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Posted inArts & Culture

Ben Rivers’s dystopian films light up the Renaissance Society

by Sara Cohen October 19, 2016August 18, 2021

The British artist’s first U.S. solo exhibition imagines a postapocalyptic future through the lens of a disturbing present.

Posted inBlogs

The Chicago History Museum, Zanies, and more places to watch tonight’s presidential debate

by Sara Cohen September 26, 2016August 18, 2021

Watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s first official debate at these Chicago venues.

Posted inBlogs

Riot Fest, Bang Bang Pie’s Backyard Dinner, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen September 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Wicker Park & West Town Lit Fest, “More Strange Than True,” and more happenings from September 16-18.

Posted inBlogs

Adam Green’s Aladdin, the Reader’s Cocktail Challenge, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Sara Cohen September 12, 2016August 18, 2021

The Fifth Star Awards, “Every Building in Baghdad,” and more happenings from September 12-15.

Posted inBlogs

Hip Hop Summerfest, Windy City Wine Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen September 9, 2016August 18, 2021

Shock Top Oyster Fest, 48 Hour Film Project, and more happenings from September 9-11.

Posted inBlogs

North Coast Music Festival, a Labor Day clambake, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen September 2, 2016August 18, 2021

The Great American Lobster Fest, Oddball Comedy Festival, and more happenings from September 2-5.

Posted inArts & Culture

The ten best bets for fall visual arts

by Tal Rosenberg and Sara Cohen September 2, 2016August 18, 2021

Expo Chicago, “Tattoo” at the Field Museum, and more

Posted inBlogs

Canstruction Chicago, Rockin’ Lobster Bash, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Sara Cohen August 29, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago Jazz Festival and other happenings from August 29-September1.

Posted inBlogs

The Living Newspaper Festival, Villapalooza, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen August 26, 2016August 18, 2021

Sangria Festival, Puppet Meltdown, and more happenings from August 26-28.

Posted inBlogs

Bit Bash, Comedy Nerd Fest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen August 12, 2016August 18, 2021

Bud Billiken Parade, Northalsted Market Days, and more happenings from August 12-14.

Posted inBlogs

The Bad News Bears, Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Sara Cohen August 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl, the Grown in Chicago Summer Soiree and Showcase, and more happenings from August 8-11.

Posted inBlogs

Olympic swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre’s ambitions go beyond her own times

by Sara Cohen August 5, 2016August 18, 2021

Grand’Pierre wants to grow the sport in Haiti as much as she wants to medal in Rio.

Posted inBlogs

Wicker Park Fest, the Comedy Exposition, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen July 22, 2016August 18, 2021

Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk, the Windy City Pet Expo, and more happenings from July 22-24.

Posted inBlogs

The Silver Room Block Party took Hyde Park by storm this weekend

by Sara Cohen July 19, 2016August 18, 2021

After a year as the new kid on the block in Hyde Park, Silver Room owner Eric Williams has restored his annual Sound System Block Party to its former glory—and then some.

Posted inBlogs

Tour de Fat, Millennium Art Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen July 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Roscoe Village Burger Fest, Millennium Art Festival, and more happenings from July 8-10.

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