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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 Auction Costa Rican fare from Irazu 7:00 to 9:30 pm: Benefit Performances Spectralina Tom Lee Andy Slater Helen Lee Event Co-Chairs Ayako Kato & Rachel […]
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 to telling the stories of some of the most notable figures in history. Join us as Chernow discusses his newest work, Mark Twain, a nuanced […]
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 My Mother?, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength. But her acclaim doesn’t stop there — her last name is synonymous with the “Bechdel Test,” a […]
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 for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. But before Hamilton, Odom put in […]
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 thirty-seven, becoming the country’s youngest Prime Minister in more than 150 years. Ardern exemplifies a new kind of leadership — proving that leaders can be […]
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 with their family members and companions. Exclusive access for registrants 9:00am - 10:00am. Free tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified […]
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 place in the Claudia Cassidy Theater. About Lucas Joaquin headshot: Lucas JoaquinLucas Joaquin is a creative producer in New York City and a founding member, […]
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 7:30 PM CDT UIC Quad (near the UIC Student Center East Building) 750 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60607 Join the UIC Disability Cultural Center, the […]
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 critically-acclaimed The Reclamation of Madison Hemings now brings an “Abbott & Costello” meets “Modern Family” Chicago premiere. Pompey is an aging white vaudevillian; Jet […]
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 […]
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