Online trivia quizzes or scavenger hunts let the players have lot of fun and discover their competitive side from the comfort of the home
Card tricks, mind reading, and old-fashioned illusions blend together with comedy and showmanship during this virtual magic show
Musical theater lovers can delight in streaming of a new take on a Broadway classic that features a powerful cast of Broadway stars
Musical theatre lovers can delight in a streaming of Jane Austen’s classic stories re-imagined by Broadway’s-famous Paul Gordon
Genre-spanning saxophonist spreads smooth Latin Jazz playing audience requests in a virtual concert
A website and mobile app allows horse racing fans to make wagers on a range of horse races around the globe
Live-streaming event from a club that has hosted Janeane Garofalo and Sarah Silverman showcases top comedy talents from the city and beyond
In 8 easy-to-follow lessons, the course aims to increase one’s awareness, help open up for life’s opportunities, and boost creativity
New-Participants connect with others online from the comfort of their own homes and follow instructor’s guidance while painting.
Users can bet on hundreds of live horse races from their mobile, tablet, or desktop computer from a safe and secure platform
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Movie Theater Popcorn, Ranked Across the Nation
Popcorn’s association with the movies took off during the Great Depression, when the buttery kernels remained an affordable luxury for a budget-conscious nation. Today, the salty snack still rules the concessions stand, but not all bags are created equal. We reviewed and ranked America’s top movie-theater chains by the only criteria that truly matters: delicious, delicious popcorn.
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Chicago Comics' Favorite Non-Marvel Superheroes
The Avengers. Captain America. X-Men. The Amazing Spider-Man. Marvel Comics has been dominating the box office with a slew of summer blockbusters in recent years, and the trend continues this Friday, August 1, with the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy. So, in the name of anyone feeling burned out on Marvel, we asked Eric Thornton, chief executive operating officer of Chicago Comics, to pick his favorite non-Marvel superheroes.
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Which Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo Are Most Likely to Take Over the Planet
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes comes out this weekend, and though the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes—itself a prequel/reboot of the original series—is more rooted in reality than the '60s and '70s films, we still wondered if a global ape revolt could actually happen. So we turned to Steve Ross, director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Chicago’s own Lincoln Park Zoo.
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