Tag: Chicago Reader

Occult films often depict dark forces linked to marginalized groups, perpetuating stereotypes and fears. In Chicago, a city known for its segregation, horror movies...

The 2024 Chicago School Board Elections are coming up on November 5th, marking a significant moment in the city's history as it will be...

In the science fiction novel "Remember You Will Die" by Eden Robins, the story revolves around an AI character named Peregrine and her daughter...

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut in "Woman of the Hour" takes a deep dive into the disturbing world of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Portrayed by...

The Theatre Above the Law in Chicago is once again putting on a seasonal production based on the fairy tales collected by the Brothers...

The 1972 Operation PUSH Expo was a significant event celebrating Black artistic, economic, and political strength, as showcased in the restored documentary, Save the...

The last time we checked in with Vershawn Sanders-Ward, the founding artistic director for Red Clay Dance Company, was back in 2021, as performing...

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s latest production, Milo Imagines the World, is a captivating and heartwarming show that takes audiences on a magical journey. Based on...

Molière's The Misanthrope, first produced in 1666, continues to resonate with audiences today due to its timeless observations on human behavior within social relationships....

Loaves & Witches in Edgewater, Chicago, is a magical cafe that welcomes all with open arms. Co-owners Julia Goodmann and Lisa Harriman have created...

My first introduction to playwright Eboni Booth was in 2022 when Steep Theatre produced her play Paris, about a young Black woman working in...

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

John McDevitt, a kinky movie buff and film programmer of the Leather Archives and Museum’s Fetish Film Forum, recently shared his recommendations for kinky...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Fashion’s Night Out event at the 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago. While...

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...

Jinx Dawson, the teenage singer who founded the band Coven in the mid-60s, is known for her unique blend of music and occult themes....

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,...

A surprising and hilarious crossover has taken place on the mainstage of Chopin Theatre in Chicago, where The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don't...

The Love Object at Story Theatre is a modern adaptation of a Greek tragedy, specifically Hippolytus, that delves into the dark side of the...

Rough House Theater in Chicago is known for creating immersive haunted houses that cater to horror enthusiasts. Their latest production, House of the Exquisite...