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That’s Weird Grandma: Attack of the Phantom of the BBQ and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Emily Wasielewski July 17, 2017August 18, 2021

The film program “Remnants of a Dream” at Gallery 400, Art on Clark, and more happenings from July 17-20

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Laura Kipnis talks sex on campus, the House Music Conference, and more things to do in Chicago his week

by Brianna Wellen May 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Art Brewt, Plucky Lush, and more happenings from May 22-25

Posted inArts & Culture

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and eight more new stage shows

by Chicago Reader April 12, 2017August 18, 2021

An updated comedy classic from Piccolo Theatre tops this week’s best bets.

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Photography in the age of social media, Laughs Trump Hate, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen December 12, 2016August 18, 2021

Seinfeld Trivia Festivus, a special edition of the Slo ‘Mo dance party, and more happenings from December 12-15

Posted inArts & Culture

Ayn Rand in Love, Thrones! A Musical Parody, and eight more new stage shows

by Chicago Reader August 11, 2016August 18, 2021

An incongruous musical and a Game of Thrones spoof are among this week’s highlights.

Posted inArts & Culture

Five performance festivals worth your while

by Tony Adler June 2, 2016August 18, 2021

With June comes the summer theater season.

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Lost Lake goes disco, Spike Lee talks Chi-Raq, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen February 29, 2016August 18, 2021

Laser Comedy Show, Sunflower Bean, and more happenings from February 29-March 3.

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Chicago Pit Stop Rescue throws a party, Broken Lizard comes to Chicago, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen February 22, 2016August 18, 2021

Arguments and Grievances, Table Top Shakespeare, and more happenings from February 22-25.

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