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- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2018
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Slam poetry by YouTube sensation Neil Hilborn and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A tribute to Selena and more goings-on about town February 11-14
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2018
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‘Endless Summer’ at the MCA, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Ben Franklin reimagined in Franklinland, the documentary Jane, and more goings-on January 26-28
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 5, 2018
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The Chicago Polar Dash and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Snowtrekking at Northerly Island, pajama brunch at Carnivale, and more goings-on the weekend of 1/5-1/7
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 5, 2016
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The Reader’s Made in Chicago Market, Hot Dog Fest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Martin Luther King 1,000 Mile March, Juke These Days: Footwork Battle, and more happenings from August 5-7
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Aug 2, 2016
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Second City and Slate join forces for Unelectable You
The political revue combines comedy and journalism to examine the current election.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 22, 2016
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Chicago Pit Stop Rescue throws a party, Broken Lizard comes to Chicago, and more things to do this week
Arguments and Grievances, Table Top Shakespeare, and more happenings from February 22-25.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 19, 2016
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Kate Berlant is one in a million
The stand-up brings her off-the-cuff act to the Up Comedy Club.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Dec 3, 2015
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Fifteen holiday shows to see now
There's a lot more out there than A Christmas Carol.
- Arts & Culture, Fall Preview Sep 9, 2015
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Dave Attell's stand-up gets better—and dirtier—with age
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Sep 9, 2014
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Comedian Judah Friedlander defends his title
The "World Champion" has acted in a number of small, out-there film roles, but his stand-up—complemented by trucker hats and denim—has stayed the course.
- Best of Chicago, Arts & Culture Jun 25, 2014
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Best venue for stand-up
Laugh Factory
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice May 5, 2014
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Kurt Braunohler is clear to land
The stand-up isn't shy about taking a good joke to the streets (or to the sky).
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 5, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Wed 3/5: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the A.V. Club Live, and Baudelaire in a Box
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, March 5
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 28, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Thu 11/28: Thanksgiving Parade, Philomena, and Miracle on Wells Street
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, November 28
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 12, 2013
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 9/12: Moshe Kasher, Activate, and Jerry’s Andersonville first anniversary
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, September 12
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 5, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Thu 9/5: Dave Foley, The Beautiful Dark, and Onion City
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, September 5
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 14, 2013
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Knuckleheads (Tim Robinson, Aidy Bryant, and Cecily Strong) at Just for Laughs
SNL ensemble members perform as Knuckleheads at Up Comedy Club for Just for Laughs.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Apr 18, 2013
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Are Nick Thune's jokes as lovable as he looks?
The guitar-strumming comic is slightly out of tune.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 10, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Wed 4/10: Iceage, Andy Cohen, and Greg Proops
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 1, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Mon 4/1: Constellation opening, Peach Kelli Pop, and Demetri Martin
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, April 1, 2013
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Mar 27, 2013
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Point your face at Demetri Martin
In support of a new book, the observational comic pays a visit—a pad of paper under one arm, an acoustic guitar under the other.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 27, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Wed 3/27: West Town Bikes, Kevin Coval, Feminism Flatlined
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, March 27, 2013
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Tue 2/12: Tarantino, You Are Beautiful, and What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 4, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Thu 10/4
What's on the Agenda for Thursday, October 4, 2012