Birds of Chicago a family thing, on and off stage
Touring is a family affair for JT Nero and Allison Russell, the husband-and-wife duo at the center of the music collective Birds of Chicago. The two hit the road with...
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‘Thriller’ dance party channels Michael Jackson, iconic video
More than three decades after its release, the groundbreaking video "Michael Jackson's Thriller" continues to inspire spooky dances and zombie flash mobs. Chicagoans can learn some of those iconic ghoulish...
Baby Loves Disco: Tiny dancers
Parents and kids can put on their dancing shoes together at Baby Loves Disco. The family-friendly dance party returns to Chicago on Oct. 25. The afternoon event takes place at...
Oriental Institute hosts Mummies Night Oct. 25
Looking for an unusual Halloween treat for the family? With a bit of education tossed in for good measure? Wrap yourself and the kids around Mummies Night, to be held...
Merchandise is selling like crazy
Merchandise has come a long way since its start in Tampa, Fla.'s hardcore neo-punk scene in 2008. Known for consistently reinventing its sound, the band made its latest release, "After...
Handmade Market brings art-fair vibe indoors
The summer street fair season has pretty much come to a close, but fanciers of handcrafted goods can still get their shopping fix at the Handmade Market. The indoor artisanal...
Revolutionary War re-enactment brings history to life
There won't be live ammunition fired at the Revolutionary War re-enactment at Cantigny Park, but simulated rounds from cannons, howitzers and mortars will pack plenty of punch. "It's a lot...
Garfunkel and Oates, from flat screen to big stage
As actresses, Riki Lindhome, 35, and Kate Micucci, 34, have plenty of television, film and commercial acting credits between them. But together they've hit pay dirt as the comedy-music duo...
At Remix, everything old is renewed again
Recycling as an art form takes center stage at Remix Chicago, a Logan Square street festival that celebrates arts and crafts made of repurposed materials. Artists will be on hand...
Midnight Circus to pitch its tent at Chicago parks
Midnight Circus in the Parks sounds as if it might feature acrobats at the witching hour. But the series of family-friendly shows takes place long before midnight at eight Chicago...