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
Don’t see your show listed below? Submit your show listing using your membership login.
Black History Month Artists and Organizations to Know
Don’t see your name or organization listed below? Complete our submission form to be featured.
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
Don’t see your event listed below? Complete our submission form to be featured.
- February 9 at 7pm: Town Hall Discussion: Chicago’s Black Arts Organizations…What We Can Do at Goodman Theater
For any questions, please contact membership@chicagoplays.com.









