92 stories by "Micco Caporale"
Cult Show is a play about the human need to socialize and the cult of the Neo-Futurists. In it, ensemble members Alex Hovi, DeVaughn Loman, Joanna Jamerson, and Lara Johnson and writers/dire…
What's most apparent in Peter Samelson's Magic, Love, Mystery is the magician's love for his craft and its ability to bond people. Samelson is a seasoned magician who's renowned for how he b…
If you're interested in queer Chicago history, you'll definitely want to check this out: At 6 PM, Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) is celebrating the release of Last Call Chicago: A […]
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Palmer Square Art Fair and Queer Social Club are teaming up to debut Queer Art Party at Sleeping Village (3734 W. Belmont). From noon-5 PM, vibe out to queer art, […]
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Head to the basement and grab those Super 8 films Grandpa shot at the forest preserve picnic: it's Chicago Home Movie Day. Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Film Society […]
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Today kicks off the American Indian Center's 69th Annual Chicago Powwow, which runs through Sunday (10/9). From 10 AM-6 PM each day, thousands will gather at Schiller Woods (events in […]
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Today is the final day for the online portion of this year's Reeling: the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. The 40th annual celebration of LGBTQ+ filmmakers and new queer cinema [â…
Magician Paige Thompson takes over the artist-in-residence slot at Chicago Magic Lounge (5050 N. Clark) with her show A Paige in Time, opening tonight at 7 PM and running Wednesdays […]
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It's the first Tuesday of the month, which means that Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky and former Reader staffer Maya Dukmasova host their monthly live interview show at the Hideout […]
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Today is the final day of the Chicago Vintage Fall Fest (19th and Blue Island), an outdoor gathering of vendors, music, and more, happening from noon-8 PM. Fabulous Freddies Italian […]
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Gerber/Hart is partnering with the Leather Museum (6418 N. Greenview) for a free screening of AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman. Connie Norman was a trans woman who advocated […]
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Artist Khaaliq Haneef closes out his debut solo show, "The Devious Mind of Khaaliq Haneef" with Sounds & S'mores, an open mike at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot (1408 S. Central […]
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Spooky season is upon us, and what a more uncomfortable way to celebrate than with dolls. Through November 6, the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark) presents "Haunted Dolls & […]
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Chicago's hospitality community comes together tonight to raise funds and awareness for those affected by Hurricane Fiona with the curated tasting event Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico. D…
Bikes aren't cheap"but neither is public transit! If you or someone you know is a Black trans person in Chicago looking for a free bike, sign up for one through […]
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Today's the final day to throw down on a community mural going up in Belmont Cragin. Hades Underworld Tattoo Studio and AnySquared Projects invite volunteers to join them for a […]
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All hands on deck! Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is hosting a volunteer day at their farm site (31st and Albany). From 8 AM-noon, they're inviting people to spend some [â…
Chicago has no shortage of free museums, and the DePaul Art Museum (935 W. Fullerton) is one stunning example. While it's never a bad time for a visit (hello, it's […]
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The Chicago Poetry Center kicks off another season of Blue Hour tonight. Blue Hour is an in-person series of readings by poets, largely Chicago-based, followed by community gathering time. T…
Vintage clothing, art, jewelry, furniture, home decor, and nostalgic items from mid-century through the 1990s are available for the seekers at today's Vintage Garage meet-up. This is the sec…
If you're a fan of music and Reader staff writer Kelly Garcia's Riot Fest coverage, this event is for you! From 2-8 PM, the all-ages People's Music Fest, which calls […]
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Seattle-born choreographer Mariah D. Eastman has called Chicago home for the past few years, and describes her philosophy as a desire to "play with creating unusual sequences of movement wit…
It's day one of the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, which runs through Sunday 9/18. Today's the symposium portion of this free four-day event. At the Logan Center for […]
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You might expect an album of Klaus Nomi material to sound like Klaus Nomi, but Man Parrish's Dear Klaus Nomi isn't that. Instead, the New York producer has added highly […]
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Today and tomorrow are two of a slate of Free Admission Days offered by the Field Museum (1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.) through November. Illinois residents with proof of […]
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