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Posted inCity Life

New year’s cheer

by Salem Collo-Julin and Micco Caporale December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

Trying to make last-minute plans? Here are a few ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve and beyond this weekend. Note: in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend that you call or email ahead for confirmation for any in-person gatherings. Venues may also have their own restrictions in light of COVID-19 that you’ll need […]

Posted inPublic Service Announcement

Festivals, fairies, and free shows in the parks

by Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin August 20, 2021August 21, 2021

Labor Day is coming up, but there’s plenty of summer left to enjoy. Here are a few things to get you out and about (and several of these events are free). Your weekend outdoor festival watch: Ruido Fest happens in Union Park this weekend (Fri 8/20, gates open at 3 PM, Sat 8/21 and Sun […]

Posted inCity Life

Coming in hot and justice for Mannix

by Salem Collo-Julin March 5, 2021August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator

Posted inCity Life

Music makes the people come together

by Salem Collo-Julin November 6, 2020August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator

Posted inColumns & Opinion

This COVID Chicago winter doesn’t have to suck

by John Greenfield October 30, 2020August 18, 2021

Fire pits, winter sports, and other ideas to lift your spirits this winter

Posted inArts & Culture

Beyond the heartbreak hotel

by Salem Collo-Julin February 12, 2020August 18, 2021

Four places where relationships sunk

Posted inMusic

Lithuanian art-rock genius Vyto B resurfaces with a cross-generational collaboration

by Leor Galil November 13, 2019May 3, 2022

Chicago label Sanzimat International documents the Lithuanian diaspora with three new tapes, including one with Vyto B, creator of 70s outsider classic Tricentennial 2076.

Posted inCity Life

Chicago’s animals gone wild

by Jeff Nichols August 8, 2019August 18, 2021

Fence-hopping sea lions, a chilled-out coyote, and more animal exploits from history

Posted inBlogs

Judge blocks last-minute conservative attempt to prevent new Illinois abortion law from taking effect Monday, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. is running for a Cook County judgeship.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago police have solved less than 20 percent of the murders committed in 2017, and other news

by Kate Shepherd August 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, 12 museums are offering free admission for CPS students this week.

Posted inBlogs

Emanuel won’t allow the Cubs to play more night games at Wrigley, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Kendrick Lamar popped up at his own West Loop pop-up shop.

Posted inBlogs

It’s World Population Day, so grab some condoms

by Deanna Isaacs July 11, 2017August 18, 2021

July 11 is World Population Day, and the Center for Biological Diversity has a suggestion.

Posted inBlogs

Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier fireworks, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Libby Berry July 3, 2017August 18, 2021

Ai Weiwei documentary Never Sorry, Adults Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo, and more happenings from July 3-6

Posted inBest of Chicago

The urban rabbit is the unofficial mascot of Chicago

by J.R. Jones June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Those wascally wabbits thrive despite the city’s harsh winters.

Posted inBlogs

Renegade Craft Fair Pop-Up in Pilsen, Home Theater Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen May 12, 2017August 18, 2021

Morgan Parker talks There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé, Mother’s Day Brunch, and more happenings from May 12-14

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