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The Antiquities – Audio-Described Performance at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

A “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone. At the Museum of Late […]

  • Audio Description
  • Braille Programs
  • Touch Tour

The Antiquities – Open-Captioned Performance at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

A “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone. At the Museum of Late […]

  • Open Captions
  • Spanish captioning

A Tale of Two Cities at Theater Wit

Theater Wit 1229 W Belmont, Chicago

A Tale of Two Cities By Charles Dickens Adapted by Brendan Pelsue Directed by Mikael Burke It’s still the best of times and the worst of times. In a society […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • English Captioning
  • In Person
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Jonathan Capehart: Yet Here I Am

First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple 77 W Washington St, Chicago

Journalist Jonathan Capehart is one of the most recognizable faces in cable news. Join us as the award-winning writer, editor, and TV host takes us on his journey from learning […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Open Captions

Summer Screenings 2026 – Rye Lane

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St., Chicago

Directed by Raine Allen-Miller Countries United Kingdom Year 2023 Synopsis In this visually vibrant, exhilarating modern romance, a chance meeting between Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad […]

  • Captioning
  • Free Event
  • Image Descriptions
  • In Person
  • Large Print Programs
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

HCL Benefit Performance

Links Hall 3111 N Western Avenue, Chicago

A Summer Celebration of Sound, Movement, & Light 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Pre-Show Reception AI Photobooth by Christopher Knowlton Video screenings by Carissa Lee, Alexander Stewart & Tirtza Even Silent […]

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Ron Chernow on Mark Twain at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple

First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple 77 W Washington St, Chicago

Acclaimed author Ron Chernow, of Hamilton fame, is one of the most renowned voices in history and politics. Recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, Chernow has dedicated his life […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

Alison Bechdel on Spent: A Comic Novel at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Alison Bechdel is known for her pioneering comic strips Dykes to Watch Out For and the modern classics Fun Home (as well as the Tony-Award winning musical adaptation), Are You […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

Failing Up: Leslie Odom Jr.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Leslie Odom Jr. burst onto the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sang […]

  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Open Captions

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