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Chicago author Samantha Irby talks sex, adulthood and being BFFs with Roxane Gay

May 9, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

Chicago-born author, comedian and blogger Samantha Irby combines comedy, personal stories and feminist narrative in her recently released book, "We are Never Meeting in Real Life." Since getting her start...

Takashi Murakami, artist behind Kanye West’s “Graduation” cover, opens exhibit at MCA Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.

Even if you haven't heard of Takashi Murakami, you've seen his work. Often referred to as "Japan's Andy Warhol," Murakami blurs the line between art, fashion, and popular culture—particularly with...

5 buzz-worthy topics people will be talking about this weekend

May 9, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

The digit: 3 Are your hands good and ready to cover your eyes? The third season of the post-apocalyptic horror series, "Fear the Walking Dead" will premiere on AMC June...

National Doughnut Day: Where to get free treats today

May 13, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

National Doughnut Day is today and we've rounded up Chicago spots offering free treats and specials for the sugary holiday. Hit up any of these locations on Friday, June 2...

Magnolia Bakery launches four limited edition banana pudding flavors for summer

May 13, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Magnolia Bakery has announced their "Summer Bananza" and will release four new, limited edition banana pudding flavors this summer. Throughout the New York bakery's creative strides (which opened in Chicago...

Weekend cheat sheet: 5 buzz-worthy topics people will be talking about

May 9, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

Quick! Think of something interesting to say at dinner Friday night. If nothing's coming to you, here are your conversation starters for the weekend. Bae-watch Watch Zac Efron on the...

"Bronzeville," a podcast starring Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate, highlights the forgotten history of the iconic Chicago neighborhood.

Listen: Laurence Fishburne, Larenz Tate star in podcast ‘Bronzeville’

May 9, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

In the 1940s, both the African-American neighborhood of Bronzeville on the South Side of Chicago and American radio dramas were thriving. The podcast "Bronzeville," starring Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate,...

The complete lineup for Chicago’s Music Box Theatre’s 70 mm Film Festival

May 9, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

Chicago's Music Box Theatre has announced their film lineup for their 70 mm Film Festival taking place from June 30 to July 21. Cinephiles, or anyone who happened to see...

At Spinning J, you can have your pie and eat it too

May 9, 2019 at 10:41 p.m.

Something old, something new, something borrowed—seemingly, the only thing absent from Spinning J (1000 N. California Ave. 872-829-2793) in Humboldt Park is the "something blue." It's this combination that makes...

Pear raspberry balsamic pie, First Slice's seasonal offering right now, is a 1 1/2-inch-thick slice of deeply colored, solid fruit between sheaves of buttery crust. It looks dense but tastes surprisingly light, thanks to the tart one-two punch of raspberries and vinegar. The thinly sliced pears have seemingly melted together, creating a glacierlike filling that moves as one cohesive piece — straight into one's gaping maw. Available at each of First Slice's locations (Ravenswood, Ravenswood Manor and Andersonville). $3.50 slice; $6 mini pie; $25 whole pie. www.firstslice.org. — Joseph Hernandez

The best ‘damn fine’ coffee (and pie) in Chicago to get caffeinated for the ‘Twin Peaks’ premiere

May 9, 2019 at 10:41 p.m.

The release of the long-awaited "Twin Peaks" revival season has us itching for a caffeine and pie fix. While we can expect some changes in the show with the 26-year...

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