Wayang: Javanese Shadow Puppet Play and Music
Friends of the Gamelan presents a four-hour wayang kulit performance with drop-in attendance at Epiphany Hall. December 13, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM; doors open at 3:00 PM. Admission is free with RSVP, and the venue requires attendees to be 17 or older with valid ID.
When
Sunday, December 13, 2026
4:00 – 8:00 PM CST
Venue local time · America/Chicago
Price
Free; RSVP
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Epiphany Center for the Arts, Epiphany Hall, Chicago, IL
United States
Organizer
Epiphany Center for the Arts
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The venue lists wayang kulit, December 13 at 16:00–20:00, Epiphany Hall, free RSVP, and a 17+ valid-ID requirement.
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