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  • January 2026

  • Thu 22
    January 22, 2026 - January 25, 2026

    KT Shivak: Rhynoceron

    Chopin Theatre Mainstage 1543 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, United States

    A Chicago premiere, Rhynoceron traces the true events surrounding the arrival of a one-horned rhinoceros to Renaissance Europe, sparking an obsession that continued for hundreds of years.

    $35 – $43
  • Sun 25
    January 25, 2026 - January 26, 2026

    Blair Thomas: Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

    Chopin Theatre Mainstage 1543 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, United States

    As charming as it is beautiful, Blair Thomas’ most recent puppetry creation takes the form of a large-scale, four-panel crankie in this koan offering insight into the rascally nature of a dog and his owner.

    $35 – $43
  • Fri 30
    January 30, 2026 - January 31, 2026

    Geumhyung Jeong: Oil Pressure Vibrator

    Chopin Theatre Mainstage 1543 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, United States

    In Oil Pressure Vibrator, Geumhyung Jeong breaks into the complexities of sexuality. Her quest is narrated live (with English subtitles), interwoven with performance, documentary film and genre-defying video work.

    $35 – $43
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