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COLLABORACTION THEATRE HOUSE OF BELONGING, KIMBALL ARTS CENTER

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Marcus Dunleavy: From Bach to Brazil in Preludes & Waltzes
Jun 6

This intimate performance of classical guitar, storytelling and musical reflection pairs works by Johann Sebastian Bach with music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Garoto, Paulo Bellinati, Guinga,...

All Skool Assembly: A Hiphop graduation of Nightchurch Emceeskool
Jun 13

Emcee Skool and Elite Mind Apparel partner to present fresh hip-hop from students graduating from Emcee Skool, established in 2018 by veteran Chicago hip-hop artist,...

Casa de Lore's: Cabachet
Jun 14

A solo night of music, stories, and crochet, this cabaret celebrates the vibrant intersection of Cuban heritage, Miami life, and Chicago culture. The evening features...

RADIATE Open Mic
Jun 16

RADIATE is Collaboraction's monthly open mic series produced by The Luminaries, alums of Collaboraction's The Light youth ensemble. Each event begins with a guided workshop...

THE FREQUENCY
Jun 17

THE FREQUENCY is a monthly live speaker series curated by internationally renowned DJ/producer and Collaboraction Executive Director DJ Lady D, designed to amplify voices, cultivate...

The Belonging Bash
Jun 20

The Belonging Bash is an all-day, indoor/outdoor festival with food, drink, DJs, and live performances, serving as a benefit for The Light summer youth program...

Sunday Family Magic with The Magical Myster AJ
Jun 21

This fast-paced, interactive, hour-long performance features magic, circus, laughs, and absurdity designed to enchant kids aged 4-10. The show is the brainchild of AJ Sacco,...

Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke
Jun 25

Collaboraoke is a karaoke competition backed by a live band, Chicago's Ocean and the Waves, led by Sam Ocean, performing a 200-song repertoire of karaoke...

Cómo Se Dice?
Jun 26

Cómo Se Dice? is a monthly bilingual short-form improv show featuring a rotating cast of professional bilingual actors and comedians, drawing inspiration from the classic...

FrequencyHealing.LOVE
Jun 28

FrequencyHealing.LOVE is a 3-dimensional vibracoustic and digital sound bath where sound, human connection, and community healing converge. These gatherings create emotionally restorative environments that serve...

The People's Pot & Pantry
Jun 15 – Jun 29, 2026

The People's Pot & Pantry is hosted at The House of Belonging on three consecutive Mondays in June, June 15, 22, and 29. Community members...


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Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Past Shows

¡Ah Huevo! Bilingual Improv School Student Showcase
Jun 3

¡Ah Huevo! is a fully improvised comedy show showcasing the talented students of Bilingual Improv School, the only place where students can take an improv...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute in Chicago Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (6/05-6/05)
SELL ME: I am from North Korea in Chicago SELL ME: I am from North Korea
Theater Wit (6/04-6/06)
Rock of Ages in Chicago Rock of Ages
Theatre 121 (6/19-6/28)
Cabaret Night in Chicago Cabaret Night
Rhapsody Theater (6/11-6/11)
Saturn Returns in Chicago Saturn Returns
Chicago Tap Theatre (6/11-6/14)
Job in Chicago Job
Writers Theatre (4/09-6/14)
The Notebook (Chicago) in Chicago The Notebook (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre (8/04-8/16)
Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital in Chicago Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26)