Entertainment
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Goodman Theatre’s ‘Oscar Wao’ just shy of wondrousMar 04, 2026 3:45 pm - Chicago native Lenin Izquierdo’s performance as the titular dreamer in Goodman Theatre’s “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” is one of the best things about the play adapted from Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a nerdy young man who loves unreservedly and inspires others to do the same.
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The Purple Pig brings ‘a taste of city dining to the suburbs’ with opening of Oak Brook locationMar 04, 2026 2:43 pm - The celebrated Chicago restaurant The Purple Pig, with Michelin and James Beard pedigrees, will make its much-anticipated suburban debut when it opens Friday in Oakbrook Center. “We are bringing a taste of city dining to the suburbs,” co-owner Marianna Bannos said.
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Christina Applegate unleashes a raw, probing memoir in ‘You With the Sad Eyes’
Mar 04, 2026 2:39 pm - Christina Applegate's memoir is not a safe, prim thing. It’s raw and angry, lyrical and funny, and more than a bit dangerous — a lot like Christina Applegate.
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Aurora church to host Lenten concert series featuring sacred art and musicMar 04, 2026 1:55 pm - Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will host two Lenten concerts featuring organ, piano and vocal music.
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Experience Taizé prayer and music at St. Charles Episcopal ChurchMar 04, 2026 1:24 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will host a Taizé Prayer Service on March 15, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists in a quiet, reflective format combining repetitive musical chants with spoken word.
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Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
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‘Simply astounding’: Howard Shore reflects on ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ score ahead of 25th anniversary shows at The AuditoriumMar 04, 2026 9:34 am - Award-winning composer Howard Shore discusses creating the score for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” which will be performed by a full symphony along with a screening of the film during three shows March 13-14 at The Auditorium in Chicago.
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Concerts March 6-12: Jason Isbell, John Oates, Mariah the Scientist, Michael McDermott and moreMar 04, 2026 8:28 am - Upcoming concerts include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at The Salt Shed, John Oates and The Good Road Band at the Genesee Theatre, Mariah the Scientist at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Michael McDermott at Hey Nonny and more.
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Dueling documentaries illuminate the promise and perils of artificial intelligence
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Harmonia Concert Series feature trumpet virtuoso Christopher O’HaraMar 03, 2026 11:45 pm - Acclaimed trumpet soloist Christopher O'Hara, a Bensenville native, will perform at Faith Community United Church of Christ on March 22, featuring selections from his album "Fantasie" including a piece written by an old Fenton High bandmate.