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November 2022
Joy & Justice: Writing & Storytelling Workshops
An event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Saturday, repeating until November 19, 2022
Join us for our free upcoming Storytelling Workshop Series at Plant Chicago (4459 S Marshfield Ave) starting Saturday October 29th, November 5th, November 12th, November 19th and November 26th. Every week we will follow a theme that explores different facets of community wellness, labor justice, environmental justice and mass incarceration. Joy + Justice storytelling workshops invite us to imagine a Chicago where no human being is disposable and where the health and wellbeing of our communities, especially Black and immigrant…
Find out more »Ghosts on the Bloomingdale Trail
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until November 30, 2022
The Ghosts on the Bloomingdale Trail story walk is back! This collaboration between Free Street, the Chicago Park District, and the Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail features real ghost stories as told to us by Chicago residents. Starting October 22, walk along the Bloomingdale Trail (aka the 606) between Humboldt and St. Louis to find QR codes that take you to a mix of stories - some of our favorites from last year are back plus some new (and only…
Find out more »March 2023
Radical Love: Radical Roots – A Fundraiser
A FUNDRAISER AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT For 53 years, Free Street Theater has centered joy and justice in the process of creating radical, inclusive, affordable and innovative theatre by, for, and about Chicagoans. Each year, we celebrate our history of radical love and prepare for the year ahead through our "Radical Love" friend-raiser. After two years online, we are returning to live events, giving you an evening of self-care, lotería and dancing that you'll never forg et. RADICAL LOVE: RADICAL…
Find out more »June 2023
Sneak Peek of the Future: An Open Rehearsal
This summer, Free Street Theater is premiering a brand new play, "There is a Future/Tenemos un Futuro," as part of Night Out in the Parks. Directed by Coya Paz and Elizabeth Nungaray, this interactive, puppet play will let you know what to do if/when you've been poisoned! On Wednesday June 28th, at 6pm, we are opening our rehearsal doors to the community, so you can get a sneak peek of the show, and what we've got in store. From learning…
Find out more »July 2023
Drag Loteria
“Corre y se va y nunca volvera” It’s Drag Loteria Night with Free Street at Star Farm! Back by popular demand, we are hosting Drag Loteria on July 6th from 6-9 pm. Join us for an evening of dancing, loteria hosted by our favs Kings and Queens for all ages. Featuring performances by Cosmo Dragon, Cindy Nero, and Male Spice. We have some cute prizes for playing and will be BYOB. Join us for a night out in the garden…
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Summer Dance
Hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, come through Davis Square Park for a night of dancing, dance lessons, drag, and more. Stop by the Free Street booth to participate in a short activity, and learn more about our next season.
Find out more »There is a Future/Tenemos un Futuro
An event every day that begins at 3:00 pm, repeating until July 28, 2023
One event on July 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm
A fun, interactive, bilingual play for all ages about what to do when you’re being poisoned. What's the gap between the future you dream of for your community and the future being planned by developers? What's already in the dirt, the water, the air and in planning agendas that leave community members out? "There Is a Future/Tenemos un Futuro" is an interactive performance that invites audiences to imagine a future that centers the health, wellbeing, and joy of Black and…
Find out more »August 2023
Story Night
Join Free Street for an evening of storytellers from Back of the Yards and surrounding neighborhoods. Limited open mic opportunities will be available for attendees looking to share a 5 minute, or less, story.
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Back to School Party
Free Street will be hosting a free outdoor event for CPS students to get free backpacks, notebooks, and other school supplies. The event will feature some live performances, including music and poetry, as well as other vendors like Plant Chicago to sell local products and goods.
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Gallery in the Garden
In partnership with Star Farm Chicago, join us for a pop up of our Culture Maker’s gallery, with a painting workshop for families! A local artist will lead a painting workshop, where we will supply the materials. Join us to paint, garden, or see art from local artists!
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