Still planning your tasting menu for Thanksgiving? Then you’ll want to check out Easy Does It (2354 N Milwaukee). From 6-9 PM, they’ll be providing samples of over 35 drinks and other treats to inspire your holiday tables. As explained on Instagram, you can expect “lots of wine, beer, cider, no & low, aperitivos, vermouths, […]
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New year’s cheer
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 […]
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Festivals, fairies, and free shows in the parks
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 […]
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Coming in hot and justice for Mannix
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
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Music makes the people come together
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
Posted inColumns & Opinion
This COVID Chicago winter doesn’t have to suck
Fire pits, winter sports, and other ideas to lift your spirits this winter
Posted inMusic
Lithuanian art-rock genius Vyto B resurfaces with a cross-generational collaboration
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
Fence-hopping sea lions, a chilled-out coyote, and more animal exploits from history
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Judge blocks last-minute conservative attempt to prevent new Illinois abortion law from taking effect Monday, and other Chicago news
Also, Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. is running for a Cook County judgeship.
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Chicago police have solved less than 20 percent of the murders committed in 2017, and other news
Also, 12 museums are offering free admission for CPS students this week.
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Emanuel won’t allow the Cubs to play more night games at Wrigley, and other Chicago news
Also, Kendrick Lamar popped up at his own West Loop pop-up shop.
Posted inBlogs
It’s World Population Day, so grab some condoms
July 11 is World Population Day, and the Center for Biological Diversity has a suggestion.
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Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier fireworks, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Ai Weiwei documentary Never Sorry, Adults Night Out at Lincoln Park Zoo, and more happenings from July 3-6
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The urban rabbit is the unofficial mascot of Chicago
Those wascally wabbits thrive despite the city’s harsh winters.