Open Space Arts

Upcoming Events

My Life as a Cowboy

Comedy, LGBTQIA+ Pride

Runs Jan 23 – Mar 01, 2026

Three teens learn about friendship, courage and country & western dancing in this heart-warming, queer comedy.

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BLUE FILM at Facets on March 30

Film/Documentary

Mar 30, 2026

IN PERSON FILM EVENT – A tense, provocative two-hander that confronts shame, power, desire, and unresolved trauma, BLUE FILM follows a fetish cam performer who agrees to spend …

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A Third Way

Comedy/Drama, LGBTQIA+ Pride

Runs Apr 03 – Apr 19, 2026

Comedy-drama of a married couple exploring a relationship outside of traditional binary boundaries

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1411 W Wilson
Chicago, IL 60625

openspacearts.org/

773-773-7837

OPEN SPACE ARTS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to combating homophobia and transphobia through the transformative power of creativity and cultural expression. Our mission is to foster inclusivity, promote understanding, and empower marginalized communities by utilizing various artistic mediums to challenge discriminatory beliefs and attitudes.

OSA won some of the top honors in the Joseph Jefferson Awards for work produced in 2024, including Production of a Play – Short Run (COCK), Direction of a Play – Short Run (Michael D. Graham – LIGHT SWITCH), Performer in a Principal Role – Short Run (Philip Andrew Monnett – LIGHT SWITCH), and Performer in a Supporting Role – Short Run (Sonya Robinson – COCK) .

OSA showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:

Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
Staged readings of classic and new plays.
Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.