Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Today kicks off the 50th year for Fiesta del Sol, which organizers call the “largest Latino festival of its kind in the country.” The festival is a dizzying combination of workshops, ven…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:07PMAtomic 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 12:57PMMonday, 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 12:39PMThursday, July 21, 2022
It’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 05:30PMWednesday, 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
The Hoodoisie is a radically politicized live “news show” that takes place on a regular basis “in a different gentrifying neighborhood” according to its founders Ricardo Gamboa, Lily…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:18PMSatan 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 06:18PMWednesday, July 6, 2022
The Chicago comedian and writer Dwayne Kennedy has a pretty raw joke about summer being “shooting season” in Chicago that I’ve heard him perform a few times on stage. Kennedy says, “…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 07:09PMFriday, 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!
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SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:36PMTuesday, June 14, 2022
Our contributor Isa Giallorenzo attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s fashion show in May. The annual event returned to an in-person format this year (the theme: “Human…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:59PMFriday, 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
There’s an expectation for most contestants on the drag reality competition show RuPaul’s Drag Race that the gigs will come a’callin’—and for those who have been lucky enough to ap…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:45AMFriday, 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
“It’s always quiet around here until it’s not,” said my neighbor from down the street, petting her big dog’s head. Her dog was sitting contentedly in the grass near the lagoon in S…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:13PMThursday, July 29, 2021
New books from Chicago authors and publishers
A list of new and recently released books from Chicago authors or publishers, plus some books you might have missed…
SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:08PMThursday, June 24, 2021
Kick off the summer with these events.
We're open! While most of the state and the city has returned to business as usual in some ways, masks are still recommend…
SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:40PMTuesday, June 8, 2021
The parade's postponed till October, but you can still celebrate Pride outdoors and online this month.
Last year, Pride events were mostly limited to online cele…
SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 04:30PMFriday, July 24, 2020
Chicago has been frequently touted as a writer’s town; a place where writers can work on their craft and thrive.…
SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:30PMFriday, June 26, 2020
Why visibility and community are more important now than ever
I’m a late adopter of celebrating the annual National Coming Out Day in October, but two years ag…
SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 02:30PM 
