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Calling all gamers: Library will host free ‘Gamers Universe’ convention including workshops, Mortal Kombat and Super Smash

May 24, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago Public Library is hosting a free in-person video gaming convention called "Gamers Universe" on May 28 at the Harold Washington Library Center. According to a recent announcement from...

The new Portillo's plant-based Garden Dog is dressed with with mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomatoes, celery salt, pickle spear and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun as seen on May 16, 2022, in Chicago.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Reviewing Portillo’s vegan hot dog, Top 10 summer movies, plus 9 new restaurants

May 18, 2022 at 11:50 a.m.

It's Wednesday, Chicago! Summer is eagerly waiting just around the corner, and at the Tribune, we couldn't be more excited to finally be making some plans. We've been working hard...

Museum of Ice Cream opens this summer in Chicago on Michigan Avenue

May 18, 2022 at 9:55 a.m.

Here's the scoop: the Museum of Ice Cream is opening in Chicago on July 16, inviting visitors to embark on a Willy Wonka-esque journey through Instagram-worthy interactive installations. The sweets-themed...

Author Dawn Turner in the Lake Meadows complex in Bronzeville on Aug. 31. Turner's new book, "Three Girls From Bronzeville," has stories of growing up in the community where she and her friends would sit and play along the blue-tiled wall on the grounds.

Author Dawn Turner wins $25,000 from Newberry Library as first recipient of new Pattis Family award

May 17, 2022 at 12:58 p.m.

The Newberry Library has awarded Dawn Turner, author of "Three Girls from Bronzeville," $25,000 as the recipient of the first-ever Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award. The award aims to...

Tip Top cocktails on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the Tribune studio. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Eat. Watch. Do. — Neil Gaiman in town, summer TV preview, and canned cocktails

May 11, 2022 at 11:33 a.m.

It's Wednesday, Chicago! The city finally seems to have shaken off the final clutches of winter and entered spring (with a vengance, some might say). For those of you looking...

Wendy Murphy and Barbara Travis dance during the Chicago Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park on May 29, 2015.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and Millennium Park Summer Music Series release lineups

May 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events released the lineup for three free summer music festivals that begin in June: the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival...

Eat. Watch. Do. — Chicago’s best tacos, ‘Shining Girls’ review, plus a lunar eclipse

May 4, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

Happy Wednesday, Chicago! While the weather seems to still be playing the "is it spring, is it not spring?" game, you can head to Porchlight Music Theatre to catch "Spring...

Willie Nelson & Family to headline at the Illinois State Fair

May 3, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.

Willie Nelson & Family is slated to headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand on Aug. 16, with four-time Grammy nominee Elle King as the opener. Tickets go on sale Saturday. "Willie...

Pivot Arts highlights artists’ resilience during the pandemic in June festival

April 26, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

This year's Pivot Arts Festival is honoring artists' resilience and ability to "pivot" during the COVID-19 pandemic to video work and specially structured live events. The festival, which will be...

Chicago Opera Theater’s 50th season includes a world premiere and a tribute to Chicago’s Polish community

April 19, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago Opera Theater released details about its 2022-23 season, noting that it will officially launch a 50th anniversary season and celebration in the fall of 2023. "With our 50th...

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