Arts & Culture In Chicago
Isaiah Collier Brings His Fiery Sax Back To Chicago For New Album
The jazz musician and South Side native released his fourth album last month and has a number of shows coming up, including Saturday at Dorian’s in Wicker Park.
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30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Plant Sales, Funkadesi, A Fair Trade Market And More
There’s also an Andersonville wine walk, River West cocktail crawl and house music day party.
Theater
Collaboraction Theatre Company Opening Inside Kimball Arts Center
The nonprofit arts group hopes to open the theater in October as it builds out the rest of the community hub with help from a $1.5 million fundraising campaign.
Arts
Greater Chatham Initiative Seeks 10 Artists To Design Murals Honoring Mahalia Jackson
Selected artists will receive $1,500 to create murals for a 1-mile stretch of 79th Street, each illustrating a chapter in the singer and civil rights activist’s life.
Movies & TV
‘The Daily Show’ With Jon Stewart Coming To Chicago For Democratic National Convention
The show will hit the road this summer and broadcast from Chicago. The “Late Show” with Stephen Colbert also will film live from Chicago that week.
Books & Comics
Will Hike For Beer: New Book Pairs Local Trails With Breweries To Get Chicagoans Outside
“Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond: The Tastiest Way to Discover the Windy City” helps you explore 30 stunning hikes with nearby beer stops in the city, suburbs and beyond.
Food
No Need To Wait For Cicadas — You Can Eat Bugs In Chicago Right Now
Some Chicago chefs say insects like grasshoppers and ants are full of culinary potential and can provide inspiration for this summer’s cicada emergence.
Fashion
Marché Privé Brings ‘Luxury’ Market With Derby Day Flair To South Side
The free social fair at the Promontory Saturday takes on a Kentucky Derby theme, with nearly two dozen BIPOC vendors, cocktails, music and more.
