Sunset 1919 at Lookingglass Theatre Company
Dates: 7/27/2026
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Sunset 1919 is an annual artistic ritual presented by the Lookingglass Theatre, commemorating the start of the 1919 Chicago race riots. The event features music, movement, and spoken word, paying homage to the lives of Black individuals impacted by the racial violence that erupted during that summer. Co-curated by Ensemble Members J. Nicole Brooks and Kareem Bandealy, the performance includes contributions from artists such as Pugs Atomz, Rae Chardonnay, and Fawn E. Pochel. This free event aims to honor historical injustices and reflect on their enduring legacy.
News About Sunset 1919 at Lookingglass Theatre Company
Lookingglass Theatre Company’s Annual Community Ritual SUNSET 1919 Returns July 27
July 18, 2025 Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its fifth annual Sunset 1919: A Ritual on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eugene Williams Memorial Marker, located 1/4 mile north of 31st Street Beach.
Lookingglass Theatre Company's SUNSET 1919: A RITUAL to Return in July
July 18, 2025 Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the return of the fifth annual Sunset 1919: A Ritual. Learn more about the event and see how to attend upcoming events here!
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June 10, 2025 Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring two world premieres by Company Members Matthew C. Yee and Kevin Douglas, the return of the acclaimed Lookingglass Young Ensemble, and the continuation of the powerful annual ritual Sunset 1919.
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Lookingglass Theatre Company 2022-23 Season Memberships On Sale Now
July 21, 2022 Lookingglass Theatre Company, now celebrating 35 years of timeless and timely productions, announces 2022-23 Season memberships are on sale! A partnership with one of this city's leading Black theatre companies.
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July 14, 2021 Lookingglass Theatre Company commemorates the start of the 1919 Chicago race riots, incited by the tragic murder of Eugene Williams, a Black teenager stoned to death after drifting into a “whites only” section of Lake Michigan.
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Lookingglass Theatre Announces EASTLAND: An Original Musical Watch Party, August 20
August 06, 2020 Lookingglass Theatre Company announces Eastland: An Original Musicala??Watch Partya??will take place on Thursday, August 20 at 7pm CT, a free online public fundraiser of the acclaimed productiona??in support of Lookingglass Theatre Company.a??a??About the Theatre
Lookingglass Theatre Company Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Lookingglass Theatre?
Untitled Vampire Play (6/1/26-7/31/26)
What shows have played recently at Lookingglass Theatre?
White Rooster (3/1/26-4/30/26)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/1/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (6/1/25-7/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (3/21/12-3/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (1/4/12-1/13/12)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/1/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (6/1/25-7/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (3/21/12-3/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (1/4/12-1/13/12)
What shows are coming up next at Lookingglass Theatre Company?
Untitled Vampire Play (6/1/26-7/31/26)
What shows have played recently at Lookingglass Theatre Company?
Untitled Vampire Play (06/01/26-07/31/26)
White Rooster (03/01/26-04/30/26)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/01/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (06/01/25-07/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (03/21/12-03/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (01/04/12-01/13/12)
White Rooster (03/01/26-04/30/26)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/01/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (06/01/25-07/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (03/21/12-03/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (01/04/12-01/13/12)
What shows are coming up next at Lookingglass Theatre Co?
Untitled Vampire Play (6/1/26-7/31/26)
What shows have played recently at Lookingglass Theatre Co?
Untitled Vampire Play (06/01/26-07/31/26)
White Rooster (03/01/26-04/30/26)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/01/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (06/01/25-07/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (03/21/12-03/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (01/04/12-01/13/12)
White Rooster (03/01/26-04/30/26)
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars (10/01/25-11/30/25)
Iraq, But Funny (06/01/25-07/20/25)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel (03/21/12-03/23/12)
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (01/04/12-01/13/12)
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