What’s on
The week’s programme
On now
Events
6 events
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Making Reed Lantern Puppets (Level 1) with Grace Needlman
Sun, 30 Aug
A Level 1 summer 2026 puppetry workshop focused on making reed lantern puppets.
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Hand Puppetry 1 (Level 1) with Chad Williams
Mon, 14 Sept
A Fall 2026 Level 1 hand puppetry workshop running from September 14 through October 19.
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Shadow Puppetry 1 (Level 1) with Chinese Theatre Works
Mon, 2 Nov
A Fall 2026 Level 1 shadow puppetry workshop running from November 2 through November 16.
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Catapult Session 1: Opening Weekend Shows
Fri, 22 Jan
Catapult opening weekend shows running from January 22 through January 24, 2027.
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Catapult Session 2: Mid-week Workshops Intensive
Mon, 25 Jan
A Catapult mid-week workshops intensive running from January 25 through January 27, 2027.
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Catapult Session 3: Closing Weekend Shows
Fri, 29 Jan
Catapult closing weekend shows running from January 29 through January 31, 2027.
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Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents puppet performances, workshops, artist intensives, and community programs throughout the year. Its signature January festival brings innovative puppetry and artists from around the world to Chicago, alongside neighborhood tours and creative development programs.
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