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Home » Ada Cheng

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Posted inArts & Culture

Wrong Way Journey takes a trip through the life of one Black, queer, Christian woman

by Sheri Flanders August 7, 2019August 18, 2021

In R.C. Riley’s solo show, a rape and a crisis of faith lead to self-acceptance.

Posted inArts & Culture

A live-lit series wants you to ask yourself, Am I Man Enough?

by Brianna Wellen January 24, 2019August 18, 2021

Be prepared to take a serious look at toxic masculinity, led by Ada Cheng.

Posted inBlogs

Collaboraction dedicates a new performance festival to racism and racial healing in Chicago

by Dan Jakes January 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Following up on last fall’s Peacebook festival, the Encounter series features a range of programming and a tour of Englewood, Austin, and Hermosa.

Posted inArts & Culture

Collaboraction’s Peacebook performance festival tackles an ‘epidemic of inequity’

by Dan Jakes August 30, 2017August 18, 2021

More than 200 artists bring 24 short “prayers for peace” to Englewood, Hermosa, and Austin this fall.

Posted inBlogs

Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert in Millennium Park, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Emily Wasielewski August 14, 2017August 18, 2021

James Brown vs. Charlie Brown, iO’s Musical Improv Festival, and more things to do August 14-17

Posted inArts & Culture

Candide, Gidion’s Knot, and ten more stage shows to see now

by Chicago Reader June 7, 2017August 18, 2021

A revamped version of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta and a taut, intense two-hander are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inBlogs

Voices Against Violence, Maifest, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Emily Wasielewski May 30, 2017August 18, 2021

Trixie Mattel, the Fourth Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival, and more happenings from May 30-June 1.

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