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SUMMARY:The Infinite Wrench at United Church of Rogers Park
DESCRIPTION: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 Ensemble. Each play offers something different\, be it funny\, profound\, elegant\, disgusting\, topical\, irreverent\, terrifying\, or musical; all are original\, truthful and tackle the here-and-now\, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week\, The Infinite Wrench is The Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to this unreached or unmoved by traditional theater. \nThe United Church of Rogers Park is ADA-Accessible. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can. \nAccessibility: Wheelchair Accessible \n  \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/tiw-at-united-church-of-rogers-park/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-infinite-wrench-at-united-church-of-rogers-park/
LOCATION:United Church of Rogers Park\, 1545 W Morse Avenue\, Chicago\, 60626\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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SUMMARY:In Andrea’s Shoes at Clarendon Community Center Park
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDoors and installation open 6pm\nPerformances 6:30-7:30pm \nTwo projects will be shown on this shared evening\, stemming from U.D.F. and Synapse Arts’ inclusive dance partnership.\nDamon’s heartfelt performance project In Andrea’s Shoes is a dance-theater tribute to her lifelong friend\, told through Damon’s perspective and created in collaboration with the Halverson family.\nDancers from Unfolding Disability Futures will perform improvisational scores curated by Sydney Erlikh\, drawn from her work abroad. These scores focus on community and collaboration\, and invite the audience to consider what moving together offers to the self and to others. \nCoexisting with the special performance on Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\, Damon is creating a textile installation that invites anyone to contribute a message to or about Andrea Grace Halverson\, or to express thoughts on loss and connection. Reflecting on friendship and remembrance\, this art piece will be on display at Clarendon Park. The installation is free and open to all in person\, with the option to contribute online. \nIn addition to the in-person program\, this event will be live-streamed by the Chicago Dance History Project. A ticket is required to access the live-streamed performances from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (CDT) — reserve yours now to witness this moving tribute and powerful artistic dialogue. \nThe performance is all ages appropriate – there is no swearing\, nudity\, or scary moments. Themes around death are referenced abstractly and with love. \nThe livestream video will be available for on-demand viewing soon after the December 9 event. Everyone who purchases a ticket for the livestream will receive the link to the video recording at no additional cost. \nFAQ’s are available at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/176LFs7AeAV9UeQWpgjlx0CG36ZAgAq88HZcr7kIMKEw/edit?usp=sharing \nAll tax-deductible donations go toward our inclusive dance programming\, co-taught and co-presented by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures. \n  \n  \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/in-andreas-shoes
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/in-andreas-shoes-at-clarendon-community-center-park/
LOCATION:Clarendon Community Center Park gallery\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Synapse Arts":MAILTO:rachel@synapsearts.com
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing - Open Caption at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Open Caption performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing \n  \nJust in time for the holiday season\, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!”\nBeatrice is living it up as a fiercely independent woman who answers to no man. Benedick is an avowed bachelor with no plans to settle down. But when these stubborn singles finally meet their match under the sultry Sicilian sun\, who can resist romance? Linguistic fireworks and a hilarious battle of wits dazzle in the original “enemies-to-lovers” rom-com. Staged by famed director Selina Cadell\, you’ll be transported on holiday to the warm embrace of the Italian countryside with an exceptionally talented ensemble cast in CST’s Courtyard Theater\, considered one of the finest spaces to experience Shakespeare’s stories live in performance. This is Shakespeare at his very best. \nAccess Pay What You Can tickets starting at $39. Use code: MUCHCAPTION \nEmail access@chicagoshakes.com for more information. \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \n  \nhttps://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-much-ado-about-nothing/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/much-ado-about-nothing-open-caption-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party at Chicago Children's Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing\, interactive trunk and puppet show\, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration with gentle interactive moments\, recruiting young watchers to join the adventure. After the show\, head to the lobby to play with the puppets\, take pictures with the cast\, and join fellow Chicago families for a communal holiday party featuring a festive spread of holiday treats! Our stories this year will include a brand new tale\, “The Tale of Pickles and Ginger\,” with “The Tale of Tom Kitten\,” “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin\,” and of course\, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” \nTailored specifically for guests on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities\, we offer performances with sensory modifications to production elements such as: \n\nlowering the overall levels of lighting and sound\nkeeping the lights on above the audience for ease of movement and exit\nproviding sensory tools like headphones\, sunglasses\, and fidgets\nadjusting excessively loud or startling moments of the actors’ performance\ngiving guests warning when a scary or startling moment of the show is coming up by holding up a glowstick**\n\nAudience members are welcome to move about in their seating area and to vocally respond to the show\, and to take breaks from these performances in a quiet break area. Most importantly\, these performances are designated as a safe and welcoming environment so that everyone can experience the show in their own unique way. \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly \n  \nhttps://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party-at-chicago-childrens-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Theatre\, 100 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Children's Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing - Audio Described Performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Audio Described performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing \n  \nJust in time for the holiday season\, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!”\nBeatrice is living it up as a fiercely independent woman who answers to no man. Benedick is an avowed bachelor with no plans to settle down. But when these stubborn singles finally meet their match under the sultry Sicilian sun\, who can resist romance? Linguistic fireworks and a hilarious battle of wits dazzle in the original “enemies-to-lovers” rom-com. Staged by famed director Selina Cadell\, you’ll be transported on holiday to the warm embrace of the Italian countryside with an exceptionally talented ensemble cast in CST’s Courtyard Theater\, considered one of the finest spaces to experience Shakespeare’s stories live in performance. This is Shakespeare at his very best. \nAccess Pay What You Can tickets starting at $39. Use code: MUCHAUDIO \nEmail access@chicagoshakes.com for more information. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description \n  \nhttps://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-much-ado-about-nothing/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/much-ado-about-nothing-audio-described-performance-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Best of The Infinite Wrench 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater
DESCRIPTION:At Best of The Infinite Wrench\, The Neo-Futurists will choose thirty of our favorite plays of the year and remount them for one last hurrah. Join the entire Neo-Futurist Ensemble as they take the stage together\, turning back the clock in the name of experimental performance art and nostalgia. This performance will have ASL interpretation. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted. \nhttps://neofuturists.org/events/best-of-the-infinite-wrench/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/best-of-the-infinite-wrench-2025-at-the-neo-futurist-theater/
LOCATION:The Neo-Futurist Theater\, 5153 N Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Neo-Futurists":MAILTO:admin@neofuturists.org
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