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A staged reading of Lawndale King, Willie Round's new play about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s time living in Chicago's North Lawndale community in 1966. Directed by Pemon Rami, followed by a post-show discussion with Willie Round. Free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Lawndale King

Chicago History Museum

Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell is a weaver of stories and tales through the medium of music. Since the release of her first solo album three years ago, the self-taught singer, songwriter,poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist has redefined what artistry means in the 21st century.

Allison Russell

The Showbox

Allison Russell — poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and co-founder of Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago — embarks upon her next chapter in The Returner, a body-shaking, mind-expanding, soulful expression of Black liberation, Black love, of Black self-respect. Written and co-produced by Allison along with dim star (her partner JT Nero and Drew Lindsay), The Returner was recorded over Solstice week in December 2022 at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA. It features Russell's "Rainbow Coalition" band of all female musicians along with special guest appearances from the legendary Wendy & Lisa, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, and Hozier.

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Kara Jackson

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Jan 19, 2026

Lawndale King · Collaboraction

May 16, 2025

Allison Russell · Showbox Presents

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