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After being canceled in 2020 and running a scaled-back event in 2021, the Chicago Air and Water Show is back in full force this weekend. You can grab a spot on the beach to watch the show, head to a lakefront restaurant or bar with a good view, or see the spectacle from a skyscraper or a boat on Lake Michigan.
If watching something from the comfort of your couch sounds more appealing, there’s “She-Hulk,” the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and “The Princess,” which uses news coverage to tell the story of Princess Diana.
Plus, Chicagoans can now try traditional Laotian dishes such as seen savanh (a dried beef dish) and sai oua (a flavorful pork sausage) from Laos to Your House and grab a Chicago-style thin crust tavern pizza from Kim’s Uncle Pizza, the first dedicated pizzeria by E.F. Pizza.
See you next week.
— Kayla Samoy, deputy senior editor
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The Chicago Air and Water Show runs from Fullerton Beach to Oak Street Beach, with North Avenue Beach acting as the focal point. But you can also watch the action from a skyscraper or a boat. Plus, there are lakefront restaurants and bars offering food and drink specials. Read the full story here.
Charles Stepney was a musician, producer, arranger and composer who worked with iconic artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton and Ramsey Lewis.
He may be one of the greatest unsung musical heroes, but his daughters — Eibur, Charlene and Chanté — aim to change that. They’re behind the “Summer of Stepney,” a series of events, performances and documentary webisodes in celebration of Stepney’s work. Read the full story here.
First Look: Kim’s Uncle Pizza revives suburban pizzeria with Korean American Bridgeport connection
Kim’s Uncle Pizza is the first dedicated pizzeria by E.F. Pizza, the pizzaiolos at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream and Marz Brewing.
The shop specializes in their Chicago-style thin crust tavern pizza, and has debuted its take on the hottest food this summer: Italian beef. Read the full story here.
‘The Princess’ review: The story of Princess Diana, as the media told it and covered it
Yes, it’s another documentary about Diana, Princess of Wales. Tribune critic Nina Metz writes that while there is not much more to say about Diana at this point, director Ed Perkins takes a unique approach in this HBO film by using news coverage to tell Diana’s story. Read the full review here.
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Tribune critic Louisa Chu writes that Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar celebrates the complicated culture of American Chinese cuisine in its creative food and drinks.
She said the most surprising dish on the menu was the vegetable spring rolls, which are sprinkled with a “magic dust” of mushroom powder and Korean red chile flake. Read the full review here.
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Tribune critic Michael Phillips writes that series creator and head writer Jessica Gao is going for something fun with “She-Hulk.” He describes the show as “quick-witted and engagingly randy,” and that it rests largely on its star’s shoulders.
But after Tatiana Maslany’s 17-character showcase in “Orphan Black,” two character iterations are a snap. Read the full review here.
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Laos to Your House, Chicago’s only Lao-inspired food project, focuses on ‘a forgotten Asian country’
Every other Thursday, Stacy Seuamsothabandith, her husband, Byron Gully, and her brother, Keo Seuamsothabandith, serve pickup orders for their project Laos to Your House.
“Laos is kind of a forgotten Asian country,” Stacy Seuamsothabandith said. “So we started with: How do we teach people about our cuisine and culture?” Read the full story here.
Theatre Y’s “Laughing Song: A Walking Dream” is a theater performance that takes the actors and audience members on a 3-mile journey around the streets of North Lawndale.
The show combines the personal memories of North Lawndale native Marvin Tate with the story of a little-known historical figure: George W. Johnson. Read the full story here.
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Demand for Italian beef is booming. Thank ‘The Bear.’
The FX show “The Bear” has spurred demand for Italian beef — the delectably sloppy, classic Chicago sandwich of thinly sliced roast beef and tangy giardiniera piled on a roll. Read the full story here.
The inaugural Blues Brothers Con will treat fans of the iconic 1980 Chicago film “The Blues Brothers” to sights and sounds from the movie, according to Greg Peerbolte, CEO of the nonprofit Joliet Area Historical Museum, which is hosting the festival. Read the full story here.
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