Spring Awakening daily lineup
EDM detractors may grumble, "All the artists sound the same; who cares who you hear at any particular time?"Fans, of course, realize the short-sightedness of that perspective (mostly), and will be...
View ArticleNew Chicago concerts on sale
***= Recommended showsOn sale noon ThursdayThe Bangles, Sunday, July 27, Monday, July 28 ($55-$75, all ages) at City Winery.***Blitzen Trapper, Parkington Sisters, Tuesday, June 10 ($16-$26, all ages)...
View Article'The Grand Sausage Pizza'
Move over, little lobby boy. The pizza delivery man is coming over.Youtube user Nacho Punch imagined what a Wes Anderson porno might look like and then produced "The Grand Sausage Pizza." It's a...
View ArticleTattooed Hot Doug's fan laments closing news
Fans of encased meat are lamenting the October closing of Doug Sohn's legendary Avondale restaurant Hot Doug's, but perhaps those hardest hit by the news are those with a permanent reminder inked on...
View ArticleMoving forward
UPDATE, May 6, 2014: Co-owner Robert Finkel said the East Village Assocation voted on May 5 to support lifting a two-block liquor moratorium that would have prevented Forbidden Root from opening its...
View ArticleRock 'n' Vote final four
Lately, Chicago's breakout musicians have been more rap than rock. It's only fitting that RedEye Rock 'n' Vote, our annual local band contest, would follow suit.After readers and music fans cast about...
View ArticleUber blocked from Chicago airports
The city has shooed away the first attempt by a ride-share company to make illegal inroads at Chicago's airports, which up until now have been the profitable domain of taxis and limos fiercely...
View ArticleMeet the Green City Market's new vendors
Finally, it's time to trade wool coats for canvas totes. A favorite of chefs and at-home cooks, Green City Market emerged from hibernation last Saturday, moving from its indoor location to its outdoor...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATBBQ Brisket Burger25 Degrees736 N. Clark St. 312-943-9700Dine out for a good cause with this $12 specialty sandwich, which features slow-cooked barbecued brisket, a sirloin patty, Cardona cheese,...
View ArticleButt play for everyone
Dear Anna,I just turned the big 4-0 and thanks to Obamacare, had my first physical since my college athletic days. Along with that I had my first prostate exam. Wow. I never knew that a (gloved and...
View ArticleBest, worst Bears' draft classes
The Bears have had some pretty awesome draft classes in the past 20 years. And some horrible ones.THE BOTTOM THREE1997I don't even know where to start with this draft class. Without a first-round...
View Article'Neighbors' is pretty funny, bro
*** (out of four)The laughs trail off in the adulthood vs. frat boys comedy "Neighbors," and the emotion is plopped on top like bananas added late to pancakes . But still. This is a funny-ass movie....
View ArticleMillennium Park's Summer Film Series
Millennium Park's free Summer Film Series lineup for 2014 may be its most nostalgic yet. You'll have the chance to quote "If you build it, he will come,""This one goes to 11" and "I feel the need ......
View ArticleAre you ready to Tilt?
If being dipped over the city with nothing but a pane of glass stopping your 1,000-foot fall toward the pavement sounds appealing, you're in luck.360 Chicago-formerly the John Hancock...
View ArticleMy friend is famous, and it sucks
My friend can't go to Target. He can't go to Great America, the grocery store or any mall anywhere. It's been a long time since I've seen him escape a restaurant without getting Instagrammed by diners...
View ArticleNeed plans this weekend? We have ideas!
EATSpringtime Tiffin TeaThe Langham Pavilion Lounge330 N. Wabash Ave. 312-923-7710Add elegance to your afternoon with a "tiffin"-British slang for a light midday meal-which features a pot of tea with...
View ArticleHoroscopes for May 12 to May 18
Taurus April 20-May 20With the moon opposite your sign, it's important to remain true to yourself. If you're involved with someone, make sure you're not just going along with your sweetheart's...
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