If you’ve ever strolled through Woodlawn Cemetery in suburban Forest Park (which, given the season, might apply to some of you) you might have happened upon a section that features five elephant-shaped monuments. That 750 plot section of the cemetery is commonly known as Showmen’s Rest, a section of burial land originally purchased for use […]
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Earth Day, lechon, and Zoomin’
We’re seeing spring temperatures burst out all over now, so we’re sure that many of you are going to use the next few days to emerge from your hibernation caves. Even though some of the masking requirements have changed at various venues and sites, please stay safe as you roam through the city. And we’ll […]
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COVID can’t stop the film freaks at CUFF
The world’s longest-running underground film festival plays on.
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“CA$H ONLY,” the Forget Me Not Shop pop-up, and more to do this weekend
Arts and culture happenings from Fri 2/7 to Sun 2/9.
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Bling for the budget- and design-conscious
Adornment + Theory is a jewelry store “for those who don’t feel comfortable in jewelry stores.”
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Baconfest, stencil art at Vertical Gallery, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Transgender Day of Visibility, Frontwoman Fest, and more happenings from March 31-April 2
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Chicago Cocktail Summit 2017: David Wondrich’s seminar ‘Chicago Cocktails and Bars of Old,’ and more events
Summit founder Billy Helmkamp of the Whistler talks about what to expect from this year’s event.
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This month, three silent films will screen in the Chicago area with live music
See The Kid at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on February 15, The Artist at the Logan Theatre on February 11, and 7th Heaven at St. John Cantius Church on February 26.
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The Reader’s Made in Chicago Holiday Market, Jim Jarmusch’s Gimme Danger, and more things to do this weekend
Shop Sensual, “Riot Grrrls,” and more happenings from December 16-18
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Watch the Oscars at Logan Theatre, see typographic art at Typeforce, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Table Top Shakespeare, the Randolph Street Market, and more happenings from February 26-28.
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Our guide to the Chicago Underground Film Festival 2015
More than a hundred shorts and features screen through Sunday at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Posted inMusic
This year White Mystery’s spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome
Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus
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A cocktail made with Logan Theatre popcorn butter courtesy of a Crown Tap Room bartender
Challenged to create a cocktail with movie theater popcorn butter, Ryan Murphy of Crown Tap Room has some disasters before settling on a riff on the Ramos Fizz.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 10/4: ShredFest, Great Chicago Fire Festival, and Logan Theatre horror movie posters
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, October 4