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Margaret Atwood: Book of Lives at Chicago Humanities

Francis W. Parker School 330 W Webster Ave, IL

Raised by ruggedly independent, scientifically minded parents – entomologist father, dietician mother – Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec. This childhood was unfettered […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

Music Theater Works’ GODSPELL at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie

For 50+ years, Godspell has charmed audiences with music, improv, and pop-rock hits like “Day by Day.” In a café, a fractured community discovers the power of love and forgiveness. […]

  • ASL Interpreted

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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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

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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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