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In Search of the Flag

Join a high-stakes adventure through Humbolt Park when Pedro and his Papi discover a mysterious pendent.

8:00AM, Monday, August 2, 2021

It’s Carmela’s birthday, and her wish has already come true–she’s finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. On their way to the laundromat, past fields of what Mamí calls “flores de cempazuchitl,” Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its puffy …

10:30AM, Saturday, April 23, 2022

12:30PM, Saturday, April 23, 2022

10:30AM, Sunday, April 24, 2022

12:30PM, Sunday, April 24, 2022

10:30AM, Saturday, April 30, 2022

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10:30AM, Sunday, May 1, 2022

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10:30AM, Saturday, May 7, 2022

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10:30AM, Sunday, May 8, 2022

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10:30AM, Saturday, May 14, 2022

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10:30AM, Saturday, May 21, 2022

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10:30AM, Sunday, May 22, 2022

12:30PM, Sunday, May 22, 2022

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party

You are cordially invited to meet our friends Jeremy Fisher, Simpkin the Cat, Peter Rabbit, and for the first time this year: Tom Kitten! Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Levers are pulled and cranks are turned to reveal images that …

11:30AM, Saturday, November 20, 2021

9:30AM, Sunday, November 21, 2021

11:30AM, Sunday, November 21, 2021

9:30AM, Saturday, November 27, 2021

11:30AM, Saturday, November 27, 2021

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9:30AM, Saturday, December 4, 2021

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9:30AM, Saturday, December 11, 2021

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9:30AM, Sunday, December 12, 2021

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9:30AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021

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9:30AM, Sunday, December 19, 2021

11:30AM, Sunday, December 19, 2021

9:30AM, Thursday, December 23, 2021

11:30AM, Thursday, December 23, 2021

9:30AM, Friday, December 24, 2021

11:30AM, Friday, December 24, 2021

This Ability

When an international cat-star escapes from O’Hare and is lost on the streets of Chicago, who will come to the rescue? Akeh, a young autistic person, uses his popular hashtag #thisability to start the search for the runaway kitty. As news spreads, will Moore, a young Deaf person, and Faith, a young Blind person, be …

3:30PM, Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Relocation of Nokwsi

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The Relocation of Nokwsi is a virtual puppet production by Robert Hicks Jr, inspired by the experiences of his grandfather, the title character. Nokwsi invites audiences to gather round and listen to the story of his journey away from his people, the Cherokee, Paiute, Yakama, and Shoshone, to live and work in Chicago. No …

12:00AM, Friday, October 22, 2021

12:00AM, Friday, November 11, 2022

Sankofa: A Journey into Bronzeville’s Poppin’ Past

Team up with Gwen, a fearless young writer, as she guides her little brother Haki through the rich history of their beloved neighborhood.

8:00AM, Thursday, July 1, 2021

The Night Heron

Help solve the mystery with this exciting new audio-adventure starring the wildlife of Horner Park.

8:00AM, Tuesday, June 1, 2021

CCT Happy Hour at Columbia Yacht Club

On August 15, enjoy mingling with CCT board, staff, artists, friends and supporters over wine, beer, appetizers, and gorgeous Chicago views. Learn about CCT’s great accomplishments this past year and hear about our plans for the upcoming season. Special Thanks to Board Member Brian Crouch for Hosting.

5:00PM, Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Exquisite

Before Gwendolyn Brooks became the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, she was a little girl who dared to dream. Inspired by the Coretta Scott King Award-winning book by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera, Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks introduces viewers to one of Chicago’s most treasured poets, who …

10:00AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2021

10:00AM, Thursday, May 12, 2022

Little Jams: A Parking Lot Performance

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There will be bubbles…
…sooo many bubbles…
…at LITTLE JAMS: A Parking Lot Performance for kids and their families!

Join CCT for this highly interactive show featuring acts from our favorite musicians and vocalists. Sing and dance along to universal favorites and underground hits in a festival atmosphere complete with food vendors and oodles of bubbles. This …

9:30AM, Saturday, May 15, 2021

11:30AM, Saturday, May 15, 2021

9:30AM, Sunday, May 16, 2021

11:30AM, Sunday, May 16, 2021

9:30AM, Saturday, May 22, 2021

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11:30AM, Sunday, June 6, 2021