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Category: Arts & Culture

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Stand-up anywhere with Comedy Pickup

by Ariel Parrella-Aureli March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

A traveling pick-me-up brings comic relief.

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Yes, please

by Brianna Wellen March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Samantha Irby’s Wow, No Thank You. is just what the doctor ordered.

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Closing doors, opening windows

by Kerry Reid March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

The Mercury Theater’s closing left a gap in Chicago’s commercial theater market, but artists stepped up to help each other out.

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Virtual hope

by Catey Sullivan March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Theater moved us in 2020, even while moving online.

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Chicago’s art gallery alley

by Elisa Shoenberger March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

The 12 turns garages in Tri-Taylor into an outdoor exhibit.

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Magic is still real

by Becca James March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Jeanette Andrews connects with at-home audiences.

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The birth of virtual art shows

by Jenna Rimensnyder March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Gallery Guichard and LVL3 bring the openings to you (brie optional).

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Best drag venue

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Hamburger Mary’s Chicago/Mary’s Attic  Runner-Up Berlin  Finalist: Roscoe’s

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Best theater venue

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Steppenwolf   Runner-Up The Den  Finalists: Otherworld, Newport

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Best dance troupe

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Joffrey Ballet  Runner-Up Matter Dance Company  Finalists: Crescent Moon Nerdlesque, Giordano Dance Chicago, Crescent Moon Burlesque

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Best movie theater

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Music Box Theatre  Runner-Up Logan Theatre  Finalists: Davis Theater, New 400 Theater, Gene Siskel Film Center

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Best musical

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Hamilton   Runner-Up Six  Finalists: Come From Away, Miracle

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Best stage performer

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Dawn Xiana Moon   Runner-Up Mary-Kate Arnold   Finalists: Carisa Barreca, Bailey Castle

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Staff pick: Best poetry organization

by Kate Schmidt November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

The Poetry Foundation

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Best theater bar/lobby

by Chicago Reader November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

The Annoyance   Runner-Up Steppenwolf  Finalists: The Den, Otherworld

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