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There's A Light....Light In The Darkness
Pie Hole Pizza Joint, Uptown Edition's opening was indeed "really soon," like the sign promised. If we're reading our hashtags properly, Saturday night was the soft opening, taking advantage of the crowds attending a couple gay weekend events downtown. Show More Summary
Art Around Town
Tonight: trying to be cute bc the abyss @ Co-Prosperity Sphere Kelly Reaves & Kate Arford: Creature Comforts @ Elastic Thorne Brandt: Drums @ Roots & Culture Tyrue "Slang" Jones: The Freedom of Art @ Gala Gallery Kathy Halper, Jason...
Fast & Furious 6, The Hangover Part III, Epic, What Maisie Knew, Frances Ha & Safety Last
Fast & Furious 6 You'd figure that six films deep into a franchise, I'd have made up my mind whether I'm fully on board. But I think after having taken in Fast & Furious 6, I'm willing to say I'm...
"Comic View" Auditions Come to Chicago
The early to mid-90s marked a significant era for African-American comedians; from sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country (including Chicago's now-defunct All Jokes Aside) to television appearances on shows like "Showtime at the Apollo" and the wildly...
Win or else for Hawks
The stakes of Game 5 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings on Saturday prompted a curious nugget of wisdom from Mike Babcock earlier in the day. "I don't know how they could be any more desperate or any more scared than we are," the Red Wings skipper said. Show More Summary
Extra Extra: State Lawmakers A Week To Decide On Pensions, Budget & Other Issues
Plus, a cockatoo turns 80, Phil Jackson talks about the Bulls, and other stories. [ more › ]
Superbugs Spreading: A Damper On Your Holiday Barbecue
A promising Whitney Young pitcher who got a bad chicken Caesar salad and Joplin tornado survivors offer very different scary examples of a growing problem: antibiotic-resistant bacteria plaguing our food. [ more › ]
Pencil This In: Sardinian Dinner At Ceres' Table
Ceres' Table chef Giuseppe Scurato is serving a five-course menu dedicated to Sardinian recipes on Thursday, May 30. [ more › ]
Portage Theater Closed Indefinitely
Owner Eddie Carranza closed the theater over a liquor license dispute. [ more › ]
Last Minute Plans: Viennese Dance Performance
See an aerial dance performance this afternoon at Navy Pier. [ more › ]
Around Town: You're A Grand Old Flag
Today's gallery is guaranteed to hoist you by your petards. [ more › ]
Jeppson's Malört Now Available In Wisconsin
Jeppson's Malört is available in Wisconsin for the first time in 35 years. [ more › ]
Do This: Mole De Mayo In Pilsen This Weekend
Mole de Mayo, held today and tomorrow, celebrates the Mexican dish and includes lucha libre wrestlers. [ more › ]
Morning Box Score: Danks Solid In Sox Season Debut
John Danks earned a no-decision in his 2013 White Sox debut Friday Night at U.S. Cellular Field but, more importantly, looked sharp in his first start since undergoing shoulder surgery last year. [ more › ]
Today's Weather: Eyes Of A Stranger
It's a cloudy, gloomy start to the Memorial Day weekend. [ more › ]
What's German for 'Go Blackhawks'?
On April 18, I was at Johnny's IceHouse West, interviewing fans about their experience watching Blackhawks practice, when I saw two women in the bleachers in bright red jerseys. One was wearing Jonathan Toews, the other Corey Crawford. "Excuse me," I said. Show More Summary
Extra Extra: The Beaches Are Open
It's not really warm enough to enjoy it, but today Chicago's beaches officially opened. [ more › ]
Music Video Of The Day: Violent Femmes 'Country Death Song'
Usually we stick to posting "official" music videos, but we couldn't pass up this reader-submitted clip for the Violent Femmes' "Country Death Song." [ more › ]
Congress Theater Loses Liquor License
But the embattled Logan Square music venue can still stay open and sell alcohol while Carranza appeals the decision. [ more › ]
Concealed Carry Bill Passes Illinois House; Quinn Vows To Stop It
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Gov. Pat Quinn are opposed to the bill. [ more › ]
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