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Chicago’s Pravda Records celebrates 38 years with music festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022

This weekend, Chicago indie label Pravda Records will celebrate 38 years of music with a two-day festival of live music performances from the label’s roster, outside of Ske...

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Chicago Riverwalk 2022 summer season events announced

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE spotlight a slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban space locate...

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University of Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with special events

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2022

This year, members of the University of Chicago community have organized events to celebrate Juneteenth, the annual celebration that is now in its second year as a U.S. federal...

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Halloweek celebrations return with Upside Down & Arts in the Dark

By Reel Chicago Oct 20, 2021

Halloweek activities will begin October 23 with the 3rd annual UPSIDE DOWN Parade from 12-3 PM in Washington Park and conclude on October 30 with the return of Arts in the Dark...

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Chicago’s Open Culture artist lineups and programs

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced even more returning, new and reimagined summer cultural events across Chicago — plus artist lineups an...

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Porchlight announces Broadway in Your Backyard series

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the dates and cast for its Broadway in your Backyard summer concert series, directed by Michael Weber and music directed ...

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Coors celebrates reopening with Chicago Chill Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

After many long months of limited capacity and necessary restrictions, we are ready to return to all the places and things we love about our hometown of Chicago. To celebra...

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Free Spirit Media celebrates 20 years of Media Magic

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, Free Spirit Media celebrates 20 years of media magic, 8,000+ participants, 50,000+ unique pieces, and 1,000,000+ views. This momentous occasion demarcates ...

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Chicago Humanities Festival presents line-up of events

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival is announcing an exciting line-up of virtual programs with award-winning writers, groundbreaking scholars, and cultural icons in late-April and May....

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American Writers Museum hosts reopening preview event

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2021

The American Writers Museum (AWM) will reopen its doors on Friday, May 14, just in time for it's fourth anniversary. The public is invited to attend a special Reopeni...

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City of Chicago announces additional Halloweek events

By Reel Chicago Oct 18, 2020

The previously announced Halloweek, which will take place from October 26-31, will include the “Arts in the Dark Upside-Down Halloween Parade” in addition to opportunities ...

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White Sox cancel 2021 SoxFest due to COVID

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020

Following the Cubs move to cancel the 2021 Cubs Convention, the Chicago White Sox have now canceled SoxFest 2021 due to the uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic. The 28th edi...

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DCASE opportunities for artists, creatives and vendors

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announce a series of summer opportunities fo...