There’s a scene early on in Ocean’s 8 when Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is laying out her grand jewelry heist scheme and she rejects the idea of including any men as part of […]
Review: Bold and Thrilling, Ocean’s 8 Crackles with Energy
Review: Shape of the World is a Beautiful, Meditative Experience
Shape of the World by developer Hollow Tree Games is like walking through a peaceful dreamscape. It’s not really a game in the more traditional sense: there are no quests to complete, […]
Craving Mu Shu Pork? Secrets to Delicious Recipes Revealed in Chinese Soul Food
Eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant always leaves me with a craving to create those delectable dishes myself. I’ve played around with stir-fries and sticky rice over the years—to varying levels of […]
Following the Flock: An Emerging Artist Circus Debut with Aloft Circus Arts Graduates
Eight emerging circus artists debuted their show Flock at Aloft Circus Arts in Logan Square this weekend. It was apparent right from the clever opening number introducing us to the cast, that […]
Review: A Sold-Out, Expansive Evening with Kishi Bashi
We learned. We laughed. We danced. Quippy stage banter. New genres. Cultural exploration. Friday night’s sold out Kishi Bashi show at Old Town School of Folk Music exceeded expectations in all regards. […]
At Victory Gardens, Mies Julie Scorches With the Tensions of Another Racist Culture
Mies Julie is a scorchingly sexy, shockingly violent adaptation of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie, transported from 1888 Sweden to 2012 South Africa. Incidents that may or may not happen offstage in 1888 […]
Polo & Pan Will Turn Your Wheels on Their Debut Stop in Chicago
“Le Monde” Magazine in France has dubbed Polo & Pan the “maîtres de l’électro joyeuse,” which translates to “the masters of joyful electro.” The DJ duo strives to bring nothing but positivity […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Refreshing, Protein-Rich Cobb Salad
Welcome to summer, everyone! We’ve been up and back weatherwise, but once Buckingham Fountain turns on and the beaches open for Memorial Day it’s more or less a foregone conclusion. We had […]
Review: Starship Corporation is Barely a Game, and Should be Avoided
Coronado Games’ Starship Corporation sounds cool. It puts you in the role of a space tycoon, trying to build a trade empire across space. You can design and construct your own space […]
Preview: The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth Keeps Improving but is Still Very Early Access
Steel Wood Studios’ The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is one of many licensed Warhammer games. From the Age of Sigmar to 40k, there are first person shooters, all sorts of strategy […]
Chicago Botanic Garden’s Butterflies and Blooms a Fresh Breath of Air for Your Summer
Spring’s been sprung and skipped straight into summer, but that’s no reason not to stop and smell the roses. If you don’t mind taking the trip to Glencoe, IL to the Chicago […]
Gorillaz are Coming! Gorillaz are Coming!
It’s highly unusual for Gorillaz to put out two albums within a year of each other, but it’s unheard of for them to have tour stops in Chicago two years in a […]
