The phrase “white spaces” evokes quite a few strong images. Kohl’s. The LDS Church. Late-night talk show desks. Bar Harbor, Maine. And, for too many comics, improv clubs. It’s no secret that the sketch, stand-up, and improv worlds have long been incubators for exclusion and toxicity as much as laughter, and clubs have—to varying levels […]
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Art markets, Joy to the World, and personal style
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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Propaganda party, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, and more
About Face: Veterans Against the War is a group of post-9/11 service members and veterans advocating for an end of foreign policy that creates war and against the use of military weapons and tactics in communities across the U.S. This evening in observance of Veterans Day, the group hosts a Demilitarize and Abolish Propaganda Party, […]
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iO past, present, and nonfuture
Remembering the comedy theater’s humble beginnings and reflecting on its dramatic end
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Six degrees of Abby McEnany
How a network of local creatives brought a queer, authentically Chicago story to Showtime.
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The iO Theater’s Bentwood Comedy Festival arrives with an abundance of talent
In its freshman year, this ten-day comedy bacchanalia approaches improv from all angles.
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Fireworks, High Fidelity in the park, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Rich Homie Quan concert and more goings-on 7/2-7/5.
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The improv games at iO’s Riff turn into a goofy, full-fledged sing-along
Lines blur between the cast and the audience.
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The weekly quiz night Trivia Mafia and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
“Endless Summer” at the MCA and more goings-on 3/19-3/22
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Comedian Tom Papa and more goings-on March 9-11
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Beautiful, Bad Hombres, and nine more holiday stage shows to see
An Equity touring production of the Carole King musical and an evening of Latinx sketch comedy are among this week’s best bets.
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The League’s Steve Rannazzisi and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Trade Routes: A Festival of Artistic Exchange and more events the weekend of Friday 12/8-Sunday 12/10
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Movies that rock at CIMMfest, Cook County Social Club reunion, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Printers Guild Publishers Fair, sci-fi theater at the Paragon Festival, and more goings-on November 10-12
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The improv group Cook County Social Club says no to good taste
This quintet reunites at iO Theater for more shameless, whiz-bang comedy.
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LCD Soundsystem and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A live recording of Kellye Howard album recording , a cooking demonstration from Chef Damao, and more happenings the week of 11/6-11/9