Discover Black Arts in Chicago
Explore exhibitions, performances, and cultural events happening across the city. Celebrate the vibrant legacy of Black creativity.
Upcoming Events (24)
In the Continuum
Catch this Obie-award winning play that follows two women living worlds apart as they face life changing events with humor and grace.
Keerah
An Amplify World Premiere by Netta Walker, directed by McKenzie Chinn. A Chicago (Love) Story.
Rhythm of Romance: Babyface & Anita Baker Collective
Rhythm of Romance: Babyface & Anita Baker Collective. A spectacular musical tribute to two of the greatest R&B artists of our time.
When Chickens Come Home to Roost
This is an adaptation of Laurence Holder`s play WHEN THE CHICKENS CAME HOME TO ROOST by TaRon Patton exploring the relationship between Nation of Islam leader, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and his chief protégé, Malcolm X. This adaptation is in celebration of the Centenary of Malcolm X’s life and zooms in on the arc of their relationship and how it parallels to our relationship with America as Black Artists. This adaptation is a performance exhibition for AAMPA which concludes with a short symposium.
Mosaic Series
Join us for the Mosaic Series ! For our June 2026 gathering, we will be hosting brunch for Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area for connection, relationship-building, and peer resource-sharing. The Mosaic Series is a rotating series of affinity gatherings designed to foster connections amongst theatre artists who have been historically excluded and denied access to space, resources, and opportunities. Following brunch, we invite participants to join us over at Definition Theatre for a matinee performance of Keerah .
Film Showing: “BAM! Chicago’s Black Arts Movement”
The film introduces viewers to the history of Chicago’s Black Arts Movement (BAM) and its national and international impact. Join us at the BMRC Gallery for a screening of a film by Thabiti Lewis and Pavithra Narayanan, celebrating the Black Arts Movement in Chicago. It’s a great chance to dive into some powerful stories and connect with others who love art and culture. Don’t miss out on this inspiring evening! Thabiti Lewis will be joining us!