Kehlani’s fans discuss the queer R&B artist’s music and impact.
Tag: arts
Posted inStaff notes
A fall edition
These preview issues always remind me that things are happening in our city. … creating this jam-packed issue, which teases film screenings, book releases, art exhibitions, and more, I’m in no hurry to hunker down indoors and wait for winter—Chicago is calling.
Posted inNews & Politics
Arts—and aquatic—activities for kids during the CPS strike
Classes and workshops cover music, dance, film, theater, and more
Posted inNews & Politics
A Visual Voter’s Guide
Protest images from the last two years will inspire you to get to the polls.
Posted inBlogs
Indivisible Chicago’s Blue Wave Rave uses improv to mobilize political action
“Improv actors are like the best canvassers ever!”
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Maker Class Listings
A list of some of the most interesting maker classes the city has to offer.
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The second annual Chicago Poetry Block Party proves that poetry belongs to everyone
Founded by Chicago-based poets Eve L. Ewing and Nate Marshall, the Chicago Poetry Block Party proves that “poetry is not a luxury.”
Posted inArts & Culture
Donut Fest, vintage shopping, lunchtime yoga, and more things to do—while stoned
Chicago party animal Chad the Bird gives high praise to events that just happen to coincide with National Weed Day.
Posted inBlogs
CPD top cop takes strongest possible action against officer who fatally shot Kajuan Raye, and other Chicago news
Also, Rhymefest has bought Kanye West’s childhood home with plans to turn it into an arts incubator.
Posted inBlogs
Chance the Rapper at Taste of Chicago and more things to do this week
Open Mike Eagle, an MCA stroller tour, and more happenings in Chicago from July 5-7
Posted inCity Life
A Humboldt Park pad incorporates Latin American influences
Tour the Humboldt Park home of Nerd Press owner Kelly Parsell and photographer Luan Barros.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago voice-over actor and romance novelist Ruth Kaufman is ‘the most rejected person in America’
Meet this week’s Chicagoan, voice-over actor and romance novelist Ruth Kaufman.
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Alderman Solis can’t explain missing chunk of 25th Ward money
What happened to $140,000 designated for art projects?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
One year in, the Chicago Cultural Plan is already receiving plaudits
What has the Chicago Cultural Plan actually done?