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Review: Spring Awakening fans soak in big names, big beats

June 15, 2018 at 4:05 p.m.

Rain, booming bass, beats and euphoria intermingled during Spring Awakening on Saturday, the second of the fest's three-day stand at Soldier Field. Hardwell and Diplo were among the night's bill...

Get your fill of Negroni

June 15, 2018 at 4:57 p.m.

In its third year, Negroni Week celebrates the classic Italian cocktail while benefiting charities chosen by participating restaurants. This year it takes place June 1-7, and more than 100 area...

Pale ale meets doughnut in Craft Beer Week tie-in

June 15, 2018 at 4:25 p.m.

Lightly sweet and bitter -- these are the initial flavors imparted by Glazed and Infused's IPDoughnut (India pale doughnut). The limited edition confection is being offered in conjunction with Chicago...

Jessie J performs at the House of Blues Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Chicago.

Review: Jessie J charms crowd at House of Blues

April 15, 2020 at 1:02 a.m.

Jessie J may have called herself awkward a few times onstage at her sold out show at House of Blues on Saturday, but her command of the stage and her...

Cinco de Mayo dining, drinking specials

June 15, 2018 at 6:43 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo is next week, and while the fiesta often includes imbibing, several restaurants are offering both food and drink specials to commemorate the annual May 5 celebration. Here's...

Chef Chrissy Camba's first brunch pop-up for Maddy's Dumplings will be at Salero (621 W. Randolph St., 312-466-1000) at noon Sunday.

Chef Chrissy Camba’s pop-up series takes on brunch

June 15, 2018 at 7:26 p.m.

Chrissy Camba made waves helming the erstwhile Laughing Bird restaurant, with her Filipino-influenced cuisine garnering nods from Tribune critic Phil Vettel and others. But it was short-lived. Just five months...

Henry’s Swing Club, Arami noodle night and other dining events

June 15, 2018 at 7:13 p.m.

Here is a selection of upcoming April restaurant events. Arami (1829 W. Chicago Ave., 312-243-1535) is hosting its monthly Noodle Night April 27 from 5 to 9:15 p.m. This month's...

Restaurant openings and coming soon

June 16, 2018 at 6:24 p.m.

Craving something new? A host of new eateries – ranging from a sushi restaurant to a chocolate shop – and expanded locations are opening this spring in Chicago. Here's a...

Foxygen lead singer Sam France at Metro on April 9.

Review: Foxygen celebrated instead of saying goodbye

April 5, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

Although Foxygen's tour stop at Metro on Thursday was ostensibly to be its last in Chicago, the mood was more celebratory than sad swan song. Colorful holiday lights were strung...

Curren$y cashed in on flow, fan love

April 5, 2019 at 11:14 p.m.

If part of Curren$y's definition of living the Jet Life includes enjoyable, smooth coasting through whatever task is at hand, then his sold-out show at the Metro was in the...

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