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Chicago Poet Laureate Celebration with The Poetry Foundation

Join us for the kickoff to our Fall 2023 season with a celebration of Chicago’s Poet Laureate, avery r. young, at Harold Washington Library. He will perform alongside other poet […]

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Jonas Becker, New Normal at the MCA

Jonas Becker’s New Normal explores how we, as individuals in society, adjust to large-scale cultural trauma, environmental deterioration, the loss of civil liberties, and increased financial precarity. As conditions erode […]

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Fall Mental Health Peer Support Group (virtual) with Access Living

The Peer Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an […]

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Millie Bobby Brown in Conversation at Francis W. Parker School

Emmy-nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown can now add author to her list of accolades with her debut novel, Nineteen Steps. Set against the backdrop of World War II London in […]

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Naomi Klein in Conversation with V (Eve Ensler) at Francis W. Parker School

According to renowned social critic and author Naomi Klein, our world today is like a hall of mirrors, made up of conspiracy theories, AI-generated content blurring the lines between truth […]

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Novelist Zadie Smith at Francis W. Parker School

Literary powerhouse Zadie Smith is back with a new, highly-anticipated historical novel, The Fraud, which centers around the unforgettable Eliza Touchet and a real-life, explosive trial that divided Victorian England […]

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Herman’s Lounge: A Night of Rhythm and Prose with The Poetry Foundation

Join us for an evening of enchantment as the Poetry Foundation transforms into Herman’s Lounge, a one night only jazz cabaret named in honor of the magician Black Herman. Dee […]

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Blown fuses, real and metaphorical, punctuate the action with flashes of pent up energy in this acclaimed play. The diminutive heroine frequently plunges the dilapidated house she shares with her alcoholic mother into darkness by playing her dead father’s records at a volume matched only by the soulful power of her vocal impressions. Little Voice […]

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Sensory-Friendly Morning at Lincoln Park Zoo

On Sunday, September 24 from 8-10am, Lincoln Park Zoo is offering Sensory-Friendly Morning hours for guests with disabilities, chronic illness, or Deaf to experience the zoo grounds and animal buildings in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Modifications include limited capacity and muted attractions. This is a free event, but it does require advanced registration. Sensory-Friendly […]

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The Lehman Trilogy with TimeLine Theatre Company at Broadway Playhouse

TimeLine presents the Chicago premiere production of the 2022 Tony Award winner for Best Play! Told in three parts over one evening, The Lehman Trilogy is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young Jewish man from Bavaria stands […]

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Blown fuses, real and metaphorical, punctuate the action with flashes of pent up energy in this acclaimed play. The diminutive heroine frequently plunges the dilapidated house she shares with her alcoholic mother into darkness by playing her dead father’s records at a volume matched only by the soulful power of her vocal impressions. Little Voice […]

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Poetry Off the Shelf: Ben Okri with The Poetry Foundation

Join us for a special US appearance by acclaimed Nigerian-born British novelist and poet, Ben Okri. Ben Okri is a playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, short-story writer, anthologist, and aphorist who has also written film scripts. His works have won numerous national and international prizes, including the Booker Prize for Fiction. His books include the eco-fable […]

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The Lehman Trilogy with TimeLine Theatre Company at Broadway Playhouse

TimeLine presents the Chicago premiere production of the 2022 Tony Award winner for Best Play! Told in three parts over one evening, The Lehman Trilogy is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young Jewish man from Bavaria stands […]

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The Flying Dutchman at Lyric Opera of Chicago

The Flying Dutchman is the story of a young woman’s obsession. Senta dreams of the Dutchman, who’s cursed to wander the earth. He comes ashore every seven years, searching for a woman who will be faithful to him until death. When she meets him, Senta’s fate is sealed. This new-to-Chicago production at Lyric Opera of […]

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Blown fuses, real and metaphorical, punctuate the action with flashes of pent up energy in this acclaimed play. The diminutive heroine frequently plunges the dilapidated house she shares with her alcoholic mother into darkness by playing her dead father’s records at a volume matched only by the soulful power of her vocal impressions. Little Voice […]

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LEAD Conference Share Out 2023

Event Description: Are you curious about the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) conference? Did you want to attend but couldn’t? Join The Collab for a Zoom Lunch and Learn about this year’s LEAD experience. Four representatives from the Collab will share takeaways from their focus areas and lead a live discussion with our arts and culture […]

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An Evening with Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key at Francis W. Parker School

Based on their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key are excited to share their new book with the Chicago Humanities audience: The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey through the Art and Craft of Humor. This book will take readers on a delightful and hilarious journey through the evolution […]

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Eurydice at Writers Theatre

Nichols Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe

Eurydice is a play about newlywed and newly dead Eurydice arrives in the underworld without memories or language where she struggles to recover her humanity with the aid of the father she lost years ago. When Orpheus arrives to rescue her, Eurydice must choose between staying with her father or escaping with her husband—between life […]

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Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery at Chicago Children’s Theatre

Through fabulous storytelling and fast-paced comedy, Ben Franklin and his want-to-be-inventor niece, Sarah, travel to France where they use the Scientific Method to test a mystical man’s magical cure-all in MESMERIZED: A BEN FRANKLIN SCIENCE & HISTORY MYSTERY. Kids will laugh as they engage their minds to solve this mystery, fueled with stories about Ben […]

Around the World in 80 Trees with Jonathan Drori at Morton Arboretum

A botanical journey of beauty and botany, myth and mayhem: Bestselling author Jonathan Drori takes a gloriously illustrated trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of trees by […]

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SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their […]

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SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their […]

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  • Open Captions
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The Nacirema Society at Goodman Theatre

It’s 1964 Montgomery, Alabama, and the Nacirema Society prepares for its annual introduction of six elegant African-American debutantes to a world of prosperity, privilege and social responsibility. This centennial year, […]

Walter Isaacson on Elon Musk with David Axelrod at Northwestern University

From the author of Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Einstein and more, Walter Isaacson returns to Chicago Humanities with the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator […]

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Family Day | Party! at MCA

After a summer hiatus, Family Days are back! Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with […]

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Oliver Jeffers at Ryan Center for Music

Oliver Jeffers is an acclaimed storyteller and visual artist. His latest picture book, How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far., is written […]

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Poetry with Sandra Cisneros at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

In her long career in literature and teaching, Sandra Cisneros has shared her passion for creative writing and expressing her experience as a Mexican woman. After a 28 year break […]

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Public Art and Environmental Justice in Chicago at Block Museum of Art

How can art engage people on climate change and environmental issues that are impacting our city and neighborhoods? Join Uzma Noormohamed, Program Director of the Illinois Science & Energy Innovation […]

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Is Freedom of Speech, Free? at Ryan Center for Music

How does cancel culture impact our social, cultural, and political lives? With The Atlantic’s Caitlin Flanagan leading the discussion, join Johns Hopkins’ Yascha Mounk, out with his latest book The Identity Trap; […]

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Comedian Sarah Cooper at Ryan Center for Music

Comedian Sarah Cooper rocketed to fame during the pandemic with her lip-synched videos of Donald Trump’s speeches. Her face, his voice–it was social media magic. In her hilarious and honest […]

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NFTs and Art at Block Museum of Art

Since the NFT (Non-fungible tokens) exploded into the art world a few years ago, artists, collectors, arts professionals, art lovers, and museumgoers are still trying to understand what NFTs are and what they mean for the future. Author, Amy Whitaker, takes readers through the origins of NFTs, the connection to the history of artmaking and […]

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Poverty in America with Matthew Desmond at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Why does the United States, one of the richest countries on earth, allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit citizens to live and die on the streets, and continue to pay poverty wages? Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist Matthew Desmond uses vivid storytelling and rigorous research to delve into the […]

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Bob and Erin Odenkirk in Conversation with Peter Sagal at Northwestern University

Naperville native and award-winning actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk has teamed up with his talented daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, as they share original poems Bob wrote with his children when they were young, as well as dozens of new ones–beautifully brought to life by Erin’s whimsical drawings. Join Chicago Humanities for a hilarious and heartwarming […]

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Fox News’ Bret Baier on George Washington at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Fox News Channel’s Chief Political Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, Bret Baier comes to Chicago Humanities to talk about his groundbreaking new biography of America’s first president. In To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment, Baier explores Washington’s remarkable decision to come out of retirement to preside over the […]

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The Nacirema Society at Goodman Theatre

It’s 1964 Montgomery, Alabama, and the Nacirema Society prepares for its annual introduction of six elegant African-American debutantes to a world of prosperity, privilege and social responsibility. This centennial year, the Society’s grande dame, Grace Dunbar, will have nothing less than perfection for her granddaughter Gracie’s debut. And with young love brewing, old family skeletons […]

The Nacirema Society at Goodman Theatre

It’s 1964 Montgomery, Alabama, and the Nacirema Society prepares for its annual introduction of six elegant African-American debutantes to a world of prosperity, privilege and social responsibility. This centennial year, the Society’s grande dame, Grace Dunbar, will have nothing less than perfection for her granddaughter Gracie’s debut. And with young love brewing, old family skeletons […]

Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Kathleen Belew at UIC Forum

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow returns to Chicago Humanities to expose the shocking truth behind subversive attempts to undermine democracy and the inspiring tales of those who rose to challenge the insurrectionists. Inspired by the research for her #1 Apple podcast, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, Maddow’s latest book PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism tells the […]

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The Science & Morality of Climate Change at Newberry Library

Academy Award-winning movie Don’t Look Up and the big-budget streamer Extrapolations tell us that humanity is incapable of addressing climate change, even in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence. But is that true? Are human beings incapable of changing our ways to help the planet? Join astronomer and physicist Marcelo Gleiser (The Dawn of a […]

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A Conversation with Teju Cole at Fourth Presbyterian Church

What constitutes a meaningful life in a violent world? Join celebrated author and essayist Teju Cole (Open City) as he considers this question through his most recent work of fiction, Tremor. This poetic exploration continues Cole’s masterful examination of colonial atrocities, casual racism, and “history’s own brutality.” Don’t miss this Chicago Humanities experience with one […]

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Colonial Looting, Museums, and Restitution at Newberry Library

Throughout history, museums and other cultural institutions have too often acquired their artifacts through conquest, imperialism and colonization. Today, these institutions are re-evaluating this “colonial looting” and facing increasing calls to return these artifacts to their rightful owners, aiming to rectify historical injustices and foster cultural healing. Join Chicago Humanities for a presentation on these […]

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Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellows Reading with The Poetry Foundation

Join us for the first public reading of the 2023 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellows together at the Poetry Foundation. The Poetry Foundation awards five Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships annually. Among the largest awards offered to young poets in the US, the $27,000 prize is intended to support exceptional […]

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Erika Sánchez at Fourth Presbyterian Church

A Cicero native, Erika Sánchez grew up in a Mexican American household and is a self-described pariah, misfit, and a foul-mouthed, melancholic rabble-rouser. She returns to the literary world with her witty, raunchy, insightful, unapologetic honest memoir, Crying in the Bathroom. She covers everything from white feminism to debilitating depression, and finding a life rich […]

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SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their […]

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Chefs Anna Voloshyna and Rick Bayless Celebrate Ukrainian Cuisine at Newberry Library

Budmo!, meaning “cheers!” in Ukrainian, is the first cookbook presented by Ukrainian-born, California-based chef, blogger, and culinary instructor Anna Voloshyna. Celebrating classic Eastern European recipes with a modern, creative twist […]

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk at Francis W. Parker School

Prepare to be dazzled by the transformative power of design with the Emmy-nominated host of Queer Eye, Bobby Berk. Why does the color of a room change how you feel? […]

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Everyone at Play at Kohl’s Children’s Museum

Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all children and adults regardless of ability. The Museum’s 17 exhibits and 2 acres of outdoor explorations are designed for […]

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ASL Storybook of “Red: A Crayon’s Story” at Oak Park Public Library

Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park

Experience Red: A Crayon's Story like you never have before! This storybook video features Deaf American Sign Language master signer Crom Saunders signing the words to the animated book, with […]

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  • Free Event
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  • Masks Highly Recommended
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Lucha Teotl at Goodman Theatre

Pro wrestling bursts onto the stage in a high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride. It’s a night in the theater that you’ll never forget. Experience the heart-pumping action ringside, as the Goodman transforms into a professional wrestling arena—a perfect backdrop for the high drama and rich cultural history of lucha libre. Originally developed with Prism Movement […]

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Language Models and AI: A Guide for the Perplexed at Columbia College Chicago – Student Center

Over the past year, language models have entered the popular consciousness as new apps like ChatGPT attract hundreds of millions of users. Bold claims have been made about the capabilities and future impact of such products. Researchers in the field of natural language processing (the scholarly field in which language models originated) have been somewhat […]

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Farah Jasmine Griffin on Book Bans and Black Literature at Venue SIX10

Join leading intellectual Farah Jasmine Griffin (Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature and In Search of a Beautiful Freedom) to talk about why book bans so often target Black literature. Griffin discusses the censorship of Black authors like Toni Morrison and the effort to preserve and share Black stories. […]

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Free Dance Day at Loyola Park

Loyola Park 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago

Free Dance Day brings together people of all ages and experience levels to enjoy a day filled with dance classes, performances, and festivities, all for free! This annual open-house style event is a chance to try out dance classes in a relaxed, communal setting. Visit Synapse's home studio as an Arts Partner in Residence with […]

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  • Free Event
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SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their adopted country doesn’t love them back. Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok brings light to the sacrifices made by DREAMers, lovers and life-long friends in the heart-stirring […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Open Captions
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Lucha Teotl at Goodman Theatre

Pro wrestling bursts onto the stage in a high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride. It’s a night in the theater that you’ll never forget. Experience the heart-pumping action ringside, as the Goodman transforms into a professional wrestling arena—a perfect backdrop for the high drama and rich cultural history of lucha libre. Originally developed with Prism Movement […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Open Captions
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour

Lucha Teotl at Goodman Theatre

Pro wrestling bursts onto the stage in a high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride. It’s a night in the theater that you’ll never forget. Experience the heart-pumping action ringside, as the Goodman transforms into a professional wrestling arena—a perfect backdrop for the high drama and rich cultural history of lucha libre. Originally developed with Prism Movement […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Captioning
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Open Captions
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour

Cultural Access Collaborative’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser

Plante Moran 10 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago

Celebrate a decade of access. Join Us! Monday, October 30, 2023 5-7pm Plante Moran 1st Floor Lobby 10 South Riverside Plaza Chicago IL Entrance on the corner of Monroe and Canal $50 per attendee Buy Tickets Cultural Access Collab removes barriers to make Illinois’ arts and culture more accessible to people with disabilities by providing […]

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Dancing with Parkinson’s in the South Loop with Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey Ballet South Loop Studios 1920 S Wabash Ave, Chicago

Dancing with Parkinson's is a partnership program between The Joffrey Ballet and Northwestern Medicine built for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers, friends, and family members. This class offers a supportive space to explore the artistry of dance, ranging across the styles of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and improvisation. In this class, we connect the […]

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Talk | Helen Molesworth and Madeleine Grynsztejn at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Over the past three decades, writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth’s singular voice and lively curatorial vision has established her as one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the art world. At this inspiring event, MCA Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn will join Molesworth on stage for a conversation about her new book Open […]

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Talk | Helen Molesworth and Madeleine Grynsztejn at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Over the past three decades, writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth’s singular voice and lively curatorial vision has established her as one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the art world. At this inspiring event, MCA Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn will join Molesworth on stage for a conversation about her new book Open […]

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SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their adopted country doesn’t love them back. Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok brings light to the sacrifices made by DREAMers, lovers and life-long friends in the heart-stirring […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Open Captions
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour
  • Wheelchair Accessible

SANCTUARY CITY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Newark, NJ. Post-9/11. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an unlikely foe: unexpected, unreciprocated love. Their friendship is no longer enough (for one of them) and their […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Open Captions
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Loud and Proud! Maximizing Your Accessibility Info for Guests

Zoom

Event Description: A cultural institution’s website is often the first point of contact for guests with disabilities. Are the bathrooms accessible? Where are the elevators? Can services like sign language interpretation […]

Family Day | Natural History at MCA

For this Family Day, explore the overlap between art and science with educators from the Field Museum and artist Assaf Evron. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is […]

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Jungle Book Reimagined at Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago

Run Time: 2 hours, including intermission Child Policy: Recommended for ages 8+. To help determine whether this performance is appropriate for your child, we encourage you to seek additional information […]

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Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop at Access Living

PRESS HERE: Center for Mad Culture 410 South Michigan Avenue, suite 419, Chicago

Let’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. […]

  • Captioning
  • Free Event
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The Daughter of the Regiment at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Marie, the lovable, irrepressible spirited heroine — a foundling, raised by soldiers — loves handsome Tonio. Things get complicated when the Marquise carts her off to refine her with a […]

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POTUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

It’s just another (omg, wtf, lmfao) day at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. When a White House PR nightmare spins into a legit sh*tshow, seven brilliant and beleaguered women must risk life, […]

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Live Arts | Muslim Writers Collective: Intersectionality at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

A grassroots initiative promoting storytelling, creativity, and the arts, the Muslim Writers Collective will focus this iteration of its programming on themes drawn from the MCA exhibition Faith Ringgold: American […]

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A.B.L.E Twists and Turns at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

The show will feature work of 42 members of the A.B.L.E. community including 24 performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over a 10-week rehearsal process, A.B.L.E.’s ensembles have collaborated to […]

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Sensory-Friendly ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

LIncoln Park Zoo 2400 N Cannon Drive, Chicago

Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ Wednesday, December 6 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission is $7 (or free with promo code SensoryFriendly23) All ages Lincoln […]

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The Lifespan of A Fact at TimeLine Theatre Company

A comedic showdown between truth and fact set in the world of non-fiction publishing. JIM FINGAL IS AN EAGER YOUNG INTERN at a high-profile magazine hoping to impress his demanding […]

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Family Day | Pocket Con at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Pocket Con, Chicago’s only comics convention for children and youth, is coming to Family Day at the MCA! Meet creators, attend workshops and panels, play teen-created video games, and try […]

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  • ASL Interpreted

Rewritten Narratives: A Comic Workshop at Access Living

PRESS HERE: Center for Mad Culture 410 South Michigan Avenue, suite 419, Chicago

Let’s reclaim and rewrite our stories as disabled people through writing and drawing together! Too often disabled individuals have their stories told to them by medical professionals and cultural norms. […]

  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest 2023 at MCA

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
Event Series Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest 2023

Join us for music, free snacks, free zines, and more! The Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 12 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork, activism, and social practice of Chicago-area youth, as captured in zine form. TCA highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins: Audio Description with Strawdog Theatre Company

Chicago Loop Synagogue 16 S Clark St, Chicago

Strawdog Theatre Company in partnership with Chicago Loop Synagogue presents Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins. In this musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel's Caldecott Honor-winning book, a traveling troupe of actors comes to town to find no one celebrating Hanukkah. To save the holiday, they must tell the tale of Hershel of Ostropol & his quest […]

  • Audio Description
  • Free Event
  • Hybrid Program
  • In Person
  • Quiet Spaces
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Touch Tour
  • Virtual
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Family Day | Quilts and Stories at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

In January, artists A. Martinez and Gaby Martinez take over the MCA with their collaborative quilt making inspired by Faith Ringgold. Additionally, musician Ben LaMar Gay performs for families to interact with his music, and KIDO Chicago, the award-winning kids boutique in the South Loop, has a pop-up at the museum. Designed and led by […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Free Event
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Talk | Sowing Change with Erika Allen and Linda Goode Bryant at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Sowing Change: Creativity and Food Sovereignty is a collaboration between the MCA and the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB 5). This program brings together artists Erika Allen, founder of Urban Growers Collective in Chicago, and Linda Goode Bryant, founder of the pathbreaking gallery, Just Above Midtown (1976-1984) and Project EATS in New York City. Allen and […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Captioning

Educator Workshop | Color Alchemy: An Immersive Meditative Art Experience at MCA

Visual artist and creative designer Tacarra Sutton collaborates with wellness practitioner Cherish Hicks for three mediation and creative-centered workshops. This event suite is designed to promote self-care and wellbeing among K–12 educators. Join us as we combine wellness and art for an unforgettable experience. This is the third and final Color Alchemy: An Immersive Meditative […]

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Talk | Lotus L. Kang and Jack Schneider at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

This year, the Chicago-based artist Lotus L. Kang transformed the museum’s atrium with her mesmerizing work Molt (New York-Lethbridge-Los Angeles-Toronto-Chicago- ) (2018–2023). To celebrate the final weeks of the commissioned installation, Kang speaks with MCA Assistant Curator Jack Schneider. ASL and CART captioning will be provided. https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/talk-lotus-l-kang-and-jack-schneider/  

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning
  • Free Event

Cinderella at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Cinderella (La Cenerentola) tells the story of the downtrodden daughter of a selfish father, Don Magnifico. When Prince Ramiro (disguised as his own valet, Dandini) meets her, they fall instantly in love, leading — after a few complications — to a heartwarming happy ending. This event will have audio description, braille programs, large print programs, […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Large Print Programs
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Youth-Led Programming | Teen Creative Agency x #BLKGRLSWURLD at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

This is an opportunity for members of the TCA to enter into conversation with Christina and Cortney, the founders of #BlkGrlsWurld, about their growth and evolution as Black womxn publishers, event organizers, and lovers of punk, hardcore, and metal. Coinciding with the Faith Ringgold: American People exhibition, this event highlights the creativity, influence, and impact […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Free Event
  • Hybrid Program
  • In Person
  • Virtual
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Talk | Roundtable on Faith Ringgold at MCA

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Join us for a conversation on how Faith Ringgold’s aesthetic and political practices continue to reverberate across generations of artists with artists Jamal Cyrus and Amanda Williams, and the MCA presentation Curator of Faith Ringgold: American People, MCA Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James. English/Spanish CART and ASL are provided. https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/talk-roundtable-on-faith-ringgold/

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning
  • Spanish captioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Talk | Roundtable on Faith RinggoldJoin us for a conversation on how Faith Ringgold’s aesthetic and political practices continue to reverberate across generations of artists with artists Jamal Cyrus and Amanda Williams, and the MCA presentation Curator of Faith Ringgold: American People, MCA Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

Join us for a conversation on how Faith Ringgold’s aesthetic and political practices continue to reverberate across generations of artists with artists Jamal Cyrus and Amanda Williams, and the MCA presentation Curator of Faith Ringgold: American People, MCA Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James. English/Spanish CART and ASL are provided. https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/talk-roundtable-on-faith-ringgold/

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning
  • Spanish captioning

Play For All Adaptive Sports Event with DARE2TRI at Chicago Children’s Museum

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago

Calling ALL champions to Chicago Children's Museum! Participate in event activities, including roller sled hockey, handcycling, wheelchair racing, bocce, Judo, group exercises, and See & Touch Prosthetics display. All of our inclusive, multisensory museum exhibits and programs will also be available during Play For All. The first 500 children and families with disabilities who register […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Quiet Spaces
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Screening | The Sojourner Truth Film Festival at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

In 1976, Faith Ringgold and a group of Black feminist artists co-organized the first-ever Black women’s film festival: the Sojourner Truth Festival of the Arts. In celebration of the festival’s 2023 edition and Ringgold’s major retrospective, Faith Ringgold: American People, join us for an all-day screening of rarely shown films by and about Black women. […]

  • Captioning

Screening | The Sojourner Truth Film Festival at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

In 1976, Faith Ringgold and a group of Black feminist artists co-organized the first-ever Black women’s film festival: the Sojourner Truth Festival of the Arts. In celebration of the festival’s 2023 edition and Ringgold’s major retrospective, Faith Ringgold: American People, join us for an all-day screening of rarely shown films by and about Black women. […]

  • Captioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Jazzmeia Horn Family Matinee at Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago

Age Recommendation: PNC Family Series is recommended for children and adults ages 4 and older. However, children of all ages are welcome! Jazzmeia Horn is a vocalist and composer, author, activist, educator, multi-GRAMMY Award nominee, and winner of the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition. Praised by The New York Times as “among the […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Audio Description
  • Sensory Friendly

What’s Your Like at Malarkey Comedy

Malarkey Comedy 1501 N. Kingsbury Dr, Chicago

"What's Yours Like" is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real time. This time stand-up comics with and without disabilities open for us! Sponsored by Bodies of Work. Accessibility: audio description […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Audio Description
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Live Arts | Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or, The Whale at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

In MOBY DICK; or, The Whale, award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang embarks upon a feature-length, silent-film telling of Herman Melville’s great American novel. The film features original orchestral […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Audio Description

Live Arts | Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or, The Whale at Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

About the Event In MOBY DICK; or, The Whale, award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang embarks upon a feature-length, silent-film telling of Herman Melville’s great American novel. The film […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Audio Description
  • Closed Captions
  • Free Event
  • Wheelchair Accessible

A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere, Soledad Vargas is in the city, fighting for her family’s right to live […]

  • Open Captions

What’s Your Like at Malarkey Comedy

Malarkey Comedy 1501 N. Kingsbury Dr, Chicago

The Tellin' Tales Theatre's Improv Team "What's Yours Like" is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then, improvisers with and without disabilities […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Wheelchair Accessible