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Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest at MCA

Join the Teen Creative Agency at the MCA as we celebrate 11 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork, activism, and social practice […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Trouble in Mind at Timeline Theatre

A cutting yet humorous behind-the-curtain drama that examines pervasive racial dynamics within the American theatre and the tolls of superficial representation on stage. ACCLAIMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES as […]

  • Audio Description

Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberly

The beloved characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice return for a third and final installment of the Pemberley trilogy (Miss Bennet, The Wickhams). The youngest Darcy and Bennet sisters […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando […]

  • ASL Interpreted

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando […]

  • Sensory Friendly

Resilience Series (monthly)

Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month in G.A.R. Hall to build resilience through artist-led sessions of various creative modalities. Resilience helps deal with difficult challenges with flexibility […]

  • Captioning

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando […]

  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour

Family Day | Uplift

About the Event Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Days are monthly programs at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted

Trouble in Mind at Timeline Theatre

A cutting yet humorous behind-the-curtain drama that examines pervasive racial dynamics within the American theatre and the tolls of superficial representation on stage. ACCLAIMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES as […]

  • Captioning

Nia Witherspoon’s Priestess of Twerk

Priestess of Twerk is a new work-in-development from National Theater Project Award-winning theater-maker, vocalist, and composer Nia Witherspoon. A Black feminist temple of pleasure, Priestess of Twerk is inspired by […]

In Progress | Cat Mahari

Livestream with captioning available. Dance-maker Cat Mahari shares a new performance process, Blk Ark: the Impossible Manifestation, which ruminates on ties, binding, and community. Through Mahari’s movement practice of anarcho-choreographic hip-hop, Blk Ark asks: “What will it take to get free?” and “Can we see a new world from here?” In Progress is a series […]

  • Captioning
  • Hybrid Program

In Progress | Cat Mahari

Livestream with captioning available. Dance-maker Cat Mahari shares a new performance process, Blk Ark: the Impossible Manifestation, which ruminates on ties, binding, and community. Through Mahari’s movement practice of anarcho-choreographic hip-hop, Blk Ark asks: “What will it take to get free?” and “Can we see a new world from here?” In Progress is a series […]

  • Captioning
  • Hybrid Program