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Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in Conversation

Northwestern University - Cahn Auditorium 600 Emerson St, Evanston

What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern was elected the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand at the age of […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

Sensory Friendly Morning

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago

Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Sensory Friendly

Master Class: Creative Producing with Lucas Joaquin

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St., Chicago

Chicago Industry Exchange / Workshop Join Lucas Joaquin, a producer on the recent A24 release Death Of a Unicorn, for an illuminating conversation about producing independent films. Event will take […]

  • Free Event
  • Live captioned by CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services
  • Wheelchair Accessible

2025 Accessible Juneteenth at UIC

UIC Quad 750 S. Halsted Street, Chicago

Chicagoland DPOCC, UIC Disability Cultural Center, and Center on Racial and Disability Justice Hosts 5th Annual Accessible Juneteenth For immediate release 2025 Accessible Juneteenth Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 4 to […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Masks Highly Recommended
  • Wheelchair Accessible

ASL INTERPRETED: Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues at American Blues Theater

ASL INTERPRETATION NIGHT: JUNE 20, 2025 American Blues Theater presents GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES CHICAGO PREMIERE by Artistic Affiliate Charles Smith directed by Ensemble member Chuck Smith The team of […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices

PRIDE with The Neo-Futurists

The Neo-Futurist Theater 5153 N Ashland Ave., Chicago

THE NEO-FUTURISTS' ANNUAL PRIDE TRADITION RETURNS! JOIN US FOR 30 GLOW’D-UP, SWEAT-SOAKED, LIPSTICK-SMEARED, GENDER EUPHORIC™, GAY-PANIC-INDUCING PLAYS IN 60 MINUTES – ALL IN THE NAME OF QUEER COMMUNITY! This performance […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Masks Required
  • Pay What You Can

Bridging The Divide: Making & Mending at South Asia Institute

South Asia Institute 1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join us for a moderated community conversation exploring how artists of South Asia and the diaspora navigate careers at the intersection of art and disability. This event invites participants into […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Free Event
  • Hybrid Program
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Dhaba on Devon Avenue – Open Caption Performance at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe

OPEN CAPTION PERFORMANCE on THURSDAY, JULY 10 at 7:30PM! $30.00 tickets with code WTOC2425. *If you are experiencing any issues with applying the promo code, please reach out to the […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Digital Documents Available
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Color Purple – Open-Captioned Performance at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life, hope and the […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Open Captions
  • Spanish captioning
  • Touch Tour

The Color Purple – ASL Performance at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life, hope and the […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices

Shamilton at Second City

Donny's Skybox at the Second City 230 W North Avenue, Chicago

Ever heard of this show "Hamilton"? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing... […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo

LIncoln Park Zoo 2400 N Cannon Drive, Chicago

Sunday, July 20 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Day at Farm-in-the-Zoo is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. […]

  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible