Whole Foods to leave Center on Halsted building
Whole Foods plans to leave its longtime location within the Center on Halsted. The grocery store at 3640 N. Halsted St. will be relocated to 827 W. Belmont Ave., at the intersection of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue, according to a Whole Foods spokesperson. The…
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SAVOR The Summit Awards, a retro-themed brunch and the third annual Valborg
GIVEAWAY!: I’m having another giveaway—this time, for a Bedsure GentleSoft White Throw Blanket! All you have to do to qualify is to be a paying subscriber (for less than $5/month) to either SAVOR for Andrew (future3733.substack.com) or Pop-Eds (Andrew449.substack.com). The deadline is Friday, May 1, at 5 p.m. Good luck! And now on to culinary items… ——Job opportunities:…
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SPORTS Olympian and North Shore native Jason Brown returns with ‘Stars on Ice’
Figure skater Jason Brown, a two-time Olympian who is openly gay, will be performing in May in the Chicago area. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Brown, who took home a bronze medal in 2014. He lived in Highland Park from age three through his high school graduation, and it was there that his love…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Day of Silence, ex-Illinois attorney, Uganda’s Supreme Court, Cyndi Lauper, queer WNBA icons, singer zzzahara
NATIONAL Thousands of students across the United States took part in the 30th annual Day of Silence (a student-led campaign organized by Glisten, formerly GLSEN) on April 10, The Advocate noted. What began in 1996…
Theater / Dance
Tyler Hanes checks into the Heartbreak Hotel
Broadway star Tyler Hanes has checked into the Heartbreak Hotel for an extended stay until the end of May. Hanes is one of three actors portraying “The King” in various stages of his life at the Marriott Theatre for a musical biography packed with over 40 hit songs. Haynes is an out and proud performer who has…
Music
Singer Mika spins out in the Windy City
Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., better known as pop singer Mika, has carved out a career of catchy tunes over the years. His first album, Life in Cartoon Motion, debuted in 2007 and displayed his dynamic range with the lead single “Grace Kelly.” The second single from the same record, “Love Today,” was nominated for a Grammy and…
Film / TV / Gossip
‘Sinners’ dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan take acting prizes
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Garners Two Wins; Ryan Coogler Earns Three Honors in a Breakout Year for Bold, Community-Driven CinemaSponsored by Tello Films March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the…
Books / Art
Trans
Chicago scientist starting a ‘transquake’ to counter anti-trans misinformation
A Chicago geneticist launches a satirical “transquake” experiment and new Beyond X&Y campaign to challenge anti-trans misinformation cloaked in science.
Lesbian
Owners of beloved lesbian bar ‘Dorothy’ open queer dive bar ‘Fathom’ in Lakeview
The owners of the popular lesbian bar Dorothy opened a new queer bar in Lakeview this week, with a more casual, “classic neighborhood dive bar” feel. Fathom, 1622 W. Belmont Ave., opened April 9 and was quickly at capacity, with a line of people waiting that stretched down the block. The new nautical-themed bar is designed to…