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Dozzy's Ibekwe and Dozzy's Grill return to Monday Night Foodball with a tuberous menu in celebration of Iri Ji, the Igbo New Yam Festival. bit.ly/3Vzvgv8
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Explore the work of the queercore trailblazer with the ten-film series The Revolution Is My Boyfriend: The Films of Bruce LaBruce. bit.ly/3Vepzmj
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Singer Maria Manow and producer Ike Clateman traffic in extremes. bit.ly/4z0BYJe
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The breadth of Wadada Leo Smith's activity is immense. bit.ly/4rvOayQ
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This fall, Chicago's architecture takes center stage as Open House Chicago® returns bit.ly/4hL6a56
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Life Out of Order is the sequel to Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife; intimate relationships are at the heart of this story. bit.ly/4ANNyJx
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The author and the star of A Streetcar Named Desire connect over one tumultuous evening in Gregg Ostrin's play, now at Lookingglass Theatre. bit.ly/4Avp874
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The gruesome deaths of children provides fodder for performances rooted in burlesque, vaudeville, music, and dance. bit.ly/4iPUjnz
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Play On!, through 10/18 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater bit.ly/4xEhbK8
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The classic comedy (adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher) makes a fine first production for Northlight's Evanston homecoming. bit.ly/4hml2FA
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The writer and performer's childhood in Western Springs and later adventures in theater resonate in this intimate and warm solo show. bit.ly/3VL9ULk
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Erik Gernand's world premiere offers a provocative premise that doesn't quite pay off, despite committed performances. bit.ly/3T0afsT
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Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre's show combined puppets, mythic creatures, folklore, and the too-real threat of immigration agents. bit.ly/4iEQUrv
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A Black mother and white father face their fears and recriminations in a police station waiting room while searching for their missing son. bit.ly/3Vwl5aJ
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Brydie O’Connor’s care-filled documentary celebrates lesbian experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
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A Chicago collective of death doulas wants to make dying and grieving something we do together again. bit.ly/4hkdZgL
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Two-day twee and indie-pop festival the Windy Pop Weekender includes 90s favorites Rocketship, Dressy Bessy, and the Softies. bit.ly/4jgw55Q
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#ad Last chance to choose the set! You call the shots on what Lil Yachty performs at Red Bull Setlist on October 24. Voting ends 09/24 - make your pick and grab your tickets today!
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Based on the same Ferenc Molnár play that inspired Carousel, John Neumeier's 2011 ballet offers nothing in the way of redemption. bit.ly/4AssUy4
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The actor and singer discusses Cubs fandom, The Chi's legacy, and what's next. bit.ly/4yRIpOB
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