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The Chicago designer’s unisex clothes give people the freedom to define themselves.

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EXPO Chicago 2019 is Nick Cave’s show 2

Acres of art and a chance to observe capitalism at its looniest

By Deanna Isaacs
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The Reeling International Film Festival shows queer people as the complex heroes and villains of their own stories

In its 37th year, the fest continues to celebrate queer history, modern life, and plenty of subcultures.

By Cody Corrall
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The Reader’s guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2019

The World Music Festival’s 18 free concerts, spread out over 17 venues, provide us with dozens of opportunities to get to know our neighbors better—both across the street and around the globe.

By Leslie Allison, Noah Berlatsky, Dave Cantor, Salem Collo-Julin, Justin Curto, Leor Galil, Catalina Maria Johnson, Monica Kendrick, Jamie Ludwig, Bill Meyer and Philip Montoro

Girl Band keeps the high-tension minimalist noise rock going, even with a more subdued approach

By Luca Cimarusti | 09.20.19
French disco legend Cerrone touches down at Smart Bar

By Leor Galil | 09.20.19
Nick Cave opens up to fans in an intimate, interactive concert setting

By Monica Kendrick | 09.20.19
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Philadelphia emo outfit Caracara deserve an audience as expansive as their epic songs

By Leor Galil | 09.20.19
Defeater push their conceptual melodic hardcore into newer, darker chapters

By Madeline Happold | 09.20.19

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