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FREE “Queen of Ithaca” Online Play Reading @ The 16th Street Theater NFP Virtual Stage
FREE “Queen of Ithaca” Online Play Reading @ The 16th Street Theater NFP, Streaming online at your favorite spot at home, 7:00pmWHAT: Chicago playwright Aline Lathrop retells the story of Odysseus from his wife Penelope’s funny and feminist perspective.SO WHAT: Penelope doesn’t recognize her husband when he returns home from twenty years of war and adventure. Or does she? Set in ancient Greece with modern language, Lathrop’s two-hander reimagines Odysseus’ return from Penelope’s point of view. “Queen of Ithaca” is the story of love and desire, cunning and power, and of a mother who will protect her son at any cost.NOW WHAT: Reserve…
World Music Festival Chicago @ Various Locations
World Music Festival Chicago @ Various Locations, Various Times, WHAT: A little taste of music from around the world SO WHAT: World Music Festival Chicago brings award-winning artists from around the world to share their amazing music for this citywide, multi-venue festival. Over 30 artists and ensembles representing 22 countries and regions of the world will be performing throughout the festival. This is their 22nd year of live, in-person performances, and they will also be celebrating 10 years of Ragamala, the largest all-night long presentation of live Indian classical music in the United States. NOW WHAT: It's free! Head over…
Oktoberfestiversary @ Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, ILOktoberfestiversary @ Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery,1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Saturday 11:00am -9:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 8:00pm WHAT: Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery's annual fall street fest! SO WHAT: Join the two amazing breweries as they cerebrate Ravenswood Corridor, Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, and all things Oktoberfest! They will have plenty of amazing food trucks, live music, fun activities for the kids, and special tappings of brews from both breweries. NOW WHAT: There is a $5 suggested donation will benefit The Friendship Center, a local food pantry that’s been providing groceries and more for the Northside neighbors facing hunger for more…
Handmade Market Chicago @ Empty Bottle
Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, ILHandmade Market Chicago @ Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave, Noon – 4:30pm WHAT: Shopping, eating, and drinking all in one place SO WHAT: Grab a drink from the Empty Bottle Bar, and start shopping the Handmade Market Chicago! They will bring a nice collection of makers with beautiful and unique items to the Empty Bottle! Join in and see what all the sellers will have to offer. You can check out some of the sellers that will be featured over on their Facebook page. NOW WHAT: This event as always is free!
World Music Festival Chicago @ Various Locations
World Music Festival Chicago @ Various Locations, Various Times, WHAT: A little taste of music from around the world SO WHAT: World Music Festival Chicago brings award-winning artists from around the world to share their amazing music for this citywide, multi-venue festival. Over 30 artists and ensembles representing 22 countries and regions of the world will be performing throughout the festival. This is their 22nd year of live, in-person performances, and they will also be celebrating 10 years of Ragamala, the largest all-night long presentation of live Indian classical music in the United States. NOW WHAT: It's free! Head over…
Oktoberfestiversary @ Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, ILOktoberfestiversary @ Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery,1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Saturday 11:00am -9:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 8:00pm WHAT: Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery's annual fall street fest! SO WHAT: Join the two amazing breweries as they cerebrate Ravenswood Corridor, Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, and all things Oktoberfest! They will have plenty of amazing food trucks, live music, fun activities for the kids, and special tappings of brews from both breweries. NOW WHAT: There is a $5 suggested donation will benefit The Friendship Center, a local food pantry that’s been providing groceries and more for the Northside neighbors facing hunger for more…
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home, various times WHAT: An annual film tradition is back in theaters, but it keeps a lot of the last two year’s virtual screenings intact! SO WHAT: The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, much like the rest of the city, is back to normal. They will be combining streaming on-demand and regular fantastic theater screenings and a few pop up experiences to enjoy a stunning collection of feature-length films, shorts, and in person celebrations. Check out our preview of the festival here! NOW WHAT: You can…
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home, various times WHAT: An annual film tradition is back in theaters, but it keeps a lot of the last two year’s virtual screenings intact! SO WHAT: The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, much like the rest of the city, is back to normal. They will be combining streaming on-demand and regular fantastic theater screenings and a few pop up experiences to enjoy a stunning collection of feature-length films, shorts, and in person celebrations. Check out our preview of the festival here! NOW WHAT: You can…
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home, various times WHAT: An annual film tradition is back in theaters, but it keeps a lot of the last two year’s virtual screenings intact! SO WHAT: The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, much like the rest of the city, is back to normal. They will be combining streaming on-demand and regular fantastic theater screenings and a few pop up experiences to enjoy a stunning collection of feature-length films, shorts, and in person celebrations. Check out our preview of the festival here! NOW WHAT: You can…
Alvvays & Slow Pulp @ Riviera Theatre
Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, ILAlvvays and Slow Pulp @ Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave, 6:30pm, 18+ WHAT: Alvvays return to Chicago! SO WHAT: Earlier this year, Alvvays made their return to Chicago as part of Courtney Barnett's Here and There Festival. Molly Rankin and crew were refreshed as a band and firing on all cylinders, sharing both fan favorites and brand new songs off their latest album Blue Rev. Every song had the crowd in the palm of their hands and the band's energetic attitude let their music shine. If that set's phenomenal stage presence are any indication, then this Alvvays performance is…
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet “Au Revoir Tour” @ Old Town School of Folk
Old Town School of Folk Music - Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILWHAT: One final tour for these Cajun music stalwarts SO WHAT: With 45 years under their belts, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet are calling it a well earned career. This final tour will see the Grammy-award winning band dish out their best songs, which are heaping full of culture and genres. Seriously, whether they're touching upon Zydeco, swamp pop, blues, jazz, country and more, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet are making music that just speaks to the soul of Cajun music. NOW WHAT: Tickets are only $36 ($34 for members) for this farewell show!
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival @ Various Theaters & Streaming straight to you home, various times WHAT: An annual film tradition is back in theaters, but it keeps a lot of the last two year’s virtual screenings intact! SO WHAT: The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, much like the rest of the city, is back to normal. They will be combining streaming on-demand and regular fantastic theater screenings and a few pop up experiences to enjoy a stunning collection of feature-length films, shorts, and in person celebrations. Check out our preview of the festival here! NOW WHAT: You can…
