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Multi-Event

100 Free Acts of Theater

Co-presented by DCASE

An epic citywide year-long event activates all 50 wards of Chicago.

July 2025 - August 2026

Various Locations Across Chicago

Designed as a celebration of the artistic fabric of our city during our Centennial Season, The Goodman is proud to partner with local organizations to amplify existing programming and collaborate on new efforts.

From artistic performances to special events to community engagement offerings, these events highlight the richness of Chicago’s cultural landscape and honor the communities that have inspired and supported us over the past 100 years.

All 100 acts are offered FREE, with participation open to Chicagoans of all ages and backgrounds.

See the full list of events below!

Box Office Hours

Phone: (312) 443-3800, TTY/TDD: (312) 443-3829
Email: BoxOffice@GoodmanTheatre.org or use our Contact Form
Group Sales: (312) 443-3815

Open Daily, 12noon – 5pm.
On days with performances, the Box Office walk-up window is open one half-hour after curtain time.

Statistics

20,700 Attendees

48 Community Partners

50 Wards activated

22% Brand new programming

Full Events List

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Two people in a dimly lit room with red lighting; one stands near a stool, wearing a robe with a cross, while the other moves past in the foreground.

August 28 @ 7:00pm

Blood Red: A Salon for Inconvenient Art

A gathering that creates space for emerging artists to share daring new work.
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August 15 from 11am – 9pm

Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity

The Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity returns to the Goodman, in partnership with the Gichigamiin Indigen…
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Three people sit around a table with food and drinks, engaged in conversation in a room with green tablecloths and empty chairs.

NEW TIME: Thursday, August 13 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Patchwork: A Craft & Conversation Circle

Where storytelling, creativity and connection meet.
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A group of young people in casual clothing stand close together on stage, appearing tense and focused, under dramatic lighting.

August 10 @ 7:00pm

2026 Musical Theater Intensive Showcase

An exciting evening of music, storytelling and performance by Chicagoland teens.
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Collage of people at an outdoor Englewood event, featuring smiling individuals, art activities, and a heart-shaped Englewood sign.

August 2 from 12pm – 3pm

EAC Arts Village Sculpture Park Grand Opening

Music, artmaking, and more at the EAC Arts Village Sculpture Park's Grand Opening!
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A group of marathon runners move along a city street, each wearing athletic clothing and numbered race bibs, with trees and greenery visible in the background.

Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30pm

Keep It Moving

Write, move and stake your claim to be one of Chicago's greatest wordsmith.
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A large group of young adults sits and stands on the steps outside a stone building with arched windows, posing for a group photo.

July 27 @ 7:00pm

2026 Playbuild Intensive Youth Showcase

An evening of stories and performances devised, created and curated by Chicagoland teens.
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A person wearing a leopard costume with a large, cartoonish head peeks out from behind a tree in a park.

Saturday, July 25 at 3pm

ChangoSnakeDog and Friends

Interactive live music featuring puppet rockstars.
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An adult demonstrates a science experiment to two children at an outdoor event, with people and booths visible in the background.

July 25 & July 26 from 9am to 4pm

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park, 2026

Celebrate 100 Years of Electrified Rail & Innovation in Chicago!
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A green frog puppet with red lips, a beaded necklace, and a green tie is positioned outdoors with a blurred, leafy background.

Wednesday, July 22 at 2pm

ChangoSnakeDog and Friends

Interactive live music featuring puppet rockstars.
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Colorful illustration of a lizard on a rock looking at a smiling sun with a face, set in a vibrant desert landscape with mountains, plants, and cacti.

July 22 – August 15 | 22 de Julio – 15 de Agosto

The Lizard y El Sol

An enchanting retelling of a beloved Mexican folktale featuring interactive storytelling and Mexican-inspired music and dance…
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A hand puppet of a blue dog with a pink mouth, white teeth, cartoon eyes, and a sparkly blue bow is held outdoors against a blurred green background.

Sunday, July 19 at 3pm

ChangoSnakeDog and Friends

Interactive live music featuring puppet rockstars.
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Three people sit and play string instruments in a well-lit room with large windows, while an audience watches. Empty chairs and music stands are visible.

July 17 @ 2:00pm

D-Composed Live @ The Library

An accessible & relaxing listening environment
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Three people sit and play string instruments in a well-lit room with large windows, while an audience watches. Empty chairs and music stands are visible.

July 14 @ 2:00pm

D-Composed Live @ The Library

An accessible & relaxing listening environment.
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A woman in a vintage purple dress and hat stands beside a seated man in a suit holding a drink, both posing against a light blue background.

Monday, July 13 @ 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Free Screening of “Iceboy!”

Join us at the Music Box Theatre to see a Goodman production on the big screen.
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Green text on a white background reads, "Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health™ 6453" with the text tilted slightly to the right.

Tuesday, July 7 @ 2:00pm

Pain, Transition & Triumph

How hip hop and literature helped save a life.
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A man gestures toward a tall brick wall while speaking to a small group of people standing in an alleyway on a sunny day.

Sunday, June 21 @ 11:00am – 12:30pm

Old Town Tour

Join us for a free tour of Old Town.
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A man gestures toward a tall brick wall while speaking to a small group of people standing in an alleyway on a sunny day.

Saturday, June 20 @ 11:00am – 12:30pm

Old Town Tour

Join us for a free tour of Old Town!
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A diverse group of adults sits attentively in a well-lit room, listening to a speaker or presentation.

June 17 & 18 from 2-4pm

GeNarrations Spring Citywide Performances

Powerful personal stories from Chicago’s 55+ storytellers.
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Two actors perform dramatically on stage; one sits behind the other, gesturing above her head, while she kneels and screams, clutching a brown suitcase.

May 30 @ 8pm

La gran tirana (Descarga dramática) Sponsored Performance

La gran tirana (descarga dramática) explores the journey of the artist as immigrant and art.
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Logo for "Reading Series" featuring large white letters "RW" with a red "A" overlaid, and the tagline "Real. Aggressive. Writing." against a black brick wall background.

May 17 at 2:30pm

R.A.W (Real Aggressive Writing) Reading Series – May 17

R.A.W (Real Aggressive Writing) invites you into an intimate, electric experience where bold stories are shared and feedback …
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Logo for "Reading Series" featuring large white letters "RW" with a red "A" overlaid, and the tagline "Real. Aggressive. Writing." against a black brick wall background.

May 9 at 6:30pm

R.A.W (Real Aggressive Writing) Reading Series – May 9

R.A.W (Real Aggressive Writing) invites you into an intimate, electric experience where bold stories are shared and feedback …
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Two people dance together on stage, surrounded by other dancers in casual clothing, with a dark background and stage lighting.

Saturday, May 9 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: Storytelling Through Movement

Explore movement, musicality and performance through dance.
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A person with curly hair, wearing a white blouse and green pants, holds papers while speaking in a conference room with a presentation screen in the background.

Thursday, May 7 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Storytelling Showcase with The Goodman

A powerful evening of student storytelling.
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Logo for "Reading Series" featuring large white letters "RW" with a red "A" overlaid, and the tagline "Real. Aggressive. Writing." against a black brick wall background.

May 1 at 7:30pm

(R.A.W) Real Aggressive Writing Reading Series – May 1

R.A.W (Real Aggressive Writing) invites you into an intimate, electric experience where bold stories are shared and feedback …
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A person with a tattooed wrist reviews architectural blueprints laid out on a wooden table.

Saturday, April 25 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: Worldbuilding for the Stage

Discover how theatrical spaces are imagined, designed and brought to life.
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A group of young people sit closely together in an audience, smiling and laughing while watching an event or performance.

April 15 and 21 starting at 10:30am

Student Matinee Series: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Over 1,200 Chicago Public School students and teachers will receive free tickets to Goodman’s production of "Ma Rainey's Blac…
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A group of people sit at tables in a bright room, watching a presenter speaking in front of a large screen displaying an outdoor scene.

Thursday, April 9 at 7pm

Poetry for the People

An evening of radical, local poetry.
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A brick building with lit windows at night, surrounded by blooming trees and a curved pathway under a deep blue sky.

Saturday, April 4 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm

Act Your Well Part: A Hull-House Theatre Tour and Conversation

Join Hull House Associate Director Matthew Randle-Bent and historian Fiona Maxwell for a tour of Hull-House and conversation …
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A group of adults sit closely together in rows, attentively listening during an indoor event or presentation.

March 30 and 31 from 2-4pm

GeNarrations Citywide Performances

Hear powerful personal stories from Chicago’s 55+ storytellers at the two-day GeNarrations CityWide Festival
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A group of performers in costume jump and reach toward hanging numbered papers on a string in a dimly lit theater as an audience watches.

March 27 @ 10:30pm

The Infinite Wrench Sponsored Performance

THIRTY PLAYS IN SIXTY MINUTES WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY THE NEO-FUTURIST ENSEMBLE.
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A person holds a sheet of paper and gestures expressively while speaking in a room with dark blue curtains and spotlights overhead.

Tuesday, March 24 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Teen Studio: Finding Yourself in the Classics

Learn how to feel comfortable in your body while working with heightened and classical text.
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A woman in a white dress dances on an outdoor stage, flanked by two musicians; one plays a drum, while the other holds a microphone.

Saturday, March 21 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Bomba and The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico

Discover the vibrant Afro-Caribbean tradition of Bomba.
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A collage of five stage performance photos featuring actors in various costumes, singing, acting, and dancing under theatrical lighting.

Saturday, March 14 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Take the Stage!

Take the Stage equips you with the tools to stand out and perform at your best.
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A diverse group of students sits in an auditorium, some smiling and pointing, while others watch attentively during an event or assembly.

March 10 and 11 starting at 10:30am

Student Matinee Series: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Over 1,200 Chicago Public School students and teachers will receive free tickets to Goodman’s production of "Oscar Wao" as pa…
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A woman with long dark hair and glasses poses beside the book "Black Liturgies" by Cole Arthur Riley, with floral decorations in the background.

Sunday, March 1 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm

At the Intersection: An Evening with Cole Arthur Riley

Cole Arthur Riley will spend the evening with us, speaking to our ache in her sharing of Black Liturgies.
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A diverse group of performers on stage, some kneeling and others standing, all reaching and singing passionately under stage lighting.

Saturday, February 21 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: Acting Through Song

Discover how to transform a song into a dramatic, fully realized performance.
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Four adults pose together and smile at an indoor event; two men wear hats and suits, a woman wears a patterned dress and headwrap, and one man wears glasses and a patterned sweater.

Monday, February 9 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Town Hall Discussion: Chicago’s Black Arts Organizations…What We Can Do

Frank, open, and realistic questions will be presented to local artists on the state of Chicago Arts.
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Two women sit at a table crafting colorful piñatas with paper, glue, and decorations, surrounded by materials and other people working.

Friday, February 6 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm

La Candelaria – Fiestas Invernales

La Candelaria is about memories, storytelling, and family. Come celebrate & create with us!
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Three students standing indoors hold up printed documents and smile at the camera.

Saturday, January 17 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: The Writer’s Room

Dive into the art of playwriting and start bringing your original stories to life.
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A group of actors in period costumes perform on stage; one is dressed in green foliage, while others watch her inside a set decorated as a vintage room.

December 24 at 2pm

A Christmas Carol Radio Play

Tune in to "A Christmas Carol—An Audio Play" to bring the story right to you!
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Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Lookingglass Prism Series

Lookingglass Presents is an opportunity for Chicago to meet itself, to celebrate its people, and to gather around joy and lau…
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A group of people sit in a large circle of chairs in a bright room, engaged in discussion or an activity.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: Audition Ready

Learn how to connect with an audience, showcase your skills and step into any audition process feeling prepared.
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A large group of diverse students sit in an auditorium, some smiling, pointing, and clapping, while others watch attentively.

December 2 and 9 starting at 10:30am

Student Matinee Series: A Christmas Carol

Over 1,200 Chicago Public School students and teachers will receive free tickets to Goodman’s annual production of A Christma…
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A diverse group of adults sits attentively in rows, listening to a speaker at an indoor event. Some hold papers or folders.

November 24 and 25 from 2pm – 4pm

GeNarrations Citywide performances

Hear powerful personal stories from Chicago’s 55+ storytellers at the two-day GeNarrations CityWide Festival.
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A group of people watches as a man in a green shirt and hat dances energetically under a pavilion, with others standing and clapping nearby.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Frankie Knuckles House Music Festival

Celebrate the Godfather of House music, Frankie Knuckes, at Rebuild's annual House music festival.
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A vintage silver microphone is positioned in front of a reel-to-reel tape recorder in a recording studio.

Saturday, November 15 @ 12:00pm

Teen Studio: Behind the Mic

A free introductory workshop for Chicagoland teens curious about the world of voiceover.
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A group of people participate in an indoor event, holding flags and banners; one person in Indigenous regalia leads the procession as others stand and watch.

Saturday, November 15 @ 3:00pm

William Smith – A Warrior in Time; Remembering a Native Veteran & Community Member

Remember a Lakota warrior and iconic Community member.
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Black and white graphic poster for "The Treehouse" listening party series, featuring clouds, large text, and an illustrated man wearing glasses in the bottom left corner.

Thursday, October 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm

The Treehouse: A Listening Party for Rest, Healing and Dreaming

Join DJ Willow James for a listening party for folks who might prefer more lowkey, intimate experiences.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 10:30am – 1:00pm

Revolution(s) Student Matinee

Click here to learn more about our Student Matinee Series!
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Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Open House Chicago at the Southeast Chicago Archive & Storytelling Project

Discover the Southeast Archive & Storytelling Project during Open House Chicago 2025.

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Sunday, October 19 at 10:00am – 5:00pm

The History of Classical Music in Bronzeville

This event at the historic Forum complex celebrates Bronzeville’s rich classical music history.
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Saturday, October 18 at 10:00am -5:00pm

The History of Classical Music in Bronzeville

This event at the historic Forum complex celebrates Bronzeville’s rich classical music history.
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October 1, 2025 – October 5, 2025

Afrofuturist Weekend 10

Join Elastic Arts for their FREE 5-day event, Afrofuturist Weekend 10!
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Monday, September 29, 2025 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Revolution: Love, Joy and the Art of Creating the World We Deserve

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of dialogue at the intersection of storytelling and social justice.
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Promotional poster for "The Last Senior Home in Bronzeville: A Staged Reading," showing a purple house and event details, including creators Nikki Carpenter and Sydney Charles.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Reading of The Last Senior Home in Bronzeville

Join Definition Theatre for a live reading of Nikki Carpenter’s play The Last Senior Home in Bronzeville!
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Sunday, September 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Inside Ashland Avenue: A Conversation with Playwright Lee Kirk

This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the personal roots of a powerful new work.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Say Gay Plays

The Chicago staged reading will feature new works by local playwrights, and explore the intersection of Queer joy and activis…
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm

A “Thank You!” to the First Audience of the Centennial Season

We would like to thank the very first audience of our centennial season with a token of our gratitude.
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September 5-7, 6-11PM

Mandala Makers Festival

This bold and joyful gathering offers a fresh lens on South Asian arts, honoring heritage while celebrating innovation.
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Sunday, August 24, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival

The festival showcases several one-act plays each day, performed by Perceptions Theatre cast members.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival

The festival showcases several one-act plays each day, performed by Perceptions Theatre cast members.
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Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival
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Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm

16th Annual Living Newspaper Festival Opening Night

The festival brings timely stories to the stage with bold, fresh voices.
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Sunday, August 17, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival
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Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm

5th Annual BIPOC Play Festival
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Sunday, August 10, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Sunday, August 10, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Thursday, August 7, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Thursday, August 7, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Sunday, August 3, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Sunday, August 3, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Sassafras and Slugs: Comedy Night
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Sorrel and Songbirds: Music and Poetry
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 3:45pm – 4:45pm

Sip and Paint for Kids with Negwes
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Pottery Workshop with Jennifer Stevens
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Art Gallery and Panel with the Center for Native Futures
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Friday, August 1, 2025 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The Sweetest Season Social Hour: An Indigenous-Only Curated Space
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Thursday, July 31, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Sunday, July 27, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Sunday, July 27, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 11:00am – 1:30pm

PRIVATE EVENT: Pequeños Soñadores: Summer Youth Artist Series
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 @ 9:30am – 10:30am

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 @ 9:00am – 1:00pm

PRIVATE EVENT: The Color Purple Musical Theatre Movement Workshop