A Live Director's Commentary and Screening of Serial Mom
Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8 pm

The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable Halloween night of cult cinema and twisted storytelling. Expect an endless bag of transgressive tales and hetero-non-aggressive wit that’ll warm the dark little hearts of non-binary brats everywhere.

Waters will present a live director’s commentary and screening of his classic Serial Mom—sharing behind-the-scenes stories, real-life inspirations, and unfiltered observations along the way. Over-sharing? Absolutely. Too much information? Probably. But airing his dirty laundry just makes him feel clean. Includes a post-screening Q&A.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8 PM

    We're celebrating this classic cult rock'n'roll, science fiction, horror satire's 50th anniversary with a live shadow cast and audience partici...pation! Come in costume or just come for the fun and get ready to "Time Warp, again!"

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Anon(ymous)

Anon(ymous)
  • Presented by GovState Theatre and Performance Studies
    November 6-9, 2025

    Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people -- some kind, some dangerous and cruel -- as he searches for his family.

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CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
  • Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM

    Join us for a spectacular celebration of over fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more with award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal!

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NIGHT MOVES

NIGHT MOVES
  • The Planets, E.T., and Star Trek
    Presented by Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

    Experience a cosmic concert with IPO’s “Night Moves,” featuring music from Star Trek, E.T., and Holst’s The Planets. Stunning visuals by Adrian Wyard enhance this interstellar journey through sound and space.

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