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SUMMARY:Barefoot in the Park - ASL Performance at Theatre of Western Springs
DESCRIPTION:Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon will be performing at the Theatre of Western Springs. Use code MOTOASL to get $5 off! \nA young newlywed couple settles into their first home together; a tiny\, quirky apartment in New York City with eccentric neighbors and a growing list of problems. With the honeymoon phase of their relationship officially over\, conservative Paul longs for more stability and routine while free-spirited Corie views every oddity in their new home as a marvelous adventure. A visit from Corie’s mother blows open their simmering discontentment as the couple realizes that opposites don’t always attract. Widely regarded as one of Simon’s greatest plays\, this romantic comedy captures the joys and growing pains of early marriage. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted \nWebsite: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=316910
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/barefoot-in-the-park-asl-performance-at-theatre-of-western-springs/
LOCATION:Theatre of Western Springs\, 4384 Hampton Ave\, Western Springs\, 60558\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre of Western Springs":MAILTO:boxoffice@theatrewesternsprings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
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SUMMARY:BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB: Audio Described Performance + Touch Tour at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE\nSEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 4\, 2026\nBLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB \nwritten & performed by artistic affiliate Tania Richard\ndirected by J. Nicole Brooks \nAdapted from her memoir\, Black Girl from a White Suburb: Finding My Light\, Using My Voice. Signed copies will be available for purchase at the box office. \nTour-de-force solo show by Tania Richard. Growing up in an all-white Chicago suburb\, she spent her days dodging microaggressions\, striving to fit in\, and yearning to see herself reflected. Her transformation began when cast as The Caterpillar in “Alice in Wonderland.” Blending cautionary tales\, social commentary\, and humor\, Tania takes the leading role in a culture that often relegates Black women to supporting characters. \nTouch Tour begins 1:30pm\nAudio Described Performance begins 2:30pm \nSPECIAL ACCESS EVENTS: $34.50 – call Box Office at 773-654-3103 to reserve \n(Email boxoffice@americanbluestheater.com or call 773-654-3103 for more info about our accessibility programming\, including our Pay-What-You-Can initiatives.) \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Described \nWebsite: https://americanbluestheater.com/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb-audio-described-performance-touch-tour-at-american-blues-theater/
LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="American Blues Theater":MAILTO:jgsmith@americanbluestheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:INCLUSIVE DANCE PANEL: A LOOK AT THE PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE PRODUCED BY UDF AND ACCESS LIVING IN CELEBRATION OF THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUNTERBALANCE
DESCRIPTION:FREE Panel Event at Access Living!\n115 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \nJoin us for an evening panel at Access Living that brings together voices from the inclusive dance community to reflect on how the field in Chicago has evolved—and where it is going next. From physically integrated dance and disability-led artistry to new approaches to access\, creation\, and performance\, we’ll consider how Counterbalance has brought us here and imagine what comes next. \nThe panel features panelists who have danced and choreographed at past Counterbalances as well as a new voice from the Emerging Artist Showcase. Come and chat with some of the artists and thinkers who have brought us to this point and who are shaping its future. \nPanelists: Maggie Bridger\, Jim Charlton\, Ginger Lane\, Sunshine Rose\, and Robby Williams \nModerated by Sydney Erlikh \nTHIS IS A HYBRID EVENT. Zoom link will be added to this page. \nThe event venue is wheelchair accessible and will have ASL and Captions.\nEmail access questions to unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com \nPRODUCED BY UDF AND ACCESS LIVING IN CELEBRATION OF THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUNTERBALANCE \nThanks to our partners Bodies of Work and Momenta. \nImage: Photo of Ti(c)k To(c)k choreographed by Lauren Sheeley. 5 dancers standing and in wheelchairs lift their arms or embrace. \nPhotography by Marcela Rafea\, Courtesy of MOMENTA Dance Company \nAccessibility: All Gender Restrooms\, ASL Interpreted\, Captioning\, Free event\, Hybrid Program\, In-Person\, Wheelchair Accessible
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/inclusive-dance-panel-a-look-at-the-past-present-and-future-produced-by-udf-and-access-living-in-celebration-of-the-15th-anniversary-of-counterbalance/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 W. Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Unfolding Disability Futures":MAILTO:unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T213000
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SUMMARY:The Attic: ASL-Interpreted Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:ASL-Interpreted Performance Friday\, September 25 at 7:30pm \nThe 7 Fingers is “pulse-raising magic” (The New York Times). \nFrom the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative\, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story\, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air\, on the floor and from the heart\, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective\, The 7 Fingers\, brings its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human. \nUse code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-attic/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-attic-asl-interpreted-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:The Attic: Open-Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Open-Captioned Performance Sunday\, September 27 at 2:00pm \nThe 7 Fingers is “pulse-raising magic” (The New York Times). \nFrom the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative\, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story\, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air\, on the floor and from the heart\, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective\, The 7 Fingers\, brings its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human. \nUse code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-attic/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-attic-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T213000
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SUMMARY:The Birth of the Pill at TimeLine Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A powerful world premiere about science\, power\, and the women who paid the price for progress. \nIn the mid‑20th century\, a radical dream begins to take shape: a simple pill that would give women full control over their reproductive futures. Championing this groundbreaking idea are feminist activist Margaret Sanger\, scientist Gregory Pincus\, gynecologist John Rock\, and philanthropist Katharine McCormick—visionaries working under intense secrecy amid legal\, scientific\, and religious roadblocks. Meanwhile\, in Puerto Rico\, clinical trials raise ethical questions\, as the lives and bodies of women like Ramona Delgado are exploited in the quest for scientific advancement. \nCommissioned and developed by TimeLine and based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig (King: A Life)\, this world premiere explores the transformative power of vision and invention\, alongside the costs of pursuing both by any means necessary. \nThe commission and development of The Birth of the Pill was supported in part by the Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation. \nThis performance of The Birth of the Pill will be open captioned with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance. The display is positioned in such a way that it is open for anyone to see in a particular seating area. It is a service you may choose to use or ignore during the performance. Captioning is provided by c2 Inc.\, www.c2net.org. \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/open-captioned-pill/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-birth-of-the-pill-at-timeline-theatre/
LOCATION:TimeLine Theatre\, 5035 N Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Hack for Accessibility 2026 at McDonald’s Global HQ
DESCRIPTION:Hack for Accessibility is back—and this year\, we’re bringing together an incredible community at the Global McDonald’s Headquarters in Chicago! \nJoin Code Your Dreams\, Deaf Kids Code\, AIxDisability\, and McDonald’s for a one-of-a-kind event centered on accessibility\, disability inclusion\, creativity\, and technology. \nParticipants will collaborate in teams to develop ideas and solutions addressing real-world accessibility challenges. Throughout the event\, teams will learn directly from disability advocates\, community organizations\, accessibility experts\, and technology professionals. \nNo matter your level of technical experience\, you belong here. You do not need to know how to code to participate. We need people with many different skills\, perspectives\, and lived experiences—including designers\, storytellers\, problem-solvers\, researchers\, advocates\, educators\, technologists\, and community leaders. \nEvent Details\n📅 Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\n⏰ 8AM-6PM\n📍 Global McDonald’s Headquarters \nHack for Accessibility includes dedicated participation tracks for: \n🎓 High school students\n🌱 Adult learners\n💼 College students\, professionals\, and community members \nWhether this is your first hackathon or your tenth\, you are welcome. Teams will receive support throughout the experience\, and no previous coding or hackathon experience is required. \nWhat to Expect\n✨ Collaborative\, accessibility-focused challenges\n✨ Opportunities to learn directly from disability leaders and organizations\n✨ Mentorship from professionals across technology\, design\, accessibility\, and other fields\n✨ A creative and welcoming environment where every skill set can contribute\n✨ Awards and prizes—including Grimace Crocs\, gift cards\, and more\n✨ Opportunities to connect with people committed to building a more accessible future \nKeynote Speaker: Clara Woods\nWe are honored to welcome globally recognized artist and disability advocate Clara Woods as our keynote speaker. \nAfter experiencing a perinatal stroke\, Clara was initially given a devastating prognosis. Although she cannot speak\, read\, or write\, she understands three languages and communicates through vibrant\, expressive artwork. Clara has shared her work and story around the world\, inspiring others to recognize the creativity\, intelligence\, and potential of people with disabilities. \nWhy Hack for Accessibility Matters\nAccessibility cannot be an afterthought—and disability communities must be included in shaping the technologies\, products\, and experiences that affect their lives. \nHack for Accessibility creates opportunities to expose and prepare new talent\, showcase the brilliance and innovation of disability communities\, and help participants understand how accessibility can lead to better solutions for everyone. \nOver the past three years\, Hack for Accessibility has welcomed more than 1\,000 participants. People travel from across the United States to participate because there is nothing else quite like it. \n  \nWebsite: https://hack-for-accessibility.lovable.app/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hack-for-accessibility-2026-at-mcdonalds-global-hq/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Global HQ\, 1035 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Code Your Dreams":MAILTO:brianne@codeyourdreams.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260921T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T190710Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 for All guests to enjoy an exclusive hour of play\, before opening to the general public at 11 am. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will receive FREE admission! Pre-registration is required for free admission. Guests can come and go all day. \nAccessibility: Quiet spaces\, Free Event\, Wheelchair Accessible\, All Gender Restrooms \nWebsite for Event: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all \nWebsite for Museums General Accessibility: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/accessibility-and-inclusion 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all-at-chicago-childrens-museum-8/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Museum":MAILTO:customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260806T215424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T215424Z
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SUMMARY:KOWALSKI – Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:From the Off-Broadway Production Lookingglass Theatre presents KOWALSKI\nLimited Engagement\nStarring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Johnny Galecki \nGregg Ostrin’s Acclaimed New Play imagines the pivotal first meeting between Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando at Lookingglass Theatre Company \nSet over one pivotal evening in Provincetown in 1947\, Kowalski imagines the first meeting between Tennessee Williams and a young Marlon Brando as Williams searches for the actor who would redefine the role of Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. Blending historical events with theatrical imagination\, the play explores ambition\, artistry and the creative collaboration behind one of the most influential works in American theater. Johnny Galecki\, an acclaimed actor spanning television\, film and Broadway\, began performing on local stages as a child\, and returns home to Chicago for this special presentation by Lookingglass Theatre. \nTouch Tour at 1PM\nCurtain at 2PM \nUse the code AUDIO for $35 tickets to our Audio Described performance. Limit 2 tickets. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nWebsite: https://lookingglasstheatre.org/plays/kowalski/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/kowalski-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T210000
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CREATED:20260929T225614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T225614Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Laughter at Kennedy-King College with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In this joyful and moving family portrait\, aspiring Chicago comedian Arlieta lives on the South Side with her aging father Milton Hall\, Sr.\, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Embracing optimism in the face of his affliction and finding inspiration in his own creative work as a radio show host\, Arlieta turns to the techniques of improv (“Yes\, and…”) to affirm and validate Milton’s increasingly murky experience of the world. \nAs Arlieta valiantly juggles the emotionally and financially taxing demands of caregiving\, she also rises through the ranks of improv comedy to find her own voice and a new career. Mixing humor and heartache\, jokes and tears\, Finding Your Laughter tracks Arlieta as she\, along with her “bonus mom” Charmaine\, work to support each other\, and Milton. Together\, they smile through the tears as they endure the inevitable challenges of the progressively degenerative disease. \nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 86 minutes \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/finding-your-laughter/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/finding-your-laughter-at-kennedy-king-college-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Kennedy-King College\, 740 W 63rd St\, Chicago\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T225922Z
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SUMMARY:SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing at AMC NEWCITY 14\, Screen 14 with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese sport of sumo goes back centuries\, and its wrestlers (rikishi) are more than just athletes. Marked by their heavyweight physique\, topknot hairstyle\, and traditional garb (mawashi)\, they epitomize aspects of Japan’s premodern culture and Shinto beliefs and rituals. This exquisitely crafted documentary follows a group of Sumo wrestlers at different stages of their careers—from one veteran champion to several rising newcomers—as they strive to become the best and toss their opponents to the ground or outside the ring. \nChicago-raised filmmaker Erik Shirai returns to the Festival after his 2015 nonfiction triumph The Birth of Saké with another luminous snapshot of a Japanese tradition elevated from the material to the spiritual. The film’s muted color palette and superb compositions imbue the proceedings with an elegance and timelessness befitting its centuries-old subject matter. Closely observing the wrestlers’ strict training protocols and daily routines (which include lots of rice-eating)\, the film brings to life the visceral experience and high-stakes suspense of the ancient sport. \n\nLanguage: Japanese\, Mongolian\nRun Time: 99 minutes \nAccessibility: Closed Captions\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/sumo-spirit-weighs-nothing/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/sumo-spirit-weighs-nothing-at-amc-newcity-14-screen-14-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:AMC NEWCITY 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave c301\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T213000
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CREATED:20260805T010222Z
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SUMMARY:Topdog Underdog : ASL Interpreted performance at Steppenwolf Theatre
DESCRIPTION:TOPDOG UNDERDOG by Suzan-Lori Parks\nDirected by Kenny Leon \nBrothers Lincoln and Booth\, named in jest\, are two Black men living in America just trying to get by. Lincoln dresses like his namesake\, reenacting his assassination for money and laughs. Booth stays stuck in their apartment\, working tirelessly on his three-card hustle. Sibling rivalry and a lifetime of resentment come to a head in this fast-paced and ferocious thrill ride from Suzan-Lori Parks. The deck is stacked with a Tony Award-winning director\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning script and a tour-de-force showdown for ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood. \n$25 tickets available for those using the service!\nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/whats-on/accessible-performances for more! \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/events/topdog-underdog-asl
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/topdog-underdog-asl-interpreted-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260817T231216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T231216Z
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SUMMARY:Dead Girl's Quinceañera: ASL-Interpreted Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance\nFriday\, October 16 at 7:30pm \nUse code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \nDetective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched. \nFACT: Maria was last seen at her Quinceañera. FACT: The party ended early due to an unknown emergency. FACT: Maria has not responded to any messages in 19 hours. Now\, her three best friends—armed with confidence\, questionable clues and zero adult supervision—are on the case\, racing against the clock to find out what happened. The pressures of Latine girlhood punctuate this joy ride through the power and pleasure of adolescent friendships—a comic thriller of secrets\, sisterhood and solving crime. \nCollective World Premiere with Barrington Stage Company and Hartford Stage. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/dead-girls-quinceanera/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/dead-girls-quinceanera-asl-interpreted-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T230205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T230205Z
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SUMMARY:Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu at Music Box Theatre with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:What happens when comedians Bob Odenkirk and David Cross—the famous co-creators of Mr. Show—take a grueling trek across the Inca Trail in the Andes Mountains? A lot of jovial ribbing\, chewing of coca leaves\, and even some autograph requests. In this irreverent buddy-road-trip movie\, Bob and David\, accompanied by a friendly guide who seems in on every joke\, overcome physical adversity and their own relentless quipping to complete a journey that celebrates the wonders of Peruvian culture and sees the comic artists at their witty best. \nWith a healthy dose of Mr. Show-like gags\, the film also has a more serious side\, exploring the lingering psychological and physical effects of the life-threatening heart attack Odenkirk suffered in 2021 while filming the final season of Better Call Saul. As the two performers take their final steps to reach Machu Picchu\, their adventure becomes much more than just another joke\, and what emerges is a surprisingly tender portrait of male friendship and mid-to-late-life crisis. \nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 80 minutes \nAccessibility: Closed Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/bob-and-david-climb-machu-picchu/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/bob-and-david-climb-machu-picchu-at-music-box-theatre-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T163000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260817T231456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T231456Z
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SUMMARY:Dead Girl's Quinceañera: Open-Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Dead Girl’s Quinceañera: Open-Captioned Performance\nSunday\, October 18 at 2:00pm \nDetective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched. \nFACT: Maria was last seen at her Quinceañera. FACT: The party ended early due to an unknown emergency. FACT: Maria has not responded to any messages in 19 hours. Now\, her three best friends—armed with confidence\, questionable clues and zero adult supervision—are on the case\, racing against the clock to find out what happened. The pressures of Latine girlhood punctuate this joy ride through the power and pleasure of adolescent friendships—a comic thriller of secrets\, sisterhood and solving crime. \nCollective World Premiere with Barrington Stage Company and Hartford Stage. \nUse code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/dead-girls-quinceanera/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/dead-girls-quinceanera-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T230521Z
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SUMMARY:Edward Said: Between Worlds AMC NEWCITY 14\, Screen 01 with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as a prophet and vilified as a terrorist\, Edward Said was America’s most outspoken\, charismatic\, and eloquent supporter of Palestine for over 25 years. This fascinating documentary traces Said’s personal and professional life—born a Catholic in Jerusalem in 1935\, he went on to teach at Columbia University—alongside the history of the Palestinian people\, from the Nakba to the Intifadas. It deftly weaves together Said’s political awakening with the larger geopolitical and ideological tensions that defined his life’s work. \nTo tell this story of personal and social change\, filmmaker Maiken Baird unearths never-before-seen-material from Said’s family archive. Through skillfully edited clips from interviews\, lectures\, and popular talk-shows (from Donahue to Charlie Rose)\, Said defends his monumental book Orientalism and the rights of the Palestinian people. Provocative and complex\, Edward Said: Between Worlds offers not only a fascinating sketch of a groundbreaking humanist thinker\, but also a profound examination of exile\, identity\, and oppression. \nLanguage English\, Arabic \nRun Time 107 minutes \nAccessibility: Assistive Listening Devices\, Audio Description\, Closed Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/edward-said/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/edward-said-between-worlds-amc-newcity-14-screen-01-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:AMC NEWCITY 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave c301\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T230803Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up at Chicago History Museum with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:After a night out drinking with friends in Rotterdam ends in a terrible crash\, twentysomething Vera wakes in the hospital to discover one of her legs has been amputated. Frustrated and angry\, she struggles to accept her new reality until she encounters kindred spirit Xander inside her rehabilitation facility. Frank and funny\, he has no patience for the platitudes offered to people with disabilities and no particular interest in following the institution’s rules. As Vera develops charged feelings for Xander\, she also embarks on her own journey to understand how to live life on her terms while navigating the world in a wheelchair. \nDutch director Mari Sanders\, who himself uses a wheelchair\, delivers a smart\, engaging and refreshingly unsentimental feature debut powered by winning\, naturalistic performances from leads Lucia Zemene and Daan Buringa. Sanders’ decision to cast actors living with disabilities to portray the film’s disabled characters grounds Stand Up in genuine authenticity\, depicting a community too seldom seen on screen. \nLanguage: Dutch\, English\nRun Time: 95 minutes \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/stand-up/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/stand-up-at-chicago-history-museum-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T231043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T231043Z
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SUMMARY:City & State Shorts: Journey Within at Chicago History Museum with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Vespers follows an apprehensive church member as she manages a punk gig taking place in their basement. Back Scratch explores the tension between friends who cross boundaries and are forced to relearn their relationship in the aftermath. In Skin of Olives\, we follow the tricky unveiling of an ancestral history via a DNA kit. Closed Mouths explores the emotional realities and stressors of filmmaking as a career. Three Days in Tlaquepaque transports us to the loneliest days of Chicago winters. Choke gives us a kitschy\, bloody look at a world where authoritarians decide who’s in and who’s out. Idyllic scenes of nature and snow get upended when a cult escapee appears in Radiant Frost. Structure gives us a voyeuristic look at Chicago life through a parking meter that yearns for life outside its apartment lobby. \n\nLanguage: Various\nRun Time: 96 minutes \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/shortsprog-cityandstate/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/city-state-shorts-journey-within-at-chicago-history-museum-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260819T210743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210743Z
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SUMMARY:Topdog Underdog : Audio Described performance and Touch Tour at Steppenwolf Theatre
DESCRIPTION:TOPDOG UNDERDOG by Suzan-Lori Parks\nDirected by Kenny Leon \nBrothers Lincoln and Booth\, named in jest\, are two Black men living in America just trying to get by. Lincoln dresses like his namesake\, reenacting his assassination for money and laughs. Booth stays stuck in their apartment\, working tirelessly on his three-card hustle. Sibling rivalry and a lifetime of resentment come to a head in this fast-paced and ferocious thrill ride from Suzan-Lori Parks. The deck is stacked with a Tony Award-winning director\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning script and a tour-de-force showdown for ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood. \n$25 tickets available for those using the service!\nTouch Tour begins at 1:30pm with the performance beginning at 3pm.\nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/whats-on/accessible-performances for more! \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/events/topdog-underdog-ad
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/topdog-underdog-audio-described-performance-and-touch-tour-at-steppenwolf-theatre/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T231305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T231305Z
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SUMMARY:Behemoth! at Music Box Theatre with the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:A gifted cellist\, Alex Serian (a phenomenal Pedro Pascal)\, returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Music\, which has been the constant\, all-consuming river of his life\, begins to carry Alex on an adventure that will change him forever. As he works on a series of film projects\, the cues trigger flashbacks that tell us why he’s stayed away so long and why he’s really come back. \nUtilizing an unprecedented nine composers\, Behemoth! is a love letter to movie scoring and the dizzying power music holds on our memories and imaginations. From the Oscar-nominated director of Michael Clayton\, the film also stars Olivia Wilde\, Eva Victor\, and Will Arnett. \n\nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 124 minutes \nAccessibility: Closed Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/behemoth/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/behemoth-at-music-box-theatre-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260930T232933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T232933Z
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SUMMARY:A Seat at the Table: The After-Party with Film Festival Alliance (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final part of our Film Festival Accessibility Series! \nAfter that delicious meal\, it’s time to wind down.. To wrap up our series\, we gather to talk about long-term sustainability. Accessibility isn’t a one-time project; it is a shared\, ongoing journey. How do we build structural roadmaps that survive staff turnover\, distribute the workload across departments\, and ensure that “hospitality” becomes a permanent part of our festival cultures? \nhttps://filmfestivalalliance.org/education/accessibility-series  \nAccessibility: ASL interpreter and captioning
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-seat-at-the-table-the-after-party-with-film-festival-alliance-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Festival Alliance":MAILTO:mmcparlan@chicagoculturalaccess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260819T211055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T211055Z
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Chair Circle : ASL performance at Steppenwolf Theatre
DESCRIPTION:ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE written by Stephanie Alison Walker\nDirected by Pam Mackinnon \nBanna has it all… Or at least that’s what the other suburban moms think. Beneath the charcuterie boards\, backyard soirees and pickleball\, there’s a funny feeling bubbling underneath this seemingly perfect facade. Is it the pressure to save her children from the beliefs of the school district? Or is it just that suspicious crow watching her every move? A piercing world premiere from a playful Chicago voice\, Stephanie Alison Walker’s Adirondack Chair Circle exposes the hilarious hypocrisy of the clubs we join and the company we keep. And has a damn good time doing it. \n$25 tickets available for those using the service!\nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/whats-on/accessible-performances for more! \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/events/adirondack-chair-circle-2
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/adirondack-chair-circle-asl-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260924T222308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T222308Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol: ASL Interpreted Performance
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Carol: American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance\nFriday\, December 4 at 7:30pm \n“I will honor Christmas in my heart\, and try to keep it all the year.” \nMillions have rediscovered Dickens’ classic at The Goodman over the past five decades—and know why it’s “the best Christmas story ever told!” (Time Out Chicago). Follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as ghostly intervention transforms his holiday disdain into delight one fateful Christmas night. Chicago favorite Tim Hopper—”for whom a furrowed brow and serious visage comes easily” (Chicago Tribune)—makes his debut as Scrooge. This timeless production\, long heralded for its “first-rate cast and marvelous staging” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, is not to be missed. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/a-christmas-carol-2026/#accessibility \nCost Information (from event website): Use code SIGN for $50 ($41 ticket plus $9 handling fee)
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-christmas-carol-asl-interpreted-performance/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T223000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054711
CREATED:20260929T231921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T231921Z
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SUMMARY:Home\, I'm Darling - ASL Interpreted Performance at TimeLine Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A darkly funny exploration of marriage\, nostalgia\, and the allure—and delusion—of the “perfect” past. \nJudy and Johnny are living their dream: the idealized 1950s suburban life. As Judy doubles down on her fully immersive retro domestic fantasy\, the seams of their hyper-curated life begin to fray. What begins as a lifestyle choice becomes a revealing—and unsettling—interrogation of gender roles\, identity\, and what it costs to perform happiness. \nA smash hit on the West End and winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy\, Home\, I’m Darling is a razor-sharp satire that feels both timely and timeless. \nThis performance of Home\, I’m Darling will be ASL interpreted\, featuring American Sign Language interpretation of the dialogue and other spoken elements of the production. ASL interpreters will be positioned in a designated area visible from reserved seating for patrons using the service. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted \nWebsite Event Details: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/home-darling/ \nWebsite Link to Buy Tickets: https://timelinetheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FV1000004Ac1hMAC
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/home-im-darling-asl-interpreted-performance-at-timeline-theatre/
LOCATION:TimeLine Theatre\, 5035 N Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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