Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago

In a one-night-only presentation, actor and social justice activist George Takei will share the story of his Japanese American family’s forced incarceration during World War II. With a career spanning five decades, Takei is known around the world for his founding role in the acclaimed television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu. But Takei’s story goes where few stories have gone before. With an uncanny eloquence and signature wit, Takei shares his poignant story: a childhood spent with his family wrongfully imprisoned during WWII; his rise to celebrity as a sci-fi icon; his remarkable journey as social media mega-power; and his passionate fight for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in America—empowering others to beat the odds and make a difference. This program is open to the public; tickets can be purchased by visiting www.AlphawoodGallery.org/Takei-Tickets.