, and access worker interested in re-imagining pain through the dancemaking process)\n– All gender restrooms\n– Masks available and encouraged but unable to require due to park\nFor additional assistance\, questions\, or to request specific accommodations\, please contact info@synapsearts.com or text 947-2CREATE (947-227-3283). \nOrientation video with captions: https://vimeo.com/984444567\nBirthday Bash – Access and Location Information\, also known as “wayfinding”: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qaBNxVdcxQ6lv4MqhQGTsBgXLvW4ASyXqLqgrGm-HJY/ \n  \nAccessibility includes sensory considerations\, ASL events\, wheelchair accessible\, rest area\, all gender restrooms\, and sighted guide. \nhttps://synapsearts.com/on-the-calendar
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/synapse-arts-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Synapse Arts":MAILTO:rachel@synapsearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240718T140018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T140018Z
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SUMMARY:Millennium Park Summer Music Series - Corinne Bailey Rae and Terrace Martin with James Fauntleroy
DESCRIPTION:Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nCorinne Bailey Rae\nEnglish singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self- titled #1 U.K. debut album in 2006\, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Over the course of her career she has released four critically acclaimed studio albums—Corinne Bailey Rae\, The Sea\, The Heart Speaks in Whispers\, and Black Rainbows—and earned two Grammy Awards\, two MOBOS\, and has been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards\, Mercury Music Prize and BET Awards. Her work for film and television includes the theme to Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (SKY1)\, “The Scientist” for Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Darker opening title and soundtrack which charted globally\, and in 2020 her song “New to Me” was performed in the film The High Note by Tracee Ellis Ross. Bailey Rae has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige\, Al Green\, Herbie Hancock\, KING\, Paul McCartney\, Kele Okereke\, Eric Benet\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Questlove\, Salaam Rami\, RZA\, Tyler The Creator\, Paul Weller\, Richard Hawley\, Stevie Wonder\, Tracey Thorn\, Pharrell\, Logic\, Mick Jenkins and many more. \nTerrace Martin\nA five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist\, producer and multi-instrumentalist from LA’s Crenshaw District\, Terrace Martin is renowned as one of the world’s leading jazz musicians AND hip-hop producers. This singular standing is captured on his countless influential collaborations including Kendrick Lamar (good kid\, M.A.A.D. city & To Pimp a Butterfly)\, Stevie Wonder\, Travis Scott\, Rihanna\, Snoop Dogg\, Herbie Hancock\, and Leon Bridges’ “Sweeter” (performed at the DNC). From his own acclaimed releases like the protest anthem “PIG FEET”\, and his GRAMMY-nominated\, star studded album\, DRONES (featuring Kendrick\, YG\, Leon Bridges\, Cordae\, and more) to the GRAMMY-nominated Dinner Party (The musical supergroup of Terrace Martin\, Robert Glasper\, Kamasi Washington and 9th Wonder)\, and his most recent single “Chucks (feat. Channel Tres)”. Among the most versatile creatives in a generation\, Terrace’s path is leading him in parallel with the greats like Quincy Jones or Dr. Dre\, while also launching his vibrant\, progressive\, genre-crossing record label record label Sounds of Crenshaw. \nThis event includes ASL interpretation\, wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, audio description\, digital programs\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park9.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-summer-music-series-corinne-bailey-rae-and-terrace-martin-with-james-fauntleroy/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240718T135040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135104Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street\, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point. \nThis event includes audio description and wheelchair accessibility. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_air_and_watershow.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-air-and-water-show/
LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240718T135646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135646Z
UID:10014051-1723568400-1723581000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Film Series: Wonka at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series\, presented by Pluto TV\, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films start at 6:30pm (with the exception of the double feature starting at 6pm). All films are open caption. Gates open at 5pm. \nGuests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art\, 40-foot LED screen. Address for Paratransit is 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL 60601. For more information about accessibility at Millennium Park visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park1.html. \nIn partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF)\, each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community. \nAugust 13 – Wonka\n(116 minutes\, PG) \nHighlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago International Children’s Film Festival \nStarring Timothée Chalamet\, this 2023 musical fantasy film tells the origin story of Willy Wonka\, a character in the 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl\, depicting his early days as an innovative chocolatier. \nThis event includes wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, accessible seating\, open captioning\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-film-series-wonka-at-jay-pritzker-pavilion/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240802T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T163051Z
UID:10014058-1726079400-1726084800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Going Places: Chicago Short Films at Chicago Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Summer Screenings is Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer. \nThese shorts\, all featured at past Festivals\, display the brilliance and variety of our city’s incredible filmmakers. They explore a friendship in crisis (A Real One)\, the sisterhood bonds (Video Funeral)\, the inherent comedy of an overprotective mother (Grizzlies)\, a meditative cab ride (Saya)\, the meaning of success (Winning in America) and a supernatural animation (Step Into the River). \nDIRECTED BY McKenzie Chinn\, Linh Tran\, Fawzia Mirza\, Anam Abbas\, Alex Heller\, Weijia Ma\, and Amrita Singh \nAccessibility includes open captions and wheelchair accessibility. \nwww.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/going-places/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/going-places-chicago-short-films/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240718T140237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T190408Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Performs | Lykanthea\, Some Viscera at Edlis Neeson Theater
DESCRIPTION:Lykanthea is a multidisciplinary collective led by artist Lakshmi Ramgopal\, whose performances and installations use pop idioms to experiment with traditional South Asian art forms. Her latest work\, Some Viscera\, is a collection of song and movement accompanied by immersive stage design that explores childhood\, kinship\, and memory in the contemporary Indian-American diaspora. The project features a multidisciplinary core ensemble starring Asha Rowland\, Erica Miller\, Johanna Brock\, and Ben Zucker. Together\, they integrate elements of Carnatic music\, Bharatanatyam dance\, Sanskrit and Tamil poetry\, Baroque chamber music\, and free improvisation to perform rich\, intimate dance theater. \nThe premiere of Some Viscera occurs within the frame of the arangetram\, a Tamil word meaning “ascending the stage.” It describes the arduous\, long-form\, solo performance through which students of classical Indian dance and music debut as mature artists—a celebrated but fraught rite of passage. The arangetram of Some Viscera consists of four principal movements. Each invokes avian and floral motifs from sources that include ancient classical dance and music\, medieval Sanskrit poetry\, the literary culture of India’s independence movement\, and Indian films of the late 1990s. By creating this fanciful world\, the movements reflect on cultural knowledge and breakdown. \nLykanthea presented an early iteration of Some Viscera in 2019 as a part of the MCA’s In Progress series. \nMasks must be worn during the performance per the artist’s request. \nEnglish CART captioning is available for the performance on Friday\, September 27. \nLive plants\, including roses and marigolds\, are present during the performance. If you are concerned about allergies\, please call the MCA Box Office for more information. \nAccessibility includes CART captioning (Sept 27th performance only)\, wheelchair accessibility. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/lykanthea-some-viscera/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-performs-lykanthea-some-viscera-at-edlis-neeson-theater/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20241017T201443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201443Z
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SUMMARY:Desire Lines at AMC NEWCITY 14
DESCRIPTION:Ahmad is an aging trans man who has long suppressed his desire for other men\, fearing stigma and questioning if his gender identity and sexuality are at odds. He turns to an LGBTQ archive for answers\, digging through oral histories and interviews from trans men past and present. He immerses himself so deeply in the archive that he begins to time travel through it\, living among stories and activism that crack open binary notions around gender identity and sexual desire. Aided by these stories — and by a young trans archivist — Ahmad begins to unravel his own complicated identity. In Desire Lines\, narrative and documentary intertwine to relate a dizzying quest towards personal and collective trans liberation.\n\nhttps://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/desire-lines/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/desire-lines-at-amc-newcity-14/
LOCATION:AMC NEWCITY 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave c301\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Spectrum Features":MAILTO:cassidy@fullspectrumfeatures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20240802T161603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T162100Z
UID:10014062-1730037600-1730043000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Primary Trust at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An open-hearted\, “utterly absorbing\, very funny\, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. \nMeet Kenneth\, a 38-year-old longtime bookstore worker\, who is perfectly content with his after-work routine: a mai tai (or two) at the local tiki bar. But when his employer decides to close the store\, Kenneth must also turn the page and choose a new direction—including some daring steps into a world he has evaded. BOLD Producer Malkia Stampley makes her Goodman directing debut with this “tender\, delicately detailed portrait” (The New York Times) about new beginnings. \n  \nUna obra de buen corazón\, “completamente absorbente\, muy divertida y casi perfecta” (The Daily Beast) sobre salir de tu zona de confort para encontrar plenitud. \nLes presento a Kenneth\, un trabajador de librería de 38 años\, que está perfectamente contento con su rutina después del trabajo: un mai tai (o dos) en el bar tiki local. Pero cuando su jefe decide cerrar la tienda\, Kenneth también debe pasar la página y elegir una nueva dirección\, incluyendo algunos temerarios pasos hacia un mundo que ha estado evitando. La osada productora Malkia Stampley\, hace su debut como directora en el Goodman con este “tierno y delicadamente detallado retrato” (The New York Times) sobre los nuevos comienzos. \n  \nThis event offers multiple accessible performances. Please see their website for dates and times. Accessibility includes an ASL interpreted performance\, a Touch Tour and Audio-described performance\, a Spanish captioned performance\, and an open-captioned performance. See more about their accessibility here. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/primary-trust/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/primary-trust-open-captioned-at-the-goodman-theatre/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20241031T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T190208Z
UID:10014136-1730656800-1730664000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:World Premiere of Community Storytellers Shorts at Gene Siskel Film Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening that brings the soul of Chicago’s neighborhoods to the big screen! Experience the powerful stories of our community through the lens of three talented Chicago residents from the 2023-24 Community Storytellers program: \nAlexie Young\nTake 290 (15:53; North Lawndale\, Westside)\nDirected by Sanicole\nWritten by George Ellzey Jr.\nA defeated artist from the Westside of Chicago finds inspiration in the common ground she discovers through a spontaneous interaction with an art curator from the Southside. \nLaura Sáenz\nArtista (11:23; Little Village)\nDirected by Juan Linares\nWritten by Christian Mejia\nAn immigrant child uncovers a world of magic and possibility through the arts at their school. \nBrian Herrera\nAsk A Punk (15:28; Little Village)\nDirected by Kevin Contento\nWritten by Teri Carson\nA non-binary queer teen cultivates community\, individuality\, and resilience through the subculture of the DIY punk scene in Little Village. \nFrom the spirited journey of an artist finding connection in the city\, to the magical exploration of a young immigrant’s discovery of art\, and the vibrant resilience within the DIY punk scene\, these shorts illuminate the unique experiences and voices that shape our communities.\nThis event not only showcases these compelling narratives but also fosters a sense of belonging and community connection. Join us for a moderated conversation following the screening\, featuring all three Storytellers and key members from their film’s respective casts and crews\, including:\nSanicole Young (Director\, Take 290)\nDayeliz Richardson (Lead Actor\, Artista)\nTeri Carson (Screenwriter\, Ask A Punk) \nTogether\, we’ll dive deeper into the creative process and the importance of telling stories that reflect our neighborhoods. \nPlease note: Registration does not guarantee entry. Seats will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. We encourage you to arrive early for prime seating and to engage with fellow attendees\, as we celebrate and honor the vibrant narratives that define our community! \nAccessibility: The venue entrance has push-button doors. The theater features 3 accessible seats which are paired with companion seats\, if needed\, and have been set aside next to each wheelchair-accessible area. CART captioning\, live English audio description\, and Spanish interpretation will be available. For additional accommodation requests\, we encourage you to complete your registration at least 72 hours before the event to help ensure we can accommodate them. \nhttps://2024CSTWorldPremiere.eventbrite.com
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/world-premiere-of-community-storytellers-shorts-at-gene-siskel-film-center/
LOCATION:Gene Siskel Film Center\, 164 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Spectrum Features":MAILTO:cassidy@fullspectrumfeatures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20241104T180443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T180443Z
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SUMMARY:Mañanas en el museo – Sensory Friendly Morning
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe invite you to enjoy our free sensory friendly morning at the museum! Experience the galleries before public hours with an interactive educational booklet to help you engage with exhibitions. Take a break in our quiet space equipped with fidgets\, a weighted blanket\, and weighted plushies. Get creative in our art studio with a self-paced art project with air dry clay and beads. \nTools:\n– Sensory Bags available for check-out at the front desk feature ear defenders\, fidgets\, sunglasses\, and an Activity Sheet for our Nuestras Historias gallery\n– NMMA for All App allows you to prepare for your visit to the NMMA ahead of time\, featuring explore guides\, a scheduler\, and more. \nContact:\nIf you have any questions or require any additional accommodations\, please contact angela@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/mananas-en-el-museo-sensory-friendly-morning/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20241031T164057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174916Z
UID:10014135-1734174000-1734188400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest for Families at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) at the MCA is celebrating 13 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork\, activism\, and social practice of Chicago-area youth in zine form. Participate in activities organized by the TCA and find zines and merch giveaways on-site. \nAdmission is free to Family Day attendees.  ASL interpretation. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/family-day-zines/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/teen-creative-agency-zine-fest-for-families-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20250117T021941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T021941Z
UID:10014187-1738954800-1738963800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Hard Done By: Contemporary Irish Trans Films at FACETS
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 7\, Full Spectrum Features presents a selection of contemporary trans short films from Ireland presented in person by Dublin-based curator James Hudson: from an artist’s self-destructive spiral to giallo-inspired rape revenge by way of a surreal techno-horror\, to a multidimensional dramedy starring an up-and-coming stand-up comedian and more. \nJames Hudson is a Dublin-based programmer at the forefront of trans Irish cinema\, both showcasing international trans filmmaking in Ireland and bringing Irish-made trans films to the world stage. He is traveling to Chicago specifically for this one-night-only event\, part one of a trans cinema cultural exchange between Chicago and Dublin. \nThe shorts program will be followed by a post-screening discussion with curator James Hudson\, moderated by Henry Hanson. \nAccessibility: All films will be presented with open captions.  The post-screening Q&A will have live CART captioning. \nNote on wheelchair accessibility: The building and theater are accessible via ramps. The bathrooms are accessible via a heavy door\, have a larger stall with grab bars\, but are not fully wheelchair accessible. \nhttps://facets.org/programs/hard-done-by-contemporary-irish-trans-films/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hard-done-by-contemporary-irish-trans-films-at-facets/
LOCATION:FACETS\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Spectrum Features":MAILTO:cassidy@fullspectrumfeatures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20250102T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160659Z
UID:10014174-1740166200-1740171600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley - Open-Captioned Performance
DESCRIPTION:Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London\, TimeLine will create a site-specific\, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.\, on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary. \n“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This was the topic on February 18\, 1965 when an overflow crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge\, England\, to bear witness to a historic televised debate between James Baldwin\, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement\, and William F. Buckley Jr.\, a fierce critic of the movement and America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The stage was set for an epic confrontation that pitted Baldwin’s call for a moral revolution in race relations against Buckley’s unabashed elitism and implicit commitment to white supremacy. This historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America. \nDebate: Baldwin vs. Buckley will feature Teagle F. Bougere as Baldwin and Eric T. Miller as Buckley in the cast. Additional casting and production team members are to be announced.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/debate-baldwin-vs-buckley-open-captioned-performance/
LOCATION:DePaul University Cortelyou Commons\, 2324 N Fremont St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20250117T023250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T023250Z
UID:10014184-1740855600-1740859200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip with Kelsey McKinney at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that society is consumed with the concept of “gossip”—is it good\, bad\, or somewhere in between? Kelsey McKinney\, host of the massively popular Normal Gossip podcast\, joins Chicago Humanities to explore our obsession with gossip\, weaving together journalism\, cultural criticism\, and personal stories. McKinney’s newest book You Didn’t Hear This From Me considers the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin and how can we better recognize when gossip is being weaponized against the oppressed? Why do we think we’re entitled to every detail of a celebrity’s personal life because they are a public figure? And how do we even define “gossip\,” anyway? She dishes on the art of eavesdropping and dives deep into how pop culture has changed the way that we look at hearsay. With wit and honesty\, McKinney unmasks what we’re actually searching for when we demand to know the truth—and how much the truth really matters in the first place. \nJoin us early for a free pop-up experience complete with interactive components\, knick-knacks\, and\, of course\, plenty of gossip. (A bar will also be available on-site!) This will take place from 6:00pm–7:00pm in the Paradiso room\, located just off the main atrium upon entry. \nAccessibility: Open captions and Assistive Listening Devices. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/kelsey-mckinney/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/you-didnt-hear-this-from-me-mostly-true-notes-on-gossip-with-kelsey-mckinney-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T235744
CREATED:20250308T025415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T025415Z
UID:10014215-1742038200-1742042700@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Free Docent-Led Tour + ASL Interpreter at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Discover\, Learn\, and Explore: Free Docent-Led Tours at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture! \nDocent-led Tour + ASL Interpreter \nTime: 11:30 AM | Meet in the Gift Shop \nJoin us for a FREE docent-led tour and uncover the fascinating history and architecture of our historic building. Dive deeper into our current exhibitions\, including: \nPuerto Rican Equations by Juan Sánchez – A powerful exploration Puerto Rican politics\, identity and justice through thought-provoking art. \n️ Hidden Treasures – A collection of remarkable works from Boricua artists in Florida that are part of a collective called “Keepers of the Heritage.” \nNEW EXHIBIT: Archivos Vivos by Adrían Viajero Romero– Román’s work explores identity\, memory\, and migration rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage through an interdisciplinary practice that spans drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, and socially engaged art. By incorporating reclaimed materials and culturally significant symbols\, he highlights the resilience and pride of Puerto Rican communities while critically addressing the social\, political\, and historical challenges they face. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreter
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/free-docent-led-tour-asl-interpreter-at-the-national-museum-of-puerto-rican-arts-and-culture/
LOCATION:National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622-2739\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts &amp%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@nmprac.org
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