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
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COVID-19 hits live music hard
You can still support artists and staff by buying merch and donating to fundraisers.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Easy is spot-on Chicago
Joe Swanberg’s new Netflix series is for everyone, but there’s a little something extra for locals.
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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.
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Raise a glass to the cocktail recipe comic book Cocktails for Dingdongs
Two Promontory bartenders collaborate on an entertaining book of illustrated cocktail recipes.
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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.
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Best Bar with a Fish Tank
The fish seem as content and delighted as the resident punch drinkers.
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Show us your . . . Punch Trunk
Will Duncan’s party in a box dispenses drinks and music.
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From burgundy at L2O to deviants at Punch House
Things that are happening, including a dance night for deviants and an $80 steak special.
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Bohemian rhapsody at Dusek’s
Dusek’s borrows a few tricks from Longman & Eagle—but it’s its own thing, too.