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SUMMARY:Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley - Open-Captioned Performance
DESCRIPTION:Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London\, TimeLine will create a site-specific\, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.\, on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary. \n“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This was the topic on February 18\, 1965 when an overflow crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge\, England\, to bear witness to a historic televised debate between James Baldwin\, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement\, and William F. Buckley Jr.\, a fierce critic of the movement and America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The stage was set for an epic confrontation that pitted Baldwin’s call for a moral revolution in race relations against Buckley’s unabashed elitism and implicit commitment to white supremacy. This historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America. \nDebate: Baldwin vs. Buckley will feature Teagle F. Bougere as Baldwin and Eric T. Miller as Buckley in the cast. Additional casting and production team members are to be announced.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/debate-baldwin-vs-buckley-open-captioned-performance/
LOCATION:DePaul University Cortelyou Commons\, 2324 N Fremont St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
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SUMMARY:Lobby Hero at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Written by Kenneth Lonergan\nDirected by Nate Santana \nIt’s the graveyard shift at a high-rise\, apartment lobby in Manhattan. A rudderless security guard\, his demanding supervisor\, a rookie cop\, and her self-assured partner are forced to navigate the question of whether doing the wrong thing for the right reason can ever be justified. When they look in the mirror what will they see\, and what will they accept about themselves as they figure out what kind of person they want to be in their quest for truth? Charm\, romance\, and humor abound in this darkly comedic drama by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Manchester by the Sea. \nRunning Time: 2 hours 25 minutes with intermission \nTheater Wit is wheelchair accessible\, and all patrons with disability needs are invited to purchase access tickets with the code “ACCESS20”* at Theater Wit’s checkout page. Please also email boxoffice@theaterwit.org to make sure we can reserve the right seat for your access needs! \nSGT is happy to have both Touch Tour/Audio Description performances as well as Open Caption performances. Please see the individual show pages for more information. \nTheater Wit has Assistive Listening devices available. Please see the box office for more details. \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/529/performances
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/lobby-hero/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shattered Globe Theatre":MAILTO:info@shatteredglobe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
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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. Modifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. \nAccessibility & Modifications 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\nComplimentary 4D Experiences during the event \nFamily members and companions are welcome. \nhttps://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/accessibility/calm-waters
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/calm-waters-at-the-shedd-aquarium/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shedd Aquarium":MAILTO:contactus@sheddaquarium.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
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SUMMARY:Lobby Hero at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Written by Kenneth Lonergan\nDirected by Nate Santana \nIt’s the graveyard shift at a high-rise\, apartment lobby in Manhattan. A rudderless security guard\, his demanding supervisor\, a rookie cop\, and her self-assured partner are forced to navigate the question of whether doing the wrong thing for the right reason can ever be justified. When they look in the mirror what will they see\, and what will they accept about themselves as they figure out what kind of person they want to be in their quest for truth? Charm\, romance\, and humor abound in this darkly comedic drama by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Manchester by the Sea. \nRunning Time: 2 hours 25 minutes with intermission \nTheater Wit is wheelchair accessible\, and all patrons with disability needs are invited to purchase access tickets with the code “ACCESS20”* at Theater Wit’s checkout page. Please also email boxoffice@theaterwit.org to make sure we can reserve the right seat for your access needs! \nSGT is happy to have both Touch Tour/Audio Description performances as well as Open Caption performances. Please see the individual show pages for more information. \nTheater Wit has Assistive Listening devices available. Please see the box office for more details. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/529/performances
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/lobby-hero-2/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shattered Globe Theatre":MAILTO:info@shatteredglobe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250220T191933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T191933Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Touch Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:This touch tour will include the opportunity to touch fabric swatches and accessories created to match the pieces on display\, which will give tour-goers additional sensory information about select objects in the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective exhibition. While this tour can be especially meaningful for visitors who are blind or have low vision\, any Museum visitor will enjoy the experience.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/public-gallery-touch-tour-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250126T215449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T215449Z
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SUMMARY:Tellin’ Tales Theatre presents “What’s Yours like?” at IO Theater
DESCRIPTION:Tellin’ Tales Theatre takes its mission “to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story” to the world of improv. “What’s Yours Like” is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then\, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real-time. The end result matches the spontaneity and unpredictability of life\, making each show a unique experience. “Mine is shriveled.” “Mine vibrates.” “Mine hangs to the left.”… “What’s yours like?” \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://tellintales.org/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tellin-tales-theatre-presents-whats-yours-like-at-io-theater/
LOCATION:iO\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
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SUMMARY:The Neo-Futurist Theater Presents: HOW TO BE COOL
DESCRIPTION:How to Be Cool is a solo show\, written and performed by Neo-Futurist Ensemble Member Neil Bhandari\nBouncing and shape-shifting from monologue and dance to live music and cultural anthropology\, exploring themes of insecurity\, idolization\, identity-making and self-mythologizing- all in the impossible pursuit of COOL under the artificially-muscled arm and flimsy-yet-ever-imposing specter of American masculinity. \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/how-to-be-cool/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-neo-futurist-theater-presents-how-to-be-cool/
LOCATION:The Neo-Futurist Theater\, 5153 N Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250131T231823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T231823Z
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SUMMARY:Fat Ham - Audio-Described Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black\, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning\, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining of Hamlet” (The New Yorker). \n“This is what I was raised in: pig guts and bad choices.” As Juicy grapples with his identity and his family at a backyard barbecue\, his father’s ghost shows up asking for revenge—on Juicy’s uncle\, who has married his widowed mom—bringing his quest for joy and liberation to a screeching halt. James Ijames has reinvented Shakespeare’s masterpiece\, creating what the New York Times hails as “a hilarious yet profound tragedy\, smothered in comedy\,” where the only death is the patriarchy. Tyrone Phillips\, Founding Artistic Director of Chicago’s famed Definition Theatre\, directs. \nAccessibility: audio description \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/fat-ham/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/fat-ham-audio-described-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20241207T233653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T233653Z
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SUMMARY:Betrayal – ASL Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-asl-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250131T232719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T232719Z
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SUMMARY:"Digging Deeper Into Movies" Film Talk And the Oscars Go To… at Alliance Française de Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, we will spend the Saturday morning before the Academy Awards “digging deeper” into some of this year’s most provocative nominees. This year\, Oscar’s ballot aligns closely with ChicagoIFF’s programming\, not just by sharing several titles in common but by showcasing a lively diversity of international cinema as well as English-language films that dwell in complex ways on ideas of nation and nationality. After an hour or so of clips and commentary\, we will shift into 20 minutes of Q&A. Attendees will vote on their own favorites\, with winners announced at the end of the session. \nRecommended viewing: The Brutalist (in cinemas)\, Emilia Pérez (Neflix)\, Flow (multiple streaming services)\, or The Girl with the Needle (multiple streaming services) \nPlease note: The discussion does not include screenings of films. \nAccessibility: captioned \nhttps://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/diggingdeeper-oscars/ 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/digging-deeper-into-movies-film-talk-and-the-oscars-go-to-at-alliance-francaise-de-chicago/
LOCATION:Alliance Française de Chicago\, 810 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20241207T233909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T233909Z
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SUMMARY:Betrayal - Audio-Described Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nTouch Tour: 12:30pm\nPerformance: 2pm \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-audio-described-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250102T160748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160748Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley - Audio Described Performance
DESCRIPTION:Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London\, TimeLine will create a site-specific\, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.\, on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary. \n“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This was the topic on February 18\, 1965 when an overflow crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge\, England\, to bear witness to a historic televised debate between James Baldwin\, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement\, and William F. Buckley Jr.\, a fierce critic of the movement and America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The stage was set for an epic confrontation that pitted Baldwin’s call for a moral revolution in race relations against Buckley’s unabashed elitism and implicit commitment to white supremacy. This historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America. \nDebate: Baldwin vs. Buckley will feature Teagle F. Bougere as Baldwin and Eric T. Miller as Buckley in the cast. Additional casting and production team members are to be announced. \nThis performance features narration about visual elements of the production around the dialogue\, available for individual patrons via headphones. \nPlease note: Touch Tours can be arranged for patrons attending the audio described performance of Debate. Please reach out to Kellyn Henthorn at kellyn@timelinetheatre.com to request a Touch Tour.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/debate-baldwin-vs-buckley-audio-described-performance/
LOCATION:DePaul University Cortelyou Commons\, 2324 N Fremont St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250117T023250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T023250Z
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SUMMARY:You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip with Kelsey McKinney at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that society is consumed with the concept of “gossip”—is it good\, bad\, or somewhere in between? Kelsey McKinney\, host of the massively popular Normal Gossip podcast\, joins Chicago Humanities to explore our obsession with gossip\, weaving together journalism\, cultural criticism\, and personal stories. McKinney’s newest book You Didn’t Hear This From Me considers the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin and how can we better recognize when gossip is being weaponized against the oppressed? Why do we think we’re entitled to every detail of a celebrity’s personal life because they are a public figure? And how do we even define “gossip\,” anyway? She dishes on the art of eavesdropping and dives deep into how pop culture has changed the way that we look at hearsay. With wit and honesty\, McKinney unmasks what we’re actually searching for when we demand to know the truth—and how much the truth really matters in the first place. \nJoin us early for a free pop-up experience complete with interactive components\, knick-knacks\, and\, of course\, plenty of gossip. (A bar will also be available on-site!) This will take place from 6:00pm–7:00pm in the Paradiso room\, located just off the main atrium upon entry. \nAccessibility: Open captions and Assistive Listening Devices. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/kelsey-mckinney/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/you-didnt-hear-this-from-me-mostly-true-notes-on-gossip-with-kelsey-mckinney-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250220T190608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T190608Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All
DESCRIPTION:Play for All invites children and families with disabilities to come and experience Chicago Children’s Museum’s inclusive\, multisensory exhibits and programs free of charge with pre-registration. The museum will open at 10 am for pre-registered guests with disabilities and CCM members\, before opening to the public at 11 am. Guests are welcome to come and go all day. \nCCM‘s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. For accessible accommodations call (312) 321-6551 or email us at customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Museum":MAILTO:customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250106T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164046Z
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SUMMARY:A LIE OF THE MIND - Raven Theatre (Touch Tour & Audio Description)
DESCRIPTION:The full moon over the highway. A pay phone call in the middle of the night. And a terrible act of violence that forever changes the trajectory of eight people’s lives. Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind follows two families\, connected by marriage\, as they grapple with the pain and fear of loving and living. Famous for his imagery\, language\, and tour-de-force roles for actors\, Shepard’s plays dig deep into the ideas of family\, destiny\, and American idealism. Raven’s production\, directed by Azar Kazemi\, deepens the questions at the heart of the play by layering an Immigrant story on top of the already searing critique of the American Dream at the heart of this American Classic. \nOur Touch Tour is a pre-show event where patrons can hear a description of the visual elements of the production\, hear from the actors about their characters\, and interact with a few props. The Touch Tour will begin at 1:30pm before the 3:00pm performance. \nPatrons can also reserve an Audio Description headset to wear during the performance and hear verbal descriptions of actions\, costumes\, scenery\, and other visual elements of a performance. \nLastly\, we will have trained Sighted Guides available to assist blind and low-vision patrons throughout the building. \nDevices and space may be limited\, so please contact our Box Office when you make your reservation. Use code LIEACCESS for $30 tickets
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-lie-of-the-mind-raven-theatre-touch-tour-audio-description/
LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Raven Theatre":MAILTO:amy@raventheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20241207T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T234019Z
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SUMMARY:Betrayal - Open-Captioned Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nAccessibility: Captions \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-open-captioned-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250304T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T152355Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Up! Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:In Hands Up! Forgiveness\, seasoned performers bring profound and deeply moving stories to life. Storytellers with and without disabilities share real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion\, wisdom\, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. These stories illuminate the difficult choices people make to let go of hurt\, reminding us that forgiveness is a choice\, not an obligation. It is sometimes less about absolving others and more about healing for oneself. The show will incorporate the uplifting and transformative djembe drumming performed by Victoria Boateng. In addition\, the theme will be explored through the movement\, music\, and expressions evoked by the dances of ReinventAbility. This show invites us to see forgiveness not as an act of weakness\, but as a courageous\, self-nurturing choice that teaches us about the depths of empathy and strength we carry within.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hands-up-forgiveness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250102T160952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160952Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day | Future Past
DESCRIPTION:Designed for children under 12 and their grown-ups\, MCA Family Days invite our youngest visitors to be the museum’s artists\, thinkers\, and collaborators. Witness an artist’s first creation. Experience inspiration spark from play and wonder. Do something nearly unheard of in a contemporary art museum—sit on comfy pillows and eat free snacks. Every second Saturday\, joyfully disregard the boundaries between adult and child\, artist and visitor\, museum and studio\, teacher and learner. \nAdmission is free to Family Day attendees. ASL interpretation is provided.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/family-day-future-past/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T151500
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250126T011731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T175227Z
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SUMMARY:Dylan Mulvaney: Paper Doll at The Den Theatre
DESCRIPTION:When Dylan Mulvaney came out as a woman online\, she was a viral sensation almost overnight\, emerging as a trailblazing voice on social media. Join Chicago Humanities as Mulvaney pulls back the curtain on her personal coming-out story and how it blossomed into a platform for advocacy and empowerment for trans people all over the world. In this conversation\, Mulvaney discusses her debut book Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer\, giving us an inside look into her “Days of Girlhood” series\, how she handled scandals and cancellations\, and her first big break in theater — all while never shying away from discussing the transphobia she faced online. No large bags will be permitted at the event or post-event photo op. \nDylan Mulvaney Post-Event Photo Op – Get your photo with Dylan. A member of house staff will take the photos. \nOpen captions and ALDs will be provided. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/dylan-mulvaney/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/dylan-mulvaney-paper-doll-at-the-den-theatre/
LOCATION:The Den Theatre\, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250110T003936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T003936Z
UID:10014178-1741532400-1741543200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:A LIE OF THE MIND - Raven Theatre (Captions)
DESCRIPTION:The full moon over the highway. A pay phone call in the middle of the night. And a terrible act of violence that forever changes the trajectory of eight people’s lives. Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind follows two families\, connected by marriage\, as they grapple with the pain and fear of loving and living. Famous for his imagery\, language\, and tour-de-force roles for actors\, Shepard’s plays dig deep into the ideas of family\, destiny\, and American idealism. Raven’s production\, directed by Azar Kazemi\, deepens the questions at the heart of the play by layering an Immigrant story on top of the already searing critique of the American Dream at the heart of this American Classic. \nThis accessibility feature is designed to support the theatre going experience of patrons who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, or who may just prefer to read the text and sound cues in sync with a performance. Our captions are prepared beforehand by an experienced captioner and are displayed as 1-3 sentences per slide. During the performance\, our captioner will scroll through the slides so patrons can read the dialogue in real time. The Captions screens are hands-free and provided by Raven free-of-charge. \nSpaces are limited\, so please contact our box office to make your reservation! Use code LIEACCESS for a $30 ticket. \nAccessibility: closed captioning. \nhttps://www.raventheatre.com/stage/lie/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-lie-of-the-mind-raven-theatre-captions/
LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Raven Theatre":MAILTO:amy@raventheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250220T190812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T190812Z
UID:10014201-1741541400-1741546800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Adaptive Play Time at DuPage Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is dedicated to being an accessible\, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for families with disabilities and/or those who may need a calmer experience to enjoy the Museum. \nAt DCM\, kids are inspired to be curious\, creative\, and full of wonder. Designed for children ages 0-10 years\, the Museum invites families to explore hands-on exhibits where learning happens through play. \nImagine building towering structures with giant blocks\, experimenting with gravity\, discovering the properties of air and water\, and so much more. From babies crawling through soft play spaces to young inventors problem-solving in engineering exhibits\, there’s something to captivate and engage every age. \nPlan your visit: dupagechildrens.org/adaptive-play-time/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/adaptive-play-time-at-dupage-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:DuPage Children’s Museum\, 301 N Washington St\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="DuPage Children's Museum":MAILTO:admin@dupagechildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250126T011945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T011945Z
UID:10014188-1741770000-1741780800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Low Sensory Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Museum for a low sensory 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. \nExclusive access for registrants 9:00am – 10:00am. Free tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified to be low sensory until noon. \nModifications for our Low Sensory Morning include: \nLimited capacity with advanced registration\nExhibits modified for lower light and sound stimuli\nSensory friendly critter connections & first flight butterfly release\nAccessibility supports available year-round: \nSensory kits\nQuiet room for sensory breaks\nAnd more
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/low-sensory-morning-at-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum-2/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum":MAILTO:info@naturemuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250308T025415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T025415Z
UID:10014215-1742038200-1742042700@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Free Docent-Led Tour + ASL Interpreter at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Discover\, Learn\, and Explore: Free Docent-Led Tours at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture! \nDocent-led Tour + ASL Interpreter \nTime: 11:30 AM | Meet in the Gift Shop \nJoin us for a FREE docent-led tour and uncover the fascinating history and architecture of our historic building. Dive deeper into our current exhibitions\, including: \nPuerto Rican Equations by Juan Sánchez – A powerful exploration Puerto Rican politics\, identity and justice through thought-provoking art. \n️ Hidden Treasures – A collection of remarkable works from Boricua artists in Florida that are part of a collective called “Keepers of the Heritage.” \nNEW EXHIBIT: Archivos Vivos by Adrían Viajero Romero– Román’s work explores identity\, memory\, and migration rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage through an interdisciplinary practice that spans drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, and socially engaged art. By incorporating reclaimed materials and culturally significant symbols\, he highlights the resilience and pride of Puerto Rican communities while critically addressing the social\, political\, and historical challenges they face. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreter
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/free-docent-led-tour-asl-interpreter-at-the-national-museum-of-puerto-rican-arts-and-culture/
LOCATION:National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622-2739\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts &amp%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@nmprac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250313T003404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003404Z
UID:10014221-1742047200-1742058000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:A Raisin in the Sun at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award winner\, Tony Award nominee for Best Play\, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway\, Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is a stunning portrayal of a family’s fight for dignity and the right to dream. \nAs the Youngers await their recently deceased patriarch’s life insurance check\, they allow themselves to imagine a bigger life – a life with room to breathe – until those plans are thrown into jeopardy. Hansberry’s language rings as wise and prescient as ever in her moving answer to Langston Hughes’s question\, What happens to a dream deferred? \nStaged sixty years after Lorraine Hansberry’s passing\, Senior Artistic Producer Gabrielle Randle-Bent (Antigone) brings Hansberry’s masterpiece home to Chicago’s vibrant South Side and Court’s stage for the very first time. \nApproximate Running Time: 2 hours 50 minutes\, including one intermission \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-raisin-in-the-sun-at-court-theatre/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 South Ellis Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:Plewis3@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250117T022657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T022657Z
UID:10014185-1742238000-1742241600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Sirens’ Call: Chris Hayes on the Attention Economy at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
DESCRIPTION:We all feel it — the distraction\, the loss of focus\, the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long thanks to our phones\, computers\, tablets\, and more. Chris Hayes\, host of MSNBC’s show “All In” and “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast\,” argues attention has become a commodified resource extracted from us\, and from which we are increasingly alienated. This assault from attention capitalism has reordered our politics and the fabric of our society. In his newest book The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource\, Hayes offers clarity and guidance so that we can wrest back control of our lives\, our politics\, and our future. \nA book signing will follow this program. \nAccessibility: Open captions and Assistive Listening Devices. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/chris-hayes/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-sirens-call-chris-hayes-on-the-attention-economy-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250304T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T155222Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Up! Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:In Hands Up! Forgiveness\, seasoned performers bring profound and deeply moving stories to life. Storytellers with and without disabilities share real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion\, wisdom\, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. These stories illuminate the difficult choices people make to let go of hurt\, reminding us that forgiveness is a choice\, not an obligation. It is sometimes less about absolving others and more about healing for oneself. The show will incorporate the uplifting and transformative djembe drumming performed by Victoria Boateng. In addition\, the theme will be explored through the movement\, music\, and expressions evoked by the dances of ReinventAbility. This show invites us to see forgiveness not as an act of weakness\, but as a courageous\, self-nurturing choice that teaches us about the depths of empathy and strength we carry within. Includes Talk Back after the show.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hands-up-forgiveness-3/
LOCATION:Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center\, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue\, Building F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250304T152455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T152455Z
UID:10014211-1742670000-1742675400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Hands Up! Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:In Hands Up! Forgiveness\, seasoned performers bring profound and deeply moving stories to life. Storytellers with and without disabilities share real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion\, wisdom\, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. These stories illuminate the difficult choices people make to let go of hurt\, reminding us that forgiveness is a choice\, not an obligation. It is sometimes less about absolving others and more about healing for oneself. The show will incorporate the uplifting and transformative djembe drumming performed by Victoria Boateng. In addition\, the theme will be explored through the movement\, music\, and expressions evoked by the dances of ReinventAbility. This show invites us to see forgiveness not as an act of weakness\, but as a courageous\, self-nurturing choice that teaches us about the depths of empathy and strength we carry within.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hands-up-forgiveness-2/
LOCATION:Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center\, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue\, Building F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250322T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T211531Z
UID:10014238-1742994000-1742999400@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Museum Hue Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Museum Hue for a free virtual town hall as we usher in our 10th year anniversary. We will share our strategic plan\, ongoing projects\, and unveil HueCultures Northeast—the first phase of a national research initiative to amplify\, map\, and connect culturally-specific institutions led by Black\, Indigenous\, Latino/x\, Asian\, and all People of Color. Building on the success of HueArts New York City and New York State\, this project highlights an additional 150 cultural institutions in the Northeastern United States that play a vital role in preserving and celebrating our history. \nThis town hall is an opportunity for arts professionals\, cultural workers\, researchers\, and arts advocates to come together\, learn\, and be part of a larger movement toward equity in the cultural sector. In addition to an exclusive first look at new research findings and insights\, we’ll raise awareness of museums and cultural centers shaping the region\, and share thoughts with others invested in this work. Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham\, Executive Director of Museum Hue\, will lead the discussion and will be joined by guest speakers. \nRSVP today and join us in this important conversation! \nThis event will be ASL interpreted on Zoom for participants from the Deaf\, hard-of-hearing\, and ASL communities. After registering via Eventbrite\, please also email us to let us know if you plan to use ASL interpretation (so we can make sure you’ll be in the same breakout room as the interpreter) or have other accessibility requests: info@museumhue.com \nAccessibility: ASL \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-hue-virtual-town-hall-tickets-1269729217269?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/museum-hue-virtual-town-hall/
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum Hue":MAILTO:info@museumhue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20240529T011727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T191401Z
UID:10013513-1743336000-1743354000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:The Listeners at Lyric Opera of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek\, the renowned composer/librettist team\, tell the story of Claire\, who is driven nearly mad by an unending\, low-frequency hum that she hears. In desperation\, she joins a community organization\, “The Listeners\,” formed to discover the origin of the noise and destroy it. The group becomes frighteningly cult-like\, ultimately leading to catastrophic consequences. \nAudio Description and Sound Shirts will be available. \nTouch tour will begin at 12:00pm before the performance at 2:00pm. \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/the-listeners/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-listeners-at-lyric-opera-of-chicago-3/
LOCATION:Lyric Opera of Chicago\, 20 N Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205359
CREATED:20250126T011834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T011834Z
UID:10014186-1743534000-1743537600@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson on Abundance at UIC Dorin Forum
DESCRIPTION:After years of refusing to build sufficient housing\, the entire country has a national housing crisis. After years of slashing immigration\, we don’t have enough workers. The list goes on. The twenty-first century so far has been full of growing unaffordability and shortage. And in the last few decades\, our capacity to see problems has sharpened while our ability to solve them has diminished. Bestselling authors and popular podcasters Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson join Chicago Humanities to trace the political\, economic\, and cultural barriers to progress and how we can adopt a mindset directed toward abundance\, and not scarcity\, to overcome them. Drawing from their latest book\, Abundance\, they ask us to rethink big problems that seem mired in systemic scarcity: from climate change and housing to education and healthcare. \nAccessibility: Open captions and Assistive Listening Devices. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-on-abundance-at-uic-dorin-forum/
LOCATION:UIC Dorin Forum\, 1213 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60607\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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