Every Thursday night Bendición Dry Bar and Bottle Shop (2540 W. Division), a place for alcohol-free spirits and mocktails, hosts a game night for those looking for a sober community. Cards and games are available at the shop, though you’re welcome to bring your own! Game nights run from 5-8 PM. (MC) Cat McKay’s play […]
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Posted inCity Life
Bridgeport needs a bookstore
Bridgeport is finally getting a bookstore. At the moment, neighborhood residents like myself have to travel to Pilsen or Hyde Park to get our fix. But a month or two from now, we’ll be able to walk into a store on Halsted stocked with some 60,000 hardcovers and paperbacks, on every subject imaginable. I can’t […]
Posted inArts & Culture
When a statue is more than a statue
Artist Kelly Kristin Jones examines contested monuments and white supremacy with her art
Posted inMusic
The life and death of Rancho Huevos
Bridgeport DIY house Rancho Huevos nurtured an antiauthoritarian community for nearly two decades. Now it stands vacant and slated for demolition.
Posted inFood & Drink
Joe Guzzo is sweet on complexity, not so much on sugar
Marz Community Brewing’s nonalcoholic drinks are just as wild as its beers.
Posted inMusic
An argument for public transit on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist and musician Calvin Fredrickson.
Posted inArts & Culture
From the Bubbly Creek festival to sculptures made from straws
A roundup of art events happening this weekend
Posted inFood & Drink
Big Boss and Chicken Pollo Shack: new contenders on the hot-fried-bird front
Bridgeport and Humboldt Park have spicy spring chickens to boast of.
Posted inNews & Politics
Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago
They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.
Posted inMusic
Joyride Records leaves Ukrainian Village, destination unknown
Joyride Records leaves Ukrainian Village, destination unknown; the original Mannequin Men reunite to celebrate the band’s 15th anniversary; and more.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
CTA reverses its decision after community outcry, giving new hope for the 31st Street bus
After announcing that the pilot would end this week, the CTA is giving the route a reprieve
Posted inColumns & Opinion
What’s the deal with the 31st Street bus?
A pilot run seems to have fizzled, and Third Ward alderman Pat Dowell is arguing in favor of canceling the service.
Posted inArts & Culture
Meet Chicago’s punk-rock librarian: Jeremy Kitchen urges you to read, nosh, and mosh
Kitchen has brought Punk Rock and Donuts to CPL and book talk to Lumpen Radio.
Posted inFood & Drink
As Chinatown bleeds into Bridgeport, a new generation of young restaurateurs emerges
A Place by Damao is a Sichuan joint unlike any other.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Woman As Warrior’ works, but not because of its artworks
A new group show at Zhou B has something to admire, despite what’s on display.