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Navy Pier will be the place to be this Summer

Summer’s biggest celebration is happening at Navy Pier. Following the announcement of its largest-ever season of Pier-produced programming, Navy Pier is welcoming guests to a summer packed with live entertainment, cultural celebrations, family-friendly fun, and can’t-miss lakefront experiences. From beloved annual traditions like Summer Block Parties, Movies at the Pier, and Summer Sundays to nights out for live music,…
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June 4, 2026
Having the Power with Masters of the Universe

I still remember the first He-Man figure I got: Merman. Yep, the Woolworth’s we went into only had Mer-man and Beast Man. A friend of mine already had Beast Man, so I chose the weird-looking fish guy. This was the beginning of my He-Man era as a kid, and playing with those figures and reading…
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June 3, 2026
Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier Unite for Historic Route 66 ‘Pier to Pier’ Celebration on 6/6/26

Two of America’s most iconic piers — the historic Santa Monica Pier and Chicago’s Navy Pier — will unite coast-to-coast on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (6/6/26), for a special Route 66 “Pier to Pier” celebration honoring the Centennial anniversary of the legendary highway connecting Chicago and Santa Monica. Beginning at 10 a.m. local time, free…
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June 2, 2026
MUBI FEST Returns to Chicago in July

MUBI Fest is coming back to Chicago! The Fandads were lucky to attend a few screenings last time it took place here and this year there is a great line-up of movies to see! Get your tickets now! MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce that this year’s MUBI FEST will…
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June 2, 2026
Finding Hope in the Backrooms

There are corners of the internet that I am not well-versed in. The genre of “Creepypasta” is new to me and one that has spawned a life of its own. Backrooms is a part of this genre. Images and videos of empty office spaces that are infinitely connected have spawned a full-feature movie directed by…
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May 30, 2026
Going Beyond the Spider-Verse at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

When you walk into Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition, you are immediately engulfed in the blue hue that adorns Spider-Man’s infamous costume. The wall in front of you gives a brief glimpse of what you are about to experience, and the excitement builds up as you turn the corner. View this post on…
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May 27, 2026
Going Beyond with Beyond Fest Chicago

While we had big plans for Beyond Festival Chicago, we were only able to catch a few movies. Let me tell you that what we saw was amazing, and we can not wait for you to see these movies. What we saw The two movies we got to see at the Music Box were The…
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May 27, 2026
Take a Classic Adventure with The Mandalorian and Grogu

It’s been seven years since we last saw a Star Wars movie on the big screen. There is no fanfare in front of The Mandalorian and Grogu. There is no crawl telling the audience what happened before. Instead, this time we get a few lines on the screen filling a few gaps, and then we…
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May 20, 2026
Getting Back to Basics with The Punisher: One Last Kill

There have been many live versions of the Punisher. From Dolph Lundgren to Thomas Jane to Ray Stevenson and, most recently, Jon Bernthal, each actor has brought something different to the character. Everyone will have their ideas on which Punisher is the best, but in this era, Jon Bernthal has taken the mantle of Frank…
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May 12, 2026
Mortal Kombat 2 is for the Gamers

Let me start by saying this: If you are going into Mortal Kombat 2 looking for a thought-provoking movie, this is not it! Mortal Kombat 2 knows that it is a movie for the fans of the game. While it tried to use Cole Young (Lewis Tan) as the entry point in the first movie…
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May 7, 2026