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A Chicago theater veteran’s view from Puerto Rico
Longtime Theater Oobleck ensemble member Dave Buchen sees hurricane devastation from his house on a hill in San Juan.
by Deanna Isaacs on October 11, 2017
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Take a trip and trip out to ‘William Blake and the Age of Aquarius’
A new exhibit at the Block Museum makes a startling connection between the 18th-century English artist and the 1960s counterculture.
by Jason Foumberg on October 4, 2017
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Choir Boy, Foxfinder, and 12 more stage shows to see now
A play by Moonlight author Tarell Alvin McCraney and a paranoiac drama by British playwright Dawn Hall are among this week's best bets.
on October 12, 2017
Do It Today
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Perfect Arrangement
Through 10/22: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM; also Wed 10/18, 7:30 PM
The Broadway at Pride Arts Center - Uptown
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Wasteland Hero
Through 10/22: Thu-Sat 8 PM, Sun 3 PM
Nox Arca Theatre - North Center
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United Flight 232
Through 10/21: Thu-Fri 8 PM, Sat 3 and 8 PM, Sun 3 and 7 PM; also Wed 10/18, 8 PM
Chopin Theatre - Ukrainian Village/East Village
The Bleader
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The Daily Show live, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
by Steve Heisler on October 16, 2017 at 4:03PM
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Open House Chicago, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
by Steve Heisler on October 13, 2017 at 2:33PM
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Professional look, video-game style
by Isa Giallorenzo on October 12, 2017 at 9:07AM
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Nasty Women attempts to sum up what it's like to be a feminist in Trump’s America
by Aimee Levitt on October 11, 2017 at 7:32PM
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Spiritual coach shares her styling tips for empowering yourself
by Isa Giallorenzo on October 10, 2017 at 11:46AM
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Gentrifier is a positive step forward in the gentrification debate
A new book succeeds by avoiding simple solutions to complicated problems.
by Tanner Howard on October 9, 2017 at 1:39PM
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Chicago Ideas Week wants to help you solve civic and personal problems
This year's happenings, from October 16-22, include 30 stage events with speakers and panels, punctuated by artistic performances, and 90 labs around the city.
by Aimee Levitt on October 9, 2017 at 1:28PM
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Can Ashley Wheater sustain the Joffrey’s success?
The choreographer celebrates ten years as artistic director of the dance company. What might the next decade have in store?
by Miriam Finder Annenberg on October 5, 2017 at 9:30AM
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Becky Shaw, Fun Home, and nine more notable new stage shows
A black comedy at Windy City Playhouse and a black musical at Victory Gardens are among this week's best bets.
on October 4, 2017 at 5:30PM
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Story of a Curse—and the Cubs’ curse killer
Author Rich Cohen makes a persuasive—and entertaining—case that, for Cubs fans, the curse was one of the core beliefs that held the universe steady.
by Aimee Levitt on October 4, 2017 at 4:41PM
