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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s Day

Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s Day

If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.

 
Stoppard’s sweeping family drama ‘Leopoldstadt’ dazzles at Writers Theatre

Stoppard’s sweeping family drama ‘Leopoldstadt’ dazzles at Writers Theatre

If Writers Theatre ever joins the ranks of Regional Theatre Tony Award winners, its bravura Midwest premiere of “Leopoldstadt” will have played a role in that honor.

 
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Things to do June 19-25: Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Blues on the Fox and more

Things to do June 19-25: Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Blues on the Fox and more

Mark your calendar for Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Blues on the Fox, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more.

 
Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik discusses how he built a career on his own terms ahead of Des Plaines Theatre show

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik discusses how he built a career on his own terms ahead of Des Plaines Theatre show

Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated John Ondrasik discusses his band Five for Fighting, previewing his show Thursday, June 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre that will include playing the band’s hits, a song with Edwin McCain and covers of his influences.

 
Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to Schaumburg

Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to Schaumburg

Piccolo Buco, a century-old Roman pizzeria known for its unique tall crust, is set to open its fourth U.S. location on Monday, June 29, at 1340 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.

 
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summer

Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summer

The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.

 
It’s (digital) apocalypse now for toys in ‘Toy Story 5’

It’s (digital) apocalypse now for toys in ‘Toy Story 5’

There are some basic things going for the latest “Toy Story” movie. This one moves Joan Cusack’s Jessie closer to the center. And the cute-as-a-button Bonnie is an upgrade over Andy. But, most of all, “Toy Story 5” is predicated on an extremely relatable conflict for kids and parents, alike: digital tech and screen time.

 
West suburban band flowersatherfeet takes the stage Friday at Milwaukee’s Summerfest

West suburban band flowersatherfeet takes the stage Friday at Milwaukee’s Summerfest

“We’re not chasing perfection, we’re chasing connection,” says flowersatherfeet singer Ivory Flores. With just a little over two years together as a band, flowersatherfeet plays Summerfest in Milwaukee on Friday, June 19.

 
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Concerts June 19-25: Morgan Wallen, Tash Sultana, Rosalía and more

Concerts June 19-25: Morgan Wallen, Tash Sultana, Rosalía and more

Upcoming concerts include Morgan Wallen at Soldier Field, Tash Sultana at the Salt Shed, Rosalía at the United Center, Rodney Crowell at SPACE and more.

 
Spotlight: Goodman premieres new tuner starring Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman

Spotlight: Goodman premieres new tuner starring Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman

Goodman Theatre concludes its centennial season with the premiere of the musical “Iceboy!” starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the national tour of the circus-themed “Water for Elephants” stops in Chicago.

 

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