Open Space Arts

06/19/2026

Did you know you can buy ticket packages for Open Space Arts films and plays?

It’s a great way to bring friends, organize a group outing, or plan ahead for bold q***r stories on stage and screen.

Theater Packages
6 tickets — $120
10 tickets — $190

Film Packages
6 tickets — $60
10 tickets — $90

Theater packages can be used for live productions at Open Space Arts, including SMILEY and upcoming plays. Film packages can be used for Q***r Expression film events, including in-person screenings and streaming programs.

Buy packages here:
https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/Package/Sale

Questions? Email [email protected] or call/text 773-773-7837.

06/18/2026

Smiley ticket availability for this weekend: June 19th is sold out tickets are available for 730 on June 20th and 5:00 on June 21st Sunday. https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/SMILEY

06/17/2026

A few half price tix for SMILEY thru the League! https://hottix.org/shows/open-space-arts/smiley/

06/14/2026

Grab your tickets here. Please note no shows on June 28 or July 4 weekend. https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/SMILEY

06/12/2026

SMILEY is making audiences smile. 😊

“Kops and Lopez have terrific chemistry. These two fine actors, not to mention a great story and Carpenter’s energetic direction, will probably make you leave Smiley with (sorry, I have to say it) a smile on your face.”

— Windy City Times

See SMILEY at Open Space Arts and find out why this romantic comedy is winning hearts.

🎟️ Tickets: https://openspacearts.org

Read the full review: https://windycitytimes.com/2026/06/12/theater-smiley-recounts-romantic-pitfalls-in-an-online-world/

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Pride Film Fest features new shorts and international award-winning films. Film Festival Discounts for members! Join us for a new type of Gay Film Fest!

06/11/2026

🎬 PROGRAM B – MID-LENGTH FILMS
Streaming June 3–16

Two bold, character-driven stories explore relationships, identity, and the uneasy space between past and future.

BAKER’S BOY
United States | 23 min
Dir. Mo Schweiger
A transmasc baker’s hormone journey takes an unexpected and surreal turn as the world around them begins to change.

MAYBE YES OR MAYBE NOT
Spain | 26 min
Dir. Agustí Estadella
A relationship between a young artist and an older man is tested when family secrets emerge and shift the balance of power.

Available as part of Q***r Expression: Best of the Fest – Summer 2026.

🎟 Stream June 3–16
Tickets: https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/BESTOFFESTSHORTSProgramB

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06/10/2026

Excellent new film BALLATA FEMMENELLA, June 29 at 7 at FACETS presented by OSA. Tickets https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/FemmenellaBallad

06/09/2026

SMILEY has limited tickets available this weekend!

Audiences and critics are responding to this funny, romantic, and big-hearted comedy about love, timing, and one very misplaced voicemail.

“Wonderful performances from two very unique Chicago talents.”
“A cheerful, engaging production.”
“A perfect summer comedy.”

This weekend’s ticket availability:
Friday at 7:30 PM — about 15 tickets available
Saturday at 7:30 PM — 7 tickets available
Sunday at 5:00 PM — 5 tickets available

SMILEY
Written by Guillem Clua
Translated by Marion Peter Holt
Directed by Jack Dugan Carpenter
Featuring Seth Kobs and Ayden Lopez
https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/SMILEY

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