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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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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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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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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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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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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:20251026T120000
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: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:20251026T160000
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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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