Redesigning the Stories That Hold You Back in Life

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. For any event that is 18 or 21 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Support acts are subject to change without refund. Professional Cameras are not allowed without prior approval. Professional Camera defined as detachable lens or of professional grade as determined by the venue staff. When in doubt, just email us ahead of the show! We might be able to get you a Photo Pass pending Artist's approval. Only tickets that are purchased directly through www.cafedunord.com via Ticketweb are guaranteed entry. Any tickets purchased from unauthorized sources may be lost, stolen or counterfeit, and if so are void. Please see Ticketweb Purchase Policy for further information.
✨ What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is a single sentence?George Lucas once said that most of us live in cages with the door wide open. We have the freedom to moveyet we stay put, held back by an internal monologue we didnt even realize we were writing.Join Pam Daniels, Clinical Professor Emerita of Design Innovation at Northwestern and veteran of creative powerhouses IDEO and Leo Burnett, for a deep dive into the architecture of possibility. This isnt about surface-level positive thinking. Its about applying design thinking to examine the quiet scripts that shape our ambition, creativity, and sense of whats possible.In this interactive session, youll: Audit Your Monologue Identify the subtle shutdown phrases that quietly limit exploration. Prototype Your Dialogue Engage in live micro-sprints to practice collaborative visioning in real time. Build a Curiosity Toolkit Leave with practical prompts used by world-class design teams to spark innovation anywhere.This will be a hands-on session with guided writing and reflection exercises, so please bring a notebook and pen to fully participate. 🧠🕰 Event DetailsWhat should I expect?7:00-8:00pm -- arrival & chats8:00pm-8:40pm -- lecture8:40-9:00 -- q&a and more chatting For any event that is listed as 18 or 21 and over, ANY ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Any event listed as All Ages, means 6 years of age or older. ALL tickets are standing room only unless otherwise specified. If you need special accommodations, contact info@cafedunord.com. Support acts are subject to change without refund.Professional Cameras are not allowed without prior approval. Professional Camera defined as detachable lens or of professional grade as determined by the venue staff. When in doubt, just email us ahead of the show! We might be able to get you a Photo Pass depending on Artists approval.

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- Located at main entrance
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before event start time
- Tickets held until 30 minutes before show

- Limited street parking on Market Street
- Nearby public parking lots within 2-3 blocks
- Metered street parking available
- Recommended to use rideshare or public transit

- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Ground floor entry
- Designated accessible seating areas
- Companion seats available

- No outside food or beverages
- Must be 21+ for most events
- No smoking inside venue
- Photography may be restricted during performances

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Most shows 21+
- Some all-ages events permitted
- Minors must be accompanied by guardian