Chicago musician Yomí channels emotion with her harp
This is the first in a four-part, weekly series in which RedEye profiles Chicago artists who are going old-school by creating unique sounds with instruments often left out of contemporary...
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10 cereal dishes that take childhood favorites out of the breakfast bowl
There aren’t many meals more nostalgic than a bowl of cereal. Whether you prefer the first still crunchy bite or slurping down the leftover sugary milk, a meal of Fruity...
Catch ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and chat with its Chicago-native director Thursday
A new sci-fi comedy directed by a Chicago native is getting national hype — and you can catch a screening with its creator this week. On July 5 at AMC...
4 must-see concerts in Chicago this week: Janelle Monáe, Radiohead, Odie
On his debut full-length record “Analogue,” 21-year-old artist Odie gets personal, reflecting on his young life and pulling inspirations from his West African, Canadian and Californian roots. For the genre-bending...
Chicago festivals this week: Taste of Chicago, Millennium Art Festival, Live on Lincoln
Chicago neighborhoods are celebrated this week with Irish American Heritage Festival, Live on Lincoln and West Fest. Also catch electronic tunes at Chosen Few Old School Reunion Picnic and some...
Cheap eats at Portillo’s for National Hot Dog Week
What’s better than one hot dog? Two hot dogs. From July 16 to 22 for National Hot Dog Week, Portillo’s is offering two hot dogs for $5 at all of...
Finish Pride month strong by getting wet with Peach
On June 30, finish Pride month with the “Water” 21+ day party at the Whiskey Business rooftop (1367 N. Milwaukee Ave., 12-4 p.m.) presented by Peach, a Chicago-born LGBTQ events...
Free sandwiches at Boxcar Betty’s for National Fried Chicken Day
For National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, fast-casual restaurant Boxcar Betty’s (500 W. Madison St.) will give out free sandwiches with any monetary donation to the Greater Chicago Food...
Snag a mobile meal deal in Chicago on National Food Truck Day Friday
Looking for a deal on a mobile meal? Several food trucks will offer specials around Chicago for National Food Truck Day this Friday, June 29. The event was organized by...
Chicago festivals this week: Windy City Ribfest in Uptown, Vegandale Food and Drink Fest
This week, there are food fests for meat eaters and vegans alike. Then shake it all off with the kickoff of Chicago SummerDance. Cinepocalypse When: June 21-28 Where: Lakeview How...