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Jennifer Kim's pojangmacha and more food and drink to look forward to in the fall

Everything is terrible, but we're not starving. Yet.

By Mike Sula
Arts & Culture

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Finding her spine

Chicago-based dancer Paige Fraser advocates for those with scoliosis; plus Fly Honey brings the dance party online.

By Kerry Reid
Film

At home with the Reeling International Film Festival

The themes that emerged in the 38th annual LGBTQ fest align perfectly with the current, chaotic moment.

By Cody Corrall

Alt-metal giants Deftones widen their uncharted path with the heavier, moodier Ohms

By Scott Morrow | 09.25.20
Chicago’s Rezn gets more psychedelic and experimental on Chaotic Divine

By Jamie Ludwig | 09.25.20
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A Chicago International Film Festival unlike any other

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We love TV: PEN15

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Fox's Empire is a brand new 'Lear'

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Agenda Teaser

09.27.20

Hyde Park Jazz Festival day two featuring Geof Bradfield & Mike Allemana, Fred Jackson Jr. & Avreeayl Ra, Lenard Simpson Quartet, Isaiah & Jeremiah Colllier, Sam Trump Trio, Thaddeus Tukes & Mike Frasier, Russ Johnson Quartet, Ken Vandermark, and more

Music

Hyde Park Jazz Festival day two featuring Geof Bradfield & Mike Allemana, Fred Jackson Jr. & Avreeayl Ra, Lenard Simpson Quartet, Isaiah & Jeremiah Colllier, Sam Trump Trio, Thaddeus Tukes & Mike Frasier, Russ Johnson Quartet, Ken Vandermark, and more

September 27

World Music Festival Chicago presents Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Music

World Music Festival Chicago presents Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

September 27

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The 56th annual celebration of cinema features nearly 60 films, seven of which are world premieres, online and at the drive-in.

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They arose from the Jesus movement in the early 70s and went on to help the modern Christian music industry break into MTV.

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