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Eat. Watch. Do. Thursday, May 8, 2025 | | |
| | | | | It’s Thursday, Chicago. Plus, we’re upon the weekend to celebrate moms everywhere. Need a nudge of inspiration? Behold our bevy of brunch specials across the city and suburbs to treat Mom. While we’re at it, why not take her for a night of theater? Tribune critic Chris Jones this week reviews “At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen.” Or cozy in together to watch the latest Judy Blume adaptation on Netflix. You could also surprise your queen with a trip to the Queen City. Below, there's plenty more to get you started. Enjoy the weekend, we’ll see you back here next week. — Lauryn Azu, deputy senior editor | | | | Terry Guest’s two-character play is set in 2004 and includes one of the best Chicago performances of the year. | | | | | Restaurants throughout Chicago are making it easy, offering moms free flowers or other gifts and hosting decadent buffets with bottomless drinks and activities to keep kids busy. | | | | | The 1975 novel about a high school senior’s first love — and first experiences with sex — is reimagined | | | | | Alinea, the modernist tasting-menu restaurant marking a milestone 20th anniversary this week, remains the most important fine dining establishment in Chicago, but it’s not at its best. | | | | | The “Columbo-esque” Peacock murder mystery starring Natasha Lyonne is better than ever | | | | | Director Ron OJ Parson foregrounds the power of friendship and the strength of Black familial bonds. | | | | | The current Chicago production of Yasmina Reza’s 1994 play poses the question: What’s more important, uncomfortable honesty or unconditional support? | | | | | Whether you’re in town to catch a pro sports team or visit a James Beard-nominated restaurant, you’re sure to fall in love with the Queen City. | | | |
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