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“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. Modifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. Modifications for Calm Waters Include: Limited capacity and streamlined entry […]
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. The museum opens at 10 am for Play for All guests to […]
The ways you communicate directly with your audiences – on social media, through email, on your website, and in your printed materials – can say a lot about your commitment to accessibility. In this practical, interactive training, we’ll explore how you can reach a wider audience with accessible marketing content. Certified Professional in Accessibility Core […]
In this fun murder-mystery play, based on the popular board game and movie of the same name, a mysterious dinner party in 1954 Washington, D.C. turns into a swift-moving whodunit investigation. Scandal, secret passages, and slapstick comedy collide as weapons drop, fingers point, and bodies pile up. As suspense builds and betrayal abounds, motives are […]
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our February featured readers are Jalen Eutsey and Michelle Peñaloza. Each 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 […]
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