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Home » Vol. 48 No. 45

Tag: Vol. 48 No. 45

Issue of Aug. 15 – 21, 2019

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Posted inFood & Drink

Blast off with Dark Matter Coffee’s Supernova Bar

by Mike Sula August 20, 2019August 18, 2021

A delicious collaboration with downstate cannabis grower Nature’s Grace and Wellness could be landing at a recreational dispensary near you.

Posted inArts & Culture

A seat at the table with Janelle Monaé

by Princess McDowell August 16, 2019August 18, 2021

What happens when you bring 80 Chicago creatives, artists, change makers—and a Reader reporter—to late-night brunch at the MCA.

Posted inFood & Drink

Bliss CBD Shop offers a new vision for self-care

by Andrea Michelson August 15, 2019August 18, 2021

This girly stoner heaven sells CBD products, smoking accessories, and sex toys.

Posted inFood & Drink

Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen goes deeper into Nepal

by Mike Sula August 15, 2019August 18, 2021

The Lincoln Square spot draws on the country’s regional and ethnic specialties.

Posted inFood & Drink

Yoga + Beer = Oneness

by Justin C. Staley August 15, 2019August 18, 2021

Feeding the mind, body, and soul

Posted inFilm

Movie screenings for the week of August 16

by Chicago Reader August 15, 2019August 18, 2021

New releases and revivals

Posted inFood & Drink

Legalizing equity

by Tatiana Walk-Morris August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

Advocates say the adult-use cannabis legislation doesn’t go far enough to help diverse entrepreneurs enter the budding market.

Posted inArts & Culture

Pop Magic connects Medusa with MeToo

by Dan Jakes August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

The snake-haired Gorgon gets a narrative makeover in this touring devised piece.

Posted inArts & Culture

All That He Was plucks the heartstrings

by Justin Hayford August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

A musical about the darkest days of AIDS shows its student-effort roots, but provides a stirring score.

Posted inArts & Culture

A soldier and a shrink find common ground in Boogieban

by Katie Powers August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

D.C. Fidler’s drama about the lingering psychic wounds of war makes its local debut with Ohio-based None Too Fragile Theatre.

Posted inArts & Culture

Black Ballerina provides a spotlight for Kara Roseborough

by Kerry Reid August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

The dancing star of this world premiere keeps the story of Black women in dance on pointe.

Posted inArts & Culture

An all-female crew fight for their lives in outer space in Women of 4G

by Kerry Reid August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

Babes With Blades take a stab at Amy Tofte’s feminist sci-fi thriller.

Posted inArts & Culture

Now or Later adds up the costs of being a politician’s kid

by Kerry Reid August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

Christopher Shinn’s play about a potential scandal on Election Night feels muted in Intrinsic Theatre’s staging.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Shrinking in Seattle

by Dan Savage August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

Dan Savage advises a 54-year-old male in fear that his cock has shrunk. Plus: all-body multiple orgasms for men?

Posted inFood & Drink

What really goes on at the Hollywood Grill at 3 AM?

by Georgia Hampton August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

The longtime night manager tells all. Well, some.

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