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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Touch Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:This touch tour will include the opportunity to touch fabric swatches and accessories created to match the pieces on display\, which will give tour-goers additional sensory information about select objects in the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective exhibition. While this tour can be especially meaningful for visitors who are blind or have low vision\, any Museum visitor will enjoy the experience.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/public-gallery-touch-tour-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T203000
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SUMMARY:Tellin’ Tales Theatre presents “What’s Yours like?” at IO Theater
DESCRIPTION:Tellin’ Tales Theatre takes its mission “to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story” to the world of improv. “What’s Yours Like” is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then\, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real-time. The end result matches the spontaneity and unpredictability of life\, making each show a unique experience. “Mine is shriveled.” “Mine vibrates.” “Mine hangs to the left.”… “What’s yours like?” \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://tellintales.org/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/tellin-tales-theatre-presents-whats-yours-like-at-io-theater/
LOCATION:iO\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T200000
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SUMMARY:The Neo-Futurist Theater Presents: HOW TO BE COOL
DESCRIPTION:How to Be Cool is a solo show\, written and performed by Neo-Futurist Ensemble Member Neil Bhandari\nBouncing and shape-shifting from monologue and dance to live music and cultural anthropology\, exploring themes of insecurity\, idolization\, identity-making and self-mythologizing- all in the impossible pursuit of COOL under the artificially-muscled arm and flimsy-yet-ever-imposing specter of American masculinity. \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/how-to-be-cool/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-neo-futurist-theater-presents-how-to-be-cool/
LOCATION:The Neo-Futurist Theater\, 5153 N Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T210000
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SUMMARY:Fat Ham - Audio-Described Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black\, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning\, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining of Hamlet” (The New Yorker). \n“This is what I was raised in: pig guts and bad choices.” As Juicy grapples with his identity and his family at a backyard barbecue\, his father’s ghost shows up asking for revenge—on Juicy’s uncle\, who has married his widowed mom—bringing his quest for joy and liberation to a screeching halt. James Ijames has reinvented Shakespeare’s masterpiece\, creating what the New York Times hails as “a hilarious yet profound tragedy\, smothered in comedy\,” where the only death is the patriarchy. Tyrone Phillips\, Founding Artistic Director of Chicago’s famed Definition Theatre\, directs. \nAccessibility: audio description \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/fat-ham/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/fat-ham-audio-described-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20241207T233653Z
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SUMMARY:Betrayal – ASL Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-asl-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20250131T232719Z
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SUMMARY:"Digging Deeper Into Movies" Film Talk And the Oscars Go To… at Alliance Française de Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, we will spend the Saturday morning before the Academy Awards “digging deeper” into some of this year’s most provocative nominees. This year\, Oscar’s ballot aligns closely with ChicagoIFF’s programming\, not just by sharing several titles in common but by showcasing a lively diversity of international cinema as well as English-language films that dwell in complex ways on ideas of nation and nationality. After an hour or so of clips and commentary\, we will shift into 20 minutes of Q&A. Attendees will vote on their own favorites\, with winners announced at the end of the session. \nRecommended viewing: The Brutalist (in cinemas)\, Emilia Pérez (Neflix)\, Flow (multiple streaming services)\, or The Girl with the Needle (multiple streaming services) \nPlease note: The discussion does not include screenings of films. \nAccessibility: captioned \nhttps://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/diggingdeeper-oscars/ 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/digging-deeper-into-movies-film-talk-and-the-oscars-go-to-at-alliance-francaise-de-chicago/
LOCATION:Alliance Française de Chicago\, 810 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
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SUMMARY:Betrayal - Audio-Described Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nTouch Tour: 12:30pm\nPerformance: 2pm \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-audio-described-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20250102T160748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160748Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley - Audio Described Performance
DESCRIPTION:Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London\, TimeLine will create a site-specific\, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.\, on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary. \n“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This was the topic on February 18\, 1965 when an overflow crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge\, England\, to bear witness to a historic televised debate between James Baldwin\, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement\, and William F. Buckley Jr.\, a fierce critic of the movement and America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The stage was set for an epic confrontation that pitted Baldwin’s call for a moral revolution in race relations against Buckley’s unabashed elitism and implicit commitment to white supremacy. This historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America. \nDebate: Baldwin vs. Buckley will feature Teagle F. Bougere as Baldwin and Eric T. Miller as Buckley in the cast. Additional casting and production team members are to be announced. \nThis performance features narration about visual elements of the production around the dialogue\, available for individual patrons via headphones. \nPlease note: Touch Tours can be arranged for patrons attending the audio described performance of Debate. Please reach out to Kellyn Henthorn at kellyn@timelinetheatre.com to request a Touch Tour.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/debate-baldwin-vs-buckley-audio-described-performance/
LOCATION:DePaul University Cortelyou Commons\, 2324 N Fremont St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20250117T023250Z
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SUMMARY:You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip with Kelsey McKinney at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that society is consumed with the concept of “gossip”—is it good\, bad\, or somewhere in between? Kelsey McKinney\, host of the massively popular Normal Gossip podcast\, joins Chicago Humanities to explore our obsession with gossip\, weaving together journalism\, cultural criticism\, and personal stories. McKinney’s newest book You Didn’t Hear This From Me considers the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin and how can we better recognize when gossip is being weaponized against the oppressed? Why do we think we’re entitled to every detail of a celebrity’s personal life because they are a public figure? And how do we even define “gossip\,” anyway? She dishes on the art of eavesdropping and dives deep into how pop culture has changed the way that we look at hearsay. With wit and honesty\, McKinney unmasks what we’re actually searching for when we demand to know the truth—and how much the truth really matters in the first place. \nJoin us early for a free pop-up experience complete with interactive components\, knick-knacks\, and\, of course\, plenty of gossip. (A bar will also be available on-site!) This will take place from 6:00pm–7:00pm in the Paradiso room\, located just off the main atrium upon entry. \nAccessibility: Open captions and Assistive Listening Devices. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/kelsey-mckinney/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/you-didnt-hear-this-from-me-mostly-true-notes-on-gossip-with-kelsey-mckinney-at-athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture\, 2936 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20250220T190608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T190608Z
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SUMMARY:Play For All
DESCRIPTION:Play for All invites children and families with disabilities to come and experience Chicago Children’s Museum’s inclusive\, multisensory exhibits and programs free of charge with pre-registration. The museum will open at 10 am for pre-registered guests with disabilities and CCM members\, before opening to the public at 11 am. Guests are welcome to come and go all day. \nCCM‘s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. For accessible accommodations call (312) 321-6551 or email us at customersupport@chicagochildrensmuseum.org.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/play-for-all/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20250106T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164046Z
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SUMMARY:A LIE OF THE MIND - Raven Theatre (Touch Tour & Audio Description)
DESCRIPTION:The full moon over the highway. A pay phone call in the middle of the night. And a terrible act of violence that forever changes the trajectory of eight people’s lives. Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind follows two families\, connected by marriage\, as they grapple with the pain and fear of loving and living. Famous for his imagery\, language\, and tour-de-force roles for actors\, Shepard’s plays dig deep into the ideas of family\, destiny\, and American idealism. Raven’s production\, directed by Azar Kazemi\, deepens the questions at the heart of the play by layering an Immigrant story on top of the already searing critique of the American Dream at the heart of this American Classic. \nOur Touch Tour is a pre-show event where patrons can hear a description of the visual elements of the production\, hear from the actors about their characters\, and interact with a few props. The Touch Tour will begin at 1:30pm before the 3:00pm performance. \nPatrons can also reserve an Audio Description headset to wear during the performance and hear verbal descriptions of actions\, costumes\, scenery\, and other visual elements of a performance. \nLastly\, we will have trained Sighted Guides available to assist blind and low-vision patrons throughout the building. \nDevices and space may be limited\, so please contact our Box Office when you make your reservation. Use code LIEACCESS for $30 tickets
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-lie-of-the-mind-raven-theatre-touch-tour-audio-description/
LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Raven Theatre":MAILTO:amy@raventheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080613
CREATED:20241207T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T234019Z
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SUMMARY:Betrayal - Open-Captioned Performance at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar\, Emmy\, Golden Globe Awards)\, Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork. \nEmma\, Robert and Jerry have history. As her marriage to Robert comes to an end\, Emma reconnects with Jerry\, her former lover—and her husband’s best friend—as the action unspools backward in time in an inventive retelling by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. At once utterly domestic and dangerous\, uncovering hidden truths and revealing how little we know about those we think we know so much about\, it’s an “elegy about time and memory (where) the greatest dramatic weight lies in what’s unspoken” (New York Times). \nAccessibility: Captions \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/betrayal/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/betrayal-open-captioned-performance-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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