I have heard of Filament--a small storefront, black box theater in Irving Park--from my days as an…read moreusher for the Saints, but hadn't ever visited. It's only in the last couple of weeks that I learned they're a children's theatre. Their mission is somewhat radical, to be honest--adultism as a form of oppression and the need to eradicate it. I totally dig it, and what a thought-provoking place from which to produce programming and events. We went for Forts!, which seems to be a perennial experience here at Filament. Although it seems like just a time for kids to play, it is structured. There's a portion of the event where the kid just get to knock down the boxes. Then they bring down some sheets and blankets for the kids to drape over their forts and make them more fort-like. There are couches littered about the place for children and adults alike. Throughout the rest of the performance they add other elements like flashlights, music, and so on. My babe had fun and I'd bring her again when she's older, as I assume this will return. I'm keeping an eye on Filament for future plays and events so that I can enjoy some time at the theatre with my girl.

Filament Theatre is a cool little place for kids to catch a play. It has a cycling schedule of…read moreshows and seems to cater to you a younger audience. It is intimate and the 30 or so seats are arranged in a circle around the interactive stage. The theatre is located on Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park and there is plenty of meter parking. We saw "The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles" which was a very unique performance. In the middle of the room is a large sandbox and the kids all sit on pillows and get to play with the sand during the show. The actors were all very talented and they story was interesting. It lasted about 1.5 hours and was the perfect length for youngsters. There was lots of audience interaction to keep the kids engaged. They also do acting lessons here and a variety of camps. There are many options on their website so check that out. Pricing was pretty affordable and they have many options. I highly recommend checking out a play here if you have little kids who show an interest in theatre.

My kids have attended a theater summer camp for five years through Actor's Garden, held at…read moreDominican University in the building with the two theaters. Each year they get to perform a play in the smaller of the two theaters, the 200-seat Martin auditorium. The larger theater is the Lund, also very nice. Acoustics, lights, ticket price, seat & air comfort-all great. There is an accessible bathroom on the main floor, all other bathrooms are downstairs. Accessible ramp to enter, come in through the east entrance, not the main entrance. Very clean, very warm & welcoming vibe. We've also seen a few larger performances in the Lund, like Billy Bragg a few years ago, and had a great time. Free parking, too.

Went here to see a play 9 to 5. A nephew was the musical director and it a very entertaining show…read more Good acoustics,too. I just discovered that Allison Janney on "MOM" tv show has done this play on Broadway. And honestly , she cant sing. But all the singers were good for this show, and could act. Regarding the venue, Im told they have 2 buildings here and one has concessions too. This center didnt appear to have that, so that was a disappointment. Washrooms were small but clean. Parking is a little tight too. Still, the show was a success even if the venue was ordinary.

My 5 year-old son went to a week long summer theater camp here and he had so much fun! The teachers…read moreMs. Amy and Ms. Lucia were terrific! My son was very resistant on day 1, but Ms. Amy put him immediately at ease. He didn't want to leave camp at the end of the day! And the play they put together at the end of the week was so precious! They give families such a beautiful gift! Highly recommend their camps!

This theater is one of the best for children. They take classic children's stories and turn them…read moreinto colorful new tales! They have great music to go along with each performance. They also offer children's acting classes and the teachers are fantastic! I have seen 4 of their shows so far and think i would see more even if my young cousins didn't want to come with!! :)

I went to a couple of the Great Debate events recently. I found them to be a perfect blend of…read moreerudite nerdiness and gleeful whimsy. Fantastic folks and vibes. I'm looking forward to checking out additional productions, which by all indications will be amazing too.

From the owner: MsPixy Productions creates unique entertainment designed to bring like-minded adults together to…read morecelebrate their shared interests. Productions include dance parties, game shows, immersive experiences, burlesque, parody, performance art and more.

I put my daughter in the tiny tots class b/c it's the only class I could find that took 2 year olds…read more(and wasn't Old Town School). Anyhow, this place has seen way better days. It's tiny & dumpy. There are 2 studios and only 1 has a viewing window. The tiny tots class is 1 hour long...for 2 year olds, really? And too structured. All I hear coming out of the room is "you guys aren't listening"! No sh**, they are 2, it's suppose to be fun quit stressing about the plan you made and just play dance in front of the giant mirror. Anyhow, as soon as my kid is 3 we are out of there. I keep her in b/c it's still activity I cannot provide. The place is REALLY busy and I cannot imagine why. Maybe it's inexpensive.

Ew... I took Hip Hop. It was horrible dancing and they…read morethought me how to do the "Ice Cream Cone" or to turn around. hm...... Me thinks not ;D I'm going to try the one on Belmont.

took private classes with Alina to learn some moves for my first dance for my wedding. the entire…read moreexperience was fantastic and our instructor was amazing. She worked with our schedule and our availability. We felt confident and really put on a show :) thank you Alina you are so so awesome and we are so happy with how our first dance turned out

Abc dance is awesome for kiddie dance classes. I highly recommend Ms. Cari who teaches ballet, hip…read morehop and does some cool choreography work for events. This place has it together and they do a good job of mixing business and fun. It's affordable and fun but the kids learn a lot and it's a win-win for everyone. This is one of the best values for me.

I stopped by for the first time to see P*nche India which I enjoyed and loved the message. The…read moretheater is small and intimate. The staff was very friendly. The only issue was parking. Get there early to find a spot, street parking only. Or take an Uber. Looking forward to future productions.

A small theater located in Logan Square. The venue is an intimate setting that seats around 60…read morepeople. I saw the play "La Chunga" performed all in Spanish but had English subtitles catering to a diverse audience. It's great to see theaters looking to preserve their cultural roots.

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

What's life without a little magic! We came by to see a show on a Sunday afternoon and we're able…read moreto enjoy the Physician's show. When you walk in there is a bar and some tables but through the double doors, you'll find a 2nd bar with a speakeasy feel. When we checked in, we were assigned our tables. We ordered drinks before hand and the drinks were brought to our tables. We also ordered the pimento cheese and crackers. We snacked on the crackers most of the show as there was quite a bit of pimento in the bowl. The show was great and was broken into 2 parts. There were a lot of great metaphors along with it being a very interactive show with the crowd. Many of the tricks and magic left us in complete awe. We can't wait to come back and see future shows!