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Early last summer, when the linden trees on Randolph Street were in full bloom, the honeybees at Kaiser Tiger rooftop went into a frenzy....

Chicago's magic scene is buzzing with excitement as the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival brings incredible magicians to the Magic Parlour at...

Historical fiction has a way of overshadowing the real people and events that inspired it. Just think about how English monarchs like Richard III...

The Occult Issue of the Chicago Reader has been released on a fortuitous day - the full moon. This energetic time of the month,...

David Javerbaum’s comedic one-act play, "An Act of God," is a thought-provoking and entertaining show that challenges traditional views on religion and God's commandments....

Subtext Studio Theatre Company recently premiered Omar Vicente Fernandez's play, Que Te Vaya Bien, as part of the seventh edition of Destinos: Chicago International...

Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish, a self-proclaimed guru and doctor, gained notoriety in 1904 when a woman named Emma Reusse died after following his advice to...

Michael Frayn's 1982 theatrical farce, Noises Off, is currently being staged at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company by director Anna D. Shapiro and her cast....

Von Harris, a 15-year-old sophomore at Hinsdale South, had big dreams of opening his own restaurant. He had been learning kitchen skills from his...

Sibling dynamics and family bonds take center stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play follows the story of two...

Disability and performance have a complicated history in the entertainment industry. From the controversial depiction of disability in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks to...

Child Star is a new documentary that delves into the complexities of being thrust into the spotlight at a young age and the subsequent...

In 2015, James Kannookadan wowed the judges at a MasterChef audition with a Kerala fried chicken sandwich. Although he didn't make it past the...

Fifty years ago, a legendary mascot burst onto the scene in San Diego, dressed in vibrant orange and yellow feathers. Known as the San...

Jackie Taylor's latest production at the Black Ensemble Theater, "Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People," offers a unique and soulful experience for...

For 12-year-old Amanda, the macabre was tantalizing. She gobbled up horror books like Pennywise devoured kids. One summer, she introduced Stephen King to the...

Alice Tippit's exhibition, "The Deep Element," at Patron, is her second solo show at the gallery. The collection includes oil paintings, sculptures, and works...

In the heart of Roscoe Village lies the Old Friends gallery, showcasing the thought-provoking exhibition "Ambulance Chase." This collection of artworks delves into the...

Raven Theatre is currently showcasing Martyna Majok's Ironbound, which is being billed as a Chicago premiere. This play brings back memories of a workshop...

Reader Bites is a platform that celebrates the culinary delights, beverages, and ambiance of the Chicagoland food scene. The experience of savoring a dish...

Autumn in Chicago brings a special treat to the food scene - the delicious pumpkin bread at the Common Cup Cafe in Rogers Park....