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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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“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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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.
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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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