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True Lies: Stories of Deception
Sat., Jan. 26, 7 p.m.Literary Events
A storytelling series featuring tales that are just too crazy, they must be true. Scheduled to appear are Rebecca Anderson, Parker Stockman, and Cyn Vargas.
$15-$20
Bud, Not Buddy
Through 2/24: Tue-Wed 10 AM, Thu-Fri 10 AM and 6:30 PM, Sat 2 and 6 PM, Sun 11 AMTheater & Performance
Director Derrick Sanders doesn't miss a beat in this well-orchestrated stage version of Christopher Paul Curtis's 1999 children's book, about an African-American boy searching for his father in Depression-era America. Each part of the show just hums along: Sanders's eye-pleasing staging, Rick Simms's ear-pleasing sound design, Courtney O'Neill's superb scenic design, and the tight, playful ensemble. Among the many fine performances are Travis Turner's as the title character and Cedric Young's as a grumpy bandleader who may be Bud's dad. Though clearly pitched to school-aged children, there's enough texture in both the book and the wonderful Chicago Children's Theatre production to move adults as well. --Jack Helbig $36
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Gold Coast/Mag Mile/Streeterville
847-864-5323Paul Cowan
Through 3/5:Galleries
Various work by the artist. Part of the BMO Harris Bank Chicago Works exhibition series.
Goshka Macuga: Exhibit, A
Through 4/7:Museums
Work by Macuga, a Polish collage maker whose work explores contemporary global issues.
