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Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

Chicago, IL · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Chicago’s Legendary Blues And Music Landmarks Are Getting A Big New Chapter Illinois Fans Will Love

Billy Branch was the very first act to play a certain Chicago blues club on its opening day in 1984. Four decades later, his new music became the first release on that same club’s brand-new record label. I love that kind of full-circle story. It isn’t the only fresh...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Storefront Theatres Join Forces for New Play

Perceptions Theatre and Coalescence Theatre Project bring award-winning playwright Kelundra Smith’s darkly comic drama about five Black women healthcare workers to Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Perceptions Theatre has partnered with Coalescence Theatre Project to develop and showcase new plays by more artistically diverse voices on Chicago’s storefront theatre...

Chicago, IL · 3d
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In acclaimed 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' documentary, a Chicago journalist emerges from obscurity

At the height of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, the city bustled with activity. People recited Langston Hughes’ “Weary Blues” poem on street corners. Duke Ellington delivered electrifying performances at the Cotton Club. A’Lelia Walker, daughter of millionaire Madam C. J. Walker, drew an enviable guest list to salons at her townhouse.

Chicago, IL · 3d
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KATSEYE's Megan Skiendiel Suffers Concussion Amid Tour

Megan Skiendiel is dealing with some gnarly health issues. The KATSEYE member shared that she had suffered a concussion amid the band’s current tour, which prompted the cancellation of their Nov. 5 show in Chicago and their upcoming Nov. 7 performance in Minneapolis just days after canceling their Nov. 3 Detroit concert.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

avantmusicnews.com

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Avant-Garde & Creative Music in Chicago: November 8–15, 2026

Sunday, November 8 | 3:30PM · First Presbyterian Church of Chicago 6400 S Kimbark 773.363.0505. Now Is. Sunday, November 8 | 8:30PM · Constellation 3111 N Western. Now Is. Monday, November 9 | 8:00PM · Beat Kitchen 2100 W Belmont 773.281.4444. Now Is. The Bridge. Tuesday, November...

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie reopens Nov. 11

The Skokie museum has been closed since July 2025. Veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel and up to four family members get in free on opening day.

Skokie, IL · 3d

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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

Chicago, IL · 2d

ndigo.com

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Behind “The Greatest” – The Family That Shaped Muhammad Ali

Chicago has long claimed Muhammad Ali as one of ours, but some people don’t know that he is actually not from the Windy City. Prime Video’s original series The Greatest looks at him as a young Cassius Clay and how he became the larger-than-life figure and icon we celebrate today.

Chicago, IL · 20h

hoodline.com

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Young Artists Take Over Obama Presidential Center for True Chicago Summit

Young artists and content creators are converging on the Obama Presidential Center as the nonprofit True Chicago hosts its 9th Annual Conference, a day built around live performances, panel discussions, and face time with industry leaders. The gathering is taking place at The Forum, the Obama Presidential Center's event space, according to organizers.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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New Vinyl Plant Ends Long Waits And High Costs For Indie Bands

Chicago's back in the vinyl game after three decades. A new pressing plant in Hermosa is making it easier for musicians to release records.

Chicago, IL · 13h

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Dave Matthews Band Delivers Surprises in Chicago

Dave Matthews Band | United Center | Chicago, IL | November 7th, 2026 - photos by Brian Hurley. Dave Matthews Band gave Chicago plenty to talk about Saturday night at the United Center, delivering a set filled with unexpected choices, fan favorites, and a few welcome surprises. Rather than relying entirely on the familiar songs that have become staples of their live shows, the band dug into some less frequently played material, giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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You Cannot Look Away

There isn’t a happy ending. The playwright doesn’t offer a single resolution. There’s no intermission to give the theatergoer a break in the play’s heavy sensory overload. Running for an uninterrupted two hours, Will Arbery’s one-act drama, which opens A Red Orchid Theatre’s 34th season, is performed with honesty and earnestness by a very talented cast. This Chicago premiere is dynamically directed by dado, a familiar face at A Red Orchid Theatre. During the course of this politically charged drama, five diverse characters each equally demand our attention. They never let the audience off the hook, bombarding the theatergoer with their individual viewpoints, physical and emotional traumas and their need for understanding and concern. It’s true that often a theatergoer will attend a production that asks the audience to relax, sit back and enjoy it. This play instead wants you to lean forward, think and engage. HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING is the kind of play where the audience will not be able to look away.

Chicago, IL · 18h

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Chicago's Rico MJ Brings Michael Jackson Tribute to Kankakee's Majestic Event Center

A Chicago performer who has spent years channeling Michael Jackson's signature spins and glittering costumes is bringing his tribute act to Kankakee for one night only. Enrico “Rico” Hampton, known on stage as Rico MJ, is scheduled to perform Michael Jackson's greatest hits at the Majestic Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 28, with Motown singer Lisa Joyce opening the show.

Kankakee, IL · 18h

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Southport Avenue in 1986: Music Box Theatre, Crown Liquors and the Businesses We Remember

A remarkable photograph from the Chicago History Museum takes us back to Southport Avenue on November 16, 1986—nearly 40 years ago. Taken by photographer John McCarthy, the image captures the Music Box Theatre, Crown Liquors and a row of neighborhood storefronts long before Southport became the shopping and dining destination familiar today.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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UChicago Hires First Banned Books Scholar As Challenges Hit Near-Record High

Dulcey Hunter spent more than two decades teaching middle and high school students in Florida before trading the classroom for a research post at one of the country's most prominent universities. This fall, she became the University of Chicago's first Banned Books Postdoctoral Scholar, a newly created role dedicated to studying how book bans affect the people living through them.

Chicago, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Community fundraiser supports Chicago homeless outreach

An evening of stand-up comedy is helping to provide a bit of warmth to Chicagoans who are experiencing homelessness.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WWD

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Supima Reveals Talia Bourne as Winner of the 2026 Supima Design Competition

Talia Bourne of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago won the 2026 Supima Design Competition during the second annual Supima Design Lab, held Thursday night at Lavan Studios in New York City. AI, Cooperation, Space Among Next Frontiers for Fashion and Sustainability The competition was sponsored by Supima, the nonprofit dedicated to promoting American-grown Pima cotton worldwide. Hosted by Nigel Barker, the photographer and filmmaker, the evening brought together emerging and established global design talent. Bourne takes home a $10,000 prize for her collection exploring the concept of entanglement. Inspired by the lifestyle of knots as they unravel, the collection showcased the transformation of each piece through the manipulation of fabric over time. “I am in shock by my win for the Supima 2026 Competition,” said Bourne. “I never thought my art could reach this many people, and I am so happy it can be shared and enjoyed by more than myself! My experience with Supima has been the highlight of my career thus far; being able to work with industry professionals and learning from people with talents and skills that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, I’ll never forget this experience,” said the 23-year-old graduate of the School

New York, NY · 3d

hoodline.com

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Chicago DJ Nosike Brings Afrobeats-Hip-Hop Blend to Ye Tour After-Party in Arlington

Ye is scheduled to bring his 2026 stadium tour to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. Chicago-born DJ and producer Nosike, who joined the tour’s production and entertainment team in September, is set to serve as an official DJ for the after-party following the concert, not as a performer in the stadium lineup. Nosike, who describes her sound as a blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop and deep house, has been riding a run of high-profile bookings that includes Lollapalooza in July 2026 and a Nike Shox campaign with Foot Locker in November 2025.

Arlington, TX · 2d