Monday Night Foodball at Kedzie Inn (4100 N. Kedzie) tonight highlights the skills of chef Jake Schneider as he provides a menu from Schneider Provisions, his pop-up “old-world delicatessen, with a modern purpose.” Schneider will be putting together hot sandwich favorites—turkey on rye, corned beef and mustard, and more—using bread from North Shore Kosher Bakery, […]
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Multimedia composer Samson Young presents music from the 1933 Chicago’s World Fair
The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, titled A Century of Progress International Exposition, was touted as a celebration of modern innovation, and its grand aspirations were not without merit. Even though it took place during the depths of the Great Depression, it was so successful that its run was extended into 1934. With these events serving […]
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Pianist Jason Moran drops a recording of Looks of a Lot, his collaboration with a slew of Chicago artists
The new version, available via Bandcamp, tightens up the one he premiered at Symphony Center in 2014 with Theaster Gates, Ken Vandermark, Katie Ernst, and the Kenwood Academy Jazz Band
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The Chicago Moth StorySlam and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A reading from The Selfie Generation, the literary bout Write Club, and more goings-on January 15-18
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More than three dozen of the best Halloween 2016 events
A ghoulish brunch, a costume parade, and more spooky things to do
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World premiere of Marquis Hill’s version of “Beep Durple”
Trumpeter Marquis Hill releases The Way We Play this month as part of his prize for winning the Thelonious Monk competition.
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Craft Beer Week, Rakim, Bike Night, and more things to do in Chicago this week
The Girl Talk premieres at the Hideout, Flint Eastwood, and more happenings from May 23-26
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David Cross returns to stand-up, Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations continue, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Shen Yun, Bring Your Own Beat, Culinary Fight Club, and more happenings from March 14-17.
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Lego landmarks at the MSI, Alvin Ailey at the Auditorium Theatre, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Literary Death Match with Audrey Niffenegger, Dan Bakkedahl returns to Second City, and more happenings from March 7-10.
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Best Three-Toed Goblin King Turned Cultural Ambassador
These days opera singers are asked to perform in all sorts of odd positions, but he can project majesty even while “air swimming.”
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Jason Moran builds a bigger bandwagon
Theaster Gates and Ken Vandermark join pianist Jason Moran in an oral history of their evolving Chicago collaboration Looks of a Lot.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 4/18: The Kid, Todd Barry, and Regina Carter
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, April 18
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 3/4: Gypsy, Whisky Time: A Portrait of Charlemagne Palestine, and Estrella Morente
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, March 4
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Best shows to see: Yuna, Ray Anderson, Califone, Damien Jurado
Best shows to see on Thu 1/30 through Sun 2/2
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 1/24: Vertigo, Stepz, and Action Bronson
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, January 24