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SUMMARY:Best of The Infinite Wrench 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater
DESCRIPTION:At Best of The Infinite Wrench\, The Neo-Futurists will choose thirty of our favorite plays of the year and remount them for one last hurrah. Join the entire Neo-Futurist Ensemble as they take the stage together\, turning back the clock in the name of experimental performance art and nostalgia. This performance will have ASL interpretation. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted. \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/best-of-the-infinite-wrench/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/best-of-the-infinite-wrench-2025-at-the-neo-futurist-theater/
LOCATION:The Neo-Futurist Theater\, 5153 N Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251124T031803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T031803Z
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SUMMARY:The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party at Chicago Children's Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing\, interactive trunk and puppet show\, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration with gentle interactive moments\, recruiting young watchers to join the adventure. After the show\, head to the lobby to play with the puppets\, take pictures with the cast\, and join fellow Chicago families for a communal holiday party featuring a festive spread of holiday treats! Our stories this year will include a brand new tale\, “The Tale of Pickles and Ginger\,” with “The Tale of Tom Kitten\,” “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin\,” and of course\, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” \nFor guests who are blind or have low vision\, we offer guided pre-show touch tours of the production’s props\, scenery\, puppets\, and costumes. Guests will also have a chance to listen to the performers describe their characters and appearance. During the show\, audience members listen through an earpiece to an Audio Describer\, who provides in-depth descriptions of performer characterizations\, actions\, and staging. \nPlease email boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org with no less than 3 weeks notice before the scheduled AD performance to request these services. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description and Touch Tour \n  \nhttps://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party-at-chicago-childrens-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Theatre\, 100 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251228T201320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T201320Z
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SUMMARY:Nasty\, Brutish\, & Short: A Puppet Cabaret at Constellation Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Nasty\, Brutish\, & Short (NBS) is an evening of contemporary short-form puppet and object-based theater for adult audiences. This special late-night edition of NBS\, presented as part of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival\, brings together out-of-town guests and esteemed local for an evening of performance unlike any other. \nThe performance on Friday\, January 23rd at 10:30pm will be live-described via individual headset. Patrons making use of AD should plan to arrive at 10:00pm for pre-show notes\, touch-tour\, and early seating. Email info [at] roughhousetheater [dot] com or message @RoughPuppets on Instagram for more information and to let us know you’re coming! \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description provided by Claire Saxe\, trained audio describer\, and Chicago puppetry artist. \nWebsite: https://chicagopuppetfest.org/event/nasty-brutish-short-wknd-1-3/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/nasty-brutish-short-a-puppet-cabaret-at-constellation-chicago/
LOCATION:Constellation\, 3111 N Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rough House Puppet Arts":MAILTO:info@roughhousetheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T045155Z
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SUMMARY:Digging Deeper Into Movies: Unsung Movies of 2025 at Alliance Française de Chicago
DESCRIPTION:By now\, we can guess which of last year’s films seem bound for posterity via Oscar ballots\, festival prizes\, box-office glory\, or Top 10 lists. But\, as always\, some cinematic gems of 2025 missed out on such high-profile recognition—including some top-tier international films that were big deals at home\, released belatedly and only briefly in the U.S. So\, let’s take a moment to excavate and celebrate some multilingual treasures in multiple genres\, now available on major streaming services. \nViewing Recommendations: Take your pick: the tender\, tricksy love story Dreams (Sex Love) from Norway; the resplendent\, melancholy period fantasia Grand Tour\, from Portugal; or two very different migrant dramas from France\, Ghost Trail and Souleymane’s Story. \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/diggingdeeper-buriedtreasures/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/digging-deeper-into-movies-unsung-movies-of-2025-at-alliance-francaise-de-chicago/
LOCATION:Alliance Française de Chicago\, 810 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T045815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T045815Z
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SUMMARY:Top Tips for an Inclusive Rehearsal with A.B.L.E.
DESCRIPTION:Since 2016\, A.B.L.E. has been creating innovative theatre and film projects for\, with\, and by actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A.B.L.E. has built a methodology rooted in fostering agency and celebrating the creativity of individuals of all abilities. Join A.B.L.E.’s Founder and Executive Director\, Katie Yohe\, and our team of Creative Associates to experience our approach first hand in this interactive training. We’ll examine some of the barriers facing disabled and neurodivergent actors in a traditional performing arts setting\, and share our top 10 tips for accommodating neurodivergent performers. Participants will come away with a deeper awareness and understanding of the disability community\, and practical strategies that can make their rehearsal process effective and welcoming for participants with a variety of learning and communication styles. \nThis session is ideal for Teaching Artists\, directors\, performers\, and arts educators who want to revitalize their practice and develop tools and techniques for making their sessions more inclusive. \nAdvanced registration is required and must be received before Wednesday January 28th at 5pm. \n  \nAccessibility at this session:  \n\nASL interpretation will be arranged as requested by registrants.\nA social story will be provided closer to the session to let you know what to expect\nSensory support tools are available (or feel free to bring your own)\nIf you have additional access needs\, please let us know!\n\nWebsite: https://ableensemble.com/event/inclusive-rehearsal-feb26/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/top-tips-for-an-inclusive-rehearsal-with-a-b-l-e/
LOCATION:Menomonee Club Drucker Center\, 1535 N Dayton St\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club Comedy Showcase at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. The show is a playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest & most energizing shows in town. At this performance on February 1st at 7pm\, ASL Interpretation will be provided\, use code ASLCLUB to access discounted $10 tickets. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event (1/31\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-tickets-1979633455957 \n———————- \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nDEANNA ORTIZ was voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader 3 years in a row\, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025\, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’\, ‘Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+\, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me\, and her standup has been featured in Vulture\, WGN News\, FOX Good Day Chicago\, and TimeOut Chicago. \n“GABBY” GABE SKLAN is a comedian\, clown\, and award-winning playwright who performs and produces comedy and variety shows all across the city. Their work prioritizes cultivating presence of mind and treating subject matter with all due respect (even when that’s none). \nAMBA WALKA is a multi-platform journalist\, producer\, comedian\, and founder of The Crib Comedy Playspace a production house and incubator for Chicago comedic talent to perform\, connect and create. Follow her across social platforms @AmbaWalka. \nANNA LUCERO is the bi girlfriend of a British man (not posh British\, more like a retired soccer hooligan) and makes her money as a hairstylist. She previously produced The Gogo Show at The Lincoln Loft for 12 years & often performs with Las Locas. You can see when she’s performing next on her ig: @annalu312. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show or your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-bi-wives-club-comedy-showcase-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dorothy":MAILTO:hello@dorothydownstairs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T220000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Sensory Theatre Summit Industry Mixer at Chicago Children's Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Chicago Children’s Theatre’s first-ever Sensory Theatre Summit with us on February 2nd! This celebratory mixer launches a groundbreaking month of workshops and events honoring our 20 years of pioneering access-oriented theatre. The evening will feature a welcome and summit overview from Co-Founder and Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell\, conversation with special guest Andy Slater\, a Chicago-based blind media artist and CCT creative collaborator\, light fare\, drinks\, and good conversation. In our fast-paced theatre community\, it’s rare to simply connect over cheese and community\, and that’s exactly what we are going to do. \nAttendees will get a preview of the month’s exciting programming while networking with teaching artists\, arts administrators\, and fellow artists creating innovative sensory and access-oriented theatre. \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly \nWebsite: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34957/production/1260856?performanceId=11737365
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-sensory-theatre-summit-industry-mixer-at-chicago-childrens-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Theatre\, 100 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251231T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201828Z
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SUMMARY:Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Family members and companions are welcome. \nModifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. \nModifications for Calm Waters Include:\nLimited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration\nA low-sensory animal spotlight with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\nAn animal encounter opportunity \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly\, Low Lighting\, ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/accessibility/calm-waters
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/calm-waters-at-the-shedd-aquarium-3/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T051457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T051457Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All\, Adaptive Sports Event at Chicago Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Play For All invites children and families with disabilities and Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive\, multisensory exhibits and programs. Special activities include hand-cycling\, wheelchair racing\, roller sled hockey\, soccer\, Boccia\, amputee soccer\, yoga and a See & Touch Prosthetics display. \nThe museum opens at 10 am for Play for All guests to enjoy an exclusive hour of play\, before opening to the general public at 11 am. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will receive FREE admission! Pre-registration is required for free admission. Guests can come and go all day. \n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all-adaptive-sports-event-at-chicago-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Museum":MAILTO:customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260103T232341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T232341Z
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SUMMARY:Beverly Theatre Guild Presents "Clue" at Baer Theater
DESCRIPTION:In this fun murder-mystery play\, based on the popular board game and movie of the same name\, a mysterious dinner party in 1954 Washington\, D.C. turns into a swift-moving whodunit investigation. Scandal\, secret passages\, and slapstick comedy collide as weapons drop\, fingers point\, and bodies pile up. As suspense builds and betrayal abounds\, motives are unmasked. Clue will be directed by BTG newcomer Anna Rachel Troy (Chicago)\, with Assistant Direction by Lewis R. Jones (Riverside). This fan-favorite farce for all ages is being produced by Tanya Harasym (Oak Lawn) and Kenneth J. Krajniak (Orland Park). \nEnjoy our $50 Dinner and a Show package via our partnership with Jenny’s Steak and Banquets to celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend!\nFor more information on group rates\, call our Box Office at 773-BTG-TIXS (773-284-8497). \nLooking for ASL seating for opening night? Please email us at tickets@beverlytheatreguild.org or leave a message for the box office with your online order number. \nTICKETS:\nAdults:$25\, Active U.S. Military/Seniors/BTG Members: $23. Student and group rates also available! Prices listed do NOT include a $2 online processing fee per ticket. Don’t wait to secure your tickets as we may sell out! Visit beverlytheatreguild.org/btg-tickets today! 🌐 \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: beverlytheatreguild.org/btg-tickets
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/beverly-theatre-guild-presents-clue-at-baer-theater/
LOCATION:The Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy (2153 W. 111th Street\, Chicago 60643)\, 2153 W. 111TH STREET\, Chicago\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Beverly Theatre Guild":MAILTO:tickets@beverlytheatreguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260205T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T002613Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: Blue Hour featuring Jalen Eutsey + Michelle Penuloza at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our February featured readers are Jalen Eutsey and Michelle Peñaloza. \nEach event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) and includes a brief open mic followed by two featured poets. Pre-registration is free and recommended. The open mic includes five readers drawn lottery-style from a hat that goes out at 7:15. The reading starts promptly at 7:30. Each open mic poet reads one poem or for three minutes\, whichever comes first. \nFEBRUARY FEATURES:\nMichelle Peñaloza is the author of “All The Words I Can Remember Are Poems\,” winner of the 2024 Lexi Rudnitsky Editor’s Choice Award and the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets (Persea Books\, 2025). Her debut\, “Former Possessions of the Spanish Empire\,” won the 2018 Hillary Gravendyk National Poetry Prize. The proud daughter of Filipino immigrants\, Michelle was born in the suburbs of Detroit\, MI and raised in Nashville\, TN. She now lives in Covelo\, CA. \nJalen Eutsey is a writer from Miami\, Florida. A recipient of the Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University\, his poems have appeared in Best New Poets\, The Yale Review\, Poetry Northwest\, and The Hopkins Review. His chapbook\, “Bubble Gum Stadium\,” was published by Button Poetry. \nEVENT DETAILS FOR February 18:\nThe workshop (registration required) begins promptly at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.\nDoors open and open mic lottery registration starts at 7 p.m. — the open mic begins promptly at 7:30\, followed by our amazing featured readers.\nReading registration is free; the workshop is a sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10. \nRegister for the workshop here (required\, and sells out quickly):\nhttps://BHWorkshopFeb2026.eventbrite.com\nAnd RSVP for the reading here (recommended):\nhttps://Feb2026BlueHour.eventbrite.com\nView the livestream here:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@chicagopoetrycenter/streams \nABOUT THE READING:\nThe Blue Hour reading features readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond\, preceded by a five person lottery-style open mic and followed by community gathering time. \nPlease let us know if you have any specific accessibility questions; if you use a wheelchair\, please contact curator@poetrycenter.org to coordinate use of the ramp. \n  \nAccessibility: Professional ASL interpretation is provided for the open mic and featured reading portion of the event. Haymarket House is fully ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible. \nWebsite: https://www.poetrycenter.org/event/blue-hour-jalen-eutsey-michelle-penaloza/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-blue-hour-featuring-jalen-eutsey-michelle-penuloza-at-haymarket-house/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W. Buena\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260102T203702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T203702Z
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SUMMARY:Short Shakespeare! Hamlet - ASL and Open Captions at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Artistic Director Edward Hall stages CST’s first-ever 75-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. Reeling from grief\, the young Prince of Denmark navigates the loss of his father\, his mother’s betrayal\, and relationships torn apart—offering a chance for young audiences to see themselves reflected through a 400-year-old story. In addition to welcoming 20\,000 students to weekday matinees\, this captivating production will offer performances on Saturdays for the public. Plus\, every performance includes a post-show conversation with the cast to give you an insider’s perspective into bringing the story to the stage! \nFor Open Captioning – Use code CAPTIONHAMLET for the best view of the captions. You will be able to choose your ticket price for adult tickets and student (18 and under) tickets. \nFor ASL Interpretation- Use code ASLHAMLET for the best view of the ASL interpreters. You will be able to choose your ticket price for adult tickets and student (18 and under) tickets. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-short-shakespeare-hamlet/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/short-shakespeare-hamlet-asl-and-open-captions-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260205T003332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T003332Z
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SUMMARY:Unfolding Disability Futures Presents Artsy Antifreeze at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Travel through The Plant on an art scavenger hunt\, witnessing works in progress by disabled artists and their allies. Join us for a dance workshop\, bring your crafting projects to craft care with others\, or grab a beer in the brewery\, and listen to tunes. \nSchedule- \n\n11 am -12 pm- Dance workshop (registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-dance-workshop-at-artsy-antifreeze-tickets-1981585103387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)\n12 – 3 pm- Stash Swapping version of Crafting Care\n12:30 – 2 pm- Work in progress showings/performances\n2 pm- Tour of the Plant (registration required: https://bubbly-dynamics-llc.square.site/shop/tour-of-the-plant/20)\n2:30 – 4 pm- Music in Whiner Brewery\n\nCatch performances and events from UDF members and creators\, Will Bennet\, Maggie Bridger\, Erin Compton\, Sydney Erlikh\, Tsehaye Hebert\, Kris Lenzo\, Terri Lynn Hudson\, Lauren Sheely and Andy Slater. Joined by artists Matt Bodett\, Aquil Charlton\, Meesh Sara Fradkin\, and others! \nA tour of The Plant will be held at 2pm sharp; advance tickets are recommended and available at this link: https://bubbly-dynamics-llc.square.site/shop/tour-of-the-plant/20 \nStop by The Jungle Taproom at The Plant\, a collaboration by Whiner Beer Co. and SomosMonos Cervecería\, for good times! Raza’s Pizza will be slinging NY-style pies\, burgers\, and much more for all appetites and dietary preferences from 2-9:30pm. \nIf you feel you might need an access tool during this event\, but do not have it or the ability to acquire it\, please reach out to us at unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com. \n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Sensory Friendly\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.unfoldingdisabilityfutures.com/artsy-antifreeze-at-the-plant
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/unfolding-disability-futures-presents-artsy-antifreeze-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 1400 W. 46th St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Unfolding Disability Futures":MAILTO:unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251209T101130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T103335Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday - Spanish Subtitles at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. \nFrom Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons\, matters of the heart are a family affair. Enter a romantic prospect from a decidedly different background—and privilege\, class and personal fulfillment are thrown into sharp relief. Robert Falls directs this fresh new take on the eternal question: work to live or live to work? \nUse Code SPANISH for $44 tickets. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/holiday/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/holiday-spanish-subtitles-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260203T010329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T010329Z
UID:10014429-1771770600-1771779600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:COME BACK\, LITTLE SHEBA Touch Tour/Audio Described at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:COME BACK\, LITTLE SHEBA by William Inge \nMidwest town. Forced into marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy\, former beauty queen Lola and recovering alcoholic Doc live a quiet life of heartbreak and regret until Marie\, a young college student\, becomes their border.\nDon’t miss this in-your-face\, intimate staging in the Studio\, starring award-winning actors Philip Earl Johnson* & Gwendolyn Whiteside*. \nAmerican Blues Theater\n5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago 60659
Box Office: (773) 654-3103\nRuns 80 minutes with no intermission \nTOUCH TOUR\nSunday\, Feb 22\, 2026 @ 1:30 PM\nAUDIO DESCRIPTION\nSunday\, Feb 22\, 2026 @ 2:30 PM\nBOX OFFICE HOURS\nYou can purchase tickets online\, by phone\, or in person at our venue 1 hour before the show.\n$34.50\nCode word access. \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://americanbluestheater.com/come-back-little-sheba/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/come-back-little-sheba-touch-tour-audio-described-at-american-blues-theater/
LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260102T203710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T203710Z
UID:10014409-1772218800-1772227800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Hamnet- ASL at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Warwickshire\, 1582. Agnes Hathaway\, a natural healer\, meets the Latin tutor\, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but hidden impulses\, they create a life together and make a family. When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents\, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet\, out of the greatest suffering\, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the US premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel\, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Hymn\, Life of Pi\, Red Velvet)\, and directed by Erica Whyman. Pulling back a curtain on the story of the greatest writer in the English language and the woman who was the constant presence and purpose of his life\, Hamnet is a love letter to passion\, birth\, grief\, and the magic of nature. \nUse code SIGNHAMNET to choose your price point\, starting at $39. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-hamnet/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hamnet-asl-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T053450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T053450Z
UID:10014425-1772271000-1772281800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:A Piece of Cake! An Immersive Theatrical Experience for the Very Young at Chicago Children’s Theatre
DESCRIPTION:It’s Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 20th birthday\, and we need your help! Baking a cake will be easy\, right? Let’s find out in this interactive\, immersive theatrical experience. Parents and their little ones will help with every step of cake-making using imagination\, movement\, and all eight senses in this one-of-a-kind participatory adventure. Participants will be invited to interact with this story through touch\, sound\, music and movement for a multisensory experience. \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly \nWebsite: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34957/production/1260930
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-piece-of-cake-an-immersive-theatrical-experience-for-the-very-young-at-chicago-childrens-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Theatre\, 100 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T055514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T055514Z
UID:10014421-1772281800-1772294400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Miss Julie at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:August Strindberg’s Miss Julie is a confrontation of class\, gender\, and desire at the turn of the twentieth century that’s as relevant today as when it was first written. \nMiss Julie wants to abandon her upper-class\, aristocratic life and escape the expectations that trap her. Jean\, her servant\, wants to climb the social ladder and rise through the ranks of society. Over the course of a wine-soaked evening\, the two jockey for position\, using sex\, status\, and strategy to collide and combust. \nAssociate Artistic Director Gabrielle Randle-Bent (A Raisin in the Sun) directs one of Strindberg’s most celebrated works\, interrogating the limitations of politics and position\, and the tension between who we are and who we want to be. \nTouch Tour: Saturday\, February 28 at 12:30 pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, February 28 at 2:00 pm \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Description\, ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/miss-julie/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/miss-julie-at-court-theatre/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 South Ellis Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:Plewis3@uchicago.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260129T055524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T055524Z
UID:10014426-1772373600-1772380800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Miss Julie at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:August Strindberg’s Miss Julie is a confrontation of class\, gender\, and desire at the turn of the twentieth century that’s as relevant today as when it was first written. \nMiss Julie wants to abandon her upper-class\, aristocratic life and escape the expectations that trap her. Jean\, her servant\, wants to climb the social ladder and rise through the ranks of society. Over the course of a wine-soaked evening\, the two jockey for position\, using sex\, status\, and strategy to collide and combust. \nAssociate Artistic Director Gabrielle Randle-Bent (A Raisin in the Sun) directs one of Strindberg’s most celebrated works\, interrogating the limitations of politics and position\, and the tension between who we are and who we want to be. \nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, March 1 at 2:00 pm \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/miss-julie/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/miss-julie-at-court-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 South Ellis Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:Plewis3@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260203T011534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T015714Z
UID:10014430-1772373600-1772380800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - Winter Series at Harris Theater
DESCRIPTION:Hubbard Street returns to our Chicago home at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance to present a thrilling Winter Series program of works that probe the depths of human experience\, choreographed by some of the most prolific voices in contemporary dance. \nLike “an exuberant burst of fresh air” (The Boston Globe)\, Amy Hall Garner’s effervescent full company piece ‘As the Wind Blows’ (2022) returns to Chicago on the heels of Garner’s recent New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater commissions. New to the repertoire\, the high-energy ‘Touch & Agree’ by Juel D. Lane explores the nuances of modern relationships over a soundtrack featuring Sam Cooke\, James Blake\, H.E.R.\, and Byrell the Great. The sweeping ‘Gnawa’ by Nacho Duato closes the program\, a beloved full company work originally created for Hubbard Street in 2005 that Dance Magazine called an “almost religious experience.” \nThe Sunday\, March 1\, 2pm matinee performance of Winter Series includes the following accessibility services:\n– American Sign Language interpretation (Interpreter located Stage Right/House Left)\n– Audio Description \nUse promo code ACCESS for $22 tickets (plus handling fee) in any seat in the house! Limit 9 tickets per order. Discount applied at checkout. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Audio Description \nWebsite: http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/winterseries
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hubbard-street-dance-chicago-winter-series-at-harris-theater/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hubbard Street Dance Chicago":MAILTO:info@hubbardstreetdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251126T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T015409Z
UID:10014364-1772614800-1772625600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment with their family members and companions. \nExclusive access for registrants 9:00am – 10:00am. Free tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified to be low sensory until noon. \nModifications for our Sensory Friendly Morning include: \nLimited capacity with advanced registration\nExhibits modified for lower light and sound stimuli\nSensory friendly critter connections & first flight butterfly release\nAccessibility supports available year-round: \nSensory kits\nQuiet room for sensory breaks\nAnd more \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly \n  \nhttps://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/2373ee15-add0-fe29-d3bc-ae36ed2b0d9a
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-morning-at-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum":MAILTO:info@naturemuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260203T012141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T012141Z
UID:10014427-1772978400-1772989200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Everyone at Play at Kohl Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes children with disabilities and their families for an afternoon of learning and play focused on them. Our Museum campus is designed for universal accessibility with a purpose to encourage linguistic\, cognitive\, motor and social skills for all children ages birth to 8. \n\n16 hands-on Museum exhibits.\nOne-on-one interactive activites with trained\, registered therapy animals and other partners.\nQuiet room for stimulation breaks.\nMuseum staff providing play support and guidance.\nA free family pass for 4 to return to the Museum.\n\n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/eap/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/everyone-at-play-at-kohl-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Kohl Children’s Museum\, 2100 Patriot\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kohl Children's Museum":MAILTO:cpaulsrud@kcmgc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260219T145044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T145044Z
UID:10014436-1773187200-1773273599@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Pay What You Can at WHITE ROOSTER
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to see the World Premiere of WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre Company. From the weird brain of Matthew Yee comes White Rooster\, a story of love\, grief\, and eternal hunger. When a daughter makes plans to leave her haunted hometown\, the ghosts of the past conspire to keep her around just a little longer. Equal parts Chinese mythology\, western Americana\, and gothic folk-rock\, White Rooster is a wild journey into a town that time forgot\, where everyone is hungry for something\, and no one can be sure who is dead and who is alive. \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, March 11 at 7:30PM. Tickets for this evening are pay-what-you-can starting at $5 to ensure that it is accessible to everyone. \nAccessibility: pay what you can \nWebsite: lookingglasstheatre.org/event/white-rooster
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/pay-what-you-can-at-white-rooster/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260207T013955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T013955Z
UID:10014418-1773257400-1773264600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:WHITE ROOSTER - Pay What You Can Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:WHITE ROOSTER\nWorld Premiere\nWritten and Directed by Matthew C. Yee \nWHITE ROOSTER is a darkly funny tale of love\, loss and the strange things we inherit. After a family tragedy\, Min is pulled into a world of restless spirits\, old curses and mysterious traditions. Her fiancé won’t stay dead\, her sister won’t stay buried and a rooster won’t be ignored. Blending spooky folklore with offbeat humor\, White Rooster is a haunting tale of grief\, family and the messiness of moving on. \nMarch 11\, 2026 \nWe want everyone to enjoy live theatre\, and our pay what you can performances are an opportunity to make it easier for all to see our shows. We ask you please pay a minimum of $5 – and if you are able to pay more\, we appreciate your donation to help us continue these performances. Visit the link below to secure your pay what you can tickets. All tickets will have a seat assigned and will be available at will call on March 11. Contact the box office for any seating requests. \nhttps://purchase.lookingglasstheatre.org/ChooseSeats/55001 \n  \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible\, Assistive Listening Devices \nWebsite: https://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/white-rooster/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/white-rooster-pay-what-you-can-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251231T205103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T205103Z
UID:10014401-1773430200-1773437400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - ASL Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” \nOscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of Yunior\, his new roommate\, he is determined to give love another chance. As Oscar sets out from New Jersey to Santo Domingo to prove his undeniable hope\, can he shake the dark “fukú” that has haunted his family for generations? Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes to vivid life in this world-premiere English stage adaption—a celebration of risk and the power of perseverance against all odds. \nUse code SIGN for $44 ($35 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao-asl-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251231T205430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T205536Z
UID:10014408-1773496800-1773504000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” \nOscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of Yunior\, his new roommate\, he is determined to give love another chance. As Oscar sets out from New Jersey to Santo Domingo to prove his undeniable hope\, can he shake the dark “fukú” that has haunted his family for generations? Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes to vivid life in this world-premiere English stage adaption—a celebration of risk and the power of perseverance against all odds. \nUse code AUDIO for $44 ($35 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao-touch-tour-and-audio-described-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251231T204953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T204953Z
UID:10014407-1773516600-1773523800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - Spanish Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” \nOscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of Yunior\, his new roommate\, he is determined to give love another chance. As Oscar sets out from New Jersey to Santo Domingo to prove his undeniable hope\, can he shake the dark “fukú” that has haunted his family for generations? Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes to vivid life in this world-premiere English stage adaption—a celebration of risk and the power of perseverance against all odds. \nUse code SPANISH for $44 ($35 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: Spanish Captioned \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao-spanish-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20251231T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T205450Z
UID:10014402-1773583200-1773590400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - Open-Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” \nOscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of Yunior\, his new roommate\, he is determined to give love another chance. As Oscar sets out from New Jersey to Santo Domingo to prove his undeniable hope\, can he shake the dark “fukú” that has haunted his family for generations? Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes to vivid life in this world-premiere English stage adaption—a celebration of risk and the power of perseverance against all odds. \nUse code OPEN for $44 ($35 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-brief-wondrous-life-of-oscar-wao-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260302T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T221141Z
UID:10014438-1773860400-1773865800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents BLUE HOUR at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our March featured readers are April Gibson and Mira Cameron. \nEach event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) and includes a brief open mic followed by two featured poets. Pre-registration is free and recommended. The open mic includes five readers drawn lottery-style from a hat that goes out at 7:15. The reading starts promptly at 7:30. Each open mic poet reads one poem or for three minutes\, whichever comes first. \nEVENT DETAILS FOR March 18:\n* Workshop (registration required) begins promptly at 6 p.m.\, ends at 7 p.m.\n* Performance space doors open and open mic sign-up begins at 7 p.m.\n* Reading (registration recommended but not required) begins at 7:30\, followed by community gathering time.\n* Reading registration is free; the workshop is sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10.\n* Register for the workshop here: https://BHWorkshopMarch2026.eventbrite.com\n* Get your ticket for the reading here: https://March2026BlueHour.eventbrite.com\n* Livestream is available here: https://March2026livestream.eventbrite.com \nABOUT THE READING:\nThe Blue Hour reading features readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond\, preceded by a five person lottery-style open mic and followed by community gathering time. \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP:\nThe Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem together\, then Marty will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem. \nABOUT THE SPACE:\nAccessibility\, Health\, & Safety:\n– All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral\, including single-user and stalled restrooms.\n– Each event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email curator@poetrycenter.org to ensure ramp access and with any other accessibility needs.\n– Masks are strongly encouraged for all indoor events\, and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system. \nMARCH FEATURES: \nApril Gibson is a poet\, writer\, and professor whose work has appeared in The Kenyon Review\, Michigan Quarterly Review\, Rhino\, Prairie Schooner and elsewhere. Her poetry collection\, “The Span of a Small Forever” (Amistad/HarperCollins\, 2024) was shortlisted for a Chicago Review of Books Award and first runner-up for Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago. April is a recipient of The Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award\, and she has received grants\, fellowships\, or residencies from the Poetry Foundation\, Tin House\, Callaloo\, Vermont Studio Center\, the National Endowment for the Humanities and others. April is an Assistant Professor of English at Malcolm X College. \nMira Cameron is a girl helping create\, maybe anarchy\, or a phantasia\, or a group of trans people holding hands. She is playing in warm dirt and trying to feed as many as she can\, or otherwise\, editing the poetry section of Imposter. \nABOUT THE HOST:\nMarty McConnell is a poet\, educator\, and healer based in Chicago. She is the author of when they say you can’t go home again\, what they mean is you were never there\, winner of the 2017 Michael Waters Poetry Prize; her first full-length collection\, wine for a shotgun\, received the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Awards and was a finalist for both the Audre Lorde Award and a Lambda Literary Award. Her first nonfiction book\, Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop\, is available through YesYes Books. She is the co-creator and co-editor of underbelly\, a web site focused on the art and magic of poetry revision. An MFA graduate of Sarah Lawrence College\, her work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies including Best American Poetry\, Southern Humanities Review\, Gulf Coast\, and Indiana Review. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://March2026BlueHour.eventbrite.com
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-blue-hour-at-haymarket-house/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W. Buena\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T222750
CREATED:20260217T183110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T191600Z
UID:10014412-1774033200-1774040400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Hands Up! Don’t Go There at NEIU Stage Center
DESCRIPTION:Hands Up! Don’t Go There brings together seasoned performers with and without disabilities to share profound and deeply moving personal stories. The performance explores topics people often avoid—experiences that are difficult\, uncomfortable\, or rarely discussed\, yet essential to name and confront. Through Tellin’ Tales’ unique platform\, artists from diverse backgrounds engage in writing\, story development\, and live performance to illuminate these often-silenced narratives. \nWebsite: tellintales.org \nSuggested Donation: $20\nStudents and People with Disabilities $15
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hands-up-dont-go-there-2/
LOCATION:Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center\, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue\, Building F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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