Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Atomic Sketch, which bills itself “Chicago’s original drink and draw” event, celebrates its 14th birthday today in the best way it knows how: a special anniversary drinking and drawing…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:57PMTuesday, July 26, 2022
Rather than release documents, a ShotSpotter attorney requested the contempt order.
The post ShotSpotter held in contempt of court appeared first on Chicago Reader.
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:02AMMonday, July 25, 2022
Today is the final day to catch Izzy’s Looks, a clothing pop-up at the Gard3n event space (688 N. Milwaukee, Suite 204). Izzy (mononymous like Cher) is a stylist and personal shopper with …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:31PMSunday, July 24, 2022
Women and Children First bookstore and Access Living have teamed up to host a Disability Pride Pop-Up Shop at Access Living’s space (115 W. Chicago). From 1-6 PM, there will be a pop-up bo…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:02PMFriday, July 22, 2022
If you’re seeking a rootin’ tootin’ good time that’s really outta this world, look no further than the Cosmic Country Cookout at Judson & Moore (3057 N. Rockwell, Building 5). Fr…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:07PMWicker Park Fest provides yet another opportunity this summer to experience music, food, arts activities, and booths with local vendors, all while standing in the middle of the street. Music…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:39PMWednesday, July 20, 2022
From 3-7 PM, Rogers Park hosts its annual Taco Crawl, where 14 local restaurants from across the neighborhood (Taqueria El Dorado, Urban Tables, Supermercado Roman, and La Choza to name a fe…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:44PMMonday, July 18, 2022
Satan seeks menstrual products to help his followers ride the blood highway. The Satanic Temple of Illinois has partnered with the Pilsen Food Pantry for Menstruatin’ With Satan, a supply …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 07:00AMSaturday, July 16, 2022
One of the area’s most underrated art treasures is the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (101 W. Second, Michigan City, Indiana), which is free and open to the public six days a week (closed…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:30PMFriday, July 15, 2022
SAT 7/16 Every third Saturday of the month the South Shore Nature Sanctuary (7059 S. South Shore) welcomes volunteers to help preserve the area’s ecosystems. Past volunteer days have in…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:16PMThere’s no shortage of outdoor theater in Chicago in the summer, and Midsommer Flight is right in the mix with (appropriately enough) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening tonight at 6 PM i…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:34AMFriday, July 8, 2022
Looking for something to do this weekend and beyond? Here are some ideas for you.
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SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:18PMFriday, July 1, 2022
Summer’s in full swing . . . get out there and enjoy our city!
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SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:59PMFriday, June 24, 2022
Here’s some events and activities to close out the month of June and start the summer right. FRI 6/24 Today the Chicago Park District cut the ribbon and officially opened the newly renovat…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:26PMFriday, June 17, 2022
Many ways to celebrate and honor Juneteenth this week, as well as other outdoor and indoor gatherings and events—check it out!
The post Juneteenth, Pride, and legacies appeared first on Ch…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:36PMFriday, June 10, 2022
So many outdoor events to share with you this week, so make sure you wear sunscreen (everyone needs a little at least, even you) and stay hydrated (you’ll feel better, seriously). And trea…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:14PMThursday, June 9, 2022
Ankle-monitor alerts garner phone calls and visits from sheriffs officers—but more than 80 percent are bogus, according to a University of Chicago analysis.
The post False alarms appeare…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:00AMFriday, June 3, 2022
Looking for stuff to do this weekend and beyond? Read on! FRI 6/3 Do-Division Street Fest (Division between Damen and Leavitt) benefits from handing over its music programming to outside loc…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 08:00AMFriday, May 27, 2022
Happy days are here again with these upcoming events and things to do in the week ahead! FRI 5/27 This weekend the Martin (2500 W. Chicago) is hosting an exhibition by Tigray Art Collective …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 04:13PMFriday, May 20, 2022
Looking for some things to do? Consider these options! We found some happenings all over the map this time around, including Evanston, Back of the Yards, downtown, Logan Square, South Shore,…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:39PMFriday, May 13, 2022
Looking for some mid-month fun? Check out the following events and ideas. FRI 5/13 Broken Nose Theatre continues its season with the Chicago premiere of Zoe Kazan’s dystopic drama After th…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:47PMThursday, May 12, 2022
Chicago has quietly expanded the surveillance technology’s footprint—but it’s still disproportionately listening to Black and Brown communities.
The post ShotSpotter’s deafening impa…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:40PMThursday, December 16, 2021
The Times’s three European theater critics pick their favorite productions of the year — plus a turkey apiece for the festive season.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18AMThursday, July 22, 2021
The outdoor theatre company will cover more than 12,000 miles this summer, visiting more than 60 venues. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the Macbeth road trip
The Covid-19 pandemic…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AMThursday, March 11, 2021
Saturday, August 1, 2020
The following review is based on the Snowdrops and Chlorine script, which differs slightly from the play’s hybrid recording. To watch the Snowdrops and Chlorine recording, please visit Sta…
SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:14AMMonday, March 30, 2020
The best new writers, the indispensable books, the go-to websites… our arts writers reveal their sources of insight Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48AMThursday, August 29, 2019
Six years after its debut, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s monologue is back in the theatre after its tearaway success on TV. We sent three millennial critics to watch it
Related: Sexy, subversive…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:03AMSunday, June 23, 2019
Our critic reflects on the exciting developments sweeping our stages and below, some of the top new recruits share their stories and ways of working
British theatre is in the process of a ma…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AMFriday, April 5, 2019
At the just-wrapped CinemaCon, celebrities talked about their upcoming movies but much much more
SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:38PMTuesday, January 29, 2019
The Swedish producer’s debut musical sees Juliet ditching Romeo to move to Paris. We use his hits to plot the narrativeA jukebox musical based on Swedish super-producer Max Martin’s bigg…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM 
