Looking for some action? We can’t promise that, but we do think you’ll have a great time at the following events! Reader, read on. FRI 4/15 Barbara Burdick opened Cuddle Bunny in Lakeview (2901 N. Clark) in June of 2020, inspired by the animal cafes of Japan. At the shop, visitors can enjoy hanging out […]
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The Reader’s stay-at-home chronicles: days 57 and 58
What we’re reading, watching, listening to, etc., to pass the time.
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Pianist Matthew Shipp can make magic with the perfect partner
Pianist Matthew Shipp has released more than a dozen albums with Brazilian saxophonist Ivo Perelman just in the past two years, and their Jazz Festival set is the first time they’ve played together in Chicago.
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A ridiculous and occasionally useful guide to Riot Fest 2015
The festival has been a punching bag so far this year, but with luck it’ll turn out more like a piñata—and either way, the Reader is getting in a few swings.
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Riot Fest announces Speaks Stage, a new space for panels and live poetry readings
The new stage will feature the likes of Henry Rollins, Brendan Kelly, and Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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A conversation with Scott Crawford, writer-director of D.C. hardcore documentary Salad Days
The film plays Sat 3/28 and Sun 3/29 at the Vic.
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12 O’Clock Track: Who needs the new Black Flag when you can have “My War?”
Everyone’s talking about their first record in 30 years, but I just want to hear a cut from 1984.
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Henry Rollins to occupy Oak Park Public Library
Punk legend read from his new extreme travel book
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Short Takes on New Releases
TV on the Radio lose the thread; early D.C. girl punks Chalk Circle make a posthumous debut.