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deCRIPtion presents: Clock Stammer: A Tactile–Acoustic Poetry Workshop

Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago

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. Clock Stammer: A Tactile-Acoustic Poetry Workshop (in-person) “Feel the poem, hear time as it crips- tactile and acoustic storytelling for every bodymind.” What […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party at Chicago Children’s Theatre

Chicago Children's Theatre 100 S Racine Ave, Chicago

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 […]

  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour

Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker at the Harris Theater

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

Ballet Chicago presents a Sensory-Friendly performance of The Nutcracker. This show features: No intermission, the show will run just over an hour, with a 3-minute pause between Act 1 and Act 2. House lights will not go dark for the show, just dimmed a bit Music track will be moderated to diminish louder parts Flashing, […]

  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Low Lighting
  • Quiet Spaces
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible

A Christmas Carol – Sensory Friendly at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover 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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly

A Christmas Carol – Sensory-Friendly at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover 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 […]

  • Open Captions
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Spanish / English audio translation

Holiday – ASL at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Holiday – Spanish Subtitles at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film […]

  • Spanish captioning

Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago

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 […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Low Lighting
  • Quiet Spaces
  • Sensory Friendly

WHITE ROOSTER – Mask Required Performance at Lookingglass Theatre

Lookingglass Theatre 163 E Pearson St, Chicago

WHITE ROOSTER World Premiere Written and Directed by Matthew C. Yee WHITE ROOSTER is a darkly funny tale of love, loss and the strange things we inherit. After a family […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Masks Required
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film – ASL and Sound Shirt at Lyric Opera

Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago

Get ready for high-energy fun as Disney’s five-time Academy Award®-winning film comes to life on the big screen! Meet Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), a magical English nanny who flies out […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Large Print Programs
  • Touch Tour

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY – Open Captioned Performance at Lookingglass Theatre

Lookingglass Theatre 163 E Pearson St, Chicago

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY World Premiere Written by Kevin Douglas Directed by Devon DeMayo Hilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val, a vampire, is […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY – Touch Tour & Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre

Lookingglass Theatre 163 E Pearson St, Chicago

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY World Premiere Written by Kevin Douglas Directed by Devon DeMayo Hilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val, a vampire, is […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour
  • Wheelchair Accessible