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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · theater · tomorrow · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NTYA Presents: "The Tale of the Whale" DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260914T000829Z UID:10001924-1789257600-1790467199@www.nbparks.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Presented by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences (NTYA)\nAl l aboard! Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences (NTYA) is excited to pres ent Tale of the Whale this fall. Join us in our brand new Studio Theatre a t Northbrook Community Center! This interactive story told live at their l evel was created specifically for ages 2-5. Directed by Jonathan Shmidt Ch apman with music direction by Sam Shankman. \nSynopsis\nClimb aboard and j oin the ship’s crew for a multi-sensory theatrical journey across the oc ean\, under the waves and inside the belly of a whale! Ages 0-5+ will enjo y this interactive story. \nPerformances & Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000829Z LOCATION:Northbrook Community Center\, 3323 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States URL:https://www.nbparks.org/event/taleofthewhale/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Northbrook Park District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.nbparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicago Live! Community Engagement Beyond The Stage: A Strange Loo p DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T055134Z UID:10000279-1789740000-1789747200@aboutfacetheatre.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Guided backstage tour of the set targeting students and creati ves who want to learn more about production. Includes a Q&A with Audrey Kl eine\, Christopher Pazdernik\, and Sydney Lynne.  A reception with light refreshments will follow in the lobby. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T055134Z LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660 URL:https://aboutfacetheatre.com/event/chicago-live-community-engagement-b eyond-the-stage-a-strange-loop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:About Face Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://aboutfacetheatre.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Girl From a White Suburb DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T045136Z UID:6es6t2cru8ceue2bumt0i3mki9@google.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:American Blues Theater presents Black Girl From a White Subur b\, a tour-de-force solo show by Tania Richard.Growing up in an all-white Chicago suburb\, Tania spent her days dodging microaggressions\, striving to fit in\, and yearning to see herself reflected. Her transformation bega n when cast as The Caterpillar in “Alice in Wonderland.” Blending caut ionary tales\, social commentary\, and humor\, Tania takes the leading rol e in a culture that often relegates Black women to supporting characters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T045136Z LOCATION:American Blues Theater\, 5627 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60659\ , USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://40thward.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play On! DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T054820Z UID:30dl0rml1kq1lclb6rj7e2e0j7@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054820Z LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL 6061 1\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago Theatre Opening Night Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://leagueofchicagotheatres.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SMILEY DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060950Z UID:10002448-1789759800-1789765200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com CATEGORIES:comedy,theater DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has capti vated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, S MILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs i n Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, t he play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\ , with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto R ico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favor ite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ pro duction introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audienc es\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging c ontemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a s tranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connectio n between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls int o something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the comp licated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by scre ens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is o ne of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. H is plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotiona l intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connecti on. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytel ling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflect s the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the e volving nature of love. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060950Z LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, Uni ted States URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-09-18/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago Social Butterflies X-SOURCE-URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060950Z UID:10004321-1789759800-1789765200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a suc cessful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie- Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson b etween a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a son g\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tens ion\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\ , faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Musi c becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move tow ard truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful t heatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of conne ction when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWAL LOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Satur days at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run O ctober 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Sat urdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060950Z URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-09-18/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago Social Butterflies X-SOURCE-URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Front Page DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T054820Z UID:190urdb48bqgc4a9db9me4dl0n@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054820Z LOCATION:Northlight Theatre\, 1012 Church St\, Evanston\, IL 60201\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago Theatre Opening Night Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://leagueofchicagotheatres.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR