B.Z. Florida’s new science fiction play begins previews October 9 at Factory Theater, with a regular run October 16–November 21.
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Dennis Stroughmatt leads Creole Stomp at Metropolis February 9, 2027, for a program drawing on Cajun, zydeco, blues and swamp pop.
Now I Braid My Own Hair closes October 10 with an artist talk at the Beverly art space.
Erika Sheffer’s political thriller follows an independent journalist in Russia. Shattered Globe’s Midwest premiere runs through November 14 at Theater Wit.
Gary Sinise joins Audrey Francis at Steppenwolf November 24 for a conversation about the company’s history and his memoir Graceful Warrior.
The October 7 meetup invites filmmakers and viewers into a works-in-progress screening at the Rogers Park collective.
A Red Orchid’s Chicago premiere of Will Arbery’s Heroes of the Fourth Turning runs October 29–December 6, directed by ensemble member dado.
The free Mental Filmness festival screens films about mental health October 9–10 at Collaboraction, with filmmaker conversations both nights.
Michael Mahler performs Feelin’ Groovy at Metropolis October 6 at 2 p.m., with a live band and songs from Paul Simon’s catalog.
Escape to Margaritaville runs October 8–November 1 in Skokie, with an opening-night ukulele performance, post-show talks and ASL interpretation.
Chicago-based artist OPLIAM will release the 20-track Serotonin Soldier on October 12, with bedroom pop, alternative rock and acoustic protest songs.
Lillian Castillo directs Ride the Cyclone at Metropolis in Arlington Heights, where the production runs through October 25.