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Tag: Vol. 48 No. 45
Issue of Aug. 15 – 21, 2019
A seat at the table with Janelle Monaé
What happens when you bring 80 Chicago creatives, artists, change makers—and a Reader reporter—to late-night brunch at the MCA.
Bliss CBD Shop offers a new vision for self-care
This girly stoner heaven sells CBD products, smoking accessories, and sex toys.
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen goes deeper into Nepal
The Lincoln Square spot draws on the country’s regional and ethnic specialties.
Legalizing equity
Advocates say the adult-use cannabis legislation doesn’t go far enough to help diverse entrepreneurs enter the budding market.
Pop Magic connects Medusa with MeToo
The snake-haired Gorgon gets a narrative makeover in this touring devised piece.
All That He Was plucks the heartstrings
A musical about the darkest days of AIDS shows its student-effort roots, but provides a stirring score.
A soldier and a shrink find common ground in Boogieban
D.C. Fidler’s drama about the lingering psychic wounds of war makes its local debut with Ohio-based None Too Fragile Theatre.
Black Ballerina provides a spotlight for Kara Roseborough
The dancing star of this world premiere keeps the story of Black women in dance on pointe.
An all-female crew fight for their lives in outer space in Women of 4G
Babes With Blades take a stab at Amy Tofte’s feminist sci-fi thriller.
Now or Later adds up the costs of being a politician’s kid
Christopher Shinn’s play about a potential scandal on Election Night feels muted in Intrinsic Theatre’s staging.
Shrinking in Seattle
Dan Savage advises a 54-year-old male in fear that his cock has shrunk. Plus: all-body multiple orgasms for men?
What really goes on at the Hollywood Grill at 3 AM?
The longtime night manager tells all. Well, some.