All hands on deck! Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is hosting a volunteer day at their farm site (31st and Albany). From 8 AM-noon, they’re inviting people to spend some time getting to know them and the land. What a great way to soak up the last of the season’s sunshine, right? Be sure to […]
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The American Writers Museum creates a digital experience during COVID-19
The museum quickly adapted to pandemic pressures with rich online content and virtual events.
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Local power trio the Moses Gun drop their best record yet
Local power trio the Moses Gun drop their best record yet, Hanif Abdurraqib reads from his great new book on A Tribe Called Quest, and more.
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David Grubbs reads from a new book that gets inside push and pull of an experimental concert
Former Gastr del Sol guitarist David Grubbs reads from Now That the Audience Is Assembled (and plays short sets) on Friday and Saturday.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Auditorium Theatre, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Greetings from Logan Square, the Customer is Always Right, Pinocchio, and more of the best things to do in Chicago the week of 9/11-9/14.
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Chicago Zine Fest, Obscura Day 2017, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Nasty Women Art Chicago, Osama Alomar, and more happenings from May 5-7.
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Ai Weiwei’s solo Chicago debut, the Reader’s Book Swap, and more things to do this week
Scott Simon discusses his book My Cubs, Pop Culture Happy Hour, and more happenings from April 10-13
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Kim Foxx on the Girl Talk, the Chicago Improv Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Thomas Frank, Zhang Peili, and more happenings from March 27-30
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Bill T. Jones, Chicago Restaurant Week, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Young Playwrights Festival, Forward Motion Activist Fundraiser, and more things to do this weekend.
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Donny Hathaway’s soul is still bringing people together
Friday at the Seminary Co-op, Emily Lordi discussed her recent 33 1/3 book on Donny Hathaway’s 1972 live album with poet Tara Betts.
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The year in Chicago bookstores
Amazon is coming, but the indies have built a true community for the city’s readers
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John Corbett reads from his new book, Microgroove, this weekend
The knowledgeable and curious Chicago writer gets into the Microgroove.
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Our favorite books of 2014
A look back at the year in lit, from the best reads by Chicago authors to new bookstores and live-lit events.
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Women & Children First and Sem Co-op are under new management
Big changes are ahead for two of the city’s most venerable bookstores.
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How to celebrate Chicago Independent Bookstore Day
A guide to events and giveaways at indie bookstores around the city