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SUMMARY:Jill Lepore with Peter Sagal: We the People at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:At a time when many Americans believe the U.S. Constitution to be under threat — but disagree about the nature of that threat — bestselling author and Harvard professor Jill Lepore joins NPR host and civics enthusiast Peter Sagal to ask: Can this Constitution be saved? In We the People\, her new history of the Constitution\, Lepore argues that the Framers never intended for the Constitution to remain untouched\, but rather expected that future generations would be forever tinkering with it and improving the machinery of government. Together\, Lepore and Sagal examine the history of our Constitution\, as written\, as amended and unchanged\, and as interpreted and misinterpreted. Are Americans trapped\, enthralled\, by a Constitution that no longer works? “We must disenthrall ourselves\, and then we shall save our country\,” Lincoln said\, in the midst of the Civil War. What would it mean for Americans to disenthrall themselves today? \nPart of The Sagal Sessions on the U.S. Constitution \nA series of talks\, lectures\, and debates dedicated to the U.S. Constitution\, guest-curated by NPR’s Peter Sagal\, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States as an independent nation. These “Sagal Sessions on the U.S. Constitution” will investigate the world-historical document’s past\, present\, and future\, with the help of a wide array of historians\, analysts\, scholars\, and more. Among other topics\, they will explore the Constitution’s origins\, innovations and original sins\, the evolutions in its meaning and purpose through crises\, amendments and competing ideologies\, its present day resilience and flaws\, and\, finally\, its uncertain future. These conversations and debates will help to illuminate how the U.S. Constitution was designed\, how it has succeeded\, where it has failed\, and how it may be preserved — as the Framers themselves put it — for ourselves and our posterity.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/jill-lepore-with-peter-sagal-we-the-people-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
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SUMMARY:FREE ASL DOCENT-LED TOUR at National Museum of Puerto Rican Art & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE docent-led tour with ASL interpretation designed to ensure everyone can fully enjoy and engage with our exhibitions. This special tour will provide deeper insights into the art and stories on view\, while making the experience accessible to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/free-asl-docent-led-tour-at-national-museum-of-puerto-rican-art-culture/
LOCATION:National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622-2739\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts &amp%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@nmprac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T203000
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SUMMARY:Margaret Atwood: Book of Lives at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Raised by ruggedly independent\, scientifically minded parents – entomologist father\, dietician mother – Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec. This childhood was unfettered and nomadic\, sometimes isolated (on her eighth birthday: ‘It sounds forlorn. It was forlorn. It gets more forlorn.’)\, but also thrilling and beautiful. From this unconventional start\, Atwood unfolds the story of her life\, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape\, from the cruel year that spawned Cat’s Eye to the Orwellian 1980s Berlin where she wrote The Handmaid’s Tale. In pages bursting with bohemian gatherings\, her magical life with the wildly charismatic writer Graeme Gibson and major political turning points\, we meet poets\, bears\, Hollywood actors and larger-than-life characters straight from the pages of an Atwood novel. As we travel with her along the course of her life\, more and more is revealed about her writing\, the connections between real life and art – and the workings of one of our greatest imaginations.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/margaret-atwood-book-of-lives-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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SUMMARY:Music Theater Works' GODSPELL at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION:For 50+ years\, Godspell has charmed audiences with music\, improv\, and pop-rock hits like “Day by Day.”\nIn a café\, a fractured community discovers the power of love and forgiveness. \nProduction Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation\nIn Partnership with Curt’s Café\nNorth Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\nOctober 23 – November 16 \nBook by John Michael Tebelak\nLyrics and Music by Stephen Schwartz\nDirected by Matthew Silar\nChoreographed by Amanda Hope\nMusic Directed by Justin Kono\nRunning time: Two hours and 10 minutes (including intermission)
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/music-theater-works-godspell-at-north-shore-center-for-the-performing-arts/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Music Theater Works":MAILTO:info@musictheaterworks.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
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SUMMARY:Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:The internationally renowned\, award-winning author Salman Rushdie discusses his newest novel\, The Eleventh Hour\, a spellbinding exploration of life\, death\, and what comes into focus during our “final act.” The quintet of stories span the three countries in which he has made his work — India\, England\, and America — features an unforgettable cast of characters\, and asks some of life’s most daunting questions. Do we accommodate ourselves to death\, or rail against it? Do we spend our “eleventh hour” in serenity or in rage? And how do we achieve fulfillment with our lives if we don’t know the end of our own stories? The Eleventh Hour ponders life and death\, legacy\, and identity with the penetrating insight and boundless imagination that have made Rushdie one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/salman-rushdie-the-eleventh-hour-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: November Blue Hour Featuring Iain at Haymarket HouseHaley Pollock and Keetje Kuipers
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our November featured readers are Iain Haley Pollock & Keetje Kuipers.\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. \nThe Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our November featured readers are Iain Haley Pollock and Keetje Kuipers. \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 November 19:\n– Workshop (registration required) begins promptly at 6 p.m.\, ends at 7 p.m.\n– Performance space doors open and open mic sign-up begins at 7 p.m.\n– Reading (registration recommended but not required) begins at 7:30\, followed by community gathering time.\n– Reading registration is free; the workshop is sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10. \nAbout the Reading:\nThe Blue Hour reading features readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond\, preceded by a five person lottery-style open mic and followed by community gathering time. \nAbout the Workshop:\nThe Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem together\, then Marty will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem. \nAbout the Space:\nAccessibility\, Health\, & Safety:\n– All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral\, including single-user and stalled restrooms.\n– Each event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email curator@poetrycenter.org to ensure ramp access and with any other accessibility needs.\n– Masks are strongly encouraged for all indoor events\, and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-november-blue-hour-featuring-iain-at-haymarket-househaley-pollock-and-keetje-kuipers/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W. Buena\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251001T020712Z
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SUMMARY:As You Like It - ASL-Interpreted Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE! \n$30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTASL2526 \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. \nFacing exile at home\, Orlando\, Duke Senior\, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia seek safety and refuge in the Forest of Arden. Lost amidst the trees\, these wounded souls end up finding a community of acceptance and transformational love\, where all are welcomed and embraced. Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub (the Tony Award-winning composer of Suffs)\, this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends\, feuding families and chance encounters. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted\, wheelchair accessible\, and assisted listening devices. \nhttps://www.writerstheatre.org/events/as-you-like-it
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/as-you-like-it-asl-interpreted-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T210000
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CREATED:20251101T184856Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:On this special night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd\, all blinking and moving lights are static or greatly slowed down\, and music is softened or silenced. Capacity is limited to foster a safe and enjoyable guest experience\, meaning there’s more space to enjoy the beautiful lights with your family and friends! \nAll ZooLights attractions (Light Lounge\, Ferris wheel\, Endangered Species Carousel\, Gorilla Trek VR Experience) will be open. Santa will be present for photos\, and cookie decorating will be available. The South Lawn Light Show will be set to static/non-flashing. \nLincoln Park Zoo works to minimize barriers and ensure that everyone can fully experience the zoo. The zoo is dedicated to ensuring that programs\, spaces\, and facilities are accessible to all. Please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility for more information.\nAccessibility Map \nLincoln Park Zoo’s Accessibility Map is a high-contrast version of the zoo’s map. It identifies locations with high sensory experiences\, low sensory experiences\, captioned videos\, tactile experiences\, benches and rest stops\, and spots to burn off some energy. The map also marks the lengths of zoo paths to help determine travel distance and time and location of accessibility resources and amenities. \nYou can access a PDF of this map here or use an interactive map on your browser or mobile device here.\nDid You Know? \nYour ticket purchase helps keep Chicago’s zoo free to all\, 365 days a year! \nBuying tickets to events like Sensory Friendly Night at ZooLights is a way to support your zoo. Proceeds from ticketed events helps keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and provide expert care to more than 650+ animals from individual diets to veterinary care.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-night-at-zoolights-presented-by-invesco-qqq-and-comed-at-lincoln-park-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:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol - ASL at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I will honor Christmas in my heart\, and try to keep it all the year.” \nRediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge\, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director\, with Christopher Donahue returning as Scrooge after a “historical standout” performance in his 2024 debut (WGNRadio.com). Featuring a “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, this tale remains “the best Christmas story ever told” (Time Out Chicago).
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-christmas-carol-asl-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251019T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T214903Z
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SUMMARY:Taming of the Shrew at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:by William Shakespeare\nAdapted and Directed by Marti Lyons \nNov 14\, 2025 — Dec 14\, 2025 \nWelcome to a tale of deception\, disguise\, and desire. \nThe richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry the youngest\, Bianca\, until the eldest\, Katherina\, is married first. Much to her family’s dismay\, Katherina repeatedly – and violently – rejects the men interested in her and her wealth\, and refuses to sacrifice her independence. When a mysterious gentleman enters the mix\, suddenly Kate sees that surrender is no sacrifice. Perhaps there is strength in submission. \nArtistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Marti Lyons (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner) turns William Shakespeare’s classic inside out\, with a fresh interpretation focused on feminine desire. This is not your standard Shrew. \nPlease Note: This adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew engages with mature themes—including desire\, sexuality\, and power dynamics. \nAccessible Performances: \nASL Interpretation: Saturday\, December 6 at 2:00pm\nTouch Tour: Sunday\, December 7 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and Open Captioning: Sunday\, December 7 at 2:00pm
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/taming-of-the-shrew-at-court-theatre/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 South Ellis Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:Plewis3@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20250817T003139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T003139Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol - Audio-Described at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I will honor Christmas in my heart\, and try to keep it all the year.” \nRediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge\, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director\, with Christopher Donahue returning as Scrooge after a “historical standout” performance in his 2024 debut (WGNRadio.com). Featuring a “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, this tale remains “the best Christmas story ever told” (Time Out Chicago). \nTouch Tour takes place at 12:30pm prior to the performance.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-christmas-carol-audio-described-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251001T020816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T020816Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All 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. The 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. \nAccessibility: wheelchair accessible\, quiet spaces. \nhttps://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all-at-chicago-childrens-museum-6/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Museum":MAILTO:customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251120T010038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T010038Z
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SUMMARY:The Infinite Wrench at United Church of Rogers Park
DESCRIPTION:The Neo-Futurists are bringing The Infinite Wrench to United Church of Rogers Park. At The Infinite Wrench\, you’ll see thirty plays in sixty minutes written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different\, be it funny\, profound\, elegant\, disgusting\, topical\, irreverent\, terrifying\, or musical; all are original\, truthful and tackle the here-and-now\, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week\, The Infinite Wrench is The Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to this unreached or unmoved by traditional theater. \nThe United Church of Rogers Park is ADA-Accessible. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can. \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible \n  \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/tiw-at-united-church-of-rogers-park/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-infinite-wrench-at-united-church-of-rogers-park/
LOCATION:United Church of Rogers Park\, 1545 W Morse Avenue\, Chicago\, 60626\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251209T082309Z
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SUMMARY:In Andrea’s Shoes at Clarendon Community Center Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fresh works by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures at the beautifully rehabbed and fully accessible Clarendon Community Center Park gallery! \nDoors and installation open 6pm\nPerformances 6:30-7:30pm \nTwo projects will be shown on this shared evening\, stemming from U.D.F. and Synapse Arts’ inclusive dance partnership.\nDamon’s heartfelt performance project In Andrea’s Shoes is a dance-theater tribute to her lifelong friend\, told through Damon’s perspective and created in collaboration with the Halverson family.\nDancers from Unfolding Disability Futures will perform improvisational scores curated by Sydney Erlikh\, drawn from her work abroad. These scores focus on community and collaboration\, and invite the audience to consider what moving together offers to the self and to others. \nCoexisting with the special performance on Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\, Damon is creating a textile installation that invites anyone to contribute a message to or about Andrea Grace Halverson\, or to express thoughts on loss and connection. Reflecting on friendship and remembrance\, this art piece will be on display at Clarendon Park. The installation is free and open to all in person\, with the option to contribute online. \nIn addition to the in-person program\, this event will be live-streamed by the Chicago Dance History Project. A ticket is required to access the live-streamed performances from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (CDT) — reserve yours now to witness this moving tribute and powerful artistic dialogue. \nThe performance is all ages appropriate – there is no swearing\, nudity\, or scary moments. Themes around death are referenced abstractly and with love. \nThe livestream video will be available for on-demand viewing soon after the December 9 event. Everyone who purchases a ticket for the livestream will receive the link to the video recording at no additional cost. \nFAQ’s are available at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/176LFs7AeAV9UeQWpgjlx0CG36ZAgAq88HZcr7kIMKEw/edit?usp=sharing \nAll tax-deductible donations go toward our inclusive dance programming\, co-taught and co-presented by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures. \n  \n  \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/in-andreas-shoes
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/in-andreas-shoes-at-clarendon-community-center-park/
LOCATION:Clarendon Community Center Park gallery\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Synapse Arts":MAILTO:rachel@synapsearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251120T010854Z
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing - Open Caption at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Open Caption performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing \n  \nJust in time for the holiday season\, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!”\nBeatrice is living it up as a fiercely independent woman who answers to no man. Benedick is an avowed bachelor with no plans to settle down. But when these stubborn singles finally meet their match under the sultry Sicilian sun\, who can resist romance? Linguistic fireworks and a hilarious battle of wits dazzle in the original “enemies-to-lovers” rom-com. Staged by famed director Selina Cadell\, you’ll be transported on holiday to the warm embrace of the Italian countryside with an exceptionally talented ensemble cast in CST’s Courtyard Theater\, considered one of the finest spaces to experience Shakespeare’s stories live in performance. This is Shakespeare at his very best. \nAccess Pay What You Can tickets starting at $39. Use code: MUCHCAPTION \nEmail access@chicagoshakes.com for more information. \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \n  \nhttps://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-much-ado-about-nothing/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/much-ado-about-nothing-open-caption-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251120T011339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T011339Z
UID:10014386-1765720800-1765731600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing - Audio Described Performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Audio Described performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing \n  \nJust in time for the holiday season\, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!”\nBeatrice is living it up as a fiercely independent woman who answers to no man. Benedick is an avowed bachelor with no plans to settle down. But when these stubborn singles finally meet their match under the sultry Sicilian sun\, who can resist romance? Linguistic fireworks and a hilarious battle of wits dazzle in the original “enemies-to-lovers” rom-com. Staged by famed director Selina Cadell\, you’ll be transported on holiday to the warm embrace of the Italian countryside with an exceptionally talented ensemble cast in CST’s Courtyard Theater\, considered one of the finest spaces to experience Shakespeare’s stories live in performance. This is Shakespeare at his very best. \nAccess Pay What You Can tickets starting at $39. Use code: MUCHAUDIO \nEmail access@chicagoshakes.com for more information. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description \n  \nhttps://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-much-ado-about-nothing/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/much-ado-about-nothing-audio-described-performance-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251209T102429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T103838Z
UID:10014393-1766322000-1766329200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:deCRIPtion presents: Clock Stammer: A Tactile–Acoustic Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:deCRIPtion is a program done in partnership between Bodies of Work and Access Living that offers monthly poetry and storytelling workshops built by and with disability in mind both in-person and virtually. \nClock Stammer: A Tactile-Acoustic Poetry Workshop (in-person)\n“Feel the poem\, hear time as it crips- tactile and acoustic storytelling for every bodymind.” \nWhat does time feel like when it slows down\, speeds up\, or moves in unexpected ways? Clock Stammer is a hands-on poetry workshop where we use touch\, sound\, and everyday materials to explore how our bodies and minds experience time differently\, shaped by our disability\, mental health\, or daily life in general. Together\, we’ll make tactile “clocks” or mosaics that map our moods\, energy\, and daily rhythms. Using simple materials like fabric\, foil\, or string\, we’ll create and share poetic pieces that can be touched\, heard\, and felt. Open to everyone; no prior art or poetry experience needed. \nIn addition to kinds of access listed in our event tags\, deCRIPtion trains and works with Access Doulas and fosters a space of interdependence. If you need assistance writing\, reading\, speaking\, or with other aspects of a workshop\, there will be someone who will do their best to assist you. During the registration process\, please let us know what other access needs or barriers you have and we will do our best to ensure you are able to come be fully in community with us. We routinely create image descriptions\, larger font materials\, or other access tools when requested with enough notice and where appropriate to the workshop. \nRegistration and more information at the link below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPt17MPPRmHB87IvOvhBvd85zob4yGA5ZI5Ouoxj9e9mUjxw/viewform?usp=header
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/decription-presents-clock-stammer-a-tactile-acoustic-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 W. Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251120T012529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012529Z
UID:10014382-1766336400-1766340000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker at the Harris Theater
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Chicago presents a Sensory-Friendly performance of The Nutcracker. \nThis show features: \nNo intermission\, the show will run just over an hour\, with a 3-minute pause between Act 1 and Act 2.\nHouse lights will not go dark for the show\, just dimmed a bit\nMusic track will be moderated to diminish louder parts\nFlashing\, quick-changing lighting effects will be eliminated\nAttendees may come and go to their seats as needed during the show\nAlternate “quiet space” will be provided as needed for attendees during the show (the Theater’s Donor Room on Level 2)\n31 seats are available for those in wheelchairs \nAll tickets are discounted to $25\nThe 31 wheelchair seats are also available for our four other public shows that weekend at the Harris Theater\, at regular ticket prices. \nFor more information\, contact access@harristheaterchicago.org. \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly\, Quiet Spaces \n  \nhttps://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/nutcracker-1
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sensory-friendly-nutcracker-at-the-harris-theater/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20250817T002950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T002950Z
UID:10014305-1766930400-1766941200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol - Sensory Friendly at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I will honor Christmas in my heart\, and try to keep it all the year.” \nRediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge\, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director\, with Christopher Donahue returning as Scrooge after a “historical standout” performance in his 2024 debut (WGNRadio.com). Featuring a “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, this tale remains “the best Christmas story ever told” (Time Out Chicago).
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-christmas-carol-sensory-friendly-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20250817T003200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T003200Z
UID:10014304-1766930400-1766941200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol - Sensory-Friendly at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“I will honor Christmas in my heart\, and try to keep it all the year.” \nRediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge\, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director\, with Christopher Donahue returning as Scrooge after a “historical standout” performance in his 2024 debut (WGNRadio.com). Featuring a “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, this tale remains “the best Christmas story ever told” (Time Out Chicago).
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-christmas-carol-sensory-friendly-at-goodman-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
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:20260405T201655
CREATED:20260129T050221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T050221Z
UID:10014423-1769972400-1769977800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club Comedy Showcase at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. The show is a playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest & most energizing shows in town. At this performance on February 1st at 7pm\, ASL Interpretation will be provided\, use code ASLCLUB to access discounted $10 tickets. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event (1/31\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-tickets-1979633455957 \n———————- \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nDEANNA ORTIZ was voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader 3 years in a row\, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025\, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’\, ‘Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+\, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me\, and her standup has been featured in Vulture\, WGN News\, FOX Good Day Chicago\, and TimeOut Chicago. \n“GABBY” GABE SKLAN is a comedian\, clown\, and award-winning playwright who performs and produces comedy and variety shows all across the city. Their work prioritizes cultivating presence of mind and treating subject matter with all due respect (even when that’s none). \nAMBA WALKA is a multi-platform journalist\, producer\, comedian\, and founder of The Crib Comedy Playspace a production house and incubator for Chicago comedic talent to perform\, connect and create. Follow her across social platforms @AmbaWalka. \nANNA LUCERO is the bi girlfriend of a British man (not posh British\, more like a retired soccer hooligan) and makes her money as a hairstylist. She previously produced The Gogo Show at The Lincoln Loft for 12 years & often performs with Las Locas. You can see when she’s performing next on her ig: @annalu312. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show or your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-bi-wives-club-comedy-showcase-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dorothy":MAILTO:hello@dorothydownstairs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20260129T050629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T050629Z
UID:10014424-1770055200-1770069600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20251231T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201828Z
UID:10014395-1770541200-1770548400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201655
CREATED:20260129T051457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T051457Z
UID:10014416-1770544800-1770552000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
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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