BAND
2025-09-09 | Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery Pop-up, 401 Richmond Street W Suite 128, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join Chaz Ebert in conversation with Karen Carter of Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) to celebrate It’s Time to Give a FECK and explore how the FECK Principles—Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness—can inspire individuals and communities. This special book celebration is part of BAND’s Launch & Grow fundraising exhibition and serves as a preview of the upcoming inaugural FECK Awards, which honor individuals who embody these values.

Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards
2025-09-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chicago Public Library Foundation, 200 W. Madison, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Join Chaz and other local authors on stage at the 2025 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards on Tuesday, October 21, a true celebration of Chicago’s literary heritage and the writers, artists, and creators who shape it. The evening honors honorees and highlights the unbound spirit of the Chicago Public Library, where access expands, possibilities grow, and communities come together.

Cleveland Public Library’s Golden Gala
2025-10-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States
Chaz Ebert will serve as the keynote speaker at the Cleveland Public Library’s Golden Gala, an event celebrating the library’s commitment to literacy, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. The evening honors the individuals and initiatives that have made a meaningful impact on the Cleveland Public Library and the communities it serves.
Located in LSW 02 – 2nd Floor – Learning Commons

Ebertfest: The Last Dance
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Virginia Theater, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois, 61820, United States
Chaz Ebert and Festival Director Nate Kohn proudly present “Ebertfest: The Last Dance,” the 2026 Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, celebrating more than twenty-five years at the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, Illinois.
Founded in 1999 by Roger and Chaz Ebert, Ebertfest honors films across genres and formats, including independent, international, documentary, and studio works that may have been overlooked by audiences or critics, fostering a powerful sense of community among filmmakers, students, and film lovers alike.
Film Festival Passes are on sale now and provide access to all eight screenings during the two-day event. Individual tickets go on sale April 1, 2026.
Date:
Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time:
Screening schedule to be announced
