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Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour at Chicago Humanities

Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago

The internationally renowned, award-winning author Salman Rushdie discusses his newest novel, The Eleventh Hour, a spellbinding exploration of life, death, and what comes into focus during our “final act.” The quintet of stories span the three countries in which he has made his work — India, England, and America — features an unforgettable cast of […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

Chicago Poetry Center Presents: November Blue Hour Featuring Iain at Haymarket HouseHaley Pollock and Keetje Kuipers

Haymarket House 800 W. Buena, Chicago

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our November featured readers are Iain Haley Pollock & Keetje Kuipers. Each event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) and includes a brief open mic followed by two featured poets. Pre-registration is free and recommended. The […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Free Event
  • Hybrid Program
  • In Person
  • Masks Highly Recommended
  • Wheelchair Accessible

As You Like It – ASL-Interpreted Performance at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe

ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE! $30.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE USE PROMO CODE: WTASL2526 If you experience any issues with this promo code, please reach out to the box office at 847-242-6000 or email them at BOM@WritersTheatre.org. Facing exile at home, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia seek safety and refuge in the Forest of Arden. Lost […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Digital Documents Available
  • English Captioning
  • In Person
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo

LIncoln Park Zoo 2400 N Cannon Drive, Chicago

On this special night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd, all blinking and moving lights are static or greatly slowed down, and music is softened or silenced. Capacity is limited to foster a safe and enjoyable guest experience, meaning there’s more space to enjoy the beautiful lights with your family and friends! All […]

  • Sensory Friendly

A Christmas Carol – ASL at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director, with Christopher […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Taming of the Shrew at Court Theatre

Court Theatre 5535 South Ellis Ave, Chicago

by William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Marti Lyons Nov 14, 2025 — Dec 14, 2025 Welcome to a tale of deception, disguise, and desire. The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry the youngest, Bianca, until the eldest, Katherina, is married first. Much to her family’s […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Captioning
  • Touch Tour

A Christmas Carol – Audio-Described at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune). Follow Ebenezer Scrooge, a businessman whose disdain for the holidays is transformed on Christmas Eve. Malkia Stampley takes the reins as director, with Christopher […]

  • Audio Description
  • In Person
  • Touch Tour

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago

Play For All invites children and families with disabilities and Museum members to come and experience CCM's inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The museum opens at 10 am for Play for All guests to enjoy an exclusive hour of play, before opening to the general public at 11 am. The first 250 children and families […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Free Event
  • Quiet Spaces
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Infinite Wrench at United Church of Rogers Park

United Church of Rogers Park 1545 W Morse Avenue, Chicago

The Neo-Futurists are bringing The Infinite Wrench to United Church of Rogers Park. At The Infinite Wrench, you'll see thirty plays in sixty minutes written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irreverent, terrifying, or musical; all are original, truthful and tackle the here-and-now, […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Free Event
  • In Person
  • Masks Required
  • Pay What You Can
  • Wheelchair Accessible

In Andrea’s Shoes at Clarendon Community Center Park

Clarendon Community Center Park gallery 4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago

Join us for an evening of fresh works by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures at the beautifully rehabbed and fully accessible Clarendon Community Center Park gallery! Doors and installation […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • English Captioning
  • Hybrid Program
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Much Ado About Nothing – Open Caption at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E. Grand Ave, Chicago

Open Caption performance of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing   Just in time for the holiday season, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!” Beatrice […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Captioning
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party at Chicago Children’s Theatre

Chicago Children's Theatre 100 S Racine Ave, Chicago

Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration with gentle interactive moments, recruiting […]

  • Sensory Friendly