Theaters and Arts Organizations

Welcome to the 48th Ward Arts page!

The calendar below lists arts and culture events happening in and near the 48th Ward – all within minutes of home!  Click “Agenda” for a daily listing.  Please send requests for listing to jerry@48thward.org.

New in May

• Brighton Beach Memoirs Play by Neil Simon.  Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark  May 1 –  June 29
• “Living Treasures of Edgewater” - Exhibit at the Edgewater Historical Society, 5358 N. Ashland.  Opens May 4
• Orange Flower Water  Play by Craig Wright.  Presented by Interrobang Theatre at Raven, 6157 N. Clark.  May 9 – June 9
• Murder in the Cathedral  Verse Drama by T.S. Eliot at Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral.  May 10 – 19
• The Electric Baby  Play by Stefanie Zadravec.  Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge.  May 16-June 22
• The Miss Neo Pageant  Play presented by The Neo Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland.  May 16 – June 22
• “Let’s Do It” – Spring Concert presented by Edgewater Singers, Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral.  May 18
• Reverb  Play by Leslye Headland.   Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr. May18 – June 23
• The Birdfeeder Doesn’t Know  Play by Todd Bauer.  Raven Theatre Workshop Series, 6157 N. Clark.  May 19 – 22
• Festival Kick-Off - event for Pivot Arts Festival.  L’Etage wine and cocktail bar, 5420 N. Clark.  May 22

Continuing

• The Knowledge  Play by John Donnelly.  Steep Theatre,  1115 W. Berwyn.  EXTENDED – Through June 23
• Comrades Mine  Play by Maureen Gallagher.  City Lit Theatre Company, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr.  Through May19

Coming in June – Pivot Performing Arts Festival, something to do every night!.  June 6 – 22.  Visit www.pivotarts.org for tickets and information

48th Ward Around Town

The 48th Ward is a proud home to many artists and performers who can be seen outside of the 48th Ward.   Take a moment or two to check out their websites and see their exhibits and events when you’re outside the neighborhood!

Museums

• Edgewater Historical Society, 5358 N. Ashland Ave. –  Saturdays and Sundays Noon – 4pm
• Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St. – Monday through Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm

Edgewater & Andersonville Entertainment:

• Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St.
• Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr
• City-Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr
• Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn
• Rivendell Theatre, 5775 N. Ridge
• Li’l Buds Theatre Company, 1206 W. Rosedale
• Quest Theatre Ensemble, 1609 W. Gregory
• Jackalope Theatre, 1106 W. Thorndale
• Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon

Uptown Entertainment:

• Black Ensemble Theatre, 4450 N. Clark St.
• The Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 4830 N. Broadway.
• National Pastime Theatre, 941 W. Lawrence Ave.
• Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway
• The Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway

Rogers Park Entertainment:

• Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood
• Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 6970 N. Glenwood
• The Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse
• Loyola University Department of Fine & Performing Arts

People and their Arts Organizations:

• Michael Canavan, photographer - www.michaelcanavan.com
• David Kodeski and Eric Reda, Directors, Chicago Opera Vanguard - www.chicagovanguard.org
• Elizabeth Lindau, orchestral pop band – www.canastamusic.com
• Andrew Swanson, actor and director, Jackalope Theater – www.jackalopetheatre.org.
• Morry Matson, Manager, Morry Matson Productions – www.morrymatsonproductions.com
• Adam Brooks and Matthew Wilson, artists and educators – www.industryoftheordinary.com
• Michael Sherman, Artistic Director, Innervation Dance Cooperative – www.innervationdance.org
• Dmitri Rybchenkov, Restoration Division, LLC. – www.restorationdivision.com
• Chicago Filmmakers – www.chicagofilmmakers.org
• Jeff Predmore, Jennie Lamb, and Maggie Portman, theater educators – www.lilbudstheatre.org
• Patrick McCarthy and Tommy Stephenson, environmental electronic music – www.rothmobot.com
• Kirsten Leenaars, artist – www.kirstenleenaars.nl
• Tracy Poyser, photographer – www.tracypoyserphotoart.zenfolio.com
• Marguerite Horberg, Executive Director of Portaluz, world music organization – www.portaluz.org
• Bob Remer , director, Edgewater Historical Society – www.edgewaterhistorical.org
• Mare and Kevin Swallow, artists of the Cornelia Arts Building – www.corneliaartsbuilding.com
• Jerry Nerburn, Photographer and environmental designer – www.photocubeart.com
• CircEsteem, Chicago Youth Circus – www.circesteem.org