The Lit & Luz Festival of Language, Literature, and Art (Lit & Luz) brings together writers, visual artists, and musicians from Mexico and the United States in an effort to foster cultural exchange. The artistic results of these cross-cultural experiences, from poetry to photography and everything in between, are then presented through a series of […]
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Fur the record
Furries aren’t all fetishists—they’re members of a supportive community who (sometimes) don costumes to feel more comfortable in their own skins.
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The Star Wars Celebration laid bare a franchise in transition
The films’ diversity on-screen hasn’t yet made its way behind the camera—or to the four-day convention.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Raja and Tiffany Pollard will headline Chicago’s first drag fest
Chicago Is A Drag will include performers from across generations, neighborhoods, and performance styles.
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The bumpy road from Stonewall to Pride in the Park
Is this pricey debacle what our queer ancestors had in mind 50 years ago?
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Style photos from Pitchfork Midwinter
Festival fashion reflected the creative yet chill vibe of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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The Mid-Autumn Festival gives Chinese ex-pats a piece of home.
Ceremonial celebrations include lantern lighting and storytelling.
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Don’t miss these 12 Pride-themed events
Chicago Pride Fest, Steamworks: The Musical, dessert from the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, and more
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Getting ‘Graphic!’ at the Chicago Humanities Festival
A preview of four talks this weekend
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The Humanities Fest goes to Bronzeville
A series of events in the south-side neighborhood is rounded out by a panel and dance party devoted to house music.
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Pride Weekend events 2013
Pride Weekend 2013: It’s not just about the parade.
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The Reader’s guide to the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival
Comics from LA to PA perform at the second annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival.
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The invasion of the Chicago Humanities Festival
The Chicago Humanities Festival presents its fall schedule of lectures, panels, and performances
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Haunted Houses and Other Halloween Events
Some events require advance registration or reservations; please call ahead to confirm your plans. thursday25 Haunted Houses The Chicago Park District creates horrific habitats throughout the city. a Through 10/31. See chicagoparkdistrict.com for times, locations, and prices. Trails of Terror The Park District presents a half-mile stretch of “the dark side of a deserted carnival.” […]