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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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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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20241031T164057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174916Z
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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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250117T021941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T021941Z
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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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250102T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160659Z
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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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250117T023250Z
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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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250308T025415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T025415Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250313T003404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003404Z
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SUMMARY:A Raisin in the Sun at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award winner\, Tony Award nominee for Best Play\, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway\, Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is a stunning portrayal of a family’s fight for dignity and the right to dream. \nAs the Youngers await their recently deceased patriarch’s life insurance check\, they allow themselves to imagine a bigger life – a life with room to breathe – until those plans are thrown into jeopardy. Hansberry’s language rings as wise and prescient as ever in her moving answer to Langston Hughes’s question\, What happens to a dream deferred? \nStaged sixty years after Lorraine Hansberry’s passing\, Senior Artistic Producer Gabrielle Randle-Bent (Antigone) brings Hansberry’s masterpiece home to Chicago’s vibrant South Side and Court’s stage for the very first time. \nApproximate Running Time: 2 hours 50 minutes\, including one intermission \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-raisin-in-the-sun-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250313T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T004032Z
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SUMMARY:David M. Rubenstein and Walter Isaacson on The Highest Calling at Francis W Parker School
DESCRIPTION:David M. Rubenstein\, New York Times bestselling author of The American Story and How to Lead and host of PBS’s History with David Rubenstein\, joins Chicago Humanities to give us an inside look into the American presidency. From his interviews with living U.S. presidents\, including Joe Biden\, Donald Trump\, George W. Bush\, to conversations with top historians and journalists like Maggie Haberman and Ron Chernow\, Rubenstein has unique insight into one of the most important positions in the world. His newest work\, the New York Times bestseller The Highest Calling\, blends history and anecdote to chronicle the journeys of the presidents who have defined America as it exists now. Renowned journalist and author Walter Isaacson leads a conversation with Rubenstein about our country’s most prominent leaders\, what they envision for its future\, and their legacy on the world stage. \nAccessibility: open captions and assistive listening devices \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/david-rubenstein/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/david-m-rubenstein-and-walter-isaacson-on-the-highest-calling-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:20250427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250313T003032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003032Z
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SUMMARY:Upshtat Zingerai in Performance at Athenaeum Center
DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based klezmer band Upshtat Zingerai has emerged over the last several years as a central force in the continuity and evolution of klezmer music and Yiddish dance — the traditional music and folk dance of Eastern European Jews — in Chicago. Join us as Upshtat Zingerai performs soulful klezmer melodies that have traveled where Eastern European Jews have lived over time\, infusing additional cultural music traditions and stories that ensemble members have collected along the way. Experience the joy\, connection\, and resilience created through this rich cultural tradition\, giving us a window into Jewish cultural history and diasporic living traditions. \nDancing will be led by a dance leader; no prior dance experience is necessary to join in this celebratory fun. \nEthan Aronson – octave mandolin \nEmma Blau – trombone \nHannah Mira Friedland – fiddle \nJonah Lazarus – percussion \nMax Lazarus – alto saxophone\, woodwinds \nQi Yang – accordion \nAccessibility: assistive listening devices\, open captions. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/upshtat-zingerai/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/upshtat-zingerai-in-performance-at-athenaeum-center/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250717T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T153648Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Premiere of LIFE AFTER at Gene Siskel Film Center
DESCRIPTION:Sundance-award winning documentary LIFE AFTER\, directed by Reid Davenport\, is coming to Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center on July 27 at 3:00PM! \nThe screening\, in partnership with FWD-Doc\, is followed by a talkback with Reid Davenport and Keidra Chaney of the Disability Culture Lab\, moderated by FWD-Doc’s executive director Cassidy Dimon. If you can’t attend the in-person event\, you can catch the film virtually in the days following. \nFrom Multitude Films\, LIFE AFTER is a gripping personal investigation that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. Director Reid Davenport asks a probing question\, why is it acceptable to give disabled people the means to die\, before supporting them in the chance to live? \nFind tickets and more at lifeafterfilm.com/screenings. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Audio Description\, and Q&A ASL interpreter provided. See venue website for more accessibility information. \nhttps://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/life-after
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-premiere-of-life-after-at-gene-siskel-film-center/
LOCATION:Gene Siskel Film Center\, 164 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250729T223303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T223303Z
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SUMMARY:A Gathering: Artists Design the Future & Community Of The Arts at Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:A Gathering: Artists Design the Future & Community Of The Arts share the journey to accessible\, inclusive ETOD work-live development in South Shore. \nImagine how art and culture build community\, wealth and wellness and generate dynamic entrepreneurial zones. \nSisters in Cinema Media Arts Center is a fully accessible venue hosting ADtF for this conversation. Inclusivity and accessibility impact our work to center an arts and culture ecosystem in South Shore. \nThis gathering celebrates Disability Pride Month\, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and innovation in arts and ownership. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, wheelchair accessible\, all gender restrooms. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-gathering-tickets-1493522860079?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-gathering-artists-design-the-future-community-of-the-arts-at-sisters-in-cinema-media-arts-center/
LOCATION:Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center\, 2310 East 75th Street\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250729T223555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T223555Z
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SUMMARY:Hershey Felder’s Rachmaninoff and the Tsar - ASL Interpreted Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE! $30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTASL2526 \nPerformance on Saturday\, August 30 at 2pm. \nIf you experience any issues with this promo code\, please reach out to the box office at 847-242-6000 or email them at BOM@WritersTheatre.org. \nHaving safely escaped Russia during the 1917 revolution\, beloved composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff performed all over the world before eventually making his home in sunny Beverly Hills. Privately longing for the Russia that he knew and loved as a young man\, a figure from his past continues to haunt him—Tsar Nicholas II. Hershey Felder’s newest musical play will feature the virtuoso actor/pianist in the role of Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Nicholas II. Featuring the composer’s most beloved works\, Rachmaninoff and the Tsar promises to be another mystical musical journey in the inimitable Hershey Felder style that audiences have come to know and love. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted. \nhttps://www.writerstheatre.org/events/hershey-felders-rachmaninoff-and-the-tsar-
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hershey-felders-rachmaninoff-and-the-tsar-asl-interpreted-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250729T223551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T223551Z
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SUMMARY:Hershey Felder’s Rachmaninoff and the Tsar - Open Caption Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:OPEN CAPTION PERFORMANCE! $30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTOC2526 \nPerformance on Thursday\, Saturday 04 at 7:30pm. \nIf you experience any issues with this promo code\, please reach out to the box office at 847-242-6000 or email them at BOM@WritersTheatre.org. \nHaving safely escaped Russia during the 1917 revolution\, beloved composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff performed all over the world before eventually making his home in sunny Beverly Hills. Privately longing for the Russia that he knew and loved as a young man\, a figure from his past continues to haunt him—Tsar Nicholas II. Hershey Felder’s newest musical play will feature the virtuoso actor/pianist in the role of Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Nicholas II. Featuring the composer’s most beloved works\, Rachmaninoff and the Tsar promises to be another mystical musical journey in the inimitable Hershey Felder style that audiences have come to know and love. \nAccessibility: Open captioning. \nhttps://www.writerstheatre.org/events/hershey-felders-rachmaninoff-and-the-tsar-
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hershey-felders-rachmaninoff-and-the-tsar-open-caption-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
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SUMMARY:TEDxChicago 2025: The Future is Human & TEDx Global Idea Search at the Harris Theater
DESCRIPTION:Our future feels uncertain\, yet we are resoundingly called to what matters most: You and me. Us. Humanity\, itself. At TEDxChicago 2025\, we believe the most powerful force shaping tomorrow is our collective agency\, imagination\, desire for connection and laughter\, dignity\, and generosity. This year\, our speakers and artists arrive on Chicago’s stage to share their ideas\, showcasing their fierce commitment to unify science\, technology\, and sustainability with the essential principles of compassion\, justice\, and care. This is our love letter to Chicago. \nJoin us at TEDxChicago 2025: The Future is Human. Grab your tickets now at TEDxChicago.com \nAccessibility \nTEDxChicago will have ASL interpreters throughout the experience. Additionally\, the Harris Theater offers a range of spaces for wheelchair access. Please notify us of your accessibility accommodations in ticket registration. \nThe TEDxChicago Experience \nJoin us on Friday\, September 26th at the Harris Theater for the TEDxGlobal Idea Search session\, featuring talks selected by TED\, and two TEDxChicago sessions featuring talks from nine amazing Chicagoans\, a number of incredible performances\, opportunities to engage and connect over delicious food and beverage from local artisans and chefs\, and become part of this massive celebration of ideas about our shared future. \nIncluded in Every TEDxChicago Ticket \nA ticket is all inclusive to the TEDxChicago experience: Including the TEDx Global Idea Search session (you must indicate that you plan to join us for this session)\, and both stage sessions and all break experiences. You’ll enjoy: \nSnacks from a variety local food artisans\nHosted beer and wine and other beverages\,\n9 TEDxChicago talks\n3 live performances from the TEDxChicago Stage\n10 TEDx Global Idea Search Talks\nand many opportunities to engage local art and fellow Chicagoans.\nIf you’d like to pre-order a subsidized lunch during the TEDx Global Idea Search session\, you will be able to purchase an add-on with your ticket. \nAdditionally\, a premium ticket option is available that includes premium access seating\, as well as exciting and exclusive Patron opportunities. You can learn more about the TEDxChicago Patron program at TEDxChicago.com/Patron. \nSchedule \nYour ticket includes all sessions. Attendees are highly encouraged to attend the TEDxGlobal Idea Search Session in addition to the TEDxChicago: The Future is Human sessions. \n11:30 AM: Registration\n12:30 PM: Session 1: TEDx Global Idea Search\n2:00 PM: Intermission & Late Registration\n3:00 PM: Session 2: TEDxChicago The Future is Human\n5:00 PM: Happy Hour!\n6:00 PM: Session 3: TEDxChicago The Future is Human\n7:30 PM: Event Concludes \nPlease see the current list of speakers\, performers\, and more details at TEDxChicago.com \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted\, wheelchair accessible. \nhttp://www.tedxchicago.com
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tedxchicago-2025-the-future-is-human-tedx-global-idea-search-at-the-harris-theater/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="TEDxChicago":MAILTO:info@tedxchicago.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250729T224032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224032Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nResident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson Ron OJ Parson (East Texas Hot Links) opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nPerformance:\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm \nAccessibility: Touch tour\, ASL interpreted\, and audio description. \nhttps://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/big-white-fog/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/big-white-fog-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:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20250729T224015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224038Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nResident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson Ron OJ Parson (East Texas Hot Links) opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nPerformance Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm \nAccessibility: Open captioning. \nhttps://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/big-white-fog/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/big-white-fog-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251001T015437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T015515Z
UID:10014342-1760556600-1760562000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: October Blue Hour Featuring Rhoni Blankenhorn & Alicia Wright at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free\, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our October featured readers are Rhoni Blankenhorn & Alicia Wright. \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 OCTOBER 15th:\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://BHWorkshopOct2025.eventbrite.com\nAnd RSVP for the reading here (recommended):\nhttps://Oct2025BlueHour.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. \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 currently strongly encouraged for all indoor events and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system. \nOCTOBER FEATURES:\nRhoni Blankenhorn is a Filipina American writer. Her poems can be found in The Slowdown\, Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s The Margins\, Narrative\, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships and scholarships from Bread Loaf\, Saltonstall\, and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Rhoni’s poetry debut\, Rooms for Dead and the Not Yet\, won the Trio Award\, and was published with Trio House Press (July\, 2025). \nAlicia Wright is the author of “You’re Called By The Same Sound” (Thirdhand Books\, 2025) and the forthcoming essay chapbook “A Coin\, A Moth\, A Literary Journal” from DoubleCoss Press. Her poetry appears in Kenyon Review\, Chicago Review\, and The Paris Review\, among others. She is the editor of Annulet and publisher of Annulet Editions. She lives in Iowa City\, where she works as Managing Editor of The Iowa Review. \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. \nTo learn more about the series and history go here ( https://www.poetrycenter.org/reading-series/) \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, gender-neutral bathrooms\, wheelchair accessible. \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/blue-hour-october-15th/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-october-blue-hour-featuring-rhoni-blankenhorn-alicia-wright-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:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251001T020004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T020004Z
UID:10014341-1761483600-1761489000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Frankenstein (ASL Interpreted) at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater this spring\, A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is thrilled to bring their acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to life this fall at Theater Wit for a strictly limited engagement. \nMusic journalist Roberta Walton (Ryan Foley) has journeyed to derelict punk club The Arctic to cover its demise\, but instead finds a disoriented Victor Frankenstein (Marissa Bloodgood and Andrew Kosnik) and a much more interesting story! The neurodiverse ensemble – composed of 9 actors with varying disabilities and a team of facilitators – play multiple characters as they bring Frankenstein and his Creature’s memories to life. This original adaptation blends music\, movement\, and scenes devised by the group into a provocative and personal exploration of ambition\, isolation\, and the balance between the head and the heart. \nSchedule\nFriday October 24th at 7pm\nSaturday October 25 at 1pm (Audio Described)\nSunday October 26 at 1pm (ASL Interpreted) \nRunning time\nApproximately 90mins no intermission \nSensory and Content Advisory\nFrankenstein includes scenes that depict bullying\, threats of violence\, and death. The show design incorporates projected animations\, some low pulsing light\, and loud music. To learn more about what to expect at the show\, please refer to our Sensory Advisory Guide. \nAccessibility at Frankenstein\nAll performances are open captioned\nAll performances are relaxed – you can leave the theatre at any time if you need a break and sensory support tools will be available.\nWheelchair Access\nMasks are required for all attendees out of consideration for our immunocompromised community members\nThe performance on Saturday October 25 will be audio described\nThe performance on Sunday October 26th will be dual-ASL interpreted \nTicket Tiers:\nAll tickets are general admission. \nA.B.L.E. is committed to removing barriers\, and that includes ensuring our work is financially accessible for everyone who wants to attend. Pick the pricing tier that works for you: \n$15 – I am ABLE to connect – this level represents ABLE’s commitment to making the arts accessible for all.\n$30 – I am ABLE to contribute – this level helps offset crucial production costs like props\, costumes\, and rehearsal space.\n$45 – I am ABLE to create – this level represents the true cost of A.B.L.E.’s programming\, and helps to provide access to the arts for those in need. \nCast and Crew: \nCo-Directed by: Lawrence Kern & Katie Yohe\nThe Ensemble: Colleen Altman\, Marissa Bloodgood\, Rachel Buchanan\, Benjamin Collins\, Ryan Foley\, Erin Harvey\, Paige Henderson\, Andrew Kosnik\, Matthew LaChapelle\, Kate McDuffie\, Jenna Rapisarda\, Haley Schroeck\, and Zachary Wandel\nStage Manager: Grecia Bahena\nLighting Design: Billy Murphy\nProjection Design: Brock Alter & Alex Sokol\nOriginal Sound Design: Nicholas Pope & Katie Yohe\nMakeup Design: MK Papadatos\nProp Supervisor: Anna Katharine Mantz\nAudio Description (on October 25th): Jason Harrington\nASL Interpreters (on October 26th): Sabrina Cienfuegos and Mark Motyka\nDirector of ASL: Peter Wujcik\nKey Art Photographer: Joe Mazza/Brave Lux\nProduction Photography: Vashon Jordan\, Jr.\nFrankenstein was originally co-produced in partnership with the staff at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. \nA.B.L.E.’s 2025-2026 Season is partially supported by The Andrew E. Barrer Trust on behalf of The Chicago Lighthouse\, The Chicago Community Trust\, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, FunFund\, Fs Foundation\, The Illinois Arts Council\, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and generous individuals like you! \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, wheelchair accessible\, and open captions. \nhttps://ableensemble.com/event/frankenstein/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frankenstein-asl-interpreted-at-theater-wit/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251124T031245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T032009Z
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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.” \nTailored specifically for guests on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities\, we offer performances with sensory modifications to production elements such as: \n\nlowering the overall levels of lighting and sound\nkeeping the lights on above the audience for ease of movement and exit\nproviding sensory tools like headphones\, sunglasses\, and fidgets\nadjusting excessively loud or startling moments of the actors’ performance\ngiving guests warning when a scary or startling moment of the show is coming up by holding up a glowstick**\n\nAudience members are welcome to move about in their seating area and to vocally respond to the show\, and to take breaks from these performances in a quiet break area. Most importantly\, these performances are designated as a safe and welcoming environment so that everyone can experience the show in their own unique way. \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly \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/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251110T154127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T154127Z
UID:10014380-1765738800-1765744200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251124T031803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T031803Z
UID:10014388-1766325600-1766329200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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:20260404T063652
CREATED:20251228T201320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T201320Z
UID:10014397-1769207400-1769211000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20260129T045155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T045155Z
UID:10014415-1769857200-1769862600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20260129T045815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T045815Z
UID:10014419-1769956200-1769963400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
CREATED:20260129T050221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T050221Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063652
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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:20260404T063652
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:20260404T063652
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:20260404T063652
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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