After School Matters, the nonprofit that provides after-school and summer programs for Chicago teens (while offering them stipends), presents Spotlight on Peace, a performance featuring spoken word and dance, including hip-hop, ballet, jazz, African, and modern, from young artists. The free program runs 3-4:30 PM today at Navy Pier’s Lake Stage in Polk Bros. Park […]
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Celebrate independence your way
Upcoming events and recommendations for the next seven days
COVID-19 hits live music hard
You can still support artists and staff by buying merch and donating to fundraisers.
Roots-reggae five-piece Akasha address immigration and discrimination on Mother of Exiles
Roots-reggae five-piece Akasha address immigration and discrimination on Mother of Exiles, label and multimedia collective FeelTrip ask for help opening their record store, and more.
Slam poetry by YouTube sensation Neil Hilborn and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A tribute to Selena and more goings-on about town February 11-14
Mark Grusane has forgotten more about dance music than you’ll ever know
DJ and collector Mark Grusane, cofounder of defunct south-side shop Mr. Peabody Records, talks about the insanely rare and sought-after tracks he’s sharing on his new compilation.
Easy is spot-on Chicago
Joe Swanberg’s new Netflix series is for everyone, but there’s a little something extra for locals.
A Sour Patch Kids cocktail and more boozy nostalgia from the Reader’s Cocktail Challenge event
Nearly 20 local bartenders were challenged to create nostalgic cocktail last week—here’s what happened.
Raise a glass to the cocktail recipe comic book Cocktails for Dingdongs
Two Promontory bartenders collaborate on an entertaining book of illustrated cocktail recipes.
Hawaiian rare-groove label Aloha Got Soul throws a launch party Saturday at Punch House
There might be a better antidote for winter in Chicago than soul music from Hawaii, but you probably can’t take it through your ears.
Best Bar with a Fish Tank
The fish seem as content and delighted as the resident punch drinkers.
Show us your . . . Punch Trunk
Will Duncan’s party in a box dispenses drinks and music.
From burgundy at L2O to deviants at Punch House
Things that are happening, including a dance night for deviants and an $80 steak special.
Bohemian rhapsody at Dusek’s
Dusek’s borrows a few tricks from Longman & Eagle—but it’s its own thing, too.