The term “world music” has never been adequate to the task we’ve set it—even in its most benign reading, it implies a division between the listener and the rest of […] The post The…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:15PMIt’s impossible to summarize everything that’s happening onstage this season. (It’s also hard to tell you exactly what COVID-19 precautions are required at venues now; we suggest check…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:09PMMany struggle to find employment because of the stigma of a criminal record. To help, one organization is offering cash. The post Guaranteed income offers stability to formerly incarcerated …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:40PMSeattle-born choreographer Mariah D. Eastman has called Chicago home for the past few years, and describes her philosophy as a desire to “play with creating unusual sequences of movement w…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:06AMFrom 9 AM-1 PM, Catatumbo, a worker-owned cooperative farm in Englewood, is inviting volunteers to grow (pun intended) their land knowledge by helping the farm build out their space. During …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:00PMWe spoke to three actors and a playwright — Gregg Mozgala, Bonnie Milligan, Solea Pfeiffer and Noah Diaz — who are taking big shots this season.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:34PMHey electronic artists, wanna level up your Ableton game? Join Penthouse Audio Group at Hush (311 W. Chicago), where you can get track feedback from professionals. Ableton-certified program …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:38AMAt the corners of Cullerton and Carpenter sits La Esquina, a community center that opened this spring to provide free art classes and provide safer space for neighborhood youth to […] The …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:38PMAfter a pandemic hiatus, dancing under the stars has returned, uniting old friends and acquaintances.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:39AMSamira Wiley makes her UK stage debut, there’s an urgent counter to antisemitism, plus a fourth King James, refugee dancers and comedic returns Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33AMComedian Grace Campbell on why after being raped last year, she worried that her openness about her sex life would be used against her Grace Campbell, comedian and author of Amazing Disgrace…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:33PMAs inflation makes money tight, here are affordable ways to enjoy the Seattle area's rich arts-and-culture scene, including free movies, concerts and more.
SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AMAfter School Matters, the nonprofit that provides after-school and summer programs for Chicago teens (while offering them stipends), presents Spotlight on Peace, a performance featuring spok…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 07:10PMSound healing is both an art and a science, and that’s why many boundary-pushing electronic musicians have worked in the (maligned! misunderstood! incredible!) territory of “new age” m…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:20PMArrive at the field house in McKinley Park (2210 W. Pershing) by 7 PM to be led to Orchidelirium, a live performance about the history and symbolism of orchids by Mitsu Salmon. The action wi…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:57PMChicago Community Jail Support, the volunteer mutual aid network that supports people recently released from Cook County Jail, hosts two teach-ins and volunteer training sessions on Zoom thi…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:51PMJoin local musicians Makaya McCraven and Sons of Kemet for an outdoor show to celebrate the inaugural evening of the Salt Shed (1357 N. Elston), Chicago’s newest independent music venue, w…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:25PMThe Blasian March, cofounded in New York by onetime Chicago dancer and performer Rohan Zhou-Lee in the wake of the George Floyd Black Lives Matter protests, has grown to encompass other citi…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:33PMOne housing complex can’t reverse decades of historical trends—but city officials hope 43 Green can be a model for equitable development. The post Can a new housing development revitaliz…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:00PMAtomic 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 12:57PMIf 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 12:39PMIt’s a common refrain in the city: Chicago summer is so worth the wait. Newbies and transplants can feel the buzz of opportunity in the air when the weather starts to turn. Visceral summer…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:30PMSAT 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 11:34AMLooking for something to do this weekend and beyond? Here are some ideas for you. The post Taste, watch, and find your homeland appeared first on Chicago Reader.
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:18PMPhil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival’s comedy, theatre and dance 20 great Ed…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:37AMSummer’s in full swing . . . get out there and enjoy our city! The post American music, Black Pride, and the Chosen Few appeared first on Chicago Reader.
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:59PMHere’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 05:26PMSummer is officially here, in case the sweat and lightning bugs weren’t enough of a clue. In addition to the shows and artists we profiled in our summer arts preview issue this week, we’…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 04:01PMMany 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…
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