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First Look review: Second City’s “She the People” is a reassuringly funny discussion about sexism and the world of women
This final sketch summed up the tone of She the People perfectly, recognizing the sexism that is rampant but defeating it with the honest and telling ... -
The Big City Blog: Three Chicago-area local haunted houses perfect for a frighteningly good time this Halloween season
Complete with an eerie churchyard, cemetery, dark castle-like rooms and narrow passageways, this facility is a feast for the senses. -
The Big City Blog: Highlighting the many fun activities and festivals this fall in Chicago
The fields of Chase Park will be converted into a campground with real campfires, marshmallow roasting, food, live music and professionally told ghost stories -
The Big City Blog: City Winery’s river domes, Wicker Park-Bucktown fall dinner crawl, Nature Museum’s “Backyard Adventures” exhibit and more
City Winery Chicago will be offering “river dome” seating for dining guests who want to enjoy a view of the river and city skyline during the ... -
The Big City Blog: I lost my shoe in a mosh pit, but what else is new? Riot Fest is everything I love about punk music brought out into the open
I lost my shoe in the mosh pit, had it returned in two parts, and then held on to it as a few strangers lifted me ... -
Shop Around the Corner: Rotofugi is an eclectic blend of Japanese pop culture and American toy store
With sculptures of bobble-headed medieval doctors and an eclectic wall of day-glow cartoon characters, the absurdity of the art matches the madness of the toys. -
Good Eats at KorFusion: A quick and tasty twist on traditional Korean dishes tucked away in a small diner
The smell of the meat searing on the grill mixes well with the fresh scent of stir-fried salsa, Korean-style pickled vegetables and other toppings. -
First Look review: Greenhouse Theater Center’s bold “Machinal” provides a feminist perspective on traditional marriage
Both powerful and disturbing, Machinal is all about resisting the stereotypical gender role of obedient and defenseless women. -
The Big City Blog: Adult scavenger hunt at Lincoln Park Zoo, Friday Night Flights beer fest in Ravenswood, North Coast after parties and new happy hours
After a summer full of sampling local craft beers across Chicago’s neighborhoods, the final Friday Night Flights beer festival of the season is this Friday, Aug. ... -
First Look review: Black Button Eyes Productions’ “Shockheaded Peter” is a delightfully devilish production
I was blown away. The music, the performance, the dancing and the humor were all wildly entertaining, but I was most impressed because I walked away ...
