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THU, APR 28 / 6:45–10:30pm / Silk Road Rising Presents: Mosque Alert as part of Spirit Week 20167:30pm performance; bus leaves the Logan Center at 6:45pmSilk Road Rising (77 W Washington St, silkroadrising.org)Inspired by the “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy in New York City, Mosque Alert tells the story of three fictional families living in Naperville, Illinois, whose lives are interrupted by a proposed Islamic Center on the site of a beloved local landmark. Mosque Alert explores the intersections of zoning and Islamophobia with humor, family drama, and refreshingly blunt honesty. Followed by an exclusive post-show conversation with the playwright and Silk Road Rising co-founder Jamil Khoury. In collaboration with the Office of Spiritual Life and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.$15 admission and free transportation with ucid

MAY 2–8 / Chicago Improv FestivalThe 19th annual Chicago Improv Festival celebrates the art of “yes, and…” with a week of off-the-cuff performances at various venues, featuring local talent as well as national and international performers.prices and location vary (chicagoimprovfestival.org)

MAY 5–8 and 12–15 / The Seldoms present: RockCitizen Storefront Theater (66 E Randolph St, theseldoms.org/rockcitizen)This dance performance by The Seldoms looks at 1960s social movements that rode waves of protest, experimentation, hedonism, and dissonance in efforts to remake what it means to be a citizen. The work surveys different sites of opposition–street, state, and stage–to determine both cultural and political modes of resistance.$15.10 with student id

THU, MAY 5 / 5:30–7:30pm / Student Night at The Robie HouseFrank Lloyd Wright Frederick C. Robie House (5757 S Woodlawn Ave, flwright.org/visit/robiehouse)Join our student night at Frank Lloyd Wright’s on-campus historic architectural masterpiece, the Frederick C. Robie House. Learn from student docents on exclusive tours of the interior spaces, listen to live music from student performers, build your own modernist masterwork out of LEGO® blocks, sketch the spaces you see, or simply explore the entire building on your own. free, registration required; refreshments provided

FRI, MAY 13 / Manifest Urban Arts Festival(colum.edu/manifest)Columbia College’s annual celebration of culture work hits the streets at the daylong Manifest Urban Arts Festival, which features student-created music, art, and more. Attendees can watch a film, listen to a poetry reading, or dig into some local food in and around the school’s South Loop campus.free

MAY 13–15 / Lake FX Summit + ExpoChicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St, chicagoculturalcenter.org)Produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Lake FX Summit + Expo gives practicing artists and creative professionals a place to meet and learn more about their work. The three-day conference will feature keynotes by industry leaders, workshops, networking opportunities, and showcases of local music and film. free

MAY 14, 19, 21 / The Joffrey Ballet: Cinderella + Meet the ArtistsAuditorium Theater (50 E Congress Pkwy, joffrey.org)The classic fairy tale comes to life in this dazzling ballet and the Joffrey is pleased to offer “Meet the Artists,” a pre-performance discussion offering the opportunity to meet dancers, choreographers, and members of the creative team. $15 student rush tickets

WED, MAY 18, 6pm / Mix at Six: Brooklyn RiderHarris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E Randolph St, harristheaterchicago.org)Hailed as “the future of chamber music” (Strings), Brooklyn Rider offers eclectic repertoire in gripping performances that continue to attract legions of fans and draw rave reviews from classical, world, and rock critics alike. Enjoy signature cocktails from Harris Theater and food from Chicago’s most in-demand food trucks, available for purchase.$10 with ucid

THU, MAY 26 / 7:30pm / University of Chicago Presents: Miguel ZenónLogan Center (915 E 60th St, universitypresents.uchicago.edu)Saxophonist and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón has masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. A song cycle for his quartet, plus big band and video, his “Identities Are Changeable” project explores the experience of Puerto Ricans who have moved to New York.$5 with ucid

ArtsPass presents Study at the .Get inspired in artful study spaces this Spring Quarter, Jun 2–5During this reading period, UChicago’s museums, galleries, and art centers will be transformed into inspiring study halls. Read beneath a Rothko, venture off campus to incubate new ideas, and be inspired by the monumental achievements of ancient civilizations. free food, coffee, and social study breaks at each venue

Study at the Smart Museum of ArtThu, Jun 2, 9pm–12am

Study at the Arts IncubatorSat, Jun 4, 12–4pm

Study at the Oriental Institute Sun, Jun 5, 7pm–12am

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FEB 4–MAY 8 / Steppenwolf Theatre Company: The FlickSteppenwolf Theatre (1650 N Halsted St, steppenwolf.org)In this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, three underpaid employees sweep up stale popcorn in a run-down movie house, where passionate debates about cinema lead to a friendship of sorts with co-workers Sam and Rose. The Flick is a heartfelt cry for the kind of authentic connection we all want, even if we’re a little afraid of it. $15 with promo code flick 15 and ucid

MAR 31–APR 2 / Blair Thomas and Co.’s Moby DickMuseum of Contemporary Art (220 E Chicago Ave, mcachicago.org)This contemporary interpretation of Herman Melville’s classic reunites puppeteer Blair Thomas, songwriter Michael Smith, and percussionist Michael Zerang, who bring to life the seemingly impossible-to-stage symbolism of the novel by creating a play within a play.$10 student tickets

FRI, APR 8 / 6:45–10pm / Teatrocinema at the Museum of Contemporary Art7:30pm performance; bus leaves the Logan Center at 6:45pmMuseum of Contemporary Art (220 E Chicago Ave, mcachicago.org)Based on the graphic novel Historia de Amor by French writer Régis Jauffret, this play addresses the hardly distinguishable boundary between reason and madness, love and domination. The comic-book-style artwork and acting, intertwined with 2D and 3D video projection and traditional staging, immerse audiences in the world of the play. Includes an exclusive post-show talk with Yolanda Cesta Cursach, UChicago alumna and Associate Director of Performance Programs at the MCA. In Collaboration with UCIJAM.$15 admission and free transportation with ucid

THU, APR 14 / 5–8pm / UChicago Night at the Art Institute featuring Van Gogh’s LettersThe Art Institute of Chicago (111 S Michigan Ave, artic.edu)Shuttles leave the Reynolds Club at 4:30 and 5pm For this UChicago Night at the Art Institute, in celebration of the acclaimed Van Gogh’s Bedrooms exhibition, Chicago actors will bring to life the dramatic biography and gripping works of Vincent van Gogh, drawn from correspondence with his family in a one-night only performance.free admission and transportation with ucid

SAT, APR 16 / 7:30pm / Access Contemporary Music: Sound of Silent Film in ChicagoMusic Box Theater (3733 N Southport Ave, acmusic.org)The eleventh annual Sound of Silent Film Festival, featuring newly composed scores performed live to modern silent films, returns to the gorgeous Music Box Theater with an all-new program. $5 with ucid

WED, APR 20 / 7:30pm / Othello: The Remix at Chicago Shakespeare Theater as part of Shakespeare 400Chicago Shakespeare Theater (800 E Grand Ave, Navy Pier, chicagoshakes.org)This 80-minute, lightning-fast, hip-hop version of Shakespeare’s tragic tale of jealousy and self-doubt is absolutely brilliant and immense fun. Just as Shakespeare helped shape English, the Q-Brothers have dramatically refashioned it, and this reimagined classic showcases how impactful it can be as fire-powered hip-hop lingo falls trippingly from the actors’ tongues. Includes an exclusive talk with UChicago faculty and creative staff.$15 admission and free transportation with ucid

THU, APR 21 / 8–10pm / Party at the Smart–Garden SoiréeSmart Museum of Art (5550 S. Greenwood Ave, smartmuseum.uchicago.edu) Dress to the nines for an after-hours soirée, an outdoor dance party featuring Dirt Red Brass Band, open exclusively to UChicago students. The evening is inspired by the art in the museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibition Monster Roster. Presented by the Smart’s Student Advisory Committee.free

MON, APR 25 / 6pm / Curator Talk: Milena HoegsbergHyde Park Art Center (5020 S Cornell Ave, hydeparkart.org)Come to a free talk with visiting international curator Milena Hoegsberg as she reflects on her time in Chicago and on her curatorial projects. free

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