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In “Chicken & Biscuits,” You Can Laugh Your Way Through Death Tulsa

In “Chicken & Biscuits,” You Can Laugh Your Way Through Death

Douglas Lyons’ 2021 Broadway play is a heartfelt reminder to build longer tables.

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Alex Isaak
27 May 2025 · 4 min read
Detroiters Mark Cinco de Mayo Despite Rain, Cold, Politics Detroit

Detroiters Mark Cinco de Mayo Despite Rain, Cold, Politics

Thousands of people turned out to celebrate Mexican heritage for the 60th year.

  • Go to the profile of  Cydni Elledge
Cydni Elledge
27 May 2025 · 2 min read
DJ vs DJ New Haven

DJ vs DJ

Dooley‑O and Hugh Betta take turns at the turntable at a vegan soul food-flavored Firehouse 12 bash.

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Jisu Sheen
27 May 2025 · 3 min read
Wham, Bam, Thank You Glam! New Haven

Wham, Bam, Thank You Glam!

Richard Barone & Glenn Mercer’s Hazy Cosmic Jive Small Batch Cellars North Haven May 24 What was considered post-Velvet Underground underground music came back to life underground in North

  • Go to the profile of  Midbrow Editor
Midbrow Editor
27 May 2025 · 1 min read
An Afrofuturist Pioneer Stays Present Philadelphia

An Afrofuturist Pioneer Stays Present

A 101-year-old jazz veteran keeps his saxophone kicking in concert.

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Izzy True
26 May 2025 · 1 min read
A Wild Ride Detroit

A Wild Ride

York Walker's Faustian thriller "Covenant" offers passion, betrayal, and surprise.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
25 May 2025 · 2 min read
The Final "Mission"? Say It Ain't So All Over

The Final "Mission"? Say It Ain't So

Tom Cruise cruises through three final hours of the film franchise.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
25 May 2025 · 2 min read
A Fuss Over Fussiner New Haven

A Fuss Over Fussiner

Apartment tower gallery honors a late local legend.

  • Go to the profile of  Jisu Sheen
Jisu Sheen
25 May 2025 · 3 min read
Picking Fruit and Tanning Testicles Philadelphia

Picking Fruit and Tanning Testicles

A viral podcaster hits the road to talk live about how conservative cultures are growing online.

  • Go to the profile of  Jessica Galletta
Jessica Galletta
23 May 2025 · 5 min read
Octaves Aplenty Oakland

Octaves Aplenty

An evening of craft beer, Mexican fare, and the world's biggest harmonica.

  • Go to the profile of  Agustín Maes
Agustín Maes
23 May 2025 · 4 min read
Kevin James Thornton Goes From Small Screen To Stage Detroit

Kevin James Thornton Goes From Small Screen To Stage

Brings religious-themed trauma act to the Comedy Castle.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
22 May 2025 · 2 min read
From Wall Street To Park Street Hartford

From Wall Street To Park Street

Miguel Jose Matos finds a later-in-life gallery calling.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
22 May 2025 · 3 min read
Cancer Breakthrough Philadelphia

Cancer Breakthrough

Artist Dana Donaty examines female form by illustrating the absurdity of battling one's own body.

  • Go to the profile of  Nora Grace-Flood
Nora Grace-Flood
21 May 2025 · 2 min read
The Poet Remains A Capella Oakland

The Poet Remains A Capella

Local spoken word poet Shawn William takes the stage tentatively at newly opened cocktail lounge.

  • Go to the profile of  Sarah Bass
Sarah Bass
21 May 2025 · 3 min read
Comedy Racket All Over

Comedy Racket

Before the "Daily Show," Michael Kosta dreamed of tennis fame.

  • Go to the profile of  Jenn McKee
Jenn McKee
21 May 2025 · 4 min read
If Improv Terrifies You, Try It With The 66 Kicks Tulsa

If Improv Terrifies You, Try It With The 66 Kicks

A new comedy experience on Studio Row is fast, fun, and pro-level.

  • Go to the profile of  Alicia Chesser
Alicia Chesser
21 May 2025 · 5 min read
Artists Lend A Hand New Haven

Artists Lend A Hand

At appendage-focused group show.

  • Go to the profile of  Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
20 May 2025 · 3 min read
Philadelphia

Clamming For Japanese Breakfast

A now-famous Philly indie pop band returns to their roots after making the world their oyster.

  • Go to the profile of  Izzy True
Izzy True
19 May 2025 · 1 min read
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