Another few days of summer weather for the next week will surely bring Chicagoans out and about! Be safe, have fun, and consider one of these options as you make your plans. Fri 9/10 (open run): Theater Wit had a huge hit in 2015 with Anne Washburn’s apocalyptic black comedy, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, […]
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Out there, around here
Upcoming events and recommendations for the next seven days
Posted inCity Life
Signs of spring
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
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A challenging and memorable bike ride around Chicago’s exact city limits
Cycling, sightseeing, and snacking from Rogers Park to Edison Park, Mount Greenwood to Hegewisch
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Who’s under that makeup on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured historical gig poster was created by former Chicago artist Rob Schwager, aka Trucker.
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Dave ‘Medusa’ Shelton was a fairy godmother to Chicago’s club scene
Dave Shelton didn’t just found the legendary Medusa’s—he also helped everyone in his orbit shine like a star.
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A techno panopticon on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by DJ M. Sylvia using visual elements from Andrew Panahon and Tima Fei.
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The saga of Punkin’ Donuts
How a doughnut-shop parking lot became a confluence of Chicago youth subcultures—and what killed it off
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Just call Tom Tunney Alderman Lucky
In the Ricketts family, Tom Tunney has the best enemies an alderman seeking reelection could have.
Posted inFood & Drink
Long live the Diner Grill
It’s spiffed up, but at its heart it remains a 4 AM haven for those in need.
Posted inArts & Culture
Sluggish stage combat is Fight Quest 4 Peace’s kryptonite
Otherworld Theatre makes a lackluster debut in its new space.
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Korean mom-and-pop Moccozy serves bibimbap and more in their highest form
The Boystown storefront excels at scorched rice, savory pancakes, and pork-and-kimchi stew.
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Tied House is that rarest of neighborhood restaurants: a destination
The new fine-dining annex to Schubas Tavern brings home a Trotter’s vet with stunning results.
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Is Matthias Merges and Graham Elliot’s Gideon Sweet the second coming of Yusho?
The Randolph Street restaurant is a reunion of sorts for the celebrity chefs, but it’s in some ways also a rebirth.
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Is it time to bring point-to-point car share to Chicago?
First Ward alderman Joe Moreno wants to put a trial program in place this spring, but opponents worry that it will create a parking crunch.