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Home » 1st Ward

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Posted inNews & Politics

‘Don’t push us out’

by Kathleen Hinkel February 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The First and 26th Wards will vote on a nonbinding referendum that asks whether Illinois should lift the ban on rent control—prohibited in the state since 1997.

Posted inMusic

Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 16, 2018August 18, 2021

Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward, tape label Love Lion pays tribute to the Chicago underground, and more.

Posted inMusic

Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck

by Leor Galil January 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Underground rock festival Ian’s Party is run mostly by volunteers, which helps it feel like a community instead of a branding exercise.

Posted inBlogs

There’s a supercool hot rod on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti May 31, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist (and Sueves member) Joe Schorgl.

Posted inBlogs

South Side Craft Beer Festival, Andersonville Wine Walk, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen May 19, 2017August 18, 2021

Prom-A-Llama 2017, Cheap Thrills market, and more happenings from May 19-21

Posted inMusic

Two clubs, one night, five release parties

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 19, 2017August 18, 2021

Five local bands celebrate new releases on one night, rapper and poet Malcolm London launches his Opia tour, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago Dance Month, BJ the Chicago Kid, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen April 3, 2017August 18, 2021

Battlefield, Centennial Brooks, and more happenings from April 3-6.

Posted inBlogs

White Mystery share the first track from their latest reason to look forward to spring

by J.R. Nelson March 10, 2017August 18, 2021

This weekend Chicago garage rockers White Mystery debut the title track of their eighth annual 4/20 release—and play the Burger Revolution at 1st Ward.

Posted inMusic

Ambient artist Cinchel invites his audience to play along

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 21, 2017August 18, 2021

Ambient artist Cinchel invites his audience to play along, Save Money rapper Dally Auston celebrates a new EP at 1st Ward, and more.

Posted inBlogs

A Gwendolyn Brooks celebration, Fact-checking in the Age of Trumpism, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen January 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Ian’s Party, The Interview Show viewing party, and more happenings from January 6-8.

Posted inBlogs

A hungover monkey enjoyed Ian’s Party a little too much on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti December 23, 2015August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster by Frank Okay celebrates the humongous megafest.

Posted inBlogs

Pegboy hop aboard this weekend’s nostalgia train at 1st Ward

by Luca Cimarusti September 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Long-running Chicago punk outfit Pegboy play a rare show tomorrow night at 1st Ward.

Posted inBlogs

There’s a ghost rider on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti September 2, 2015August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Francisco Ramirez.

Posted inBlogs

MP Presents leaves Fizz Bar

by Leor Galil August 3, 2015August 18, 2021

The punk-focused music-booking company bids adieu to the Lakeview bar, and many of MP Presents’ August shows have been moved to 1st Ward in Wicker Park.

Posted inFilm

Our guide to the 2015 Chicago International Movies & Music Festival

by Chicago Reader April 15, 2015August 18, 2021

New documentaries focus on Devo, Morphine, the Mekons, the Residents, and more

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