How does one measure the life of a man like Chairman Fred Hampton, who was assassinated by the FBI and Cook County Police in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969? Measure of […]
Join us at Goodman Theatre on Friday for Poet on the Pulse: a CONTEXT Event at Goodman Theatre, October 24th at 6:00pm for a thrilling conversation with poet, storyteller, and […]
Joke Sistas Chicago October is headliner Lyssa Laird (LaffMobb's Laff Trax, Laugh Factory), Sonal Aggarwal (Code Switched, Laugh Factory), Hannah Roeschlein (The Stand NYC, Zanies), Suz Ballout (Chicago Underground Comedy, […]
The Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire in Chicago is more than just an art fair; it unites leading galleries, visionary artists, and influential arts organizations from across the Midwest. In […]
The Wash: In 1881, Black laundresses in Atlanta led a strike weeks before the International Cotton Exposition came to town. Demanding $1/dozen pounds of laundry, the Atlanta Washerwomen’s Strike of […]
Dates: November 13th & 19th, 2025 When Good Broccoli Goes Bad is theater for young audiences which explores Broccoli's and into the land of unhealthy foods. Utilizing Chicago's rich musical […]
Originally written and performed in 1999 by Northwestern University School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson, this autobiographical work unfolds in eight movements, tracing Johnson’s journey as a queer Black […]
A Joyful Celebration of Music, Magic & Community November 29th, 30th | December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Get ready to deck the halls and lift your spirits […]
Joke Sistas Chicago November is national headliner Kristen Toomey (Sherri, SXSW, Comedy Special: Shriller), Arlieta Hall (Second City, The Chi, My Best Friend Is Black), Joy Gamby (Late Night at […]
Joke Sistas Chicago December is headliner KB Marion (Special: Simply, Comedy Vault), Janell Banks (Improv, Best of BWIC Laff Fest), Nkechi Chibueze (Funny But Make It Fashion, BWIC Laff Fest), […]
