If You're Ever There...Go Here! [Archive] - Page 4

homoe

03-26-2021, 02:38 PM

homoe

04-02-2021, 05:23 PM

The Five Best Noodle Dishes in Chicago's Chinatown

1. Steamed Lobster With Garlic and Vermicelli
Wentworth Seafood House 2229 S. Wentworth Ave.

2. Dan Dan Noodles
Szechwan JMC 243 W. Cermak Rd.

3. Biang Biang Noodles With Pork
Shan Shaan Taste 2002 S. Wentworth Ave.

4. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup With Wontons
Yummy Yummy Noodles 2334 S. Wentworth Ave.

5. Scallion Oil Noodles
Meet Noodles 2026 S. Clark St.

Even tho these dishes were recommended by Chicago Magazine, before posting I had talked with my Chicago friend & traveling companion and she agreed after having tasted each dish for herself!....:hangloose:

homoe

04-03-2021, 08:43 AM

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In a 2016 issue of Oprah Magazine Gayle King (The World According to Gayle column) picked here (Buddy's in Detroit) as one of her favorite outstanding pizza pies....17125 Conant St Detroit, MI phone 313-892-9001

Buddy’s Pizza has been serving up The Original Detroit-Style Pizza since opening its doors on the corner of Six Mile Road and Conant Street in 1946. Now with multiple locations throughout metro Detroit, Buddy's continues to serve Detroit's #1 square pizza.

I have never been here nor have I had Detroit Style pizza, but I hope to one day...

I still have not been to Buddies but I've had Detroit Style Pizza! In fact it seems to have caught on in other cities like wildfire!

homoe

04-03-2021, 09:14 AM

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Visit the Northwest Native Expressions Art Gallery 1033 Old Blyn Hwy, Sequim, WA they have everything from cards to framed art work.

(This is right across from 7 Cedars casino on hwy 101)

Since I originally posted, 7 Cedars has added a five floor 100 room hotel. They have an underground tunnel from the casino to the art gallery which features art from S'Klallam Tribe artists.

homoe

04-03-2021, 09:34 AM

I still have not been to Buddies but I've had Detroit Style Pizza! In fact it seems to have caught on in other cities like wildfire!

Moto, a Detroit-style pizza joint recently opened an establishment in West Seattle ...4526 42nd Ave SW b/t Alaska St & Oregon St.

From a article in Jan's 26th Seattle paper......

Moto in West Seattle is a new Detroit-style pizza joint that just had its soft opening last weekend. And much to the surprise of the owners, they were greeted with an almost two hour long line of customers eager to try their pies and completely sold out by the end of the weekend.

Bèsame*

04-03-2021, 05:30 PM

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Bèsame*

04-03-2021, 05:35 PM

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homoe

04-03-2021, 06:33 PM

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I was absolutely thrilled to see someone else post in this thread!

randrum

04-03-2021, 10:21 PM

I still have not been to Buddies but I've had Detroit Style Pizza! In fact it seems to have caught on in other cities like wildfire!

It really has taken off. You can even find frozen Detroit style pizzas now. But Buddy's is the best.

homoe

04-23-2021, 09:11 PM

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The food isn’t anything to write home about. but how can you not love a place immortalized by a SNL skit!

This was for the Billy Goat Tavern

homoe

04-23-2021, 09:33 PM

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If you're flying into Chicago's O'Hare field and are unsure of what mode of transport to take to get downtown, by all means take the blue line El train that runs right under the airport terminal station! TRUST me on this, ESPECIALLY if it's during rush hour! As you go sailing past the "parking lot" of an expressway hopefully you'll remember this post and smile to yourself!

Just a reminder....:hangloose:

homoe

04-24-2021, 10:54 AM

124 South Wabash Avenue Chicago,
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If something sweet is what you're looking for, try the one, the only,the original BROWNIE | $9 invented at the Palmer House during the 1893 World’s Fair I'm sure you can get one to go OR why not sit down in Potters (Lobby Level of the Palmer House), and enjoy it with cherry walnut ice cream.

You have never tasted anything as good as this!!

homoe

04-24-2021, 10:58 AM

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In a 2016 issue of Oprah Magazine Gayle King (The World According to Gayle column) picked here (Buddy's in Detroit) as one of her favorite outstanding pizza pies....17125 Conant St Detroit, MI phone 313-892-9001

Buddy’s Pizza has been serving up The Original Detroit-Style Pizza since opening its doors on the corner of Six Mile Road and Conant Street in 1946. Now with multiple locations throughout metro Detroit, Buddy's continues to serve Detroit's #1 square pizza.

I have never been here nor have I had Detroit Style pizza, but I hope to one day...

OK so I have had Detroit Style Pizza, but haven't made it to Buddy's!

homoe

04-24-2021, 11:09 AM

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The phenomenon of the setting sun between the two skyscrapers, also known as Chicagohenge, happens twice a year during the spring and autumn equinoxes. The dates might differ slightly every year, so it is important to follow the news.

Sidebar: We've missed the spring one but keep an eye out for the fall one usually sometime in September!

homoe

04-24-2021, 11:49 AM

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COVID-19 Update March 15th

"The team at Moody Tongue is excited to announce that The Bar has re-opened! Our full beer, wine and cocktail menus, slices of our famous 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake, and Chef Jared Wentworth's newest dinner menu are currently available.

From what I can tell, they have cut back on their days of operation and hours so phone ahead.

homoe

04-25-2021, 09:43 AM

It really has taken off. You can even find frozen Detroit style pizzas now. But Buddy's is the best.

Have you been there, if so what all have you had...:eating:

randrum

04-25-2021, 05:10 PM

Have you been there, if so what all have you had...:eating:

There was a location not far from where I worked in the Detroit area. We would occasionally go there for lunch or I'd pick it up on my way home. My favorites were the East Detroiter (pepperoni, garlic, oregano) and the Motown Museum (pepperoni and bacon). They also had a good antipasto salad. And one of the menu items often overlooked: buffalo chicken Mac n cheese.

homoe

04-26-2021, 03:30 PM

There was a location not far from where I worked in the Detroit area. We would occasionally go there for lunch or I'd pick it up on my way home. My favorites were the East Detroiter (pepperoni, garlic, oregano) and the Motown Museum (pepperoni and bacon). They also had a good antipasto salad. And one of the menu items often overlooked: buffalo chicken Mac n cheese.

I can't thank you enough for posting randrum!

homoe

04-26-2021, 08:59 PM

Crescent Moon Gifts 6901 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA

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Specializing in Fantasy, Myth & Magick

Celtic, Medieval & Renaissance styles

We carry a wide variety of art, books, jewelry, candles, incense, tapestries, oils, cards, earth-centered supplies, and MUCH more...

The largest selection of Fairies, Gargoyles & Dragons under one roof!

*Come check us out, you'll be glad you did*

homoe

05-02-2021, 09:41 AM

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Anyone have any suggestions for places to check out once travel is safe again?

randrum

05-02-2021, 06:45 PM

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Anyone have any suggestions for places to check out once travel is safe again?

I'm looking forward just traveling in general. But an Alaskan cruise is high on my list.

JustLovelyJenn

05-02-2021, 10:23 PM

Was there at the end of February and left with WAY more than I had planned on purchasing. I love this place!

Crescent Moon Gifts 6901 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA

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Specializing in Fantasy, Myth & Magick

Celtic, Medieval & Renaissance styles

We carry a wide variety of art, books, jewelry, candles, incense, tapestries, oils, cards, earth-centered supplies, and MUCH more...

The largest selection of Fairies, Gargoyles & Dragons under one roof!

*Come check us out, you'll be glad you did*

homoe

05-04-2021, 01:16 PM

Butcher & Baker Provisions 4719 NE State Hwy 104, Port Gamble, WA (Mon and Tue closed)

In the past we had only stopped for the bakery goodies but this time we tried the Greek Steak Kabob! Meat and veggies were fantastic BUT someone in the kitchen sure had a "heavy hand" with the lemon when it came to the rice pilaf!!! It was so overpowering that is all you could taste, and I am not a fan of lemon UNLESS it's lemonade!

The bakery goodies, when fresh, are amazing!!!

homoe

05-05-2021, 01:18 AM

Vivian Maier: In Color Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Street

Yet more new work by Vivian Maier, the photographer and North Shore nanny whose artistry was only revealed after her death, will go on exhibit soon at the Chicago History Museum. This time emphasizing her color photographs, “Vivian Maier: In Color” is set to open in May. Most of them have never been seen in public before

The exhibit will feature 65 images by Maier from the 1950s to 1970s, many of them coming from a sizable donation to the museum last year by collector Jeff Goldstein along with the Vivian Maier Estate.

randrum

05-06-2021, 06:02 PM

randrum

05-06-2021, 06:13 PM

Explored around Cincinnati over the weekend:

Toured TQL Stadium (http://tqlstadium.com/) - new home to FC Cincinnati
Enjoyed a drink at Sam Adams Cincy Taproom (http://cincinnatiusa.com/eat-and-drink/sam-adams-taproom) - which features 4 exclusive beers
Picked up dinner at Findlay Market (http://www.findlaymarket.org/) - Ohio's oldest public market
Saw a baseball game at Great American Ball Park (http://www.mlb.com/reds/ballpark)

homoe

05-06-2021, 11:09 PM

I'll have to remember this. Sounds like a cool exhibit. I'm headed to Chicago in a couple weeks.

I'm green with envy!!!

homoe

05-08-2021, 10:47 AM

Ground To Perfection Espresso 1117 Water St, Port Townsend, WA

We stick to the smoothies and haven't been disappointed yet!

I will admit their baked goods are "iffy"! Sometimes extremely tasty and fresh, other times not so much :(

homoe

05-09-2021, 09:33 AM

The Kingston Ale House 11225 NE State Hwy 104 Kingston, WA (In the heart of Downtown Kingston)

Before we lived here, we always stopped and ate here when coming to this side of the water. Shortly after moving here, the place changed hands and well, I guess we were leary.

Yesterday as we drove past the place we noticed how busy it was on the large outside patio yet with safe distancing enforced.

It always had good food & great service and after seeing many favorable reviews on Yelp it appears it still does, but just to be on the safe side we'll go check it out very soon and report back!

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homoe

05-09-2021, 09:49 AM

Venue: Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago

Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Window and more famous costumed crusaders take over the Museum of Science and Industry in this pop-culture-focused exhibition that explore more than 80 years of Marvel comics, movies and memoribelia. You'll find more than 300 items on display, include costumes and props from Marvel movies and original art created for the company's comic books.

Much of the exhibit takes design cues from the popular Marvel cinematic universe, including a mirrored room inspired by the trippy visuals of Doctor Strange and a recreation of Tony Stark's lab as it appeared in the Iron Man films, stocked with multiple versions of armor. You'll be able to snap photos with recreations of some of your favorite character and learn how a comic company became a multi-media cultural juggernaut.

Event website:https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/marvel-universe-of-super-heroes/

homoe

05-09-2021, 10:03 AM

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Alison Bechdel, the illustrious comic artist and writer whose life was depicted onstage in the musical Fun Home, has penned a new graphic memoir—this time detailing her complicated, long-running relationship to fitness. Titled The Secret to Superhuman Strength, the memoir covers the trials of fad exercises and how, despite the hurdles and pitfalls of self-improvement, we might even learn to appreciate our bodies for carrying us through life.

Bechdel will be joined by artist Nicole Eisenman to discuss The Secret to Superhuman Strength in this virtual Chicago Humanities Festival talk and Q&A session, so be sure to come prepared with questions. (Bonus: Tickets come with a copy of the book.)

Sidebar: Some of you might remember her as the author of "Dykes To Watch Out For" comic strip. The strip, which ran from 1983 to 2008, was one of the earliest ongoing representations of lesbians in popular culture

Event website:https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/alison-bechdel-secret-superhuman-strength/

homoe

05-12-2021, 10:40 AM

The private collection includes more than 80 original works by the mysterious artist.

Organizers have announced a July 1 opening date for "The Art of Banksy," which will be hosted in a "yet-to-be-disclosed location in the city’s West Loop neighborhood." Tickets went on sale on Thursday, May 6 and prices start at $40 for adults and $30 for children age 16 and young. The show is currently scheduled to be on display through November 28.

More details to follow.

homoe

05-14-2021, 07:54 AM

Forage the city with the kickoff of the Division Street City Market and Wicker Park Farmers Market Saturday, May 15 - Sunday, October 31

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is kicking off two of its most popular weekly farmers markets this weekend, with the Division Street City Market (held Saturdays) and the Wicker Park Farmers Market (held Sundays) offering fresh seasonal produce, prepared foods, flowers, and more.

homoe

05-15-2021, 03:07 PM

Wendella Chicago Sunset Cruise...

How do you end the perfect day of sightseeing? With the perfect sunset, obvs. Setting off from Wendella Dock (at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge at the foot of the Wrigley Building), this 90-minute cruise will breeze along Lake Michigan as the glint of the sun on Chicago's skyscrapers is replaced by twinkling city lights. Wine, beer and cocktails will be available onboard, too.

https://www.wendellaboats.com/Chicago-Cruises/chicago-sunset-cruise/

homoe

05-16-2021, 08:42 AM

3rd & Bell St. Sequim, Washington

We stopped here Thursday for a take out sandwich and it was delicious! We've had breakfast here in the past and it's always been fantastic!

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"We at the Oak Table are proud that we make our food from scratch with the freshest ingredients we can get, none of our batters are from packaged mixes, they are all hand crafted, we squeeze our orange juice in house. We appreciate and love our loyal customers who have won over our hearts."

Bèsame*

05-23-2021, 03:21 PM

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homoe

05-23-2021, 04:11 PM

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Besame, thank you so much for posting this...:hangloose:

homoe

05-25-2021, 05:21 PM

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He Who Eats Mud 3247 N Broadway St Chicago, IL 60657

They have cards, t-shirts and other items!

Sorry to say, this business is no more!!

homoe

05-26-2021, 09:32 AM

Pride Parade To Be Held In October After Last Year’s Coronavirus Cancellation....

Traditionally, the hugely popular parade is held on the last Sunday of June as a closing to Pride Month and a nod to the Stonewall Rebellion, which began June 28, 1969, and is largely considered a catalyst for the gay liberation movement. But the parade is being held later this year to give the city more time to bounce back from the pandemic, Frye said.

Fri, October 1, 2021 thru Sun, October 3, 2021 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Highlights include four entertainment stages featuring top local and national music acts, deejays, food and drink, 100-plus arts/craft and merchant vendors, dancing, drag shows, a pet parade, an “Out at Wrigley” national anthem singing contest, sponsor booths and more.

It’s a love-filled celebration of diversity, equality and the Chicago LGBTQ+ community on Halsted Street in the Boystown neighborhood, America’s first recognized gay village.

The festival is easily accessible via the CTA Red Line Addison station at historic Wrigley Field as well as multiple bus lines and rideshare car/cab services with convenient access to downtown hotels and other lodging.

homoe

05-26-2021, 02:15 PM

Oakbrook Center (between Macy's and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams) Saturday May 29 2021

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Stopping through the Chicago suburbs on its nationwide tour, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will set up shop at Oakbrook Center (between Macy's and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams) on Saturday, May 29 from 10am to 7pm. You'll be able to snag limited-edition T-shirts, a thermos, enamel pins sets and cookies housed in adorable little boxes. Bring a credit card (cash isn't accepted), wear a mask and maintain some distance from other customers and staff if you're planning to stop by.

homoe

05-26-2021, 02:23 PM

Chicago Gamespace , Logan Square Sunday May 30, 2021

You've probably played Pac-Man before, but did you know that the iconic video game character was introduced to American audiences by Chicago-based Midway Games? Chicago Gamespace's latest exhibition explores the history of one of the most popular digital characters on the planet, considering how a yellow group of pixels became a beloved part of pop-culture that has jumped from arcade cabinets to home consoles and movie screens. Collecting games and Pac-Man ephemera (including soap, lunch boxes and clothing), “Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History” is an interactive tribute to a the hungriest video game icon.

homoe

05-26-2021, 02:43 PM

Timeout Chicago suggests some scenic drives....

Logan Square Boulevards

Encompassing parts of Humboldt Boulevard, Kedzie Avenue and Logan Boulevard, the "boulevards" of Logan Square are lined with some of the most stunning architecture in all of Chicago. Marvel at massive Victorians, stately brick homes and textbook examples of Prairie School style. The tree-lined streets and grassy picnic nooks that line the streets don't hurt the view, either.

Lower Wacker Drive

Remember the scene in The Dark Knight where Batman, the Joker and a crew of cops face off in a high-speed chase beneath the city streets? That heart-pounding scene was filmed on Chicago's Lower Wacker Drive, located directly below Wacker Drive downtown (fun fact: There's even a third tier below that, known as "Lower Lower Wacker Drive." Though many Chicagoans will disagree about the street's scenic appeal, there's no denying that this iconic city shortcut feels like an entirely different world.

Midway Plaisance

If you've ever been on the campus at the University of Chicago, chances are you've probably ended up on the Midway Plaisance, a mile-long bit of road that connects Jackson Park and Washington Park. There's plenty of lush green space sandwiched between the opposing roadways, and you'll be able to see the stately University of Chicago buildings off to the north. Continue west to loop around the DuSable Museum of African American History, or go east to wrap around the lagoons of Jackson Park.

homoe

05-28-2021, 04:25 PM

Over Easy, a 15-year-old breakfast and brunch spot in Ravenswood known for its many crowd-pleasing egg dishes and walls crammed with photographs, paintings, and sculptures of eggs, has closed permanently. Fans were unsure of the restaurant’s status as its owner have kept the doors shut since late December, a holiday break that grew from a few weeks to an indefinite length.

Ownership announced that its run was officially over on Wednesday on Instagram, but my "traveling companion" who lives in Chicago informed me of this in one of our recent phone conversations.

homoe

05-28-2021, 04:52 PM

St. Jane hotel is now Pendry located in the Carbide and Carbon Building at 230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago.

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homoe

05-28-2021, 05:07 PM

New Navy Pier Hotel Unveils All-Day Restaurant With 150-Seat Lakeside Patio
900 East Grand Ave Chicago

Friday (today) marks the debut of the restaurant inside the Sable Hotel, a 223-room property that opened earlier in March.

Lirica is a Latin-inspired restaurant with tapas and entrees like fish tacos, skirt steak, and a cheeseburger for picky tourists. It’s an all-day restaurant that will serve hotel guests and the breakfast menu includes chilaquiles and Spanish omelets.

homoe

06-01-2021, 06:23 PM

CTA passes are getting a price cut this summer to encourage ridership!

To encourage more riders to tap a Ventra card and go for a ride, the city and the CTA are introducing a trio of discounted unlimited ride passes that will be available to customers from Friday, May 28 through Labor Day (Monday, September 6). The cheaper one-, three- and seven-day passes are meant to welcome back former regular CTA riders, attract new customers and encourage existing customers to ride more often. Here's the pricing breakdown for the discounted passes:

One-day pass: $5 (down from $10)
Three-day pass: $15 (down from $20)
Seven-day pass: $20 (down from $28)

You'll be able to snag the passes at the discounted prices by visiting Ventra kiosks at CTA train stations, through the Ventra app, on the Ventra website and via more than 1,000 retailers throughout the city that sell CTA passes.

homoe

06-02-2021, 08:18 AM

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL

Last Friday, a new exhibition called "Human+Nature" officially opened at the 1,700-acre park in suburban Lisle. Visitors can take in five fantastical, 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures made by South African artist Daniel Popper that explore the intersection between the human and natural worlds.

"Each sculpture has a story behind it, but I like to leave the questions about each piece a little bit open, so people can come and bring their own ideas to it," Popper said in a press release. "I want people to come here and ask questions of themselves about their relationship with nature."

"Human+Nature" opens May 28 and admission is included with regular time-entry tickets to the Arboretum.

randrum

06-02-2021, 05:32 PM

randrum

06-02-2021, 05:33 PM

homoe

06-02-2021, 08:43 PM

Art Institute of Chicago.

Free admission for Illinois residents June 18–25

Don’t miss your chance to see the official portraits of President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama at the Art Institute of Chicago. This exhibition marks the first time these groundbreaking portraits by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald come to Chicago.

To share this historic moment, the Art Institute is opening the exhibition with a full week of free admission for Illinois residents, June 18–June 25. Free tickets must be reserved online in advance.

Tickets will be available on June 4!

https://sales.artic.edu/admissions

homoe

06-04-2021, 09:53 AM

homoe

06-06-2021, 09:04 AM

Restaurants and bars figure prominently in a summer plan to close State Street, the famous strip through the Loop that’s home to the Chicago Theater, for a series of pedestrian-only dining, retail, and arts events dubbed Sundays on State. State will be blocked off to automobile traffic starting on July 11 from Lake to Madison to draw locals and visitors to the area for a block party-inspired gathering with food, drink, shopping, art events, and more.

If successful, and the city draws the right mix of crowds and vendors, this could be a regular summer occurrence with city officials teasing they could block off traffic for up to 12 Sundays. The Chicago Loop Alliance is accepting proposals for pop-ups, demonstrations, and classes — by May 26. Restaurant, bar, and coffeeshop owners are among those invited to apply. For example, organizers are looking for vendors like coffeeshops, offering suggestions like cold-brew coffee carts that could sell cooling drinks to passers-by.

The city will continue to enforce public health guidelines such as masking, social distancing, and capacity caps. When announcing the program last week, city officials said outdoor events would need to abide by a 15-person per 1,000 square foot rule. Over the weekend, several restaurants owners told Eater Chicago they had questions on how the city would enforce the mandate.

Last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot also announced the return of Windy City Smokeout, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ enormous barbecue and country music festival. Slated for July 8 through July 11, it will be Chicago’s first major outdoor festival since the pandemic began.

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/5/3/22411754/sundays-state-street-chicago-festival-loop-malcolm-hilliard-diana-davila-mi-tocaya-antojeria

homoe

06-07-2021, 10:23 AM

Join Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago at "The All White Yacht Party Summer Cruise" on the Anita Dee II Sun, July 11, 2021.
Anita Dee Yacht Charters 200 North Breakwater Access. Docked at Dusable Harbor on the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive. 2:30 PM – 6:00

Catered to the LGBTQIA+ community and our Allies. Come join us on the Anita Dee II and experience break taking views of Chicago Skyline while cruising 3.5 hrs along Lake Michigan aboard a three story, 140 foot, luxury yacht. The EARLIER you book your tickets, the lower the price!

All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!! There will be multiple fully stocked bars serving beer, wine and cocktails. Music will be provided by Dj Paris & Dj Ca$h Era. This event will be held rain or shine!!

Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago takes your safety serious. Please understand that you as well as your guest, need to bring your own mask and will wear it when requested. We will be implementing safety measures in line with the CDC & City of Chicago's "Be Safe Chicago."

homoe

06-09-2021, 04:07 PM

Explore Dom’s Kitchen & Market, Chicago’s Massive New Grocery Emporium

The line separating restaurants and grocery stores further blurred during the pandemic. Without dining rooms full of customers, many restaurants (Pisolino, Daisies) embraced the general store model and began selling gourmet items, produce, and sauces. Meanwhile, traditional grocers enjoyed record profits with the general public cooking more at home after doctors told them to avoid restaurants to be safe.

But still, stores face stiff competition from online retailers like Amazon, and that’s something the braintrust behind Dom’s Kitchen & Market wanted to address even before COVID-19. The owners of Dom’s combine grocery store experience with venture capital and hope to open 25 locations in the Chicago area and beyond. The first location opened Tuesday morning at the corner of Diversey and Halsted on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

The space is meant to be experiential with Instagram-friendly lighting so shoppers can snap shots of dishes like the Fresh Prince of Chicago, a callout to Will Smith’s TV show that combines Chicago’s Italian beef with a Philly cheesesteak (skirt steak, pickled sweet peppers, fontina, giardiniera aioli). There are four restaurant stalls inside the space with a coffee bar that also serves wine and beer. A room with a skylight feels like a West Loop restaurant and there’s patio seats in front and a pickup window along Diversey marked by a loading zone where customers can hop out of their cars and quickly pick up special party orders like whole porchettas, charcuterie trays, and more.

randrum

06-09-2021, 08:44 PM

That sounds really good. I always love a good beef sandwich. And I became a fan of cheese steaks while I lived in PA.

homoe

06-11-2021, 08:16 AM

“Frida Kahlo: Timeless” Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Until Monday September 6

Featuring a collection of pieces on loan from the Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico City, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” explores the life and work of one of the most well-known painters of the 20th century. With 26 original pieces on display, accompanied by a historical exhibit that dives into the details of Kahlo's life, visitors will be able to gain context for the artist's work, learning about the bus accident that led her to persue a career as an artist and her meeting (and marriage to) artist Diego Rivera. Additional items on display include reproductions of Kahlo's distinctive clothing, more than 100 photographs from throughout her life and a Kahlo-inspired garden. Presented in association with the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, this exhibition is on display at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn.

:https://www.atthemac.org/events/cleve-carney-frida-kahlo/

homoe

06-11-2021, 08:30 AM

WOMANISH Experience 114 S State St , Loop Runs until Saturday July 31 2021.

Showcasing the work of female and gender non-confirming artists, the WOMANISH pop-up is a five-story exhibit made up of multiple rooms and installations that explore womanhood from various perspectives. Visitors will be able to visit a recreation of a 1950’s-era diner, view a collage of vintage advertisements with women of color added to them and snap photos of a floral display. The pop-up has been modified with a new set of safety procedures, including capacity restrictions and plenty of hand sanitizer stations.

https://www.showclix.com/tickets/womanish-exhibit?_ga=2.209898514.600973612.1597425394-2041902852.1596496513

homoe

06-11-2021, 04:00 PM

Chicago Restaurants and Bars Could Fully Reopen Next Week.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved up the city’s relaunch date to align with the rest of Illinois.

I'll update as more info becomes available.

Chicago Restaurants and Bars Fully Reopen After 15 Grueling Months. Masks, capacity limits, and social distancing are no longer required.

The threat of tragedy caused conflicting emotions between customers, restaurant owners, and workers. This has all led up to Friday — barflies can now freely pull up a stool at the bar or mingle with customers. Diners don’t have to worry about quickly masking up as servers stealthily appear. While each establishment has the option to continue social distancing, the rules are no longer mandatory in Chicago and Illinois as Friday marks entry in the final stage of Restore Illinois, the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/6/11/22528396/chicago-restaurant-bars-reopen-pandemic-covid-illinois-restored

homoe

06-12-2021, 08:45 AM

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago 220 E Chicago Ave. Now until Sept 5th

Are the figures in a painting by Christina Quarles taking shape or dematerializing? Solidifying or dissolving? The viewer can’t be sure. That indeterminacy reflects the artist’s sense of who she is.

A mixed-race queer woman living in Los Angeles, Quarles was the breakout discovery of the New Museum’s “Trigger: Gender as a Tool and a Weapon” group show in 2017. In that setting, her paintings seemed to be addressing gender fluidity. But, as she told me then, it’s race, not gender, that has preoccupied her since childhood. “Mom is white, Dad is Black,” she explained. “I am fair-skinned and usually seen as white by white people, but I’m seen more as mixed identity in communities of color.” Her racial profile depends on the context of the moment. “My experience is firmly rooted in whiteness and Blackness, rather than a hybrid of the two,” she said.

Four years later, with her concerns more timely than ever, Quarles, 36, is having her largest solo museum show, which runs through August, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. (The exhibition will travel to the Frye Art Museum in Seattle.) “Legibility, the way we understand things, is through this either/or mentality, but the reality is we have a both/and situation,” “And that’s where a lot of my work comes from.” She endorses what she calls “the idea of ambiguity as an excess of information” and observes that “there can be more legs than would normally go with one torso” in her paintings. “The viewer’s desire to see a cohesive figure will override the ambiguity.”

homoe

06-12-2021, 09:33 AM

“Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now” Museum of Contemporary Art , 220 E Chicago Ave ( at Mies van der Rohe Way) Saturday June 19 2021 - Sunday October 3 2021.

Chicago has traditionally been a city where independent comic artists and cartoonists have thrived, thanks to a steady supply of art school students and graduates charting their own course in the medium. The latest Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition explores six decades of work by local artists, ranging from traditional strips to experimental longform pieces that buck conventions. With pieces from artists like Kerry James Marshall, Lynda Barry, and Chris Ware on display, this survey of comic art features work that hasn't been shown in museums before, offering a look at process of cartooning, the collaborations that it encourages and the creativity that Chicagoans have penciled (and inked) into the world.

https://mcachicago.org/Exhibitions/2021/Chicago-Comics-1960s-To-Now

homoe

06-12-2021, 05:39 PM

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Because I have STILL not gotten my double issue (June/July) of Chicago Magazine, the events and articles posted are from Time Out and Eater Chicago.

homoe

06-13-2021, 05:12 PM

Located inside the Chevron gas-station, 406 High School Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA

Stopped here today and those cinnamon rolls were amazing! If you're ever around this neck of the woods, don't pass up this gem!

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https://www.jakespickup.com/menu

homoe

06-13-2021, 05:27 PM

Streamliner Diner 397 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA Located at the SE corner of Winslow Way & Bjune Drive, one block west of the iconic Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and Gateway Park, next door to the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. (If you are walking from the ferry, head up the hill to the signal at the corner of Winslow Way and Hwy. 305, then go one block to the left/west).

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Another gem you don't want to miss around these parts!

http://streamlinerdiner.com/

homoe

06-15-2021, 07:14 AM

Embark on a free downtown adventure through alleys and other off-the-beaten-path locations on this self-guided Loop Mural Walk, available now through July 4.

Featuring 21 murals by international household names as well as emerging artists, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Loop Mural Walk highlights many hidden pieces you’ve probably never seen before. Using a smartphone, follow turn-by-turn route directions, or forge your own path to these masterful works of street art, many by artists of color whose perspectives and stories in these spaces are important to witness. While a few of the featured murals are prominent pieces you may already know, many others are more obscure, left behind after Chicago Loop Alliance’s popular ACTIVATE alley events.

homoe

06-15-2021, 07:26 AM

Take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Chicago-area sites including the Loop's stunning Rookery Building.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is a leading national Frank Lloyd Wright nonprofit organization based in Chicago, where the largest number of original Wright sites are located. Dedicated to preservation of Wright's design legacy, the Trust operates public tours at five Chicago-area sites and offers both in-school and on-site programs for youth, families and adults.

Owner, operator and preservation steward of Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio (1889/1898) where Wright established his career and created the Prairie style of architecture, the Trust also operats the iconic Frederick C. Robie House (1908-10) in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, and offers public tours and programs at Unity Temple (1905-8) in Oak Park, The Rookery Light Court (1905) in the Chicago Loop and Emil Bach House (1915) in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.

https://www.flwright.org/

homoe

06-15-2021, 07:35 AM

Ravinia Festival 2021 runs from July 5 through September 24. Takes place at Ravinia Park (418 Sheridan Road) in Highland Park, Illinois. (The easiest way to make the trip from inside Chicago city limits is to take Metra's Union Pacific North Line to the Ravinia Park stop, which drops passengers off directly in front of the venue's gates).

After taking a year off, the Ravinia Festival is back in action this summer, joining other warm-weather traditions like Chicago summer festivals and outdoor bars and patios. You'll once again be able to pack a picnic basket, hop on the Metra and enjoy an evening of live music at the annual Ravinia Festival. The Highland Park venue is presenting a slightly truncated version of its usual array of concerts, ranging from reunited classic rock bands to orchestral performances.

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/music/ravinia-festival-schedule-and-best-concerts

homoe

06-20-2021, 10:58 AM

World Naked Bike Ride Saturday August 14 2021

Like most large-scale gatherings, the Chicago edition of the World Naked Bike Ride took a year off in 2020—but organizers are planning a return to the streets in 2021. Traditionally, the clothing-optional ride takes place in June, but this year's festivities are being pushed back to August, when more Chicagoans will hopefully be fully vaccinated and events like street and music festivals are set to resume.

The bare-as-you-dare event (full frontal nudity is illegal in Chicago) seeks to raise awareness of the world's dependence on oil while promoting an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. Details of the gathering and ride are typically released in the week before the event takes place, but cyclists can expect to congregate between 6 and 8pm before pedaling through the city on 14-mile, four-hour ride.

Keep an eye on the Chicago Naked Ride website for additional details, including the best spots for spectators.

homoe

08-21-2021, 07:57 AM

Chicago’s mask mandate returned Friday in public indoor spaces, which means local restaurant and bar patrons are once again required to wear facial coverings regardless of vaccination status. Masks aren’t required on outdoor patios, as health experts say open-air spaces decrease the risk of transmission, but otherwise diners age two and older should only remove them when “actively eating or drinking.”

Officials have not reinstated social distancing rules at this point, but they are encouraging venues to space out indoor dining rooms as much as possible. The measures align with a late-July guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that recommended masking up indoors.

homoe

08-31-2021, 04:25 PM

Printers Row Lit Fest Sep 11Sep 12, 2021 Various locations throughout Chicago

Calling all book nerds! The Midwest’s biggest free outdoor literary festival returns this September for its 36th year with everything from a huge outdoor book market spanning five blocks to talks with artists and authors, including a discussion with Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Colson Whitehead (who replaces Ta-Nehisi Coates as headliner). Other highlights range from a BookTok panel (examining the rise of book reviewers on TikTok) to a commemorative 9/11 event with Divided by Terror: American Patriotism after 9/11 author John Bodnar and University of Illinois Chicago professor/writer Nadine Naber, plus events with Michelle Duster (great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells and author of biography Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells) and Elly Fishman (Refugee High: Coming of Age in America).

Curious about what else to expect from the fest this year? Check out the rest of the 2021 lineup.

Event website:https://printersrowlitfest.org/

homoe

08-31-2021, 04:37 PM

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic + Liquid Soul Music, Funk, soul and disco Temperance Beer Company , Evanston IL Sunday September 5 2021

George Clinton (a.k.a. the Godfather of Funk) recently threatened to retire from touring with Parliament Funkadelic entirely, but he simply can't resist the groove. The 80-year-old frontman recently announced his "un-retirement" to Rolling Stone, stating "You’re gonna have to drag me off." There's no better time to catch the modern incarnation of P-Funk, which incorporates hip-hop arrangements and dancing contortionists alongside renditions of classic tracks like "One Nation Under a Groove" and "Give Up the Funk." During the band's headlining sets at the Out of Space festival, Chicago jazz fusion ensemble Liquid Soul supports.

Event website:https://www.spacepresents.com/2021-temperance-lineup

homoe

08-31-2021, 04:41 PM

Hyde Park Jazz Festival Saturday September 25 2021 - Sunday September 26 2021.

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival adapted to the times last September and hosted a series of outdoor shows. The beloved neighborhood jazz festival typically takes place at venues throughout Hyde Park, but most performance will once again take place outdoors this year—with the possible exception of a couple of shows inside the Logan Center. Local drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven will debut a new piece commissioned by the festival on Saturday, September 25. Other highlights of this year's programming includes sets from saxophonist Isaiah Collier, violinist Tomeka Reid, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and vocalist Dee Alexander accompanied by the Metropolitan Jazz Octet. As ususal, all performances are free to attend.

homoe

09-02-2021, 08:05 AM

Tamale Guy 2018 W Chicago Ave Chicago

Claudio Velez lovingly known as "The Tamale Guy" by locals, Velez used to sling corn-husk-wrapped handhelds from a red cooler at the city's best dive bars. Now he's got his own brick-and-mortar restaurant in West Town so that you can get your tamale fix day or night. Choose from fan-favorite fillings like pork, chicken or queso con rajas and toss in some merch while you're at it. If you close your eyes, you might just transport yourself back to a sticky dive bar at last call.

www.tamaleguychicago.com

This is no more sorry to say.

He now operates out of the kitchen at Lone Wolf, 806 W Randolph. (Green St & Halsted St West Loop, Near West Side).

homoe

09-04-2021, 04:14 AM

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/9/2/22654004/nobodys-darling-andersonville-queer-lesbian-bar-owners

homoe

09-07-2021, 01:21 PM

The 2021 Chicago Pride Parade has been canceled again

The parade, which was originally postponed to October 3, will return next June. As of right now, there’s no word on whether Chicago Pride Fest—the two-day celebration that typically coincides with the parade, which was also pushed to October—will continue this year.

homoe

09-08-2021, 11:52 PM

Chicago Avant-Garde is open at the Newberry Library. Newberry Library 60 W Walton St. Chicago IL from September 10 – December 30, 2021. Admission is free and open to all.

Chicago Avant-Garde puts the spotlight on Chicago as a site of historic, boundary-pushing experimentation in art, literature, and dance. At the center of the exhibition are five women whose lives and careers embodied a uniquely Chicago style of radical creativity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s: artist Gertrude Abercrombie, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, dancers Katherine Dunham and Ruth Page, and curator Katharine Kuh.

Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a range of artifacts and archival materials, including paintings, sketches, photographs, posters, dance costumes, and rare video footage.

Plan Your Visit
The galleries are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.
A face mask is required, regardless of vaccination status.
No appointments or tickets necessary. Newberry exhibitions are free and open to all. When you arrive, please sign in with us in the lobby.

homoe

09-10-2021, 08:26 AM

DuSable Museum of African American History 740 E 56th Pl Chicago
(within Washington George) Park)

Kara Walker. Exhibition through October 16, 2021.

For other events scheduled for this fall check....

https://www.dusablemuseum.org/event/

homoe

09-14-2021, 09:18 AM

Chicago was just voted the 2nd most beautiful city in the world! Written by Emma KruppThursday September 9 2021.

Chicago was just ranked the second most beautiful city in the world (and the first in North America) by 27,000 Time Out Index survey voters from across the globe.

How do we know this, you ask? A whopping 79 percent of voters—a percentage second only to Prague—deemed the city beautiful, beating out famously gorgeous spots like Paris (which ranked third), Amsterdam and Vienna. Chicago doesn't ordinarily get a lot of attention for its beauty, but the ranking makes sense when you consider our abundance of public parkland, stunning architecture and famously clean streets (thanks alleys!), plus our proximity to the glittering shores of Lake Michigan. For proof, look no further than beautiful gardens tucked away in Jackson Park and the South Shore Cultural Center, or the many lovely vantage points to check out views of the skyline or even our most stunning restaurant spaces. It's like our adopted hometown architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said: "Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world."

But wait, there's more! Time Out Index survey respondents also voted Chicago the second most fun city in the world and the second best city for "community spirit" over the past year (Tel Aviv and Manchester were the first-place winners in those categories, respectively). We were also deemed the third friendliest city—perhaps unsurprising, given our status as a Midwestern metropolis—and an especially good spot for eating and drinking, according to 82 percent of respondents.

https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world

C0LLETTE

09-14-2021, 11:07 AM

"Last week, Chicago City Council voted 31 to 18 to (declare ) Chicago the 2nd most beautiful city in the world ...."

Emma Krupp
Journalist
ChicagoTime Out

ooops...I think I've conflated 2 of Emma's articles

Hi Homo lol

homoe

09-15-2021, 09:08 PM

Revel Fulton Market 1215 W Fulton Market, Chicago

Whiskey, music, food, style and more. Taste and discover more than 60 top and emerging whiskies, plus a live concert by Shovels & Rope and The Jayhawks, as well as Chicago’s best food trucks and more. Grab a friend and head down to Revel Fulton Market for a great night of discovery, live music, food, and fun on Thursday, September 16.

homoe

09-20-2021, 03:00 PM

Lincoln Park at 1601 North Clark Street (at the intersection of North Avenue).

Chicago History Museum commemorates the 150th anniversary of the fire with its newest exhibition, open October 8.

‘City on Fire: Chicago 1871’ opens at the Chicago History Museum just in time to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. The fire sparked immense growth and change in the city, setting it on a path of unmatched resilience and strength. Designed for families to learn, explore, and discover the impact the fire had on the city and the people who lived here, ‘City on Fire’ guides visitors through the crucial events and conditions before, during, and after the fire. Drawing striking comparisons to today’s social climate, ‘City on Fire’ features more than 100 artefacts, interactive and multimedia elements and personal stories from survivors of the fire giving us a look inside what life was like in 1871 and how a tragic event shaped the Chicago we know today.

homoe

09-21-2021, 04:22 PM

Apple Fest to return to Lincoln Square in October. Apple Fest will take place on October 2–3 from 9am to 6pm in Lincoln Square.

The two-day, fall-centric festival, now in its 34th year, stretches from Lawrence to Wilson Avenues, where a series of food vendors, farmers market-style stalls, activity stations and music stages will line the street. As always, apples are the star of the show: Whether you want to feast on apple brats, apple bread pudding, candied apple bacon, apple cheddar scones, apple-cinnamon tamales, apple-stuffed grilled cheese or apple cider doughnuts, you're sure to find a meal to satisfy your apple cravings, with selections from vendors like Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese, Borelli's, Tamales Express and more.

You can wash all the delicious food down with cider from local outfits like The Northman, Right Bee and Eris, plus local and national breweries offering apple-infused beer (including A Bushel of Apples, a caramel apple-flavored blonde ale from Phase Three Brewing Company and Affy Tapple). Want to try your hand at making your own apple-stuffed treats at home? You'll also be able to buy fresh apples and cider from farms across the Midwest, including Mick Klug Farm, Phil Foster Farm and Los Rodriguez Farm, plus other fresh veggies and farm-made goods.

“Apple Fest is always Chicagoans’ sign that fall is here and to stock up on their favorite fall goodies to ring in the season,” said Rudy Flores, executive director of Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, said in a news release.

homoe

09-22-2021, 04:28 PM

A Wrigleyville Pub Runs Out of Luck After 50 Years

A fixture for Cubs fans, Blarney Stone, 3424 N. Sheffield Avenue will close after the North Siders’ season ends.

Chicago’s Blarney Stone, the Irish watering hole that’s served Wrigleyville for half a century, will permanently close early next month at the end of the Cubs’ season. The bar will close its doors for the last time on Saturday, October 2

homoe

09-25-2021, 06:54 PM

Apple Fest Noon-Sunday in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove (about a 50 miles drive from Chicago). $5; free for kids under.

Apple Fest, where you can nibble on apple-inspired dishes, from apple cider donuts and apple wine to granny apple popcorn and apple goat cheese. Live music, family activities and carnival rides round things out.

https://longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest/

homoe

09-26-2021, 10:45 AM

Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash Avenue.

South Loop: After 17 months, Buddy Guy’s Legends is back open. The legendary music venue that has a bar and restaurant, opened in August with a surprise appearance from Buddy Guy himself, according to the Columbia Chronicle. The owner told the newspaper that opening during the height of the pandemic would have spelled financial disaster. The paper also quoted an associate professor of instruction in the English and Creative Writing Department by the name of Jim DeRogatis. Buddy Guy’s opened in 1989.

homoe

09-27-2021, 09:14 AM

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 9301 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 Oct 15 - Oct 17

As of this post and via Chicago Magazine, this event is still on.

homoe

09-27-2021, 09:36 AM

The grandchildren of legendary Chicago gangster Al Capone will sell 174 family heirlooms at an Oct. 8 auction titled "A Century of Notoriety: The Estate of Al Capone" in Sacramento, California. The family heirlooms include his favorite gun that he called "Sweetheart" (estimated value $150K), his diamond-monogrammed watch ($50K), engraved jewelry, furniture from the Palm Island home, family photos and more.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-al-capone-auction-family-sonny-estate-photos-20210826-zat4zcbuebgehdy7fsseprnygm-photogallery.html

homoe

09-27-2021, 09:49 AM

Open House Chicago Set To Make In-Person Comeback. Get a Sneak Peek at New Sites.

After focusing on virtual and outdoor programming in 2020, Open House Chicago will return to form in 2021, once again offering in-person, behind-the-scenes access to buildings and spaces normally off-limits to the public.
The free two-day architecture festival, produced by the Chicago Architecture Center for the 11th year, is scheduled for Oct. 16-17.

More than 100 venues across Chicago and adjacent suburbs will open their doors to visitors over the course of the event, from skyscrapers to cultural centers, private clubs to rooftop farms. An online searchable database will be continuously updated as sites and details are added.

“Chicagoans love their city, and Open House Chicago is a reflection of that passion,” said Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, in a statement.

https://news.wttw.com/2021/09/20/open-house-chicago-set-make-person-comeback-get-sneak-peek-new-sites

homoe

09-29-2021, 05:13 PM

Reeling Film Festival (now until Thursday October 7)

Founded in 1981 and organized by Chicago Filmmakers, Reeling is the second-oldest LGBTQ film festival in the U.S., featuring a lineup of features, shorts and documentaries highlighting the diversity of queer stories and filmmakers from around the world. The fest will offer a mixture of in-person and virtual programming that includes 42 films this year, kicking off with a screening of Peeter Rebane's Cold War love story Firebird at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N Southport Ave) and running September 24–30 at the Landmark Century Centre Cinemas (2828 N. Clark St). From there, watch screenings virtually through October 7. For a full schedule of films and other events, visit the festival's website.

:http://reelingfilmfestival.org/

homoe

09-29-2021, 05:19 PM

JoJo's Pumpkin Patch River North Oct 1Nov 1, 2021

Snag a treat and some decorative gourds at the month-long, 5,000-square-foot JoJo's Pumpkin Patch pop-up, a festive patio adjacent to JoJo's Shake Bar in River North where you'll find hay bales, festive lights and "pumpkin domes" outfitted with tables for dining and hanging out.

Guests can enjoy a menu of special seasonal dishes, including caramel apples, pumpkin pie, apple pie, spiked ciders and hot chocolate. There's also a decadent Pumpkin Patch Shake— topped with a slice of pumpkin pie, a taffy apple, roasted marshmallow and a Reese's pretzel—plus cocktails like the Caramel Apple Mule and Pumpkin Spiked Latte. And if you need a big orange gourd to bring home, you can purchase one here. Cheers to fall!

Event website:https://jojosshakebar.com/

homoe

09-29-2021, 05:24 PM

Friday October 1 2021 - Sunday October 3 2021

Unfortunately, the Chicago Pride Parade won't be taking place this year, but Chicago Pride Fest is still moving forward, bringing three days of music, drag, vendors and LGBTQ-friendly event to Northalsted.

Swing by to catch headlining sets from The Four contestant VINCINT, early-aughts popstar Mýa and identical twin duo Nina Sky. Plus, on Sunday you can view the Pet Pride Parade at noon or take in the Peach Presents Takeover, featuring sets from local acts like Roy Kinsey, Jamila Woods and Mother Nature.

Event website:https://northalsted.com/pridefest/

homoe

10-01-2021, 11:09 AM

This is no more sorry to say.

He now operates out of the kitchen at Lone Wolf, 806 W Randolph. (Green St & Halsted St West Loop, Near West Side).

Tamale Guy now operates out of Bangers & Lace kitchen. 1670 W Division St, Chicago.

homoe

10-04-2021, 08:05 AM

Latin Restaurant Weeks land in Chicago at last

Chicago’s first Latin Restaurant Weeks are here, beginning on Monday, October 4, and going through Monday, October 18.

Latino and Caribbean restaurants, including Taqueria Chingón, Tacotlan, and Birrieria Ocotlan, will offer prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Osito’s Tap will serve specialty cocktails for $10.

Latin Restaurant Weeks began in Houston and expanded to Miami before coming to Chicago.

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/9/29/22696715/portillos-hot-dog-chicago-ipo-latin-restaurant-week-time-out-reviews-robot-delivery-el-milagro-obama

homoe

10-06-2021, 07:52 AM

Immersive Van Gogh Lighthouse ArtSpace (Old Town) Until Sunday November 28 2021.

Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 50 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions.

Event website:https://www.vangoghchicago.com/

homoe

10-07-2021, 10:17 AM

Faux ’50s Diner Ed Debevic’s Is Back (so is the chrome, neon, and theatrically rude servers). 159 E. Ohio St.

Ed Debevic’s, the famously raucous retro diner starring singing, dancing waitstaff, returned to Chicago last week, six years after its original restaurant was demolished in River North. Now located in Streeterville and owned by Bravo Restaurants, the new Ed’s still features diner food served by theatrically rude waiters in a shiny faux-’50s setting with lots of chrome, neon, and sassy signage.

The menu revives many of the classics from the old days, including chili, Ed’s Mom’s Meatloaf Sandwich, and the World’s Smallest Sundae, but it makes a few concessions to the 21st century, namely an Impossible burger. The servers still dress in vintage splendor with buzz cuts, Buddy Holly glasses, and coonskin caps, but times being what they are, they’re less touchy-feely than in days of yore, and instead of dancing on the tables, they’re encouraged to use special ledges and a runway that extends the length of the main dining room.

homoe

10-07-2021, 10:52 AM

homoe

10-07-2021, 11:34 AM

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Here's some trivia about me that most might not know. Close family of mine up in Seattle, used to live in Chicago (back in the day). Our Uncle used to go down to D'Amatos bakery for the BEST cannoli, pizza, and Italian sub sandwiches. :balloon:

Located on the west side of Chicago, this bakery is an must see and dining experience.

WEB: www.damatoschicago.com

feel free to explore their website for menu prices and bakery offerings. They're open seven days a week.

I receive Chicago Eater & Chicago Time Out e-mails plus subscribe to Chicago Magazine! Recently there was a very complimentary article about D'Amatos.

Even with a pandemic and labor shortages, they remain open and thriving 7 days a week!

homoe

10-08-2021, 02:40 PM

Alan Cumming: Tales from a Fully Packed Life. MUSIC BOX THEATRE CHICAGO 3733 N Southport Ave Sunday, Nov 21 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT.

For more info visit..

https://www.chicagohumanities.org/about/

homoe

10-08-2021, 05:15 PM

Explore the world’s largest Starbucks® 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 646 N Michigan Ave, Chicago.

A good weekend starts with a good cup of coffee, and because Starbucks is turning 50 this year, exploring their unique offerings is the best way to celebrate. Head to the heart of downtown to explore the largest Starbucks in the world: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, which at five floors is a coffee-lover’s playground. Here, all the coffee is roasted onsite daily by Starbucks Master Roasters, and there is a lot more to explore than just specialty brews. Enjoy fresh-baked Italian fare, coffee-inspired cocktails, or try the exclusive nitrogen-infused gelato, and toast to the big 5-0.

homoe

10-09-2021, 04:27 PM

IF you're in or near Chicago.....

The Magnificent Mile is definitely a hotspot for holiday shopping — and not just at chain retailers, either. There are plenty of unique spots to explore.

Galt Baby has more than 35 years experience in stocking modern, fancy, and fun baby gifts and gear. Water Tower Place and The Shops at North Bridge are filled with shopping options and holiday gift possibilities. And Mary Mary Gifts offers unique homewares, art, and global gifts that make it a must-stop shop for locals looking for something truly special.

homoe

10-13-2021, 02:40 PM

One of the 49 coolest neighborhood's in the world

We polled 27,000 city-dwellers and asked local experts to rank the greatest places for food, fun, culture and community.

The city’s historic Swedish enclave (take note of the flag on the neighborhood's iconic water tower), Andersonville is now better known for its LGBTQ+ nightlife and the bars and restaurants that line the Clark Street corridor. Over the past year, the area has bounced back in a big way, welcoming new bars (Nobody’s Darling, the Bird Cage) and restaurants (Parson’s Chicken & Fish), while events like the Taste of Andersonville have done a top job of showcasing beloved local institutions. The district has always been a desirable place to live, but its proximity to beaches and coastal parks has only made it more appealing during the pandemic. Andersonville is also a community that’s looking forward, launching initiatives like Clark Street Composts – a pilot program that could serve as a model for eco-friendly composting throughout Chicago.

The perfect day: Start off with coffee and pastries from Scandi-inspired bakery Lost Larson, before checking out the vintage knick-knacks at Woolly Mammoth or feminist literature at Women & Children First. Next, stroll along the picturesque Foster Beach, then snag a table at Hopleaf and enjoy mussels and Belgian beer. Round off your day with a drag show at the Bird Cage or a surreal performance of the Neo-Futurists’ Infinite Wrench.

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10-13-2021, 03:15 PM

The Shops at North Bridge , Magnificent Mile (520 N Michigan) Friday October 15 2021 - Monday January 17 2022.

Calling all The Office fanatics: The same team that created "The Friends Experience" is back with another nostalgic pop-culture experience that will make you feel like a Dunder Mifflin employee. Spread across two floors, the pop-up features 17 rooms that recreate sets from the show, including the Scranton Business Park workplace (which features Michael's office, Pam's reception desk and Ryan's closet) and Schrute Farms. Guests will be able to ecreate moments like Kevin's chili spill and the Dundie Awards—and you'll also find a few original props and costumes on display.

Don't forget to stop by a gift shop that's dressed up like the Warehouse, featuring merch like "World's Best Boss" mugs, sweatshirts that say "Nard Dog" and staplers (Jello not included). The gift shop will be open to both ticketed and non-ticketed guests, so even those who don't spring for the photo-friendly experience have a chance to buy some branded shirts and tchotchkes.

Event website:https://www.theofficeexperience.com/

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10-13-2021, 03:31 PM

Chicago International Film Festival Movies Until Sunday October 24 2021.

Some of the latest and greatest movies to hit the festival circuit arrive in the midwest during the Chicago International Film Festival, which present a lineup of more than 80 dramas, documentaries, comedies and foreign films, plus 10 short film programs. In addition to CIFF's home base at AMC River East 21, this year's festival expands across the city, with screenings at the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center—plus drive-in screenings at ChiTown Movies in Pilsen.

Highlights of this year's lineup include an opening night screening of Wes Anderson's tribute to journalism The French Dispatch, a drive-in presentation of Todd Haynes' rock doc The Velvet Underground, Mike Mills' moving tale of a radio documentary producer (played by Joaquin Phoenix) C'mon C'mon and Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi epic Dune. The festival will also host the world premiere of two documentaries: Jesse Moss' inside look at Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, Mayor Pete, and the story of Chicago’s first Black mayor, Punch 9 for Harold Washington.

Other notable films being show include Andrea Arnold's eye-opening documentary Cow, the vengeful Western The Harder They Fall starring Idris Elba, Ridley Scott's latest period piece The Last Duel and the time-bending Colombian film Memoria, which features a haunting performance from Tilda Swinton.

You can find a complete list of films (including drive-in screenings), purchase tickets and learn about other programming on the Chicago International Film Festival website.

Event website:https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/

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10-14-2021, 05:27 AM

Logan Center Bluesfest Friday October 15 2021 - Sunday October 17 2021

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts honors the tradition of blues music on the South Side of Chicago with a three-day festival highlighting local and national musicians, including in-person performances and livestreamed shows. Highlights of this year's lineup include concerts featuring Shemekia Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Bobby Rush, plus the premiere of an audio-visual work by avery r. young and Amir George. Check out the Logan Center Bluesfest website for a complete schedule of programming.

Event website:https://logancenterblues.org/

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10-14-2021, 05:36 AM

One of the distinctive features of the West Loop is its vast collection of street art created by numerous artists, present amid the streets lined with restaurants and on the side of overpasses and railway embankments. Painter and muralist Jenny Vyas is one of those artists whose work has helped to shape the former industrial area, adding splashes of color and creativity to the trendy destination for nightlife and dining that it has become.

A self-taught artist, Vyas first became inspired to paint while recovering from a breakup in 2013. She said that much of her work is inspired by “a lot of the darkness in life that we don’t really talk about.”.

Her latest show, “Awaken,” opened last month and is on display at Pilsen Yards through October 31. The show features 15 of Vyas’ paintings, all of which center on themes of vulnerability and finding strength through exploring one’s own demons.

“It’s the show I’ve been working toward for the last five years so it’s been really great to bring it all together,” Vyas said. “It’s my largest body of work, ever.”

Although she’s originally from India, Vyas has lived in Chicago for more than two decades and considers the city to be her home.

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10-14-2021, 05:45 AM

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10-16-2021, 10:39 AM

Oooh Wee It Is 3 E 83rd St (Chatham) Chicago

I’m of two minds about encountering a line in front of a restaurant when you show up for a meal. On the one hand, it can be frustrating to work up an appetite and arrive expecting to eat, only to have to join a waiting list. On the other hand, when folks are willing to queue up for a table, it typically means that the food being served is something worth waiting for.

Thankfully, the latter absolutely applies to the Chatham location of Oooh Wee It Is, where plates of delicious soul food are often overflowing—much like the parking lot.

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/oooh-wee-it-is

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10-16-2021, 10:46 AM

It’s fall in Michigan, prime season for apple picking. The third top producer of apples in the U.S. (after Washington state and New York), Michigan has about 14.9 million apple trees on nearly 800 family-run farms.

A spring freeze turned blossoms to icicles, however, which means there are far fewer apples to pick. Several orchards and mills that traditionally offer pick-your-own apples are scrapping it this year, after losing a large portion of their crops.

There are still apples for sale in most orchard stores and at cider mills, who sometimes buy crops from others in the state. Be sure to call ahead for availability.

https://detroit.eater.com/2021/10/14/22723796/where-to-pick-u-pick-apples-metro-detroit-michigan

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10-20-2021, 09:33 AM

Arguably one of the best celebrations of the year—National Dessert Day—is on Thursday, October 14! Satisfy your sweet tooth and take in the views at LH Rooftop, located on the top of iconic Magnificent Mile hotel LondonHouse Chicago (85 E. Wacker Drive).

We have rounded up the restaurant’s best dessert offerings below, whether you’re a chocolate lover or more of a fruit dessert fan.

Brownie a la Mode ($10) – A classic for any chocoholic, made with a warm Valhrona chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, cocoa, and raspberry

Berry Tart ($14) – Cool and refreshing, made with fresh berries, vanilla bean custard, and lemon curd

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp ($13) – Tart with a crunch, made with fresh strawberries, rhubarb, and oat streusel

Crème Brûlée Bite ($11) – A traditional delight, made with vanilla custard and brûléed sugar

Pecan Sticky Bun ($9) – Served during brunch on Saturday and Sunday, topped with warm caramel sauce poured tableside.

https://www.chicagofoodmagazine.com/news/celebrate-national-dessert-day-at-londonhouse-chicago

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10-21-2021, 08:28 AM

Apple season is here and Gnome Brew is celebrating with their 3rd Annual Cider Day this Saturday, October 23rd (2026 West Montrose) begins at 12pm.

For Gnome Brew's Cider Day they pick up freshly pressed organic apple cider and other seasonal treats from a Michigan orchard the morning of the event for guests to partake in and purchase to take home. Starting at Noon, guests will be offered:

Fresh Mulled Apple Cider
Orchard Fresh Apple Cider Donuts and Apples
Hard Cider Samples from past years
Cider Share (bottle share for ciders)
Games!

For more information, please visit https://gnomebrewshop.com/cider-buy-2021.

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10-27-2021, 07:04 AM

FEW Cocktail Class. Tue, Nov 9, 2021, 7:00 PM. 916 W Fulton Market.

Master the art of making the perfect Old Fashioned with a FEW Spirits Master Mixologist. This is a hands-on class, where you will learn everything you need to know about making a killer Old Fashioned along with 2 riffs on this classic.

Ticket includes: $25 TOM card good at any of our kitchens or bars the day of the event, 1 Hour hands on class with FEW Spirits Master Mixologist, 200 ML bottle of FEW Bourbon, Recipe Cards, Old Fashioned Making Kit: 18 oz Crystal Mixing Glass , Strainer, Jigger, Bar Spoon, Cocktail Picks.

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10-27-2021, 07:11 AM

Cosmic Country Showcase: Lavender Country. Hideout (River West/West Town) Friday October 29 2021 - Saturday October 30 2021.

The Cosmic Country Showcase celebrates twangy tunes delivered with psychedelic trappings, dressing up the Hideout's stage to present a wonderfully strange variety show. The latest edition of the event celebrates the first openly gay country album, released by Lavender Country and reissued by Paradise of Bachelors. Frontman Patrick Haggerty headlines two Cosmic Country shows during Halloween weekend, playing tunes from the pioneering record alongside regulars like Andrew Sa and a lineup of special guest musicians, comedians and performers.

Event website:https://hideoutchicago.com/event/cosmic-country-showcase-lavender-country-tour/

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10-27-2021, 07:21 AM

Maxwell Street Market , West Loop. Sunday November 7 2021 - Sunday April 16 2023.

Originally established in the late 1800s, the Maxwell Street Market brought vendors, musicians and cooks to an open-air flea market where shoppers could find just about anything they wanted. The market introduced the Maxwell Street Polish sausage, provided a venue for rising Chicago blues musicians and was immortalized in a scene in The Blues Brothers. These days, the market sets up on nearby Desplaines Street (between Roosevelt and Howard) every Sunday, where visitors will find vendors hawking their wares, an abundance of delicious Mexican food and occasional performances by local bands and dance troupes. Don't let the cold or wet weather scare you away—the Maxwell Street Market takes place outdoors year-round.

Event website:https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/maxwell_street_market.htmll

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10-28-2021, 04:11 AM

Seven Ten Social 1055 E. 55th St., Chicago

Get ready to be bowled over, Hyde Park, has a sleek, new bowling alley and cocktail bar! Officially opened Wednesday, October 27, it offers a new gathering place for fun in the neighborhood, adjacent to the University of Chicago with eight bowling lanes, classic drinks and boozy milkshakes, and a menu of burgers and fried chicken sandwiches, wings, and tenders by Lillie’s Q and LQ Chicken Shack Founder/Chef Charlie McKenna.

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10-29-2021, 07:54 AM

Bavette's Steakhouse 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago

The modern steakhouse seduces with its speakeasy feel — and as with any Hogsalt establishment, the drinks are stellar.

Their unbeatable boeuf is served up in many forms, such as Béarnaise Filet Mignon or Bone Marrow spread on fresh Frites. The Gatsby-like surrounds only add to the mystique, as do the exquisitely mixed classic cocktails and vast wine list. Pro Tip: The burger is one of the city’s best.

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11-04-2021, 07:56 AM

Chicago Humanities Festival is hosting women who are at the forefront of our culture, including famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson, popular Design Matters podcast host Debbie Millman, and the leader of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones. Come out to stages all across Chicago to join these iconic women for a celebration of our culture: from legendary photos and design to groundbreaking poetry and historical journalism.

https://www.chicagohumanities.org/attend/events/

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11-04-2021, 08:06 AM

Mercury Theater, until Dec 4.

Returning to the Venus Cabaret Theater at the Mercury Theater, playwright and actor Ronnie Marmo steps into the shoes (and disheveled suit) of boundary-breaking comedian Lenny Bruce. Produced in partnership with Bruce’s daughter Kitty Bruce, the one-man show finds Marmo replicating sections of Bruce's act while weaving the narrative of the stand-up's life. You'll learn about Bruce's arrests on charges of obscenity and his fight for freedom a speech during an era when profane observations were taboo. Throughout “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce,” Marmo channels Bruce's rebelious spirit, celebrating the freedoms that the comedian fought for through a show that reckons with his struggles.

Event website:https://www.lennybruceonstage.com/

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11-04-2021, 07:21 PM

“Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement” Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center , Skokie IL. Until Sunday May 8 2022

Tracing the contemporary gay rights movement back to the June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City, the Illinois Holocaust Museum's hosts an exhibtion that documents a continuing struggle for equality. On loan from the Newseum, “Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement,” collects more than 85 artifacts, such as posters from Harvey Milk’s campaign for public office in San Francisco and the gavel Nancy Pelosi used to announce the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Visitors will learn about the history of the LGBTQ community through pivitol moments in history and in popular culture.

Event website:https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/exhibitions/rise-up-stonewall-and-the-lgbtq-movement/

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11-07-2021, 06:44 AM

Henry Ford Museum 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI

Driving America is an opportunity to look at America’s favorite mode of transportation in a different way. Explore the cultural significance of the car and learn more about the interactive in-museum features that make this exhibit so unique and engaging.

In building a new exhibit all about the automobile, our curators were faced with a challenge: how could we create an experience that appeals to both car enthusiasts and casual drivers alike? As a result, Driving America flips the script on how we look at our day-to-day transportation. With more than 100 vehicles and 20 interactive touchscreens containing activities, video interviews, and artifact information and images, the exhibit is all about the visitor. According to Patricia Mooradian, President of The Henry Ford, “We want people to walk away from this experience thinking about cars, culture and themselves in new, unexpected ways.”

https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/inside/driving-america/
Also check out their blog.

https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/Detroit67/

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11-11-2021, 08:09 AM

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11-11-2021, 08:22 AM

Chicago Critics Film Festival Music Box Theatre Friday November 12 2021 - Sunday November 14 2021.

The Chicago Critics Film Association throws an annual film fest, giving the public a chance to see buzzed-about unreleased films and overlooked movies that deserve to be seen on the big screen. This year's lineup includes a 40th anniversary screening of the Chicago-set Michael Mann film Thief, the new Netflix Western The Power of the Dog and an early screening of the new A24 dramedy Red Rocket.

Event website:https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/

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11-11-2021, 08:48 AM

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11-11-2021, 08:55 AM

“The Dr. Seuss Experience” Water Tower Place | Chicago, Until Sunday January 2 2022.

Get lost in a world of Wockets and Truffula Tree contained within this immersive experience, inspired by the literary works of Dr. Seuss. Bringing to life the characters and landscapes of books like The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax, "The Dr. Seuss Experience" is filled with a series of rooms where guests can interact with characters and snap photos. At the center of the pop-up, there's a maze inspired by Oh, the Places You’ll Go! made up of thousands of suspended balloons. Taking over 25,000 square feet on the street level of Water Tower Place, this experience is great for kids—or for embracing your inner-child.

Event website:https://www.experienceseuss.com

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11-14-2021, 02:04 PM

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OpeN MiC NighT Wed, Nov 24, 7:30 PM Hairpin Arts Center • Chicago.

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11-16-2021, 05:45 PM

Christmas is still weeks away, but somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving, large swaths of the city get decorated with millions of twinkling bulbs. If you’re ready to embrace the holiday season, you can begin checking out some of the displays this weekend, as events like ZooLights, Amaze Light Festival and Illumination begin welcoming guests. Plan your festive sightseeing with our guide to the most dazzling light displays in the city and the surrounding suburbs.

Even if you've got a bad case of the bah-humbugs, it's hard not to feel a bit of seasonal cheer when the city gets festooned with millions of twinkling bulbs as part of Chicago's best holiday light displays.

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do/christmas-lights-in-chicago?cid=email~emailname%3DCHICAGO%20EN_NEWSLET TER_2021116~jobid%3DDM12669~crmid%3Dd8896ecb-1ff1-4fa6-b48e-6f17d8709617&deliveryName=DM12669

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11-17-2021, 07:30 AM

Saturday Nov 20, 2021

The night after Christkindlmarket opens and the city's Christmas tree is illuminated, the Magnificent Mile rings in the holiday season with its annual parade.

Beginning at 5:30pm, you'll be able to watch lights in more than 200 trees along Michigan Avenue sparkle as a procession of floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands and celebrities pass by. As usual, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will act as the Grand Marshals.

Show up early (beginning at 11am) to check out activities along Michigan Avenue and get a picture with Santa.

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11-22-2021, 06:42 PM

Michigan Avenue Entrance ,111 South Michigan Avenue. Modern Wing Entrance 159 East Monroe Street.

Kick off the season this weekend at the Art Institute, Chicago’s home for the holidays! Snap a picture with the beloved lions adorned in their festive wreaths, then visit favorites like the Neapolitan crèche, the Tiffany Window, and iconic artworks from across the collection. Make it a day you and your friends and family will remember.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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11-26-2021, 10:57 PM

201 E Randolph St, Chicago.

There's nothing stopping you from showing up in front of Cloud Gate (a.k.a. "The Bean") at any point during the year and belting out your favorite holiday songs, but you can do it with a crowd of like-minded exhibitionists at this annual series of winter concerts and sing-alongs. Previously know as "Caroling at Cloud Gate," this series will be more inclusive of Chicago’s many faith backgrounds, cultures and holiday music traditions, taking place every Friday at 6pm from November 26 through December 17. Song books will be distributed at each event.

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11-28-2021, 10:36 AM

Presented by EBP @ Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago

WINDY CITY SOUL CLUB

Our old friends WINDY CITY SOUL CLUB will once again be coming back to Logan Square Auditorium to help Chicago ring in the New Year. And let's face it, it's been a hell of a year (or two). What better way to celebrate the upcoming New Year - which is sure to hold many wonders that will amaze and inspire - than by cuttin' some rug and shakin' out 2021 with a twist? This is the party of the year, folks, and you won't want to miss it.

WCSC deejays play all original vinyl of the Northern Soul variety, Motown-style gems, regional hits, ace dancing tunes as well as your favorite recognizable sing-along classics.

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11-30-2021, 07:09 PM

Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland Harris Theater , Millennium Park
Tuesday December 7 2021.

As the world's foremost portrait photographer, Annie Leibovitz has captured the images of famous folks ranging from John Lennon to Demi Moore, plus scores of other luminaries in the worlds of fashion, music, acting and more. Leibovitz's latest book of photographs, titled Wonderland, chronicles her experiences in the fashion world over the past 50-plus years, cataloging shoots with Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vanity Fair and more. She'll take to the stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance to discuss those photographs in this talk hosted by the Chicago Humanities Festival—and all attendees get a copy of the book.

Event website:https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/annie-leibovitz/

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12-04-2021, 03:35 PM

Bureau Bar + Restaurant 2115 S State Street Chicago

Make sure to save room for the peach cobbler.....

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12-05-2021, 09:06 AM

Are you a beer connoisseur and visiting in Chicago? Then perhaps check out

Moody Tongue Brewing Company 2515 S Wabash Ave

After a phone conversation recently with my Traveling Companion and Beer Aficionado its come to my attention that Moody Tongue must be added to my "must try" on the next trip to the Windy City!

As I've often stated, I'm not a beer drinker and would never go out of my way to visit a brewing establishment! But after she told me about the food/dessert, I'm game.....

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12-layer German chocolate cake

The longer this pandemic stretches' on, the longer my "places to visit" grows!

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12-06-2021, 03:48 PM

Foursided Card & Gift 2958 N Clark St Chicago

This Lakeview gift shop (formerly known as Twosided) sells greeting cards, smart gifts for your hard-to-buy-for friends and cool framed prints. There is also a section with calendars, planners, frames and much more. Originally based in Lakeview, the shop has also opened up a second location in Andersonville.

https://foursided.com/

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12-08-2021, 10:57 AM

Lula Cafe 2537 N Kedzie Blvd Chicago

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This carrot cake is not to be missed......:hangloose:

"At Lula a 20% service charge is added to pay employees a fair living wage and benefits. A service charge model helps us provide a consistent income for all members of our team in a way that the old tip system did not".

Sidebar: I tip and I might add I tip well. HOWEVER, I'm opposed to forced tipping or as they are calling it "service charge" being added to my bill! I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this offensive. And IF they are so worried about their employees making a fair living wage, cut back on your profits a bits and add that to their paychecks!

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12-10-2021, 07:21 AM

50 E Ida B Wells Dr Chicago

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, will be appearing for one night only at the historic Auditorium Theatre following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery.

As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

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12-10-2021, 11:40 PM

An exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo will replace “Immersive Van Gogh” next year.

In February 2022, after a yearlong run at the Germania Club Building in Old Town, the wildly popular experiential art exhibit “Immersive Van Gogh” is set to be replaced by a new visual spectacle from production company Lighthouse Immersive—this time dedicated to the work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

Kahlo, whose work famously melds elements of folk art and magical realism, is perhaps best known for her self-portraiture and portrait work (like “Diego and I,” which recently sold for nearly $35 million at a Sotheby’s auction). Much like its predecessor, “Frida: Immersive Dream” will showcase animated video projections of some of the artist’s most iconic paintings, including works like “The Two Fridas” and “The Wounded Deer,” alongside a selection of drawings, iconography and photographs of the artist at various stages of her life.

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12-11-2021, 07:47 AM

“Making Friends With Hungry Ghosts” will open Friday, December 10 at Home Away From Home (1141 N Damen Ave); hours are Fridays 6–10pm, Saturdays noon–10pm and Sundays noon–6pm, as well as by appointment.

Chicago street artist Dont Fret hopes people feel at home when they visit his Wicker Park gallery space—at least in part because the gallery is located inside Fret’s actual home, an apartment on Damen Avenue filled with vintage furniture and family mementos in addition to the art on the walls.

Inspired by his upbringing amid Wicker Park’s DIY scene as well as time spent living in an artist commune in London, Fret aims to fuse elements of art, food and culture at the half-gallery, half-apartment space, which he’s named Home Away From Home. When it opens to the public on December 10, the gallery will debut “Making Friends With Hungry Ghosts,” a solo exhibition of Fret’s work from the past several months, plus a selection of vintage furniture curated by Brent Rawlinson and Daniella Caruso.

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12-12-2021, 10:35 AM

Neighborly

Neighborly, a gift shop with three locations—Wicker Park, Logan Square and the Chicago Riverwalk—has a name that captures the essence of a community, and it stocks the products that captures it.

A big part of Neighborly’s mission is working with as many Midwest-based manufacturers as possible, offering local goods that range from kitchen appliances to artwork, with an entire section focused on Chicago-themed gifts. The shop also ensures that nothing is harmed in the process of making its items, working with manufacturers that use eco-friendly materials and are transparent about their processes.

https://neighborlyshop.com/

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01-05-2022, 10:41 PM

Buddy Guy's Legends 700 S Wabash Ave Thursday January 6 2022 - Sunday January 30 2022

Most people call January "the first month of the year" or "four weeks of taking my resolutions seriously," but Chicago blues fans know that it's actually "Buddy Guy month." Throughout the month, the legendary bluesman picks up his polka-dot guitar and takes the stage during a residency at the South Loop blues clubs that bears his name.

Guy performs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, with a different supporting act joining him each evening. This year, you'll see Guy paired with folks like local singer Demetria Taylor, California guitarist Leilani Kilgore amd veteran singer-songwriter John Primer. Tickets to Guy's January residency aren't exactly cheap, but witnessing a bonafide blues icon perform in his hometown is the kind of experience that's worth the dough.

https://buddyguy.com/january-info/

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01-06-2022, 09:31 AM

Feed Your Soul Jazz Brunch Sundays Time Out Market 11-3 916 W Fulton

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it’s all about brunch! Sundays just got a lot sweeter with the introduction of Feed Your Soul brunch at Time Out Market Chicago, hosted every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. The all-star lineup will offer brunchy bites that go above and beyond your average short stack plus live entertainment from 1 pm to 3pm, featuring Chicago Soul Jazz Collective. And, if you’re feeling boozy (and who isn’t on Sunday?), head to the bar for bottomless mimosas. Now that’s a good reason to get out of bed!

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01-06-2022, 09:44 AM

“Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott” Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St (Until Sunday May 29 2022)

The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott, a 20th century American painter whose incisive, large-scale work took aim at racial inequities in America—among other social ills—with humor and wit. The exhibition examines Colescott's work throughout the decades, moving through the artist's stylistic evolutions from riffs on the Bay Area Figuration of the '50s and '60s to his graphic style of the '70s and beyond, as well as his role in bolstering Black representation in art.

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/colescott.html

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01-06-2022, 09:51 AM

“André Kertész: Postcards from Paris” Grant Park (Until Jan 17, 2022) 337 E Randolph St, Chicago

Explore the small-but-mighty works of photographer André Kertész, who arrived in Paris in the fall of 1925 with a camera and what was left of his savings. Over the next three years, the majority of the photos he produced were printed on postcard paper, making them easy to share with friends and benefactors. Exhibiting a collection of these small-scale works, the Art Institute's latest exhibit explores Kertész's output in the years before he graduated to international exhibitions and magazine spreads.

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01-13-2022, 04:40 PM

Andrea Bowers Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago. Now until March 27th.

Tackling issues like immigration rights, workers’ rights, climate justice and women’s rights, the work of Los Angeles artist Andrea Bowers is nearly always imbued with a message. Her latest exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art assembles a collection of work that documents decades of activism, including a Radical Feminist Pirate Ship Tree-Sitting Platform and a video piece that features Indigenous rights activists fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline project.

Event website:https://mcachicago.org/exhibitions/2021/andrea-bowers

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01-15-2022, 06:25 PM

Drag Bingo With Haus of Towers at My Buddy's 4416 North Clark Street
Thu, Jan 20, 4:30 PM 6:30 PM & 9:30
My Buddy's • Chicago, IL
Starts at $6.00

Save Drag Bingo With Haus of Towers at My Buddy's to your collection of fun things to do.

Performers from the Haus of Towers drag show oversee this weekly bingo game that features fierce performances and some fabulous prizes.

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01-16-2022, 10:32 AM

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01-19-2022, 10:33 AM

Located throughout the city and always on view (for free!), Chicago boasts public art by Picasso, Calder, and local artists.

There's no shortage of amazing creative works in Chicago's best museums, but you don't need a ticket to see the best public art in Chicago. With pieces on display throughout the city, you can head to the Loop to see the reflective Cloud Gate and Picasso's sculpture in Daley Plaza or visit Pilsen to take in the 16th Street Murals or the colorful home of artist Hector Duarte.

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01-20-2022, 07:35 AM

8-TRACK: The Sounds of the 70’s. Thursday January 20, 2022 — Sunday January 23, 2022. Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 721 Howard Evanston,IL

Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through 10-years of ground-breaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies.

8-TRACK is a fast-paced musical journey through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th Century. A Baby Boomers’ dream come true features the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Labelle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, KC and the Sunshine Band, and more! Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert.

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01-21-2022, 08:12 AM

A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence.The Block Museum of Art is free and open to all. Located at 40 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL . Hours: Wednesday to Friday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday.

Northwestern University’s Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art presents A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence, an expansive collection of 65 works from around the nation. This moving new exhibit asks how art has been used to protest, process, mourn and memorialize anti-Black violence for over a century.

Interesting race, violence, and art by investigating the varied strategies American artists have used to grapple with anti-Black violence, the artwork ranges from literal to metaphorical. And while it may be showcasing works created between the 1890s and 2013 — it speaks to contemporary artistic practice within a longer history of American art and visual culture. Featured artists include Darryl Cowherd, Elizabeth Catlett, Emory Douglas, Melvin Edwards, Dox Thrash, and many more.

www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/exhibitions/2022/a-site-of-struggle.html

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01-25-2022, 08:51 AM

Ray Bradbury: Inextinguishable Saturday January 29th American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago.

Inextinguishable honors the incredible writing and enduring impact of one of America’s most celebrated writers. Featuring personal artifacts from Bradbury’s life like his desk, typewriter, paintbrush set and more, this exhibit illustrates his worldwide influence on everything from Disney to NASA to the Russian Space Program. Special exhibit included with museum admission.

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01-26-2022, 06:57 AM

Meet and Create. Sat, Jan 29, 7:00 PM 1438 E 52nd St • Chicago

An instructor is present to guide you through the process to help you create your own custom masterpiece. Bring a friend, bring your favorite beverage, and get those creative juices flowing!

*B.Y.O.B.

*Must be 21 & over

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01-27-2022, 07:42 AM

Elton John United Center, Feb 4 - 5 Chicago

THE FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR

After nearly 50 years in the 'biz, Sir Elton John has announced his final tour before he retires, giving the world one last chance to catch the pop legend live. Singer, composer and pianist and activist, Elton John has sold over 300 million records and has over 50 Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time.

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01-29-2022, 10:00 AM

Chicago Auto Show McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago Feb 12Feb 21, 2022.

Does your Valentine send your heart revving into high gear? Take them on a date to the Chicago Auto Show, the massive 10-day car show that's headed back to McCormick Place starting February 12. Browse hundreds of car models on the convention center floor and learn about the latest and greatest in auto technology—you can even take select cars on a spin around the indoor or outdoor test tracks if you're 21 or older.

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02-01-2022, 10:20 AM

“Immersive Van Gogh” Lighthouse ArtSpace, Old Town Feb 2 -Feb 14 Chicago.

Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 50 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions.

The show takes up residence in the Germania Club Building in Old Town, which will go by the name Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago and host additional interactive art exhibitions in the coming years. Occupying four rooms in the space, the "Immersive Van Gogh" presentation is around 35-minutes in length, with mostly-identical projections displayed in each of the rooms throughout the show.

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02-06-2022, 08:57 AM

The people of the Loop have been waiting. They’ve been waiting for an alternative to Bennigan’s or for a liquor list that goes beyond Old Crow and Miller draft. Now, thanks to Billy Lawless, the wait is over. The Ireland native and his father (same name, but call him William) ventured far from their neighborhood pubs the Irish Oak and the Grafton to open a big-deal spot on a big-deal strip of Chicago. And they did it right.

Drinks and food sport downtown prices, so plan on spending some loot and don’t look back. Like sweet ’tinis? The signature Gage Cocktail— pear Grey Goose, Aperol, clove-infused apple juice with a splash of cranberry and lime— is your drink. Are you a brown liquor sipper? The whiskey list is lengthy and expertly selected. The beer list goes beyond the basics and wines are accompanied by clever, straightforward descriptions.

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02-08-2022, 06:02 PM

Feb 12Feb 21, 2022

After returning last year for a special summer edition, the Chicago Auto Show—the largest car show in North America—is headed back to McCormick Place for 10 days this February to showcase the latest and greatest developments in the world of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and concept cars. Manufacturers trot out their newest models in elaborate exhibitions, often accompanied by interactive installations that allow you to get behind the wheel (whether physically via indoor/outdoor test track or virtually). Note that masks are required for all attendees over the age of 2 and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be checked for those entering areas designated for eating and drinking.

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02-11-2022, 05:42 AM

Valentine's Day Pop-up Market Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market(West Loop) Feb 12, 2022

Time Out Market Chicago is hosting vendors from throughout the city on its second-floor balcony just before Valentine's Day, including Plants Delivered Chicago, Just E Skincare, Moon Drawn Craft, Reformed School and many more. You'll be able to browse greenery, jewelry, pottery, vintage goods and more great gifts throughout the afternoon. If you're thirsty, the Secret Sound bar will be slinging tiki cocktails for you to sip while you shop. And if you need a bite to eat, you can snag pizza, barbecue, sushi, burgers, tacos and more delicious dishes from Time Out Market vendors.

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02-13-2022, 05:47 PM

Check this out!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-californian-visited-chicago-first-142600638.html

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02-16-2022, 10:32 AM

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar 12, 2022

After the Chicago River is dyed a murky shade of green, the city's big St. Patrick's Day celebration moves to Grant Park for a parade on Columbus Drive. You'll see bagpipes, drum corps, Irish dancers and politicians at this festive procession (celebrating its 67th year as well as Chicago's essential workers), which is among the largest events of its kind in the country. Organizers haven't yet announced a kick-off time or route for this year's parade—the first in the city since 2019—but it typically marches north from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, with a viewing stand situated in front of Buckingham Fountain.

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02-17-2022, 10:22 AM

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606 Records 1808 S Allport St. Chicago

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02-18-2022, 08:08 AM

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Perhaps it's best to wait a while to visit Chicago!

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02-22-2022, 06:46 AM

Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago 5700 S Lake Shore Dr March 5th

The Chicago Beer Festival, which normally takes over the Field Museum for a night in March, isn't happening until October this year—but that doesn't mean you're out of opportunities to sample brews in a museum until then. Instead, grab tickets to Brewsology Beer Fest at the Museum of Science and Industry, where dozens of breweries and cideries (Maplewood, Dovetail, Bells and Founders among them) will offer samples of their offerings. Wander around with a beer in hand, chat with brewery reps and feel free to check out the museum's exhibits.

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04-19-2022, 03:22 PM

Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:30 pm 725 W Roosevelt Rd. Chicago

John Waters (legendary filmmaker of the cult classic Pink Flamingos and blockbuster Hairspray, and author of Carsick and Mr. Know-It-All) has turned his brilliant mind to fiction: specifically his first novel and what he calls the “feel bad romance.” In Liarmouth, Waters employs his trademark combination of hilarity and obscenity, weaving a tangled tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction, with main character Marsha Sprinkle (scammer, suitcase thief, master of disguise) at the helm. At CHF, Waters share his secrets for writing well in a transgressive way.

https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/john-waters/

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04-23-2022, 11:52 PM

https://memorialmuseum.com/

The Memorial Museum in Oklahoma City

The museum held its 27th Anniversary reading on April 19.

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05-05-2022, 03:57 AM

Polk Bros Park (600 E Grand Ave) May 28; hours are Monday–Friday from noon–10pm and Saturday–Sunday from 10am–10pm, with last entry at 8:30pm seven days a week.

Chicago's home to no shortage of themed mini-golf courses, from the itty-bitty urban landscapes at City Mini Golf in Maggie Daley Park to bird-shaped obstacles at Douglass 18 within Douglass Park—and starting this summer, mini golf enthusiasts can try to hit a hole-in-one among beloved cartoon characters at a Pixar-themed course that's coming to to Navy Pier. Dubbed Pixar Putt, the pop-up mini-golf experience spans 18 interactive holes inspired by Pixar movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E, Inside Out and more.

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05-25-2022, 09:53 AM

“Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott” 78 E Washington St
Chicago

The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott, a 20th century American painter whose incisive, large-scale work took aim at racial inequities in America—among other social ills—with humor and wit. The exhibition examines Colescott's work throughout the decades, moving through the artist's stylistic evolutions from riffs on the Bay Area Figuration of the '50s and '60s to his graphic style of the '70s and beyond, as well as his role in bolstering Black representation in art.

www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/colescott.html