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SUMMARY:"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" ASL Performance at The Goodman
DESCRIPTION:DIRECTED BY CHUCK SMITH\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR HARRY J. LENNIX \n“The more music you got in the world\, the fuller it is.” \nMa Rainey’s band is waiting. It’s 1927 Chicago\, and “The Mother of the Blues” takes her time getting ready to record. Tensions and temperatures rise as the musicians recount tales of rage\, joy\, betrayal and faith in astonishing stories and a heart-stopping climax. Chicago legends Chuck Smith and Harry J. Lennix reunite for the play that smashed box office records in its 1997 Goodman premiere for this major revival of “a genuine American masterpiece” (Chicago Reader). \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/ma-raineys-black-bottom/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ma-raineys-black-bottom-asl-performance-at-the-goodman/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Open-Captioned Performance at The Goodman
DESCRIPTION:DIRECTED BY CHUCK SMITH\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR HARRY J. LENNIX \n“The more music you got in the world\, the fuller it is.” \nMa Rainey’s band is waiting. It’s 1927 Chicago\, and “The Mother of the Blues” takes her time getting ready to record. Tensions and temperatures rise as the musicians recount tales of rage\, joy\, betrayal and faith in astonishing stories and a heart-stopping climax. Chicago legends Chuck Smith and Harry J. Lennix reunite for the play that smashed box office records in its 1997 Goodman premiere for this major revival of “a genuine American masterpiece” (Chicago Reader). \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning\, Assistive Listening Devices \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/ma-raineys-black-bottom/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ma-raineys-black-bottom-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:CineYouth Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nNow in its 21st edition\, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005\, CineYouth has provided a platform for emerging talent to share their work\, connect with fellow filmmakers\, and learn from industry professionals. \nHeld annually in Chicago at FACETS\, the festival features in-theater and online screenings\, hands-on workshops\, live Q&As\, and more. \nBest of all\, all CineYouth events are FREE and open to the public! \n  \nhttps://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/cineyouth/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/cineyouth-festival/
LOCATION:FACETS\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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SUMMARY:ABLEfest: The Time Capsule at The Edge Theater
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, ABLE will mark our 10th anniversary as a 501c3 and we are celebrating in a big way with a weekend-long festival April 30-May 3rd at The Edge Theater. 78 performers – including 40 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities – will appear across 5 performances. \nIt’s the year 2126. While searching the deserted remains of planet earth\, a team of humanitarians discover something buried in the dirt. What they find is not as simple as it first appears…In this world-premiere original play\, a neurodiverse cast of 11 performers with disabilities will use movement\, object work\, music\, and personal reflections to share this original story about the memories we hold onto and the connections we keep. \nThis performance of The Time Capsule features Audio Description by Jason Harrington. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Open Captioning\, Sensory Friendly\, Masks Required\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://ableensemble.com/event/time-capsule-0503/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ablefest-the-time-capsule-at-the-edge-theater/
LOCATION:The Edge Theater\, 5451 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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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-4/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Everyone at Play at Kohl Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes children with disabilities and their families for an afternoon of learning and play focused on them. Our Museum campus is designed for universal accessibility with a purpose to encourage linguistic\, cognitive\, motor and social skills for all children ages birth to 8. \n\n16 hands-on Museum exhibits.\nOne-on-one interactive activites with trained\, registered therapy animals and other partners.\nQuiet room for stimulation breaks.\nMuseum staff providing play support and guidance.\nA free family pass for 4 to return to the Museum.\n\n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/eap/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/everyone-at-play-at-kohl-childrens-museum-3/
LOCATION:Kohl Children’s Museum\, 2100 Patriot\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kohl Children's Museum":MAILTO:cpaulsrud@kcmgc.org
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SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY - Open Captioned Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo \nHilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val\, a vampire\, is in a new relationship with a mortal\, Dom\, each having different ideas about where their relationship should go. Rose\, Val’s progeny\, wants Val to consider leaving the country\, and on top of that\, Val’s estranged brother has returned\, coincidentally\, as a serial killer terrorizes the streets of Chicago. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY explores love\, codependency\, unwavering convictions and vampires. \nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026 \nOpen Captions on July 1\, 2026 \nUnlock $35 tickets using the code CAPTION online\, over the phone\, or in-person. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more! \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nhttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/untitled-vampire-play/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/untitled-vampire-play-open-captioned-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY - Touch Tour & Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo \nHilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val\, a vampire\, is in a new relationship with a mortal\, Dom\, each having different ideas about where their relationship should go. Rose\, Val’s progeny\, wants Val to consider leaving the country\, and on top of that\, Val’s estranged brother has returned\, coincidentally\, as a serial killer terrorizes the streets of Chicago. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY explores love\, codependency\, unwavering convictions and vampires. \nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026\, accessible performance July 9\, 2026. \nUnlock $35 tickets using the code AUDIO online\, over the phone\, or in-person. \nThe Touch Tour will begin at 1PM and curtain is at 2PM. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more! \n  \nAccessibility: Touch tour\, Audio Description\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Wheelchair accessible\, and All Gender restrooms. \nhttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/untitled-vampire-play/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/untitled-vampire-play-touch-tour-audio-described-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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