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Chicago Was — Is? — a Magic Town
The Hand & The Eye is a new venue marketing Chicago-style magic. But what is Chicago-style magic? And where can you find it around and th...
Where to Read in Chicago
It’s National Library Week through April 25 — which is coincidentally Independent Bookstore Day! There’s an official crawl across Chicago...
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Chicago, ExplainedApril 17Take This Week's Chicago News Trivia Quiz
Chicago's BestApril 15Chicago’s Splashiest Water Activities
3 Questions WithApril 143 Questions With Chicago’s Poet Laureate
Events
Friday, April 24
- 💃🏻 Alvin Ailey Dance Theater | The Auditorium | Loop
- 🖼️ Images of Faith | National Museum of Mexican Art | Pilsen | Free
- 🎥 CineYouth | FACETS | Lincoln Park
- 🥁 Manasseh + Open Jam | Stoviink Creatives | Grand Crossing
- 🎙️ Lit Sessions: Open Mic | Burst Into Books | Roseland
- 🎧 Steve Aoki | Radius | Pilsen
- 💐 Spring Artisan Market | Merchandise Mart | Loop
- 🏉 USA Rugby vs Canada | Seat Geek Stadium | Bridgeview
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