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SUMMARY:Musical: Out Here at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a courageous new musical\, developed through a dynamic collaboration with the University of Chicago. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to be the first to experience this fresh and intimate look at a family reconfiguring itself and rediscovering joy. \nDawn has a house\, a husband\, and a family\, but she wants more. She wants her ex-girlfriend\, Robin. She wants nothing to change and she wants everything to change\, and she wants to control all the terms. As she’s caught between what’s been and what’s next\, Dawn must learn to reimagine her expectations\, harmonize with loved ones\, and trust the process. If she can do all that\, she might just learn a new song. Strikingly original\, Out Here explores the unexpected freedom in relinquishing control\, and how\, sometimes\, you have to break something apart to create something better. \nLed by acclaimed director Chay Yew\, making his Court debut\, Out Here arrives as a bold\, innovative work that invites Chicago audiences to be among the very first to witness its evolution—bringing the 2025/26 season to a joyous conclusion. \nTouch Tour: Saturday\, May 2 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, May 2 at 2:00pm \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, ASL Interpretation\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/out-here/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/musical-out-here-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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SUMMARY:Musical: Out Here at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a courageous new musical\, developed through a dynamic collaboration with the University of Chicago. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to be the first to experience this fresh and intimate look at a family reconfiguring itself and rediscovering joy. \nDawn has a house\, a husband\, and a family\, but she wants more. She wants her ex-girlfriend\, Robin. She wants nothing to change and she wants everything to change\, and she wants to control all the terms. As she’s caught between what’s been and what’s next\, Dawn must learn to reimagine her expectations\, harmonize with loved ones\, and trust the process. If she can do all that\, she might just learn a new song. Strikingly original\, Out Here explores the unexpected freedom in relinquishing control\, and how\, sometimes\, you have to break something apart to create something better. \nLed by acclaimed director Chay Yew\, making his Court debut\, Out Here arrives as a bold\, innovative work that invites Chicago audiences to be among the very first to witness its evolution—bringing the 2025/26 season to a joyous conclusion. \nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, May 3 at 2:00pm \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/out-here/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/musical-out-here-at-court-theatre-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:ABLEfest: The Time Capsule at The Edge Theater
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, ABLE will mark our 10th anniversary as a 501c3 and we are celebrating in a big way with a weekend-long festival April 30-May 3rd at The Edge Theater. 78 performers – including 40 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities – will appear across 5 performances. \nIt’s the year 2126. While searching the deserted remains of planet earth\, a team of humanitarians discover something buried in the dirt. What they find is not as simple as it first appears…In this world-premiere original play\, a neurodiverse cast of 11 performers with disabilities will use movement\, object work\, music\, and personal reflections to share this original story about the memories we hold onto and the connections we keep. \nThis performance of The Time Capsule features Audio Description by Jason Harrington. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Open Captioning\, Sensory Friendly\, Masks Required\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://ableensemble.com/event/time-capsule-0503/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ablefest-the-time-capsule-at-the-edge-theater/
LOCATION:The Edge Theater\, 5451 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260424T202857Z
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SUMMARY:The Movement You Need: An Evening With Brendan Hunt - Closed Captioned Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED: AN EVENING WITH BRENDAN HUNT \nEmmy and SAG Award winner Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso’s co-creator/writer/“Coach Beard”) presents his hilarious new one-man show fueled by bittersweet memories of his Chicago childhood\, a love for The Beatles that got him through it and the tongue-tied moment he met Paul McCartney. The Movement You Need is a laugh-filled love letter to the family that makes us\, the music that shapes us and the crazy shit life throws our way. \nShow Runs from April 19 – May 10\, 2026\nClosed Captions available for the May 6th performance. \nIf you intend to utilize the service please email access@steppenwolf.org so that a member of our team can touch base with you the evening of the performance to ensure you are properly set up with the Closed Captions. \nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/ for more! \n  \nAccessibility: Closed Captions \nWebsite: https://cart.steppenwolf.org/21473/21490
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-movement-you-need-an-evening-with-brendan-hunt-closed-captioned-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260426T174351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T174351Z
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SUMMARY:The (fill in the blank) Between Us at The Edge Theater
DESCRIPTION:See the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DnYlXfwwSm0 \nArtistic Director Mariah Eastman premieres two complementary works “Take a Chance” and “A Choreographic Mad Lib”. “Take a Chance” builds off Merce Cunningham’s (a modern dance pioneer from the 1950s) chance practice where he or another staff member would literally roll dice to determine what costumes the dancers wore\, what lighting and what music for their performance that night. For “Take a Chance”\, audience members will be given the choice of two pieces of music and two sets of costumes to choose from. Generally\, Darvin Dances will pick one audience member to pick the music and another to pick the costumes but for smaller audiences\, we will approach it democratically with raised hands. For any spaces with theater lighting\, the lighting designer will be able choose the lighting as the piece moves along. “Take a Chance” gives an opportunity for audience members to participate in the creation of the piece and will do so knowing it will never be the same again. \n“A Choreographic Mad Lib” takes a different approach entirely. Using a mad lib format \, audience members will be asked for verbs\, adverbs\, noises and even choosing what movement phrases they want to see or dancers upon entry into the space. The piece itself is a structured improvisation using the filled in mad lib as the guiding structure of the piece. After each section\, the audience gets to hear what the mad lib was and will be able to see how their choices impacted the dance. \nIn addition to “Take a Chance” and “A Choreographic Mad Lib”\, Darvin Dances is premiering “comply(DEFY)”. This work explores themes of hopelessness\, perseverance\, and resistance\, questioning what it means to resist when resistance itself feels futile. Pondering this existential question\, dancers reach upward while falling into lunges\, plank rolls\, attitude turns and even giving into gravity to fall to the floor. In the end\, the audience is left with a message of hope – any form of resistance whether small or large\, will lead us to a brighter future. \n  \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mariaheastman/2034290
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-fill-in-the-blank-between-us-at-the-edge-theater/
LOCATION:The Edge Theater\, 5451 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Darvin Dances":MAILTO:mariah@darvindances.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
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SUMMARY:Ramping Up Chicago Drama: Playwriting Workshop at the Newberry
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how disability is portrayed in theatre—or how it should be? This 4-hour workshop explores the connections between Disability Studies and theatre\, challenging you to think critically about how disability is represented on stage and the impact of those portrayals. \nIntroducing concepts like narrative prosthesis and representational conundrums\, this course is suitable for beginners in playwriting to those who are established playwrights. By integrating selections by Chicago-based disabled playwrights\, such as Susan Nussbaum’s Mishunganismo\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how disability has been portrayed in local playwriting and what those representations do for disability. \nWorking in pairs or trios\, you’ll develop a monologue or soliloquy exploring themes of disability\, in a provided template of the standard Dramatists’ Guild format. You will have the option to cold-read in class with your fellow playwrights. \nInstructor: Amelia-Marie Altstadt\, a PhD candidate in Disability Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago\, researches disability culture\, children of disabled adults\, and dramatic portrayals of disability. When not leading art access with Bodies of Work or authoring plays like Up the 5 and ADHD Ballet\, you can find them loving on their two cats. \n1 Session\, $135 ($121.50 for Newberry members\, seniors\, and students). We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($135)\, Community Supported ($125)\, and Sponsor ($145). \n  \nAccess notes: There will be a 10-minute break taken every hour\, the classroom will have a SA600 air purifier from Smarter HEPA\, and access copies will be provided for any materials used in the workshop. \n  \nAccessibility: Masked Highly Recommended\, Wheelchair Accessible\, Regular Breaks \nWebsite: https://www.newberry.org/calendar/ramping-up
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ramping-up-chicago-drama-playwriting-workshop-at-the-newberry/
LOCATION:The Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Newberry Library Adult Education Program":MAILTO:adulteducation@newberry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T214911Z
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SUMMARY:JOB - Open Caption Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis:\nJane\, an employee at a big tech company\, has been placed on leave after video of her emotional breakdown at work went viral. Her employers tell Jane she must be evaluated by crisis therapist Loyd before she can be reinstated to the job that gives her life meaning. Their first session together\, however\, quickly escalates into an epic showdown with a shocking and disturbing twist. An Off-Broadway sensation\, this intense psychological thriller skewers the insidiousness of the internet\, the meaning of work and the ramifications of a secret revealed. \nUse code WTOC2526 for $30.00 tickets! \nIF YOU RUN INTO ANY ISSUES WITH THIS CODE\, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE DIRECTLY AT 847-242-6000 OR AT BOXOFFICE@WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Braille Programs \nWebsite: https://www.writerstheatre.org/events/job
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/job-open-caption-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T214849Z
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SUMMARY:JOB - ASL Interpreted Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis:\nJane\, an employee at a big tech company\, has been placed on leave after video of her emotional breakdown at work went viral. Her employers tell Jane she must be evaluated by crisis therapist Loyd before she can be reinstated to the job that gives her life meaning. Their first session together\, however\, quickly escalates into an epic showdown with a shocking and disturbing twist. An Off-Broadway sensation\, this intense psychological thriller skewers the insidiousness of the internet\, the meaning of work and the ramifications of a secret revealed. \nUse code WTASL2526 for $30.00 tickets! \nIF YOU RUN INTO ANY ISSUES WITH THIS CODE\, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE DIRECTLY AT 847-242-6000 OR AT BOXOFFICE@WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Braille Programs \nWebsite: https://www.writerstheatre.org/events/job
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/job-asl-interpreted-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T215403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T215403Z
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SUMMARY:Windfall - Open Caption Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:WINDFALL\nWritten by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney\nDirected by Awoye Timpo\nThis is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the police\, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement\, relocate and forget his grief–or else remain\, haunted by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This lyrical world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney is a vital and timely look at the spirit of activism set against the most indifferent system of them all: the almighty dollar.\nApril 09 – May 31\, 2026 \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning\, Assistive Listening Devices \nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/windfall-open-caption-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company-2/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T221500
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T220023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T220126Z
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SUMMARY:Do Something Pretty at Rivendell Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents\nDO SOMETHING PRETTY\nA World Premiere \nBy Melissa Ross\nDirected by Jessica Fisch\nFeaturing RTE Member Katherine Mallen Kupferer’s Rivendell debut \nSummer of 1992. The United States is in a recession. Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton is about to run for president. Kurt is married to Courtney. Yo MTV Raps is on the television. And Zach Morris is the only kid with a cell phone. ​ \nOn a hot August night in a small Massachusetts town\, the last few weeks before school starts. Three teens try to navigate their way through the murky path to adulthood. Phoebe wants to grow up. Jason wants Evie. And Evie just wants to get as far away from everyone as she possibly can. \nJoin us for Open Caption performances on the following dates: \nThurs May 21 @ 8pm\nSaturday May 30 @ 4pm \nUse code ACCESS for discounted tickets! \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/dosomethingpretty
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/do-something-pretty/
LOCATION:Rivendell Theatre Ensemble\, 5779 N Ridge Ave\, Chicago\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rivendell Theatre Ensemble":MAILTO:boxoffice@rivendelltheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T000000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T215353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T215353Z
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SUMMARY:Windfall - Open Caption Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:WINDFALL\nWritten by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney\nDirected by Awoye Timpo\nThis is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the police\, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement\, relocate and forget his grief–or else remain\, haunted by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This lyrical world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney is a vital and timely look at the spirit of activism set against the most indifferent system of them all: the almighty dollar.\nApril 09 – May 31\, 2026 \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning\, Assistive Listening Devices \nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/windfall-open-caption-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260501T013649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T013649Z
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SUMMARY:Shattered Globe Theater: Eelpout! at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Sven Svensen and Ole Olsen have been best buds since kindergarten\, but all that changes on the morning of Ole’s ice-fishing bachelor party. Could they be something more than friends\, or is Sven destined for something even more wild and strange. This fantasia on Midwestern masculinity invites us to consider the limits of Queerness. Dream ballet included. \nFriday\, May 22nd at 7:30 pm 
(6:15 pm touch tour\, 7:30 pm curtain) \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nWebsite: https://www.sgtheatre.org/season-35/eelpout
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/shattered-globe-theater-eelpout-at-theater-wit-2/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Shattered Globe Theatre":MAILTO:info@shatteredglobe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260501T011733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T012433Z
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SUMMARY:"Covenant" at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:BY YORK WALKER\nDIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY \n“Everybody got a secret.” \nExpect one devilish twist after another in Covenant\, a mythic and suspenseful new play hailed as “blackout-and-blood-curdling-scream deliciousness” (New York Magazine)\, “undeniably spooky (and) absolutely enjoyable” (TheaterMania). He left the small Georgia town a struggling guitarist—and returned a blues star. As rumors of a darker deal abound\, it becomes clear that he’s not the only one with a secret….or seeking salvation. This “striking Southern gothic work” (New York Times) explores the power of belief and the thin line between rumor and truth. \nUse code SIGN for $34 tickets ($25 tickets plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/covenant/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/covenant-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:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260503T005811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T005811Z
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SUMMARY:ASL Interpreted Performance: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:This musical play\, complete with down-home country humor and big-hearted emotion\, includes hits Crazy\, I Fall to Pieces\, Sweet Dreams\, Walkin’ After Midnight and more! Starring ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline with guest artist Molly Hernández as her forever friend Louise. \nSPECIAL ACCESS EVENTS – $34.50 ticket – call (773) 654-3103\n~American Sign Language-Interpreted performance – Friday\, May 22 @ 7:30 PM \nRuns 1 hour & 50 minutes\, including a 10-minute intermission\nRecommended for ages 14+ \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://americanbluestheater.com/always-patsy-cline/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/asl-interpreted-performance-always-patsy-cline-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T120854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T120854Z
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SUMMARY:Windfall - Touch Tour & Audio Described Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:WINDFALL\nWritten by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney\nDirected by Awoye Timpo\nThis is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the police\, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement\, relocate and forget his grief–or else remain\, haunted by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This lyrical world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney is a vital and timely look at the spirit of activism set against the most indifferent system of them all: the almighty dollar. \nShow Runs from April 09 – May 31\, 2026\nAudio Description available for the May 24th performance. The Touch Tour begins at 1:30pm with curtain at 3pm. \nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/ for more!
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/windfall-touch-tour-audio-described-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260501T012401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T012401Z
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SUMMARY:"Covenant" at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:BY YORK WALKER\nDIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY \n“Everybody got a secret.” \nExpect one devilish twist after another in Covenant\, a mythic and suspenseful new play hailed as “blackout-and-blood-curdling-scream deliciousness” (New York Magazine)\, “undeniably spooky (and) absolutely enjoyable” (TheaterMania). He left the small Georgia town a struggling guitarist—and returned a blues star. As rumors of a darker deal abound\, it becomes clear that he’s not the only one with a secret….or seeking salvation. This “striking Southern gothic work” (New York Times) explores the power of belief and the thin line between rumor and truth. \n12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance \nUse code AUDIO for $34 tickets ($25 tickets plus $9 handling fee) \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/covenant/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/covenant-at-the-goodman-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260501T013625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T013625Z
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SUMMARY:Shattered Globe Theater: Eelpout! at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Sven Svensen and Ole Olsen have been best buds since kindergarten\, but all that changes on the morning of Ole’s ice-fishing bachelor party. Could they be something more than friends\, or is Sven destined for something even more wild and strange. This fantasia on Midwestern masculinity invites us to consider the limits of Queerness. Dream ballet included. \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.sgtheatre.org/season-35/eelpout
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/shattered-globe-theater-eelpout-at-theater-wit/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Shattered Globe Theatre":MAILTO:info@shatteredglobe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T120920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T120920Z
UID:10014459-1780083000-1780090200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Windfall - ASL Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:WINDFALL\nWritten by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney\nDirected by Awoye Timpo\nThis is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the police\, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement\, relocate and forget his grief–or else remain\, haunted by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This lyrical world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney is a vital and timely look at the spirit of activism set against the most indifferent system of them all: the almighty dollar. \nShow Runs from April 09 – May 31\, 2026\nASL Interpretation available for the May 29th performance. \nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/ for more!
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/windfall-asl-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T181500
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260428T220308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T220308Z
UID:10014484-1780156800-1780164900@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Do Something Pretty at Rivendell Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents\nDO SOMETHING PRETTY\nA World Premiere \nBy Melissa Ross\nDirected by Jessica Fisch\nFeaturing RTE Member Katherine Mallen Kupferer’s Rivendell debut \nSummer of 1992. The United States is in a recession. Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton is about to run for president. Kurt is married to Courtney. Yo MTV Raps is on the television. And Zach Morris is the only kid with a cell phone. ​ \nOn a hot August night in a small Massachusetts town\, the last few weeks before school starts. Three teens try to navigate their way through the murky path to adulthood. Phoebe wants to grow up. Jason wants Evie. And Evie just wants to get as far away from everyone as she possibly can. \nJoin us for Open Caption performances on the following dates: \nThurs May 21 @ 8pm\nSaturday May 30 @ 4pm \nUse code ACCESS for discounted tickets! \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captioning \nWebsite: https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/dosomethingpretty
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/do-something-pretty-at-rivendell-theatre/
LOCATION:Rivendell Theatre Ensemble\, 5779 N Ridge Ave\, Chicago\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rivendell Theatre Ensemble":MAILTO:boxoffice@rivendelltheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20251231T201849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201849Z
UID:10014396-1780218000-1780225200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Family members and companions are welcome. \nModifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. \nModifications for Calm Waters Include:\nLimited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration\nA low-sensory animal spotlight with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\nAn animal encounter opportunity \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly\, Low Lighting\, ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/accessibility/calm-waters
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/calm-waters-at-the-shedd-aquarium-4/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T121002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T121002Z
UID:10014493-1780234200-1780245000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance with Touch Tour: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE \ncreated by Ted Swindley\nband & vocal orchestrations by August Eriksmoen & Tony Migliore\ndirected by Harmony France\nmusic direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler \nThis musical play\, complete with down-home country humor and big-hearted emotion\, includes hits Crazy\, I Fall to Pieces\, Sweet Dreams\, Walkin’ After Midnight and more! Starring ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline with guest artist Molly Hernández as her forever friend Louise. \nA touch tour will begin at 1:30pm before the performance at 2:30pm. \nAmerican Blues Theater\n5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago 60659\nBox Office: (773) 654-3103 \nRuns 1 hour & 50 minutes\, including a 10-minute intermission\nRecommended for ages 14+ \nSPECIAL ACCESS EVENTS – $34.50 ticket – call (773) 654-3103\n~ Touch tour – Sunday\, May 31 @ 1:30 PM\n~ Audio-described performance – Sunday\, May 31 @ 2:30 PM
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/audio-described-performance-with-touch-tour-always-patsy-cline-at-american-blues-theater/
LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="American Blues Theater":MAILTO:jgsmith@americanbluestheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T121030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T121030Z
UID:10014495-1780234200-1780245000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE - Audio Described Performance and Touch Tour at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE \ncreated by Ted Swindley\nband & vocal orchestrations by August Eriksmoen & Tony Migliore\ndirected by Harmony France\nmusic direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler \nThis musical play\, complete with down-home country humor and big-hearted emotion\, includes hits Crazy\, I Fall to Pieces\, Sweet Dreams\, Walkin’ After Midnight and more! Starring ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline with guest artist Molly Hernández as her forever friend Louise. \nPERFORMANCE INFO \nAMERICAN BLUES THEATER\n5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago 60659\nBox Office: (773) 654-3103 \nRuns 1 hour & 50 minutes\, including a 10-minute intermission\nRecommended for ages 14+ \nRuns May 1 – June 7\, 2026 \nTouch tour – Sunday\, May 31 @ 1:30 PM\nAudio-described performance – Sunday\, May 31 @ 2:30 PM\n$34.50 ticket – call (773) 654-3103
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/always-patsy-cline-audio-described-performance-and-touch-tour-at-american-blues-theater/
LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="American Blues Theater":MAILTO:jgsmith@americanbluestheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260524T205124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T205124Z
UID:10014504-1780234200-1780245000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance of ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at the American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE\n—
directed by Harmony France\,
music direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler \nThis musical play\, complete with down-home country humor and big-hearted emotion\, includes hits Crazy\, I Fall to Pieces\, Sweet Dreams\, Walkin’ After Midnight and more! Starring ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline with guest artist Molly Hernández as her forever friend Louise. \nThere will be a digital backstage guide and audio program. \n1:30 Touch Tour/2:30 Audio Described Show\nSPECIAL ACCESS EVENTS – $34.50 ticket – call (773) 654-3103\nAddress: 5627 N Lincoln Ave.Chicago 60659\ninfo@AmericanBlues.com \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nWebsite: https://americanbluestheater.com/always-patsy-cline/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/audio-described-performance-of-alwayspatsy-cline-at-the-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:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260528T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T223617Z
UID:10014509-1781028000-1781038800@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center presents Blatant Gold at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Chicago Poetry Center’s summer poetry gathering brings together the city’s literary community. In 2026\, Blatant Gold features Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle and honors Musu Bangura\, recipient of the Gwendolyn Brooks Award for Excellence in Teaching. \nJoin us for an open mic\, watch performances by the featured poets\, and raise a glass to the writers\, readers\, and teachers of Chicago poetry! \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Masks Strongly Encouraged \nWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blatant-gold-2026-tickets-1989120311397?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-blatant-gold-at-haymarket-house/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W. Buena\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260426T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T173803Z
UID:10014445-1781116200-1781125200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival at Pritzker Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:A Festival of free and accessible classical music concerts throughout the summer\, from June 10 through August 15. Held downtown\, outside at the Pritzker Pavilion. The Pavilion is fully accessible to mobility aids. We offer both digital and large-print programs\, as well as loaner wheelchairs\, assistive listening devices\, and wayfinding. \n  \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible\, Large-Print Programs\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Social Story \nWebsite: https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/grant-park-music-festival-at-pritzker-pavilion/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Grant Park Music Festival":MAILTO:patronservices@gpmf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260601T023625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T023625Z
UID:10014511-1781625600-1781638200@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:2026 Accessible Juneteenth at Access Living
DESCRIPTION:Chicagoland DPOCC\, Access Living\, UIC Disability Cultural Center\, and Center on Racial and Disability Justice Hosts 6th Annual Accessible Juneteenth \nJoin the UIC Disability Cultural Center\, Access Living\, the Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (supported by UIC’s Institute on Disability and Human Development)\, and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice for the sixth annual Accessible Juneteenth\, where we celebrate the Black disability community! We want to make Juneteenth a fun and accessible experience for everyone\, including disabled\, neurodivergent\, and Deaf people in the African Diaspora. We will have the following at the event: \nFood\nPerformances\nExhibitors\nFamily-friendly\, Non-alcoholic Event \nAbout Accessible Juneteenth 2026: \n2026 Accessible Juneteenth\nTuesday\, June 18th\, 2025\n4 to 7:30 PM CDT\nAccess Living of Metropolitan Chicago\n115 West Chicago Ave\nChicago\, IL 60607 \nThis year\, DJ Matt returns to bless us with music fit for our Accessible Juneteenth celebration. We will have performances from Double AA\, Cherlnell Lane\, Jada Thompson\, Victoria Djembe\, and Miss Mamas. \nWe are excited to share food from Cook It Mama Café (sandwiches & salads with vegan & gluten-free options). \nWe’ll have tables where you can meet people from Black-owned and disability-owned/friendly organizations and businesses. If you’re a Black and/or disability-owned/friendly business or organization and would like to be an exhibitor\, sign up at: https://forms.gle/bxvyNLbF25v7RQ2a7. \nWe are also looking for volunteers to help run many aspects of Accessible Juneteenth; if you’re interested\, sign up at: https://forms.gle/sdwMB58rDTipznm19. \nAccess Information: \nASL and captioning will be provided for the showcase portion. A room will be available for a quiet\, cool-off space! To protect immunocompromised people in our community\, please wear a mask indoors. We’ll have extras on hand! Accessibility requests\, questions\, or event inquiries can be sent to dcc@uic.edu \nWhat to Expect: \n4:00 pm Doors Open\n4:30 pm Welcome and Announcements\n5:00 pm Showcase\nThroughout: Food! Exhibitors! And more\n7:30 pm Event ends/doors close \nGetting there: \nAccessible Juneteenth will take place at Access Living\, 115 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago\, IL 60654 \nBus Routes \n22 Clark Bus\n66 Chicago Avenue Bus\n156 LaSalle Street Bus \n‘L’ Trains \nFrom the Red Line\nTake the north or southbound lines to the Chicago Avenue Red Line stop. Walk two blocks west to 115 West Chicago Avenue or take the 66 Chicago Bus to Clark Street. \nFrom the Brown Line\nTake the north or southbound line to the Chicago Brown Line stop. Walk two blocks east to 115 West Chicago. You can also take the 66 Chicago Avenue bus to Clark Street. \nParatransit\nPace\, WAV\, and other vehicles can pick up and drop off riders right in front of Access Living. There is a dedicated paratransit space directly in front of Access Living’s front doors\, with a curb cut\, tactile pavement\, and a ramp. \nDriving Directions + Parking: \nParking\nMetered street parking is available on Chicago\, LaSalle\, Clark\, Dearborn\, and other streets surrounding Access Living. Additionally\, there are several paid parking lots nearby. \nFrom the Northside near the Lake\nFollow signs for US-41/N Lake Shore Dr. Take the ramp right and follow signs for N Lake Shore Drive Plaza/ North Michigan Avenue. Turn right onto E Chicago Ave. Arrive at 115 West Chicago Avenue. \nFrom the Southside\nFollow signs for I-90 West. At exit 50B\, take the ramp right and follow the signs for East Ohio Street. Keep straight onto West Ohio Street. Turn left onto North Lasalle Street. Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue. Arrive at 115 West Chicago Avenue. \nFrom the Westside\nFollow signs to W Congress Pkwy. Take the ramp left and follow the signs for I-290 East/ Eisenhower Expy E. Take the ramp right for I-90 West/I-94/Kennedy Expy West toward Wisconsin. At exit 50B\, take the ramp and follow the signs for East Ohio St. Keep straight onto West Ohio Street. Turn left onto N Lasalle Street/ Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue. Arrive at 115 West Chicago Avenue. \nFrom the Northwest side\nFollow signs for I-94 East /Edens Expy toward Chicago. Take the ramp left for the Express Lanes toward Ohio Street. Keep straight onto I-90 Express/I-94 Express/Kennedy Express. Take the ramp left and follow the signs for East Ohio Street. Keep straight onto West Ohio Street. Turn left onto N Lasalle Street. Turn right onto W Chicago Avenue. Arrive at 115 West Chicago Avenue. \nThis event is brought to you by:\nChicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition\nThe Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois Chicago\nUniversity of Illinois Chicago Disability Cultural Center\nCenter for Racial and Disability Justice (University of California\, Los Angeles)\nUIC Black Studies\nUIC Chancellors Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (CCSPD)\nAccess Living\nAnd more collaborators to be listed soon! \nContact UIC Disability Cultural Center for more information or if you have any questions about the event: dcc@uic.edu. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, Mask Recommended\, Quiet Spaces \nWebsite: https://dcc.uic.edu/events/accessible-juneteenth-2026-6th-annual-celebration/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/2026-accessible-juneteenth-at-access-living/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 W. Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition":MAILTO:chicagolanddpocc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260601T024045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T024045Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chicago summer with the Bi Wives Club! We’ve got a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better. \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nJoin us on June 17th as we welcome comics Caitlin Checkeroski\, Luis Arevalo\, Olivia May\, Delilah Orizabah\, Jules Radner\, and the Bi Wives themselves: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffery & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. ASL Discount Code: ASLCLUB \nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for entry. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event. No other refund requests will be honored.\nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements. \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nCaitlin Checkeroski is a Michigan bumpkin turned Chicago comic and now performs all over the country. She has participated in many prestigious comedy festivals including Altercation Fest\, 10\,000 Laughs and Limestone Comedy Festival. She recently headlined Zanies Chicago. \nDelilah Orizabah is a full-time therapist\, part-time standup\, and an on-call storyteller. You’ve seen her perform at The Future of Comedy Festival\, The Latina Comedy Festival\, Laugh Factory\, Lincoln Lodge\, The Den Theater and The Steppenwolf Theater. She’s a Scorpio sun; Capricorn Moon and Rising. \nJules Radner (she/her) is a sparkling cocktail of disabilities (though tragically not mixed with Malört) who spills on the funny ways able bodied people irk her. Her onstage chemistry is like no other- her stories will make you say “I’m sat”\, while regretting not having popcorn to throw back. She may bubble over\, but you will always have a cheerful time! \nLuis Arevalo is a Chicago comedian who started young and turned his stutter from a weakness to a strength. Once described as the “future voice of Gen Z\,” Luis’s material focuses on being emotionally correct rather than politically correct. He has performed all across the country in clubs and venues like Go Bananas\, Haha Comedy Club\, Laugh Factory\, and has also done comedy festivals such as Beast Village and Floodwater. Luis has opened up for comedians such as René Vacas\, Ken Flores\, Chris Redd\, and Geoff Tate. You can find his special on Lmao Fans (Onlyfans) \nOlivia May is a Chicago comic by way of Charlotte\, NC. She used to work in finance and is now a receptionist and chasing her comedy dreams. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-tickets-1989932581920
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T121058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T121058Z
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SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY – Mask Required Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo \nThink you’ve got baggage? Try dating when you have centuries of dating history and a literal body count. Sink your teeth into Lookingglass Theatre’s sharply funny world premiere where the only thing more frightening than vampires (and a serial killer on the loose) is having to meet your new in-laws. This romantic-comedy-meets-horror-story explores love\, commitment\, codependency…and\, of course\, vampires. \nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026 \nOpen Captions on July 1\, 2026 \nUnlock $35 tickets using the code MASK online\, over the phone\, or in-person. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more!
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/untitled-vampire-play-mask-required-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260516T121120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T121120Z
UID:10014460-1782415800-1782423000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Catch as Catch Can - Open Caption Performance at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:CATCH AS CATCH CAN\nWritten by Mia Chung\nDirected by ensemble member Amy Morton\nWhen a prodigal son returns to blue collar New England\, his homecoming sets off a spiraling crisis for two families\, threatening not only their relationships but their very identities. In Mia Chung’s wildly inventive Catch as Catch Can\, three actors take on six roles\, bridging generation and gender\, in a theatrical tour-de-force that upends the kitchen sink drama and asks what happens when we refuse to play the roles we’re prescribed. Spanning hilarity\, stunning virtuosity and outright horror\, this ferocious Chicago premiere—featuring an all-ensemble cast—must be witnessed to be believed. \nCATCH AS CATCH CAN WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS THEATER.\nShow Runs from June 04 – July 12\, 2026\nOpen Captions will available for the June 25th performance at 7:30pm. \nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/ for more!
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/catch-as-catch-can-open-caption-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T031831
CREATED:20260207T014441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T014441Z
UID:10014428-1782655200-1782666000@culturalaccesscollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Everyone at Play at Kohl Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes children with disabilities and their families for an afternoon of learning and play focused on them. Our Museum campus is designed for universal accessibility with a purpose to encourage linguistic\, cognitive\, motor and social skills for all children ages birth to 8. \n\n16 hands-on Museum exhibits.\nOne-on-one interactive activites with trained\, registered therapy animals and other partners.\nQuiet room for stimulation breaks.\nMuseum staff providing play support and guidance.\nA free family pass for 4 to return to the Museum.\n\n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/eap/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/everyone-at-play-at-kohl-childrens-museum-3/
LOCATION:Kohl Children’s Museum\, 2100 Patriot\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kohl Children's Museum":MAILTO:cpaulsrud@kcmgc.org
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