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SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: November Blue Hour Featuring Iain at Haymarket HouseHaley Pollock and Keetje Kuipers
DESCRIPTION: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.\nEach 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 open mic includes five readers drawn lottery-style from a hat that goes out at 7:15. The reading starts promptly at 7:30. Each open mic poet reads one poem or for three minutes\, whichever comes first. \nThe 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 and Keetje Kuipers. \nEach 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 open mic includes five readers drawn lottery-style from a hat that goes out at 7:15. The reading starts promptly at 7:30. Each open mic poet reads one poem or for three minutes\, whichever comes first.\nEVENT DETAILS FOR November 19:\n– Workshop (registration required) begins promptly at 6 p.m.\, ends at 7 p.m.\n– Performance space doors open and open mic sign-up begins at 7 p.m.\n– Reading (registration recommended but not required) begins at 7:30\, followed by community gathering time.\n– Reading registration is free; the workshop is sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10. \nAbout the Reading:\nThe Blue Hour reading features readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond\, preceded by a five person lottery-style open mic and followed by community gathering time. \nAbout the Workshop:\nThe Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem together\, then Marty will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem. \nAbout the Space:\nAccessibility\, Health\, & Safety:\n– All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral\, including single-user and stalled restrooms.\n– Each event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email curator@poetrycenter.org to ensure ramp access and with any other accessibility needs.\n– Masks are strongly encouraged for all indoor events\, and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-november-blue-hour-featuring-iain-at-haymarket-househaley-pollock-and-keetje-kuipers/
LOCATION:Haymarket House\, 800 W. Buena\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Chicago Poetry Center":MAILTO:info@poetrycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION: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 characters\, and asks some of life’s most daunting questions. Do we accommodate ourselves to death\, or rail against it? Do we spend our “eleventh hour” in serenity or in rage? And how do we achieve fulfillment with our lives if we don’t know the end of our own stories? The Eleventh Hour ponders life and death\, legacy\, and identity with the penetrating insight and boundless imagination that have made Rushdie one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/salman-rushdie-the-eleventh-hour-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
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SUMMARY:Music Theater Works' GODSPELL at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION:For 50+ years\, Godspell has charmed audiences with music\, improv\, and pop-rock hits like “Day by Day.”\nIn a café\, a fractured community discovers the power of love and forgiveness. \nProduction Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation\nIn Partnership with Curt’s Café\nNorth Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\nOctober 23 – November 16 \nBook by John Michael Tebelak\nLyrics and Music by Stephen Schwartz\nDirected by Matthew Silar\nChoreographed by Amanda Hope\nMusic Directed by Justin Kono\nRunning time: Two hours and 10 minutes (including intermission)
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/music-theater-works-godspell-at-north-shore-center-for-the-performing-arts/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Music Theater Works":MAILTO:info@musictheaterworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T203000
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SUMMARY:Margaret Atwood: Book of Lives at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION: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 and nomadic\, sometimes isolated (on her eighth birthday: ‘It sounds forlorn. It was forlorn. It gets more forlorn.’)\, but also thrilling and beautiful. From this unconventional start\, Atwood unfolds the story of her life\, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape\, from the cruel year that spawned Cat’s Eye to the Orwellian 1980s Berlin where she wrote The Handmaid’s Tale. In pages bursting with bohemian gatherings\, her magical life with the wildly charismatic writer Graeme Gibson and major political turning points\, we meet poets\, bears\, Hollywood actors and larger-than-life characters straight from the pages of an Atwood novel. As we travel with her along the course of her life\, more and more is revealed about her writing\, the connections between real life and art – and the workings of one of our greatest imaginations.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/margaret-atwood-book-of-lives-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T123000
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SUMMARY:FREE ASL DOCENT-LED TOUR at National Museum of Puerto Rican Art & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE docent-led tour with ASL interpretation designed to ensure everyone can fully enjoy and engage with our exhibitions. This special tour will provide deeper insights into the art and stories on view\, while making the experience accessible to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/free-asl-docent-led-tour-at-national-museum-of-puerto-rican-art-culture/
LOCATION:National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622-2739\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts &amp%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@nmprac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000
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SUMMARY:Jill Lepore with Peter Sagal: We the People at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:At a time when many Americans believe the U.S. Constitution to be under threat — but disagree about the nature of that threat — bestselling author and Harvard professor Jill Lepore joins NPR host and civics enthusiast Peter Sagal to ask: Can this Constitution be saved? In We the People\, her new history of the Constitution\, Lepore argues that the Framers never intended for the Constitution to remain untouched\, but rather expected that future generations would be forever tinkering with it and improving the machinery of government. Together\, Lepore and Sagal examine the history of our Constitution\, as written\, as amended and unchanged\, and as interpreted and misinterpreted. Are Americans trapped\, enthralled\, by a Constitution that no longer works? “We must disenthrall ourselves\, and then we shall save our country\,” Lincoln said\, in the midst of the Civil War. What would it mean for Americans to disenthrall themselves today? \nPart of The Sagal Sessions on the U.S. Constitution \nA series of talks\, lectures\, and debates dedicated to the U.S. Constitution\, guest-curated by NPR’s Peter Sagal\, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States as an independent nation. These “Sagal Sessions on the U.S. Constitution” will investigate the world-historical document’s past\, present\, and future\, with the help of a wide array of historians\, analysts\, scholars\, and more. Among other topics\, they will explore the Constitution’s origins\, innovations and original sins\, the evolutions in its meaning and purpose through crises\, amendments and competing ideologies\, its present day resilience and flaws\, and\, finally\, its uncertain future. These conversations and debates will help to illuminate how the U.S. Constitution was designed\, how it has succeeded\, where it has failed\, and how it may be preserved — as the Framers themselves put it — for ourselves and our posterity.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/jill-lepore-with-peter-sagal-we-the-people-at-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250826T233405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233405Z
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SUMMARY:Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars - Open-Captioned Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Motherhood\, marijuana\, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family\, immigration\, and American identity. \nLike millions of Americans\, Clara is doing her best to hold everything together—working hard\, raising her tween daughter Stella\, caring for an aging father\, and supporting her under-employed ex-husband. But when she applies for U.S. citizenship ahead of a mother-daughter trip to Paris\, her application is unexpectedly flagged\, exposing minor infractions in her past and threatening the only home she’s ever known. Blending grounded family drama with otherworldly wonder\, this Chicago-set world premiere is a moving and provocative exploration of our country’s most fundamental values. \nOriginally commissioned by the Chicago Park District’s Theatre on the Lake In the Works project\, in partnership with The Chicago Dramatists\, previous development of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars included stagings as part of Goodman Theatre’s New Stages Festival in 2018 and Northeastern Illinois University’s thINKtank Series\, co-produced in partnership with Teatro Vista\, in 2024. \nThese performances of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars will be open captioned with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance. The display is positioned in such a way that it is open for anyone to see in a particular seating area. It is a service you may choose to use or ignore during the performance. Captioning is provided by c2 Inc.\, www.c2net.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hundreds-and-hundreds-of-stars-open-captioned-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars - Open-Captioned Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Motherhood\, marijuana\, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family\, immigration\, and American identity. \nLike millions of Americans\, Clara is doing her best to hold everything together—working hard\, raising her tween daughter Stella\, caring for an aging father\, and supporting her under-employed ex-husband. But when she applies for U.S. citizenship ahead of a mother-daughter trip to Paris\, her application is unexpectedly flagged\, exposing minor infractions in her past and threatening the only home she’s ever known. Blending grounded family drama with otherworldly wonder\, this Chicago-set world premiere is a moving and provocative exploration of our country’s most fundamental values. \nOriginally commissioned by the Chicago Park District’s Theatre on the Lake In the Works project\, in partnership with The Chicago Dramatists\, previous development of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars included stagings as part of Goodman Theatre’s New Stages Festival in 2018 and Northeastern Illinois University’s thINKtank Series\, co-produced in partnership with Teatro Vista\, in 2024. \nThese performances of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars will be open captioned with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance. The display is positioned in such a way that it is open for anyone to see in a particular seating area. It is a service you may choose to use or ignore during the performance. Captioning is provided by c2 Inc.\, www.c2net.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hundreds-and-hundreds-of-stars-open-captioned-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
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SUMMARY:Revolution(s) - Open-Captioned Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:By Zayd Ayers Dohrn\nMusic and Lyrics by Tom Morello\nDirected by Steve H. Broadnax III\nOctober 4 – November 9\, 2025 \nPut your hands on the wheel of history.\nWhen soldier and aspiring musician Hampton Weems comes home from Afghanistan\, he finds the South Side of Chicago is also occupied territory—and he’s accidentally joined the resistance. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (Rage Against the Machine\, Audioslave and The Nightwatchman) Tom Morello brings a ground-breaking new punk/metal/hip-hop musical to our intimate Owen Theatre about a young artist finding his voice\, why violence is as American as cherry pie\, and how young radicals—across generations—are still motivated by love.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/revolutions-open-captioned-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein (ASL Interpreted) at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater this spring\, A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is thrilled to bring their acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to life this fall at Theater Wit for a strictly limited engagement. \nMusic journalist Roberta Walton (Ryan Foley) has journeyed to derelict punk club The Arctic to cover its demise\, but instead finds a disoriented Victor Frankenstein (Marissa Bloodgood and Andrew Kosnik) and a much more interesting story! The neurodiverse ensemble – composed of 9 actors with varying disabilities and a team of facilitators – play multiple characters as they bring Frankenstein and his Creature’s memories to life. This original adaptation blends music\, movement\, and scenes devised by the group into a provocative and personal exploration of ambition\, isolation\, and the balance between the head and the heart. \nSchedule\nFriday October 24th at 7pm\nSaturday October 25 at 1pm (Audio Described)\nSunday October 26 at 1pm (ASL Interpreted) \nRunning time\nApproximately 90mins no intermission \nSensory and Content Advisory\nFrankenstein includes scenes that depict bullying\, threats of violence\, and death. The show design incorporates projected animations\, some low pulsing light\, and loud music. To learn more about what to expect at the show\, please refer to our Sensory Advisory Guide. \nAccessibility at Frankenstein\nAll performances are open captioned\nAll performances are relaxed – you can leave the theatre at any time if you need a break and sensory support tools will be available.\nWheelchair Access\nMasks are required for all attendees out of consideration for our immunocompromised community members\nThe performance on Saturday October 25 will be audio described\nThe performance on Sunday October 26th will be dual-ASL interpreted \nTicket Tiers:\nAll tickets are general admission. \nA.B.L.E. is committed to removing barriers\, and that includes ensuring our work is financially accessible for everyone who wants to attend. Pick the pricing tier that works for you: \n$15 – I am ABLE to connect – this level represents ABLE’s commitment to making the arts accessible for all.\n$30 – I am ABLE to contribute – this level helps offset crucial production costs like props\, costumes\, and rehearsal space.\n$45 – I am ABLE to create – this level represents the true cost of A.B.L.E.’s programming\, and helps to provide access to the arts for those in need. \nCast and Crew: \nCo-Directed by: Lawrence Kern & Katie Yohe\nThe Ensemble: Colleen Altman\, Marissa Bloodgood\, Rachel Buchanan\, Benjamin Collins\, Ryan Foley\, Erin Harvey\, Paige Henderson\, Andrew Kosnik\, Matthew LaChapelle\, Kate McDuffie\, Jenna Rapisarda\, Haley Schroeck\, and Zachary Wandel\nStage Manager: Grecia Bahena\nLighting Design: Billy Murphy\nProjection Design: Brock Alter & Alex Sokol\nOriginal Sound Design: Nicholas Pope & Katie Yohe\nMakeup Design: MK Papadatos\nProp Supervisor: Anna Katharine Mantz\nAudio Description (on October 25th): Jason Harrington\nASL Interpreters (on October 26th): Sabrina Cienfuegos and Mark Motyka\nDirector of ASL: Peter Wujcik\nKey Art Photographer: Joe Mazza/Brave Lux\nProduction Photography: Vashon Jordan\, Jr.\nFrankenstein was originally co-produced in partnership with the staff at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. \nA.B.L.E.’s 2025-2026 Season is partially supported by The Andrew E. Barrer Trust on behalf of The Chicago Lighthouse\, The Chicago Community Trust\, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, FunFund\, Fs Foundation\, The Illinois Arts Council\, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and generous individuals like you! \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, wheelchair accessible\, and open captions. \nhttps://ableensemble.com/event/frankenstein/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frankenstein-asl-interpreted-at-theater-wit/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T170000
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SUMMARY:Medea at Lyric Opera
DESCRIPTION:A tale of infidelity & revenge like no other. \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\, Sound Shirt \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/ace-configuration/smartseat-reserve/?itemNumber=18957#/ 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/medea-at-lyric-opera/
LOCATION:Lyric Opera of Chicago\, 20 N Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyric Opera of Chicago":MAILTO:mstjohn@lyricopera.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
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SUMMARY:Gazelle Screening at the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Gazelle Screening\nDIRECTED BY Nadir Sarıbacak\, Samy Pioneer\nCOUNTRIES U.S.\, Turkey RUN TIME 103 minutes \nSYNOPSIS\nIn this tense\, timely\, and poignant drama\, Yakup\, a beloved music teacher and Turkish dissident\, has fled his country for fear of political persecution and is seeking asylum in the U.S. While working in the kitchen of a New York City restaurant\, he struggles desperately to find a way to bring his wife and daughter into the country to live with him. Finding legal immigration channels a dead end\, he reluctantly engages with a dodgy smuggler\, a decision that only intensifies his concern for his family’s safety\, sending the kindly Yakup into a downward spiral. \nFirst-time feature filmmakers Nadir Sarıbacak (known for his role in Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Winter Sleep) and Samy Pioneer deftly capture the details of Turkish American and migrant life in the big city\, while also expressively conveying their protagonist’s troubled state of mind. Gazelle isn’t just an urgent tale about our immigration crisis—it’s a touching story about displacement and its deep psychological and physical toll. \nGENRES Drama\, Family Affairs\, Social Commentary\nLANGUAGE English\, Turkish with subtitles
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/gazelle-screening-at-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:AMC NEWCITY 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave c301\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Danny Awards via Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Daniel’s Music Foundation proudly presents the 6th Annual Danny Awards\, an annual\, global award show that recognizes the incredible contributions of artists with disabilities to the world of music. \nEnjoy powerful performances by the top ten award recipients\, selected by a panel of judges comprised of musicians and industry professionals. Talented vocalists\, instrumentalists\, bands and solo artists from across the country and around the globe will take the stage to share their musical gifts and extraordinary stories with the world. For those unable to attend in person\, the event will also be live streamed on October 25th\, from 4-6 PM ET. We hope to see you there! \nLive stream registration available here. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, live captioning\, Braille programs\, audio description\, wheelchair accessible \nhttps://www.danielsmusic.org/thedannys
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-6th-annual-danny-awards-via-livestream/
LOCATION:The Town Hall\, 123 W. 43rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel's Music Foundation":MAILTO:jonah@danielsmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
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SUMMARY:Revolution(s) - ASL Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:By Zayd Ayers Dohrn\nMusic and Lyrics by Tom Morello\nDirected by Steve H. Broadnax III\nOctober 4 – November 9\, 2025 \nPut your hands on the wheel of history.\nWhen soldier and aspiring musician Hampton Weems comes home from Afghanistan\, he finds the South Side of Chicago is also occupied territory—and he’s accidentally joined the resistance. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (Rage Against the Machine\, Audioslave and The Nightwatchman) Tom Morello brings a ground-breaking new punk/metal/hip-hop musical to our intimate Owen Theatre about a young artist finding his voice\, why violence is as American as cherry pie\, and how young radicals—across generations—are still motivated by love.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/revolutions-asl-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T203000
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein (Audio Described) at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater this spring\, A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is thrilled to bring their acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to life this fall at Theater Wit for a strictly limited engagement. \nMusic journalist Roberta Walton (Ryan Foley) has journeyed to derelict punk club The Arctic to cover its demise\, but instead finds a disoriented Victor Frankenstein (Marissa Bloodgood and Andrew Kosnik) and a much more interesting story! The neurodiverse ensemble – composed of 9 actors with varying disabilities and a team of facilitators – play multiple characters as they bring Frankenstein and his Creature’s memories to life. This original adaptation blends music\, movement\, and scenes devised by the group into a provocative and personal exploration of ambition\, isolation\, and the balance between the head and the heart. \nSchedule\nFriday October 24th at 7pm\nSaturday October 25 at 1pm (Audio Described)\nSunday October 26 at 1pm (ASL Interpreted) \nRunning time\nApproximately 90mins no intermission \nSensory and Content Advisory\nFrankenstein includes scenes that depict bullying\, threats of violence\, and death. The show design incorporates projected animations\, some low pulsing light\, and loud music. To learn more about what to expect at the show\, please refer to our Sensory Advisory Guide. \nAccessibility at Frankenstein\nAll performances are open captioned\nAll performances are relaxed – you can leave the theatre at any time if you need a break and sensory support tools will be available.\nWheelchair Access\nMasks are required for all attendees out of consideration for our immunocompromised community members\nThe performance on Saturday October 25 will be audio described\nThe performance on Sunday October 26th will be dual-ASL interpreted \nTicket Tiers:\nAll tickets are general admission. \nA.B.L.E. is committed to removing barriers\, and that includes ensuring our work is financially accessible for everyone who wants to attend. Pick the pricing tier that works for you: \n$15 – I am ABLE to connect – this level represents ABLE’s commitment to making the arts accessible for all.\n$30 – I am ABLE to contribute – this level helps offset crucial production costs like props\, costumes\, and rehearsal space.\n$45 – I am ABLE to create – this level represents the true cost of A.B.L.E.’s programming\, and helps to provide access to the arts for those in need. \nCast and Crew: \nCo-Directed by: Lawrence Kern & Katie Yohe\nThe Ensemble: Colleen Altman\, Marissa Bloodgood\, Rachel Buchanan\, Benjamin Collins\, Ryan Foley\, Erin Harvey\, Paige Henderson\, Andrew Kosnik\, Matthew LaChapelle\, Kate McDuffie\, Jenna Rapisarda\, Haley Schroeck\, and Zachary Wandel\nStage Manager: Grecia Bahena\nLighting Design: Billy Murphy\nProjection Design: Brock Alter & Alex Sokol\nOriginal Sound Design: Nicholas Pope & Katie Yohe\nMakeup Design: MK Papadatos\nProp Supervisor: Anna Katharine Mantz\nAudio Description (on October 25th): Jason Harrington\nASL Interpreters (on October 26th): Sabrina Cienfuegos and Mark Motyka\nDirector of ASL: Peter Wujcik\nKey Art Photographer: Joe Mazza/Brave Lux\nProduction Photography: Vashon Jordan\, Jr.\nFrankenstein was originally co-produced in partnership with the staff at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. \nA.B.L.E.’s 2025-2026 Season is partially supported by The Andrew E. Barrer Trust on behalf of The Chicago Lighthouse\, The Chicago Community Trust\, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, FunFund\, Fs Foundation\, The Illinois Arts Council\, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and generous individuals like you! \nAccessibility: Audio description\, wheelchair accessible\, and open captions. \nhttps://ableensemble.com/event/frankenstein/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frankenstein-audio-described-at-theater-wit/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
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SUMMARY:Rental Family Screening and Awards Event at the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:RENTAL FAMILY SCREENING AND AWARDS EVENT\nDIRECTED BY HIKARI\nCOUNTRIES U.S.\, Japan RUN TIME 103 minutes \nSYNOPSIS\nSet in modern-day Tokyo\, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency\, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds\, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work\, he rediscovers purpose\, belonging\, and the quiet beauty of human connection. \nGENRES Comedy\, Drama\, Family Affairs\nLANGUAGE English\, Japanese\n*Open Captions For Spoken Elements of the Program (Intro/Q&A/Award/Etc.) \nAWARDS EVENT\nAt this screening\, director HIKARI will receive the Festival’s Spotlight Award. \nHIKARI is an award-winning writer\, director\, and producer whose debut feature\, 37 Seconds\, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and won accolades globally. She’s directed episodes of the Emmy-winning series Beef\, as well as Tokyo Vice and acclaimed shorts like Tsuyako.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/rental-family-screening-and-awards-event-at-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20251019T214510Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein Screening at the Chicago International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:FRANKENSTEIN SCREENING\nDIRECTED BY Guillermo del Toro\nCOUNTRIES U.S. RUN TIME 149 minutes \nSYNOPSIS\nVictor Frankenstein\, a brilliant but egotistical scientist\, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. A retelling of the classic novel about what it means to be human\, to crave love\, and seek understanding. \nGENRES Drama\, Fantasy\, Literary Adaptation\nLANGUAGE English
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/frankenstein-screening-at-the-chicago-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:AMC NEWCITY 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave c301\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T005042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T005042Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking and Tomfoolery with Nick Offerman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation and tomfoolery with the one and only Nick Offerman. Offerman makes his return to Chicago to discuss his newest work\, Little Woodchucks\, an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family. Combining Nick’s signature wry humor with joyfully illustrated project instructions\, Little Woodchucks introduces young woodworkers-to-be to the satisfaction and good\, clean fun of hands-on crafting. Illinois born and bred\, Nick will also share stories of coming up in the ‘90s as an actor and carpenter for theaters like Steppenwolf and the Goodman\, as well as his journey to iconic roles like Ron Swanson and Bill from The Last of Us. Joining Nick on stage will be his collaborator on the book\, Lee Buchanan. She spent a decade running Nick’s LA woodshop\, designing and building furniture\, and carving a whole lot of mustache combs. \nPlus\, experience a live woodworking demonstration by Nick and Lee!
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/woodworking-and-tomfoolery-with-nick-offerman/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Memorial Chapel\, University of Chicago\, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T005016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T005016Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Steven Pinker
DESCRIPTION:Join Steven Pinker\, world-renowned cognitive scientist\, Harvard professor\, and one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World Today\,” for a fascinating exploration of human psychology. In a lecture followed by a conversation with UChicago linguist and cognitive scientist Chris Kennedy\, Pinker unravels how we think about what others are thinking about what we’re thinking — a cyclical process that creates “common knowledge” and profoundly shapes our social\, political\, and economic lives. Discover how this hidden force explains life’s most puzzling phenomena: why financial bubbles burst overnight\, how revolutions emerge from nowhere\, what drives diplomatic theater\, and why complete honesty would make life unbearable.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/an-evening-with-steven-pinker/
LOCATION:University of Chicago — Mandel Hall\, 1131 E 57th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T004841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T004934Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Stephanie Burt on the Genius of Taylor Swift
DESCRIPTION:Harvard professor and poetry expert Stephanie Burt joins us to explain the artistry — and the celebrity — of Taylor Swift. Through heartfelt critical appreciation\, Burt analyzes Swift\, her body of work\, and the community that her art has fostered. Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course\, Taylor Swift and Her World\, as well as from her years as a Swiftie\, Burt examines Swift’s particular form of genius — not the destructive genius of tortured poets\, but the collaborative and joyful genius of an artist who has mastered her craft. Tracing a path through the Eras\, Burt’s newest work\, Taylor’s Version\, shows what Swift has created\, how it works\, and why her songs will endure.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/professor-stephanie-burt-on-the-genius-of-taylor-swift/
LOCATION:Ida Noyes Hall — Cloister Club\, 1212 E 59th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T004746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T004746Z
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SUMMARY:20 Years of Freakonomics
DESCRIPTION:Helping to establish the field of pop economics\, the bestselling book Freakonomics sparked both public interest and academic debate. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the original publication\, author Stephen J. Dubner joins us to discuss how it all started (as a book applying economic principles to unconventional topics) and how it’s grown (into a blog\, documentary\, more books\, a podcast\, and the entire Freakonomics Radio Network). \nDubner is joined by Deborah Nelson\, Dean of the Arts & Humanities Division at the University of Chicago\, for a wide-ranging conversation and to demonstrate the signature Freakonomics method for a robust and insightful analysis of the economic value embedded in higher education and the humanities writ large.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/20-years-of-freakonomics/
LOCATION:University of Chicago — Mandel Hall\, 1131 E 57th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T004714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T004714Z
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SUMMARY:Amitav Ghosh: Wild Fictions
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh joins us in conversation with UChicago professor Benjamin Morgan to illuminate the topics that have been central to Ghosh’s work over the last 25 years: imperialism and decolonization\, climate change\, and the stories of ordinary people making lives amid these historical forces. The first English-language writer to receive the Jnanpith Award\, India’s highest literary honor\, Ghosh helps readers understand the world in new and urgent ways. In his newest work\, Wild Fictions\, he provides a powerful refutation of imperial violence\, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history\, and a reminder of the importance of sensitivity and empathy.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/amitav-ghosh-wild-fictions/
LOCATION:Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures\, University of Chicago\, 1155 E 58th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250828T004634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T004634Z
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SUMMARY:Roxane Gay: 10 Years of Being a Bad Feminist
DESCRIPTION:The last 10 years have been eventful\, to say the least. And who better to reflect on our times than cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay? Gay joins us to discuss how politics\, culture\, and of course\, feminism\, have transformed since the release of the iconic text that is Bad Feminist. Bringing her quick wit and razor-sharp criticism\, Gay breaks down how the culture we consume becomes who we are\, and provides us with some hope for the next 10 years.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/roxane-gay-10-years-of-being-a-bad-feminist/
LOCATION:University of Chicago — Mandel Hall\, 1131 E 57th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250826T233238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233238Z
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SUMMARY:Gary Shteyngart: Vera\, or Faith
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Russian-American novelist Gary Shteyngart offers an entirely original literary perspective\, merging memoir and satire to create contemporary characters informed by his upbringing in Soviet Leningrad\, his Jewish heritage\, and his marriage and child with a woman of Korean descent. Join us for a conversation featuring Shteyngart’s signature blend of psyche and style as he discusses his new book Vera\, or Faith: a poignant\, sharp-eyed\, and bitterly funny tale of a family struggling to stay together in a country rapidly coming apart.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/gary-shteyngart-vera-or-faith/
LOCATION:Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures\, University of Chicago\, 1155 E 58th St\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250826T233157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233157Z
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SUMMARY:Princeton University President on Academic Free Speech
DESCRIPTION:Princeton University President and legal scholar Christopher L. Eisgruber joins us in conversation to challenge the common assumptions about free speech on college campuses. He argues that most American colleges are largely getting free speech right\, with students engaging in active and open debate on difficult and controversial topics. But the real crisis lies in how the condition of university life reflects the polarization of American society and the loss of constructive dialogue across different swathes of the population. In his new book Terms of Respect\, Eisgruber draws on his experience as both a constitutional law expert and university leader to offer insight into headline-making campus controversies\, and reveals the inside story behind events that have captured national attention. He argues that colleges can help restore civil discourse by understanding that free speech is inherently tied to respect\, diversity\, and democratic engagement. You won’t want to miss this timely conversation on the national conversation about the future of civil debate.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/princeton-university-president-on-academic-free-speech/
LOCATION:Ida Noyes Hall– Max Palevsky Cinema\, 212 E 59th St # 3\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250902T001844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T001844Z
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SUMMARY:Leo Lionni's Frederick at Chicago Children
DESCRIPTION:While other mice are gathering food for the winter\, Frederick daydreams the summer away. But when fall weather comes\, it is Frederick who has stored up something special for the long cold winter in a celebration of the idea that there is a place for all of us in this world. Originally a world premiere in CCT’s 10th birthday season\, this charming musical based on Leo Lionni’s classic\, much-loved Caldecott Award-winning book features a book by Suzanne Maynard Miller and a spirited folk and rock blues music score by Sarah Durkee and Paul Jacobs\, performed live\, on-stage by a talented cast of six actor-musicians.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/leo-lionnis-frederick-at-chicago-children/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Theatre\, 100 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20251001T015437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T015515Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: October Blue Hour Featuring Rhoni Blankenhorn & Alicia Wright at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free\, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our October featured readers are Rhoni Blankenhorn & Alicia Wright. \nEach 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 open mic includes five readers drawn lottery-style from a hat that goes out at 7:15. The reading starts promptly at 7:30. Each open mic poet reads one poem or for three minutes whichever comes first. \nEVENT DETAILS FOR OCTOBER 15th:\nThe workshop (registration required) begins promptly at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.\nDoors open and open mic lottery registration starts at 7 p.m. — the open mic begins promptly at 7:30\, followed by our amazing featured readers.\nReading registration is free; the workshop is a sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10.\nRegister for the workshop here (required\, and sells out quickly):\nhttps://BHWorkshopOct2025.eventbrite.com\nAnd RSVP for the reading here (recommended):\nhttps://Oct2025BlueHour.eventbrite.com\nView the livestream here:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@chicagopoetrycenter/streams \nABOUT THE READING:\nThe Blue Hour reading features readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond preceded by a five person lottery-style open mic and followed by community gathering time. \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP:\nThe Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem together then Marty will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem. \nABOUT THE SPACE:\nAccessibility Health & Safety:\n– All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral including single-user and stalled restrooms.\n– Each event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email curator@poetrycenter.org to ensure ramp access and with any other accessibility needs.\n– Masks are currently strongly encouraged for all indoor events and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system. \nOCTOBER FEATURES:\nRhoni Blankenhorn is a Filipina American writer. Her poems can be found in The Slowdown\, Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s The Margins\, Narrative\, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships and scholarships from Bread Loaf\, Saltonstall\, and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Rhoni’s poetry debut\, Rooms for Dead and the Not Yet\, won the Trio Award\, and was published with Trio House Press (July\, 2025). \nAlicia Wright is the author of “You’re Called By The Same Sound” (Thirdhand Books\, 2025) and the forthcoming essay chapbook “A Coin\, A Moth\, A Literary Journal” from DoubleCoss Press. Her poetry appears in Kenyon Review\, Chicago Review\, and The Paris Review\, among others. She is the editor of Annulet and publisher of Annulet Editions. She lives in Iowa City\, where she works as Managing Editor of The Iowa Review. \nABOUT THE HOST:\nMarty McConnell is a poet educator and healer based in Chicago. She is the author of when they say you can’t go home again what they mean is you were never there winner of the 2017 Michael Waters Poetry Prize; her first full-length collection wine for a shotgun received the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Awards and was a finalist for both the Audre Lorde Award and a Lambda Literary Award. Her first nonfiction book Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop is available through YesYes Books. She is the co-creator and co-editor of underbelly a web site focused on the art and magic of poetry revision. An MFA graduate of Sarah Lawrence College her work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies including Best American Poetry Southern Humanities Review Gulf Coast and Indiana Review. \nTo learn more about the series and history go here ( https://www.poetrycenter.org/reading-series/) \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted\, gender-neutral bathrooms\, wheelchair accessible. \nhttps://www.poetrycenter.org/blue-hour-october-15th/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-october-blue-hour-featuring-rhoni-blankenhorn-alicia-wright-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:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250817T002559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T002559Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Wall Kimmerer in Conversation at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous scientist and New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer\, asks: How can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? How can we move away from the scarcity\, competition\, and hoarding of resources that our economy is rooted in? Join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the verdant Morton Arboretum for a conversation with Kimmerer and Jill Koski\, president and CEO of the Morton Arboretum\, about how we can orient our lives around gratitude\, reciprocity\, and community\, based on the lessons of the natural world. The program will begin with drum and dance by Trickster Cultural Center\, followed by a conversation inspired by Kimmerer’s new book\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/robin-wall-kimmerer-in-conversation-at-chicago-humanities/2025-10-13/2/
LOCATION:The Morton Arboretum\, 4100 IL-53\, Lisle\, 60532\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20250817T002559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T002559Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Wall Kimmerer in Conversation at Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous scientist and New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer\, asks: How can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? How can we move away from the scarcity\, competition\, and hoarding of resources that our economy is rooted in? Join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the verdant Morton Arboretum for a conversation with Kimmerer and Jill Koski\, president and CEO of the Morton Arboretum\, about how we can orient our lives around gratitude\, reciprocity\, and community\, based on the lessons of the natural world. The program will begin with drum and dance by Trickster Cultural Center\, followed by a conversation inspired by Kimmerer’s new book\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/robin-wall-kimmerer-in-conversation-at-chicago-humanities/2025-10-13/1/
LOCATION:The Morton Arboretum\, 4100 IL-53\, Lisle\, 60532\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T120304
CREATED:20251001T015010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T015032Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All at Chicago Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 with disabilities who register will receive FREE admission! Pre-registration is required for free admission. Guests can come and go all day. \nAccessibility: wheelchair accessible\, quiet spaces. \nhttps://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all-at-chicago-childrens-museum-5/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Museum":MAILTO:customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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