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Former Trump Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and former Democratic California Representative Jackie Speier dive deep into the issues and politics of the 2024 showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on April 18.

By Sun-Times staff

Events

Doc10 Film Festival

Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival, providing an engaging experience for its audiences on May 2-5 this year.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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One Earth Film Festival

The 13th annual One Earth Film Festival returns April 17 to 23 with in-person and virtual screenings across the Chicago area.

By Sun-Times Marketing

Chicago

Open-water swim in Chicago River to be held in September, the first in more than 100 years

Five hundred swimmers will participate in the first organized swim event, which will raise funds for ALS research and swim programs for at-risk youth.

By Jessica Ma

Events

Fast and Curious 5K

Think on your feet at the Chicago Sun-Times/ WBEZ Fast and Curious 5K, a one-of-a-kind race with trivia at every turn, on July 27 in Humboldt Park.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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GIRLS STATE Doc10 Preview Screening

A political coming-of-age story, GIRLS STATE follows young female leaders as they navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. See the Sundance film at the Gene Siskel Film Center on March 27.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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We Hear You: Meet the Sun-Times and WBEZ Newsrooms in Belmont-Cragin

Join us on March 28 for one-on-one conversations.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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The 13th Step: A conversation with Lauren Chooljian and WBEZ's Natalie Moore

Join WBEZ and New Hampshire Public Radio for a special live discussion of the critically acclaimed podcast The 13th Step on March 20.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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WBEZ: Stop Making Sense - Restored in 4K

Join WBEZ in celebrating 40 years of one of the greatest concert films of all time, “Stop Making Sense,” on March 30.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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Shame of Chicago: Preview Screening and Conversation

Join WBEZ, WTTW and WVON in celebrating the premiere of “Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation,” a new four-part documentary series that explores the origins of America’s modern day racial divide and wealth gap on April 2.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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An Oscars® Q&A with Richard Roeper

Film critic Richard Roeper answered your questions on the 96th Academy Awards®.

By Sun-Times Marketing

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Recoding America

Why Government is Failing the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better with Jennifer Pahlka on March 27.

By Sun-Times Marketing

At the Table

At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman discuss the Georgia election fraud case and new best seller “Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election.”

By Sun-Times staff

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Entertainment and Culture

‘A love letter to Chicago’: Navy Pier will offer Valentine’s fireworks Saturday

The downtown attraction is looking to add spark to Chicagoans’ romantic Valentine’s Day celebrations with an inaugural fireworks display, a Tunnel of Love and more.

By Audrey Hettleman

Events

WBEZ Presents: RuPaul - The House Of Hidden Meanings

Pop culture icon and international drag superstar RuPaul invites you to a spiritual awakening to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated memoir, “The House of Hidden Meanings” on March 12.

By Sun-Times staff

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WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Billy Dee Williams

A conversation with legendary actor Billy Dee Williams about his journey from Harlem to a galaxy far, far away on February 22.

By Sun-Times staff

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In Their Own Words: Chicago Gun Violence Survivors Speak on Inclusive Storytelling

Join the Chicago Sun-Times and The Trace Feb. 22 for an evening focused on telling survivors’ stories of gun violence.

By Sun-Times staff

Dreamsicle, an exclusive Stan’s Donut flavor, will be available at Stan’s Donut Fest Jan. 20 at the River North location. Attendees will have a chance to win a Golden Cup, entitling them free coffee for a year.

Food and Restaurants

Stan’s Donut Fest to celebrate chain’s 10th year in Chicago

The River North event will run Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is set to feature a 12-donut tasting, a live DJ, photo ops and giveaways, including the chance to win a Golden Cup: a ticket to free coffee at the chain for a year.

By Violet Miller

Events

Rooted and Radical Youth Poetry Festival

Young Chicago Authors presents The Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival from February 10 to March 22, 2024.

By Sun-Times staff

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Between Two Worlds: Racial Profiling by Police in the U.S. and France

Please join us for a virtual inter-continental conversation exploring the impact of race on public safety & democracy on January 10.

By Sun-Times staff

At the Table

At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Former Rep. Liz Cheney joins Lynn Sweet to talk about her book “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning” and the dangers of Trump.

By Sun-Times staff

Let’s Talk Womxn!

Let’s Talk Womxn is hosting six evenings of events, Chicago Womxn Hangout, where professional women can connect and enjoy complimentary tastings, cocktails, chats, soapboxes and more.

By Sun-Times Marketing