Cultural Happenings: Black History Month

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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Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till 2026
Runs Feb 01 - Mar 01, 2026
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue
Runs Feb 05 - Mar 20, 2026
Squat
Runs Jan 16 - Mar 01, 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
Short Shakespeare! Hamlet
Runs Jan 31 - Feb 28, 2026
THE WIZ
Runs Mar 31 - Apr 05, 2026

Black History Month Events to Know

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