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Directed by Raine Allen-Miller Countries United Kingdom Year 2023 Synopsis In this visually vibrant, exhilarating modern romance, a chance meeting between Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad […]
A Summer Celebration of Sound, Movement, & Light 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Pre-Show Reception AI Photobooth by Christopher Knowlton Video screenings by Carissa Lee, Alexander Stewart & Tirtza Even Silent […]
Acclaimed author Ron Chernow, of Hamilton fame, is one of the most renowned voices in history and politics. Recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, Chernow has dedicated his life […]
Alison Bechdel is known for her pioneering comic strips Dykes to Watch Out For and the modern classics Fun Home (as well as the Tony-Award winning musical adaptation), Are You […]
Leslie Odom Jr. burst onto the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sang […]
What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern was elected the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand at the age of […]
Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment […]
Chicago Industry Exchange / Workshop Join Lucas Joaquin, a producer on the recent A24 release Death Of a Unicorn, for an illuminating conversation about producing independent films. Event will take […]
Chicagoland DPOCC, UIC Disability Cultural Center, and Center on Racial and Disability Justice Hosts 5th Annual Accessible Juneteenth For immediate release 2025 Accessible Juneteenth Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 4 to […]
ASL INTERPRETATION NIGHT: JUNE 20, 2025 American Blues Theater presents GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES CHICAGO PREMIERE by Artistic Affiliate Charles Smith directed by Ensemble member Chuck Smith The team of […]
THE NEO-FUTURISTS' ANNUAL PRIDE TRADITION RETURNS! JOIN US FOR 30 GLOW’D-UP, SWEAT-SOAKED, LIPSTICK-SMEARED, GENDER EUPHORIC™, GAY-PANIC-INDUCING PLAYS IN 60 MINUTES – ALL IN THE NAME OF QUEER COMMUNITY! This performance […]
Join us for a moderated community conversation exploring how artists of South Asia and the diaspora navigate careers at the intersection of art and disability. This event invites participants into […]
OPEN CAPTION PERFORMANCE on THURSDAY, JULY 10 at 7:30PM! $30.00 tickets with code WTOC2425. *If you are experiencing any issues with applying the promo code, please reach out to the […]
Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life, hope and the […]
Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life, hope and the […]
Ever heard of this show "Hamilton"? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing... […]
Sunday, July 20 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. […]
Integrated dance for people with and without disabilities, led by renowned educator Douglas Scott (Atlanta, GA). Friday, July 25 - $30: check-in 3:30, 4:00 - 6:30 pm Community Workshop on […]
Sundance-award winning documentary LIFE AFTER, directed by Reid Davenport, is coming to Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center on July 27 at 3:00PM! The screening, in partnership with FWD-Doc, is followed […]
A Gathering: Artists Design the Future & Community Of The Arts share the journey to accessible, inclusive ETOD work-live development in South Shore. Imagine how art and culture build community, […]
Directed by Darren Thornton Countries Ireland Year 2016 Synopsis Released after a short stint in prison, Mary finds everything and everyone around her changed. Her best friend Charlene is engaged, […]
Along with the Chicago River, sway and dance with the wind, light, and grasses, finding symbiotic nature within and around yourself in a city!! Asian Body Therapist Jennifer O"Hara and […]
Co-Produced by The Factory Theater and Unheard Of Company, be the first to witness this new devised piece of documentary theater from The Meaningful Action Theatre Company in their debut […]
ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE! $30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTASL2526 Performance on Saturday, August 30 at 2pm. If you experience any issues with this promo code, please reach out to the […]
OPEN CAPTION PERFORMANCE! $30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTOC2526 Performance on Thursday, Saturday 04 at 7:30pm. If you experience any issues with this promo code, please reach out to the […]
Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment […]
Born and raised in Chicago, chef Jesse Valenciana is a leading food journalist focused on Mexican cuisine, owner of the popular Nashville restaurant and food brand, The Secret Bodega, and […]
David “Teen Angel” Holland (now deceased) was the creator and publisher of the groundbreaking Teen Angel’s Magazine, which began in 1980. While the iconic Lowrider Magazine, founded in 1977, predates […]
World-renowned photographer, director, and urban lifestyle entrepreneur Estevan Oriol has built a career capturing both the gritty and the glamorous sides of Los Angeles. From intimate portraits of the rich […]
Step into the world of Cheech Marin — legendary actor, comedian, and cultural icon — as he shares his deep passion for Chicano art and his mission to elevate a […]
Our future feels uncertain, yet we are resoundingly called to what matters most: You and me. Us. Humanity, itself. At TEDxChicago 2025, we believe the most powerful force shaping tomorrow […]
“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+ years, its plucky owner famous […]
“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+ years, its plucky owner famous […]
Abby Paj Tries to Stay Alive is a solo show written and performed by Neo-Futurist Ensemble Member, Abby Pajakowski. The doomsday clock ticks 89 seconds to midnight and the world […]
Nate Silver, founder of the popular data-driven news and analysis website FiveThirtyEight, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard H. Thaler come together for a wide-ranging conversation. In his most recent publication, […]
Moon landings and space walks once captivated the public’s attention. But, in recent decades, the U.S. space enterprise has waned. Now, that’s finally about to change. The award-winning Washington Post […]
Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced by […]
The Wrigley Building is one of Chicago’s most emblematic buildings — a gleaming white palazzo at the head of our city’s grandest boulevard, Michigan Avenue. Join us for a panel […]
The late creative visionary Virgil Abloh upended a century’s worth of ideas about luxury and taste, fundamentally reshaping how we see creativity and the world around us. Join us at […]
Join us for a powerful musical performance inspired by Angela Davis’s pioneering activism interspersed with readings by — and a post-performance conversation with — Davis herself. Award-winning composer, Guggenheim fellow, […]
Art/Access Lab: Open Lab provides artists in the disability community an affinity space for artists to share emerging projects, test ideas, and gain perspective on their work through community exchange. […]
Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced by […]
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 […]
Indigenous scientist and New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer, asks: How can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we […]