The film presenter South Side Projections (founded in 2011 to bring movies to locations across Chicago’s south side in order to spur conversation about complex social and political issues) travels to the Lozano branch of the Chicago Public Library (1805 S. Loomis) this evening for a presentation of 1973’s Mi Raza: Portrait of a Family […]
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After a critical breakthrough, two members of Florida emo mathletes Pool Kids decamp to Chicago
In April 2019, Paramore front woman Hayley Williams posted an Instagram story about Pool Kids, a largely unknown emo band from Tallahassee, Florida: “This is what Pmore WISHED we sounded like in the early 2000’s.” About two hours earlier, Bandcamp editor Zoe Camp had tweeted a link to Pool Kids’ 2018 self-released debut, Music to […]
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As Liquid Swords turns 25, GZA’s masterwork sounds as fresh and powerful as the day it was released
When the Wu-Tang Clan released their landmark 1993 full-length debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), they changed the game in popular music. Its raw, stripped-down production and its masterful lyrics, gracefully traded off among nine larger-than-life rappers, represented a fresh take on the booming genre of hip-hop—no slick studio tricks, no cartoony personalities, just lean-and-mean […]
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Chicago rap crew Pivot Gang honor a fallen comrade
Pivot Gang cofounder John Walt is memorialized in Saba’s Care for Me—and by an arts nonprofit that bears his name, which holds its flagship concert fund-raiser this weekend.
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Chicago Doomed & Stoned Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
A screening of Full Metal Jacket in 35mm and more goings-on 6/1-6/3.
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Goose Island is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new brews and events in Chicago all month long
Goose Island Brewery Co. is turning 30 and throwing a monthlong party in Chicago.
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Welcome to Night Vale, the Wine Stroll, and more things to do in Chicago this week
The Girl Talk, Chicago Cocktail Social, and more happenings from April 24-27.
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This week’s gig poster is the most twisted comic book cover ever
This week’s poster was designed by Zombie Yeti.
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Faith No More return to Chicago ahead of their first album in 18 years
The new Sol Invictus comes out May 19, and Faith No More play a sold-out show at Concord Music Hall tonight.
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New Age emporium Infiniteus Rocks and Juice is a diamond in Wicker Park’s rough
Infiniteus harnesses the power of cleansing juices and healing minerals and crystals.
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Photos of Method Man and Redman’s Concord Music Hall bash
Couldn’t get to Concord Music Hall for the Smoker’s Club Tour? Take a glimpse at our photos of the inimitable headliners, Method Man and Redman.
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Gig poster of the week: Gone fishing on the seas of cheese with Primus
This week’s gig poster was designed by Ben Wittholz of the Australia-based Gumball Designs.
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Best shows to see: Seun Kuti, OOIOO, Fresh & Onlys
The best shows to see on Mon 7/14 through Wed 7/16
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 7/14: Bastille Day, Burgers and Beer 5K, and Seun Kuti
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, July 14
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Our guide to the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival 2014 (the music part)
Music headliners at CIMMfest 2014 include Yo La Tengo and Goblin soundtracking Suspiria.