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Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long

It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…

Published on May 23, 2019 by Kelsey O'Connor

Arts, culture & entertainment

Preview: Art on theMART is back with all-new work for 2019

Date: Wednesday – Sunday from March 13 – December Time: Starts about 15 minutes after sunset and lasts for two hours. For reference, sunset falls around 5:55…

Published on March 12, 2019 by Margaret Poe