Free Street Theater joins up with Plant Chicago for a winter market and storytelling event at Plant Chicago’s building (4459 S. Marshfield). From 11 AM-3 PM, you can enjoy stories (1-2 PM), songs from Orcas Are Dolphins (playing 11:30 AM-1 PM), a clothing swap, and the chance to purchase wares from local vendors, including Zeitlin’s […]
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Jesse Sandvik, DJ and booker at the California Clipper
Among the local venues to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic in its first terrible year was beloved Bucktown dance spot Danny’s Tavern. The bar had been home to several popular DJ nights, including Night Moves, a cosmic disco monthly that ended its 12-year run (after a few lineup changes) hosted by Ross Kelly and […]
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Electro beats, fiction, and more
Tuesdays are a good day (and night) to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, as there are extended hours for both the museum and the store (10 AM-9 PM) and museum admission is free on Tuesdays to–just about everyone! Illinois residents enjoy free entry on Tuesdays, and there are several categories of people that […]
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Haunted bars, Ibsen, Mardi Gras, and wrestling
Looking for a good way to close out the month? Here’s some activities coming up that will have you ending February with love and entering March with joy. FRI 2/25 From 7-9 PM tonight, the HIV prevention initiative Trans Chicago will team up with Black and queer-led artist collective Da Crib to host 4 Da […]
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Music workers’ jobs disappeared, but their bills didn’t
With federal aid to venues only now arriving, how are tour managers, stagehands, bookers, and their colleagues in the concert business making ends meet?
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The lingering spirits of the California Clipper
The neighborhood tavern may be closing, but it’s forever a part of Chicago’s boozy, haunted history.
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The new normal
What the aftermath of coronavirus will bring for Chicago’s small businesses
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Radio Free Honduras celebrate their first album in five years
Radio Free Honduras celebrate their first album in five years, outstanding rapper Xavier Holliday releases his swan song, and more.
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Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation
Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation, shambolic glam punks the Sueves preview their forthcoming second album, and more.
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Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years
Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years, Rainbo hosts a musician-heavy art exhibit dishonoring Trump, and more.
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Jazz bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst rises like the tide
Jazz bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst hasn’t helped only herself with her talent, wit, and confidence—she’s also lifting up her peers and students.
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A Chicago-style hot dog cocktail, courtesy of a California Clipper bartender
Challenged to create a cocktail with celery salt, the California Clipper’s Anthony Mitchell puts it both in and on the drink—in the form of a mini Chicago-style hot dog.
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A cocktail made with Logan Theatre popcorn butter courtesy of a Crown Tap Room bartender
Challenged to create a cocktail with movie theater popcorn butter, Ryan Murphy of Crown Tap Room has some disasters before settling on a riff on the Ramos Fizz.
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In Rotation: Bad Mashadi front man Ehsan Ghoreishi on the loudest saxophonist in Chicago
Current musical obsessions of Lamajamal bassist Joey Spilberg and Bad Mashadi front man Ehsan Ghoreishi
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Best Affordable Midcentury-Modern Furniture
Proprietor Claire Tibbs has excellent taste in midcentury-modern furniture, specifically sofa chairs, tables, and lamps.