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SUMMARY:Chicago Poetry Center Presents: Blue Hour featuring Jalen Eutsey + Michelle Penuloza at Haymarket House
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR\, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our February featured readers are Jalen Eutsey and Michelle Peñaloza. \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. \nFEBRUARY FEATURES:\nMichelle Peñaloza is the author of “All The Words I Can Remember Are Poems\,” winner of the 2024 Lexi Rudnitsky Editor’s Choice Award and the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets (Persea Books\, 2025). Her debut\, “Former Possessions of the Spanish Empire\,” won the 2018 Hillary Gravendyk National Poetry Prize. The proud daughter of Filipino immigrants\, Michelle was born in the suburbs of Detroit\, MI and raised in Nashville\, TN. She now lives in Covelo\, CA. \nJalen Eutsey is a writer from Miami\, Florida. A recipient of the Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University\, his poems have appeared in Best New Poets\, The Yale Review\, Poetry Northwest\, and The Hopkins Review. His chapbook\, “Bubble Gum Stadium\,” was published by Button Poetry. \nEVENT DETAILS FOR February 18:\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://BHWorkshopFeb2026.eventbrite.com\nAnd RSVP for the reading here (recommended):\nhttps://Feb2026BlueHour.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. \nPlease let us know if you have any specific accessibility questions; if you use a wheelchair\, please contact curator@poetrycenter.org to coordinate use of the ramp. \n  \nAccessibility: Professional ASL interpretation is provided for the open mic and featured reading portion of the event. Haymarket House is fully ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible. \nWebsite: https://www.poetrycenter.org/event/blue-hour-jalen-eutsey-michelle-penaloza/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/chicago-poetry-center-presents-blue-hour-featuring-jalen-eutsey-michelle-penuloza-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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SUMMARY:Holiday - ASL at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. \nFrom Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons\, matters of the heart are a family affair. Enter a romantic prospect from a decidedly different background—and privilege\, class and personal fulfillment are thrown into sharp relief. Robert Falls directs this fresh new take on the eternal question: work to live or live to work? \n  \nUse code SIGN for $44 ($35 ticket plus $9 handling fee) \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/holiday/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/holiday-asl-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Short Shakespeare! Hamlet - ASL and Open Captions at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION:Artistic Director Edward Hall stages CST’s first-ever 75-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. Reeling from grief\, the young Prince of Denmark navigates the loss of his father\, his mother’s betrayal\, and relationships torn apart—offering a chance for young audiences to see themselves reflected through a 400-year-old story. In addition to welcoming 20\,000 students to weekday matinees\, this captivating production will offer performances on Saturdays for the public. Plus\, every performance includes a post-show conversation with the cast to give you an insider’s perspective into bringing the story to the stage! \nFor Open Captioning – Use code CAPTIONHAMLET for the best view of the captions. You will be able to choose your ticket price for adult tickets and student (18 and under) tickets. \nFor ASL Interpretation- Use code ASLHAMLET for the best view of the ASL interpreters. You will be able to choose your ticket price for adult tickets and student (18 and under) tickets. \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/2526-short-shakespeare-hamlet/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/short-shakespeare-hamlet-asl-and-open-captions-at-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Unfolding Disability Futures Presents Artsy Antifreeze at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Travel through The Plant on an art scavenger hunt\, witnessing works in progress by disabled artists and their allies. Join us for a dance workshop\, bring your crafting projects to craft care with others\, or grab a beer in the brewery\, and listen to tunes. \nSchedule- \n\n11 am -12 pm- Dance workshop (registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-dance-workshop-at-artsy-antifreeze-tickets-1981585103387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)\n12 – 3 pm- Stash Swapping version of Crafting Care\n12:30 – 2 pm- Work in progress showings/performances\n2 pm- Tour of the Plant (registration required: https://bubbly-dynamics-llc.square.site/shop/tour-of-the-plant/20)\n2:30 – 4 pm- Music in Whiner Brewery\n\nCatch performances and events from UDF members and creators\, Will Bennet\, Maggie Bridger\, Erin Compton\, Sydney Erlikh\, Tsehaye Hebert\, Kris Lenzo\, Terri Lynn Hudson\, Lauren Sheely and Andy Slater. Joined by artists Matt Bodett\, Aquil Charlton\, Meesh Sara Fradkin\, and others! \nA tour of The Plant will be held at 2pm sharp; advance tickets are recommended and available at this link: https://bubbly-dynamics-llc.square.site/shop/tour-of-the-plant/20 \nStop by The Jungle Taproom at The Plant\, a collaboration by Whiner Beer Co. and SomosMonos Cervecería\, for good times! Raza’s Pizza will be slinging NY-style pies\, burgers\, and much more for all appetites and dietary preferences from 2-9:30pm. \nIf you feel you might need an access tool during this event\, but do not have it or the ability to acquire it\, please reach out to us at unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com. \n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Sensory Friendly\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.unfoldingdisabilityfutures.com/artsy-antifreeze-at-the-plant
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/unfolding-disability-futures-presents-artsy-antifreeze-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 1400 W. 46th St\, Chicago\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Unfolding Disability Futures":MAILTO:unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday - Spanish Subtitles at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. \nFrom Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons\, matters of the heart are a family affair. Enter a romantic prospect from a decidedly different background—and privilege\, class and personal fulfillment are thrown into sharp relief. Robert Falls directs this fresh new take on the eternal question: work to live or live to work? \nUse Code SPANISH for $44 tickets. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/holiday/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/holiday-spanish-subtitles-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:COME BACK\, LITTLE SHEBA Touch Tour/Audio Described at American Blues Theater
DESCRIPTION:COME BACK\, LITTLE SHEBA by William Inge \nMidwest town. Forced into marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy\, former beauty queen Lola and recovering alcoholic Doc live a quiet life of heartbreak and regret until Marie\, a young college student\, becomes their border.\nDon’t miss this in-your-face\, intimate staging in the Studio\, starring award-winning actors Philip Earl Johnson* & Gwendolyn Whiteside*. \nAmerican Blues Theater\n5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago 60659
Box Office: (773) 654-3103\nRuns 80 minutes with no intermission \nTOUCH TOUR\nSunday\, Feb 22\, 2026 @ 1:30 PM\nAUDIO DESCRIPTION\nSunday\, Feb 22\, 2026 @ 2:30 PM\nBOX OFFICE HOURS\nYou can purchase tickets online\, by phone\, or in person at our venue 1 hour before the show.\n$34.50\nCode word access. \n  \nAccessibility: Touch Tour\, Audio Description \nWebsite: https://americanbluestheater.com/come-back-little-sheba/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/come-back-little-sheba-touch-tour-audio-described-at-american-blues-theater/
LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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