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SUMMARY:Talk | Arthur Jafa and Theaster Gates at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:For the opening of Arthur Jafa: Works from the MCA Collection\, Arthur Jafa is joined onstage by long-time friend\, colleague\, and renowned artist Theaster Gates\, whom he first met at Gates’s Black Artists Retreat (B.A.R.)\, an annual convening of Black visual artists held in Chicago. Join us to take part in a rich conversation between these influential artists who each uniquely engage Black archives\, spiritual traditions\, and aesthetics. \nEnglish and Spanish CART captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) are available. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/talk-arthur-jafa-theaster-gates/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/talk-arthur-jafa-and-theaster-gates-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240520T014545Z
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SUMMARY:Art/Access Lab: Welcome Salon at Experimental Station
DESCRIPTION:This salon-style gathering invites attendees to share and discuss artwork\, short performances/readings\, clips\, scenes\, and anything else they might be working on. Sharing a project is optional. For those who wish to share\, projects in any medium are welcome: time-based work (video\, dance\, song\, spoken word\, etc) should be limited to five minutes and any fine art should not require installation. \nThe event will begin with a short welcome and introduction to the Art/Access Lab series presented by HCL and UDF. The rest of the event will consist of short showings interspersed with time to mingle with fellow artists with disabilities. \nVirtual attendees will have the option of attending the showings and discussions in the main zoom space or breaking off into smaller groups through break out rooms. \nThe event is intended to be relaxed\, with attendees invited to come\, go\, and participate in whatever way feels best for them. The event will wrap with a short announcement of upcoming Arts/Access Labs and information about how to participate in future gatherings\, including paid opportunities to show works-in-progress. \nWe encourage those who would like to share to sign up through the registration form. When possible\, we will also accommodate day-of sign ups. \nA few more logistics about sharing projects: \nDigital files can be submitted in advance to info@highconceptlabs.org or brought to the event on a USB drive. \nA projector\, mixing board\, microphone\, and speakers will be available for use. \nSmall items (visual art\, crafts\, etc.) may be passed around among attendees. \nOther visual art may be free standing or leaned against a wall. \nText-based work may be read aloud by the artist\, or another attendee. \nHCL and UDF staff are happy to provide additional support as needed. \nWho Should Attend\nArt/Access Labs are centered around artists with a lived experience of disability including Deaf\, disabled\, sick\, neurodivergent\, and Mad artists\, and those working through their relationship to these categories\, working in all mediums\, with anyone who is invested in fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem inclusive of artists with disabilities. \nRSVP\nAdvanced registration is appreciated but not required. \n  \nhttps://highconceptlabs.org/events/art-access-lab-welcome-salon
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/art-access-lab-welcome-salon-at-experimental-station/
LOCATION:Experimental Station\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T020758Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Residency Open Studio Series with Amalia Raye Wiatr Lewis at Chicago Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Soak is a dance-based performance project that emerges from a study of public bathing. This work considers how both dance and bathing practices carve out space to imagine new ways of relating to our bodies and each other. This piece explores the movements of pleasure and leisure\, collectively created social space\, and the relationship between body\, sound\, and environment. \nAmalia Raye Wiatr Lewis (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist working with living beings\, experiences\, and objects. Rooted in ecological wonder and an exploration of the sacred\, she works with dancers\, non-dancers and sound artists to create site-specific performances and public interventions. She holds a BA from Bennington College in Vermont\, where she studied choreography\, visual art and anthropology\, and an MFA from the Trondheim Academy of Fine Art in Trondheim\, Norway. She has performed with national and international artists at galleries and museums and has shown her own work in the U.S.\, Mexico\, Norway\, France\, Germany and Pakistan. \nThis performance will include ASL Interpretation. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/dance_residency.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/dance-residency-open-studio-series-with-amalia-raye-wiatr-lewis-at-chicago-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240314T221434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T221434Z
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SUMMARY:Jon Meacham: The Call to Serve at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham is a New York Times bestselling author of a long list of acclaimed presidential biographies. He presents Chicago Humanities with his latest work\, The Call of Serve: The Life of An American President\, George Herbert Walker Bush: A Visual Biography. In this recounting\, gleaned from a lifetime of Bush family scrapbooks\, Meacham curates a balanced personal view into an American president and man who was more than politics. With over 450 never-before-published photos and intimate memories to reference from his visually stunning book\, Meacham frames the forty-first president’s vision of leadership as a service to his country.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/jon-meacham-the-call-to-serve-at-first-united-methodist-church-at-the-chicago-temple/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple\, 77 W Washington St\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240405T150817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T150817Z
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SUMMARY:Black Sunday at TimeLine Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A startling look at conflicts of climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm in 1930s Texas. \nIT IS APRIL 1935 IN THE DUST STORM-RIDDLED PLAINS OF TEXAS and a family farm is struggling to keep afloat amidst a mounting series of environmental disasters. As Jesús\, a new field worker\, arrives in their midst\, stubborn Pa refuses to believe his land is no longer viable\, young Sunny dreams of a new life in bountiful California\, and Ma starts having mysterious visions of the future. Developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective\, this world premiere by Dolores Díaz offers a startling look at the conflicts surrounding climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm known as Black Sunday. \nThis world premiere play was developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective—the fourth play developed through the Collective to receive a full production\, following Brett Neveu’s To Catch a Fish (2018); Tyla Abercumbie’s Relentless (2022\, Jeff Award for Outstanding New Work); and Will Allan’s Campaigns\, Inc. (2022). Black Sunday received its first public readings as part of TimeLine’s First Draft Playwrights Collective Festival in December 2021. \nThis performance of Black Sunday will be open captioned with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance. The display is positioned in such a way that it is open for anyone to see in a particular seating area. It is a service you may choose to use or ignore during the performance. Captioning is provided by c2 Inc.\, www.c2net.org. \nOpen Captioned Performances of BLACK SUNDAY \n \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/black-sunday-at-timeline-theatre/
LOCATION:TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W Wellington Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
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SUMMARY:21Minus | Love & Liberation at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:“The moment we choose to love we begin to move against domination\, against oppression. The moment we choose to love\, we begin to move toward freedom\, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others. That action is the testimony of love as the practice of freedom.”\n—bell hooks \nLiberation is defined as the act of being freed from imprisonment\, slavery\, or some type of captivity. Love and liberation are two things that go hand in hand. One cannot exist without the other. There are different kinds of love: self\, familial\, platonic\, romantic\, community\, cultural–– the bounds are limitless. How has love acted as a liberating force in your life? Contributing youth artist are asked to consider the theme of “Love and Liberation” broadly and to interpret this prompt creatively in their submissions. \nASL and CART captioning are provided. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/21minus-love-and-liberation/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/21minus-love-liberation-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20230726T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T162759Z
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SUMMARY:STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE BY NAMBI E. KELLEY\nDIRECTED BY TASIA A. JONES \nCivil rights activist Kwame Ture\, born Stokely Carmichael\, was a towering icon; a man of immense domestic and international importance. But he was also just that: a man. Blending the historical and the personal\, Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution asks: how can you trust someone with a movement when you can’t trust them with your heart? Tasia A. Jones makes her Court directorial debut with playwright Nambi E. Kelley’s evocative world premiere. \nThis event will have ASL interpretation\, assistive listening devices\, audio description\, and wheelchair accessible seating. \nTouch Tour will begin at 12:30pm. \nStokely:The Unfinished Revolution \n \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/stokely-the-unfinished-revolution-at-court-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240405T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T151106Z
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SUMMARY:Black Sunday at TimeLine Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A startling look at conflicts of climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm in 1930s Texas. \nIT IS APRIL 1935 IN THE DUST STORM-RIDDLED PLAINS OF TEXAS and a family farm is struggling to keep afloat amidst a mounting series of environmental disasters. As Jesús\, a new field worker\, arrives in their midst\, stubborn Pa refuses to believe his land is no longer viable\, young Sunny dreams of a new life in bountiful California\, and Ma starts having mysterious visions of the future. Developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective\, this world premiere by Dolores Díaz offers a startling look at the conflicts surrounding climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm known as Black Sunday. \nThis world premiere play was developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective—the fourth play developed through the Collective to receive a full production\, following Brett Neveu’s To Catch a Fish (2018); Tyla Abercumbie’s Relentless (2022\, Jeff Award for Outstanding New Work); and Will Allan’s Campaigns\, Inc. (2022). Black Sunday received its first public readings as part of TimeLine’s First Draft Playwrights Collective Festival in December 2021. \nThis performance of Black Sunday will be open captioned with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance. The display is positioned in such a way that it is open for anyone to see in a particular seating area. It is a service you may choose to use or ignore during the performance. Captioning is provided by c2 Inc.\, www.c2net.org. \nOpen Captioned Performances of BLACK SUNDAY
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/black-sunday-at-timeline-theatre-2/
LOCATION:TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W Wellington Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240526T203522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T203522Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Accessible Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black National Anthems at UIC Student Center East
DESCRIPTION:Accessible Juneteenth 2024\nTuesday\, June 18th\, 2024\n4pm to 7:30pm \nWelcome and Announcements at 4:30pm\nOpen Mic & Showcase at 5:30pm \nPlace: the UIC Quad (behind UIC Student Center East); 750 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL. See the map at https://go.uic.edu/2024_AccessibleJuneteenth_Map for more details on where the Quad is located\, which public transportation stops and garages are nearby\, and where paratransit and rideshare can pick/drop you off. \nDate and Time: Tuesday\, June 18th\, 2024 from 4pm to 7:30pm \nCome and celebrate our fourth Juneteenth\, when we celebrate the black disability community and the victories we accomplished! We want to make Juneteenth a fun and essential accessible experience for all\, including disabled people in the African Diaspora. The theme for the 4th Annual Accessible Juneteenth celebration is Black National Anthems. \nThis year\, we will have a DJ who will bless us with music fit for our Accessible Juneteenth celebration. We will kick the evening of performances off with Domo Moons’ rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” We will host an open mic where you can share your talents in singing\, spoken word\, playing instruments\, and more! Sign up for the open mic at go.uic.edu/OpenMicJuneteenth or at the event in-person. But hurry\, because spots are limited! Don’t miss feature performances from RISE\, DomoMoon\, Victoria Boateng\, Cherlnell Lane\, Complex Theory and MORE Special Guests. \nThere will be food\, giveaways\, and resources given out by vendors\, including those from Black-owned and disability-owned/friendly organizations and businesses. \nASL and captioning will be provided for the open mic and showcase portion. In care of immunocompromised people in our community\, masking is required for our indoor spaces. We’ll have extras on hand! \nIf you cannot attend the celebration in person\, that is okay! Watch the live stream on Chicagoland DPOCC’s Facebook page (@ChiDPOCC) on June 18th. \nThis event is brought to you by:\nChicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition\nThe Institute on Disability and Human Development\nUIC Disability Cultural Center\nUIC Black Studies\nUIC Black Cultural Center\nAccess Living\nNIDILRR : National Institute on Disability\, Independent Living\, and Rehabilitation Research\nDCAL : The Disability Culture Activism Lab\nShirley Ryan Ability Lab\nUIC Black Cultural Center\nRaising Cane’s\nIPlayGames\nCook It Mama\nMORE Sponsors and Vendors to be announced\, stay tuned! \nhttps://dcc.uic.edu/events/accessible-juneteenth-2024/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/2024-accessible-juneteenth-a-celebration-of-black-national-anthems-at-uic-student-center-east/
LOCATION:UIC Student Center East\, 750 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition":MAILTO:chicagolanddpocc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
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SUMMARY:Black Sunday at TimeLine Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:A startling look at conflicts of climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm in 1930s Texas. \nIT IS APRIL 1935 IN THE DUST STORM-RIDDLED PLAINS OF TEXAS and a family farm is struggling to keep afloat amidst a mounting series of environmental disasters. As Jesús\, a new field worker\, arrives in their midst\, stubborn Pa refuses to believe his land is no longer viable\, young Sunny dreams of a new life in bountiful California\, and Ma starts having mysterious visions of the future. Developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective\, this world premiere by Dolores Díaz offers a startling look at the conflicts surrounding climate change\, race\, and gender in the days leading up to an infamous dust storm known as Black Sunday. \nThis world premiere play was developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective—the fourth play developed through the Collective to receive a full production\, following Brett Neveu’s To Catch a Fish (2018); Tyla Abercumbie’s Relentless (2022\, Jeff Award for Outstanding New Work); and Will Allan’s Campaigns\, Inc. (2022). Black Sunday received its first public readings as part of TimeLine’s First Draft Playwrights Collective Festival in December 2021. \nAccessibility: audio description\, touch tour \nhttps://timelinetheatre.com/events/black-sunday/ \nBlack Sunday runs May 16 – June 30\, 2024 (previews 5/8 – 5/15) at TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/black-sunday-at-timeline-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240427T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T203437Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Residency Open Studio Series with Jenna Pollack at Chicago Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:A work-in-progress sharing\, this event will consist of both the movement- and the textual-based research explored over the course of the residency. \nASL is provided for this event. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/dance_residency.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/dance-residency-open-studio-series-with-jenna-pollack-at-chicago-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240527T010036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T010036Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Day at Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 23 from 10am to 3pm\, Lincoln Park Zoo will host Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo. Modifications include limited capacity. This is a free event\, but it does require advanced registration. Please register HERE. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-day-at-farm-in-the-zoo-tickets-910936173617 \nSensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes guests with sensory sensitivities\, disabilities\, autism\, PTSD\, and dementia to name a few. All guests are welcome at Sensory-Friendly Day. \nDuring Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo animal buildings may be open\, but some animals may not be in their public viewing spaces. There will also be low sensory activities. \nTimed Entry Window: While registered guests will be let in before or after their one-hour timed entry window\, guests are strongly encouraged to come during their timed entry window to help limit crowd sizes. Limited crowd sizes is one of the most important ways to make this day sensory-friendly. Thank you. \nView the zoo’s accessibility map HERE and accessibility page HERE to help plan your visit. \nLincoln Park Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Please download the free KultureCity app with Lincoln Park Zoo social story. iOS Android \nUpon arrival guests need to present their registration email to zoo ushers. This event is only happening at Farm-in-the-Zoo. The rest of Lincoln Park Zoo will have typical operations for the day. \nPaid parking is available at the zoo’s parking lot located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22\, 36\, 151\, and 156 routes. \nAll Lincoln Park Zoo events take place rain or shine. \nThere is no smoking at Lincoln Park Zoo for the health of the animals in our care.\nPets are not allowed at the zoo\, but licensed service animals are welcome. \nFor any questions\, please email access@lpzoo.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-day-at-lincoln-park-zoos-farm-in-the-zoo/
LOCATION:LIncoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:access@lpzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240529T001328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T001328Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Day at Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 23 from 10am to 3pm\, Lincoln Park Zoo will host Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo. Modifications include limited capacity. This is a free event\, but it does require advanced registration. Please register HERE. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-day-at-farm-in-the-zoo-tickets-910936173617 \nSensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes guests with sensory sensitivities\, disabilities\, autism\, PTSD\, and dementia to name a few. All guests are welcome at Sensory-Friendly Day. \nDuring Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo animal buildings may be open\, but some animals may not be in their public viewing spaces. There will also be low sensory activities. \nTimed Entry Window: While registered guests will be let in before or after their one-hour timed entry window\, guests are strongly encouraged to come during their timed entry window to help limit crowd sizes. Limited crowd sizes is one of the most important ways to make this day sensory-friendly. Thank you. \nView the zoo’s accessibility map HERE and accessibility page HERE to help plan your visit. \nLincoln Park Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Please download the free KultureCity app with Lincoln Park Zoo social story.\niOS Android \nUpon arrival guests need to present their registration email to zoo ushers. This event is only happening at Farm-in-the-Zoo. The rest of Lincoln Park Zoo will have typical operations for the day. \nPaid parking is available at the zoo’s parking lot located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22\, 36\, 151\, and 156 routes. \nAll Lincoln Park Zoo events take place rain or shine. \nThere is no smoking at Lincoln Park Zoo for the health of the animals in our care.\nPets are not allowed at the zoo\, but licensed service animals are welcome. \nFor any questions\, please email access@lpzoo.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-day-at-lincoln-park-zoos-farm-in-the-zoo-2/
LOCATION:LIncoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:access@lpzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240619T015508Z
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SUMMARY:Die Hard 4 Your Luv Audio Descriptive Performance + Touch Tour at The Factory Theater
DESCRIPTION:It’s NYE 1999. A group of sinister mercenaries are holding the world’s most popular boy band hostage! Unless the nations of the world hand over their vital Y2K codes by midnight\, the Boyz Will B Boyz will be Boyz Will B Dead! Will the non-talented boy band member save the day? Or will the mercenaries escape to their all-inclusive resort with the water ski package? \nAccessibility: audio description\, touch tour
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/die-hard-4-your-luv-audio-descriptive-performance-touch-tour-at-the-factory-theater/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 West Howard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240526T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T204440Z
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SUMMARY:The Infinite Wrench: 30 QUEER PLAYS IN 60 STRAIGHT MINUTES at Neo-Futurists Theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 30 glow’d-up\, sweat-soaked\, lipstick-smeared\, gender euphoric™\, gay-panic-inducing plays in 60 minutes – all in the name of Queer Community. \n100% of proceeds from this show will be donated to Families in Palestine. The performance is ASL-interpreted and will be followed by mask-optional DRAG BINGO and shmoozing. \nPerformance begins at 7:00 pm. Absolutely NO LATE SEATING. \nWhen purchasing a ticket in advance for THE INFINITE WRENCH: 30 Queer Plays in 60 Straight Minutes you are guaranteeing your seat for the performance and avoiding the need to wait in line outside before our doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.  Please note that seating in our Theater is General Admission and if you want the first choice of seat you still need to arrive early\, especially given our limited capacity & social distancing measures. \nAll sales are final.  We do not offer refunds\, but will exchange tickets for a future performance if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or feeling unwell in any way. Please contact BoxOffice@Neofuturists.org for exchanges. \nBy purchasing this ticket you are agreeing to all terms and conditions listed in our Health & Safety protocols page which are available at https://neofuturists.org/health-safety/. This includes: \n\nmandatory mask wearing while on premises\,\nforegoing attendance if you or a member of your household is experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms\nassuming all risks including risks related to exposure to COVID-19 at a live event.\n\nhttps://theneofuturists.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUn000003bG8vMAE
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-infinite-wrench-30-queer-plays-in-60-straight-minutes-at-neo-futurists-theater/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240529T215323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T215323Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays on the Terrace | Jorge Morataya-Marimba at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic\, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents. \nIn conjunction with the Guatemalan Consulate\, this Tuesday we will be joined by Jorge Morataya-Marimba\, whose band will grace the MCA stage to serenade us with the sounds of the Guatemalan national instrument: marimba. \nLineup:\nJorge Morataya\nZuleika Díaz\nCarlos Ortiz\nÁngel de Leon \nPlease note that this event will be taking place inside the Edlis Neeson Theater and seating will be limited. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-jorge-morataya-marimba/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-jorge-morataya-marimba-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-01/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240626T192000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T192000Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays on the Terrace | Maggie Brown at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic\, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents. \nAfter a two-year hiatus\, beloved Chicago vocalist Maggie Brown returns to the MCA Terrace with her seasoned quintet. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-maggie-brown/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tuesdays-on-the-terrace-maggie-brown-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240624T013939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T013939Z
UID:10013780-1720267200-1720278000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Cripping the Galleries | Janhavi Khemka at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Cripping the Galleries is a series of live public programs featuring local artists activating museums through the lens of crip culture\, access\, and belonging.* Cripping the Galleries is hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art\, in close collaboration with Bodies of Work: A Network of Disability Art and Culture. \nFor this edition of Cripping the Galleries\, artist Janhavi Khemka performs Impress/ion\, 2024. During this intimate\, participatory performance\, Khemka invites audience members to sit with her\, three at a time\, as she asks each audience member to “teach her” their individual first names. Depending on vision and vibrations perceivable through touch\, participants can expect to spend a total of four minutes each until the group reaches a consensus on each learned name. The performance lasts three hours\, until the artist is depleted of energy. \nPlease note: While this is a participatory performance\, we invite audience members to choose to engage with it or remain a viewer of the work. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) and English CART captioning are available for this event. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/cripping-the-galleries-janhavi-khemka/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/cripping-the-galleries-janhavi-khemka-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-08/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240306T183047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T140811Z
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SUMMARY:LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Member Laurie Metcalf comes home to Steppenwolf to star in Little Bear Ridge Road\, a comic\, cosmic and intimate world premiere\, penned by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. \nIn the outer limits of rural Idaho\, the last two members of the Fernsby family tree\, an estranged aunt and nephew\, reunite to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father’s passing. They now face an uncomfortable and universal question: how do we deal with other people? And is connection more trouble than it’s worth? As their relationship begins anew\, the two reluctant Fernsby’s—separated by age and experience—​start to understand the joys and perils of letting someone else into your own story\, even if only for a moment. \nLittle Bear Ridge Road will be performed in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. \nASL Interpretation\, Audio Description\, Open Captions\, and Touch Tour will be available. \nFor tickets: https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/Little-Bear-Ridge-Road/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/little-bear-ridge-road-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company-2/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
UID:10013784-1721066400-1721070000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-15/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240306T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T120251Z
UID:10013428-1721331000-1721338200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Member Laurie Metcalf comes home to Steppenwolf to star in Little Bear Ridge Road\, a comic\, cosmic and intimate world premiere\, penned by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. \nIn the outer limits of rural Idaho\, the last two members of the Fernsby family tree\, an estranged aunt and nephew\, reunite to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father’s passing. They now face an uncomfortable and universal question: how do we deal with other people? And is connection more trouble than it’s worth? As their relationship begins anew\, the two reluctant Fernsby’s—separated by age and experience—​start to understand the joys and perils of letting someone else into your own story\, even if only for a moment. \nLittle Bear Ridge Road will be performed in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. \nAccessibility: Open Captions. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/Little-Bear-Ridge-Road/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/little-bear-ridge-road-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240619T015929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T141000Z
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SUMMARY:Music Talk | An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Michelle Coltrane\, daughter of Alice Coltrane\, and harpist Brandee Younger come together for An Oral History of Alice Coltrane. Part conversation\, part performance\, the event features oral histories and biographical stories of Alice Coltrane interwoven with performances and demonstrations from Brandee Younger\, bringing the stories to life. \nThrough creative works and masterful performances\, Alice Coltrane’s pioneering practice has changed the music world. She grew up playing music in her Baptist church\, and by the 1950s established herself as a proficient bebop pianist in the Detroit scene. She met John Coltrane in 1963 and was his primary musical collaborator until his death in 1967. Prolific in her creation\, Alice’s innovative style incorporated both gospel and jazz\, leading to iconic works like Journey in Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums). Once a profound musician\, beloved spiritual leader\, and pragmatic businesswoman\, Alice Coltrane is now remembered as deeply giving human\, known for her emphasis on charity work\, education\, and spiritual guidance. \nMCA Music Talks pair powerhouse musicians with artists\, activists\, writers\, and thinkers to take on big ideas in art and culture. These intimate evenings of performance and conversation reveal art world anecdotes\, shared ideas\, and creative inspirations. \nThis program is organized by Laura Paige Kyber\, Assistant Curator of Performance\, in partnership with The John & Alice Coltrane Home. \nEnglish CART Captioning and ASL are provided. \nFor Tickets: https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240626T192301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T192301Z
UID:10014043-1721570400-1721575800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Music Talk | An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Michelle Coltrane\, daughter of Alice Coltrane\, and harpist Brandee Younger come together for An Oral History of Alice Coltrane. Part conversation\, part performance\, the event features oral histories and biographical stories of Alice Coltrane interwoven with performances and demonstrations from Brandee Younger\, bringing the stories to life. \nThrough creative works and masterful performances\, Alice Coltrane’s pioneering practice has changed the music world. She grew up playing music in her Baptist church\, and by the 1950s established herself as a proficient bebop pianist in the Detroit scene. She met John Coltrane in 1963 and was his primary musical collaborator until his death in 1967. Prolific in her creation\, Alice’s innovative style incorporated both gospel and jazz\, leading to iconic works like Journey in Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums). Once a profound musician\, beloved spiritual leader\, and pragmatic businesswoman\, Alice Coltrane is now remembered as deeply giving human\, known for her emphasis on charity work\, education\, and spiritual guidance. \nMCA Music Talks pair powerhouse musicians with artists\, activists\, writers\, and thinkers to take on big ideas in art and culture. These intimate evenings of performance and conversation reveal art world anecdotes\, shared ideas\, and creative inspirations. \nThis program is organized by Laura Paige Kyber\, Assistant Curator of Performance\, in partnership with The John & Alice Coltrane Home. \nEnglish CART Captioning and ASL are provided. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240701T140748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T140748Z
UID:10014045-1721570400-1721575800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at MCA
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Michelle Coltrane\, daughter of Alice Coltrane\, and harpist Brandee Younger come together for An Oral History of Alice Coltrane. Part conversation\, part performance\, the event features oral histories and biographical stories of Alice Coltrane interwoven with performances and demonstrations from Brandee Younger\, bringing the stories to life. \nThrough creative works and masterful performances\, Alice Coltrane’s pioneering practice has changed the music world. She grew up playing music in her Baptist church\, and by the 1950s established herself as a proficient bebop pianist in the Detroit scene. She met John Coltrane in 1963 and was his primary musical collaborator until his death in 1967. Prolific in her creation\, Alice’s innovative style incorporated both gospel and jazz\, leading to iconic works like Journey in Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums). Once a profound musician\, beloved spiritual leader\, and pragmatic businesswoman\, Alice Coltrane is now remembered as deeply giving human\, known for her emphasis on charity work\, education\, and spiritual guidance. \nMCA Music Talks pair powerhouse musicians with artists\, activists\, writers\, and thinkers to take on big ideas in art and culture. These intimate evenings of performance and conversation reveal art world anecdotes\, shared ideas\, and creative inspirations. \nThis program is organized by Laura Paige Kyber\, Assistant Curator of Performance\, in partnership with The John & Alice Coltrane Home. \nEnglish CART Captioning and ASL are provided. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/music-talk-an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/an-oral-history-of-alice-coltrane-at-mca/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240718T135859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135859Z
UID:10014052-1721669400-1721682000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Summer Music Series -Béla Fleck\, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia
DESCRIPTION:Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nBéla Fleck\nFew musicians in any category seem as uncategorizable as Béla Fleck. After initially making his mark with the progressive bluegrass group New Grass Revival\, Fleck proceeded to take his instrument\, as New York Times critic Jon Pareles noted\, “to some very unlikely places.” He formed the Flecktones\, a groundbreaking group whose repertoire ranged from fusion to Bach; the group celebrates its 46th anniversary this year. In addition\, he has played jazz with Chick Corea\, American roots with his partner\, banjoist Abigail Washburn\, written concertos for banjo and orchestra\, and created a documentary film and album\, Throw Down Your Heart\, that examined the banjo’s African roots. Along the way\, he has won 18 Grammys across 10 categories. \nZakir Hussain\nThe pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time\, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians\, one whose mastery of his percussion instrument has taken it to a new level\, transcending cultures and national borders. A child prodigy\, accompanying India’s greatest musicians and dancers from his early years\, and touring internationally while still in his teens\, Zakir has been at the helm of many genre-defying collaborations including Shakti\, Remember Shakti\, Masters of Percussion\, Diga\, Tabla Beat Science\, CrossCurrents\, Sangam and Grammy-award winners Planet Drum and Global Drum Project. A revered composer and educator\, Zakir is the recipient of countless honors\, most recently the 2022 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy\, the 2022 Aga Khan Music Award for Lifetime Achievement\, and in January\, 2023\, the title of Padma Vibhushan\, India’s second highest civilian award. \nEdgar Meyer\nAptly described by The New Yorker as “the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument\,” double bassist and composer Edgar Meyer is at home in a broad spectrum of musical styles. A MacArthur Fellow and Avery Fisher Prize winner\, he is eminently at home within classical music\, both performing traditional works and also his significant catalog of original solo\, chamber\, and orchestral pieces. His 30-year relationship with Yo-Yo Ma has yielded seven recordings together\, and his upcoming projects include a duo recording with jazz bassist Christian McBride and a recording of all four of his concertos with the Knights and the Scottish Ensemble\, produced by Chis Thile. \nRakesh Chaurasia\nLike Zakir Hussain\, Rakesh Chaurasia comes from Indian classical music royalty. His uncle\, Pandit Hariprasad Chaursia\, is widely considered the greatest bansuri player in India\, and Rakesh — who started playing at age five — is deemed his most brilliant student. Not only has he mastered the techniques of Indian classical music\, he has developed additional techniques allowing him to venture into other styles of playing\, particularly with his crossover band Rakesh and Friends. A composer as well as flautist\, he has written and performed on numerous Indian movie soundtracks\, and in 2007 was awarded the Indian Music Academy Award. \nThis event includes ASL interpretation\, wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, captioning\, open captioning\, digital programs\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park9.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-summer-music-series-bela-fleck-edgar-meyer-zakir-hussain-with-rakesh-chaurasia/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-22/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240718T135424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T135444Z
UID:10014049-1721754000-1721766600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park Film Series: Coco at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series\, presented by Pluto TV\, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films start at 6:30pm (with the exception of the double feature starting at 6pm). All films are open caption. Gates open at 5pm. \nGuests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing movies are presented on the state-of- the-art\, 40-foot LED screen. Address for Paratransit is 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL 60601. For more information about accessibility at Millennium Park visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park1.html. \nIn partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF)\, each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community. \nJuly 23 – Coco\n(105 minutes\, PG) (Played in English audio with Spanish subtitles) \nHighlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago Latino Film Festival \nFrom Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures\, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol\, Ernesto de la Cruz\, despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent\, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. Along the way\, he meets charming trickster Hector\, and together\, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. \nThis event includes wheelchair accessibility\, assistive listening devices\, accessible seating\, open captioning\, Spanish captioning\, and large print programs. \nhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/millennium-park-film-series-coco/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events":MAILTO:dcase@cityofchicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070845
CREATED:20240722T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T051853Z
UID:10013786-1722276000-1722279600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Poetry @ The Green
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free\, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC’s Poets in Residence Tarnynon Onumonu and Timothy David Rey.\nJoin us on certain Monday nights in July at 6pm. in this beautiful setting to hear outstanding featured poets perform their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal. After every poetry performance\, there will be an open mic for any individual that would like to share poetry of their own! \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/poetry-the-green-at-320-summer-2024/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/poetry-the-green/2024-07-29/
LOCATION:The Green @ 320\, The Green at 320 S. Canal\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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