Cultural Happenings

Adapted from our Cultural Conversations series, our Cultural Happenings intends to highlight artists, theatres, and artistic organizations committed to uplifting their communities and cultures. This page aims to showcase opportunities for patrons, supporters, and friends to get involved in cultural and artistic initiatives and support the diversity of our great theatre industry and city. Keep up with Cultural Happenings each celebratory month with our new Cultural Happenings Bookmark!

Join us in celebrating and highlighting Black History Month for the month of February, featuring current shows, artists and organizations, and events across Chicagoland. 🌟

Black History Month Shows on Stage Now

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Short Shakespeare! Hamlet
Runs Jan 31 - Feb 28, 2026
Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till 2026
Runs Feb 01 - Mar 01, 2026
Presented by Broadway In Bronzeville
The Quiet Parts Out Loud: A Day in the Life of A.G. Gaston
Runs Feb 05 - Feb 08, 2026
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue
Runs Feb 05 - Mar 20, 2026
Cirque Kalabanté
Feb 07, 2026
Angel Bat Dawid: The Souls of Black Folk Suite
Feb 10, 2026
Black Cypress Bayou
Runs Feb 13 - Mar 15, 2026
For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Runs Feb 13 - Feb 22, 2026
Morning, Noon, and Night
Runs Feb 13 - Mar 28, 2026

Black History Month Artists and Organizations to Know

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Artists:

  • Neel McNeill, Definition Theatre
  • Jarrett King, Playwright and Educator, Court Theatre
  • Demi Smith, Goodman Theatre
  • Dionne Addai, About Face Theatre
  • Willow James, Definition Theatre

Organizations:

Black History Month Events to Know

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