Chicago Brings Back International Puppet Theater Festival

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The second annual Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival lineup and scheduled has been announced. The festival, featuring world-renowned puppeteers, will take place Jan. 19 through 29, 2017.

Visit Chicago in late January for the 11-day festival, which will showcase an array of puppet styles from around the world. The free events run about 45 minutes each with meet and greets with the artists following performances. The family-friendly events take place at various locations across the city, including Hamilton Park, Navy Pier and the Chicago Cultural Center. To see the collection of shows and events, visit the festival website.

–Lissa Poirot



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