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Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
The best art, dance, music, theater, comedy, festivals, and more, as picked by Chicago’s critics.
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How Claire Lombardo Wrote the Midwestern Big Little Lies
The Oak Park native showcases a promising talent with her debut novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had.
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34 Extremely Fierce Looks From Chicago’s First Drag Fest
The city’s only outdoor fest dedicated 100 percent to drag prioritized diversity and local talent. Among the big names in attendance: Raja, Lucy Stoole, and T Rex.
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All About the Field Museum’s New Bug Zoo
Fantastic Bug Encounters! opens June 28.
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Joshua Abrams Aims to Make the Music in His Head
His band Natural Information Society plays a record release show for its latest album, Mandatory Reality, on June 28 at Constellation.
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A Very Chicago Summer Reading List
Adam Morgan picks eight titles for your beach tote.
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Fifty Wards. Fifty Plays. One Day.
On June 23, Free Street Theater celebrates its 50th anniversary with pop-up performances across the city. Artistic director Coya Paz outlines the plan.
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Gina Rodriguez Is Taking On Her Anxiety
The Jane the Virgin star answers some questions ahead of an appearance tonight at the Harris Theater.
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How to Make a $100,000 Harp
For 130 years, Lyon & Healy’s unassuming factory next to the L in West Town has produced ornate instruments considered the best of their kind.
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Glam and Grit at Virgil Abloh’s MCA Gala
See shots of Takashi Murakami, Nick Cave, and a set by Blood Orange at the party toasting “Figures of Speech,” which opens Monday.
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The Blues Aren’t Dead. Just Ask Melody Angel
As a teenager in Chicago, Angel dreamed of playing the Blues Fest. This weekend, she’ll headline for the third year in a row.
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Where Does Non-Equity Theater Go Next?
Last night’s Jeff Awards for nonunion work were a subtle reminder of the complicated circumstances of local companies.
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Brian Brooks Saved One More Dance for Chicago
Harris Theater’s first-ever choreographer-in-residence prepares to wrap up his tenure.
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