Things to Do
PHOTOGRAPHS:TOP, BOTTOM RIGHT: HALLIE DUESENBERG; BOTTOM LEFT: SHANNON BRANIFF; BOTTOM SECOND FROM LEFT: COURTESY FOBAB; BOTTOM THIRD FROM LEFT: BEN GONZALES; SECOND FROM RIGHT: COURTESY CHILLFEST
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Raids the fridge without mercy.
At a house party, you’re the one who secretly…
The thing you could never give up in life is…
collection.
the host’s bookshelf and DVD
Your favorite band…
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Commandeers the iPod. Someone has to!
hesitation.
Just being honest.
Beer.
Cheese. Without
soothing voice of Ira Glass.
Enjoying the
You’ve wasted an entire day in your underwear…
Torrenting any and all media.
discovered yet.
since middle school.
changed Hasn’t
one you haven’t
Is the
Mac & Cheese Fest You’re a cheese-loving foodie,
which frankly, we salute you for. Prepare to stuff yourself stupid on unlimited tastings from top Chicago chefs competing for the coveted Golden Noodle. UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (
macandcheesechicago.com). Oct 24; $60.
The Festival of Barrel Aged Beers
We get it. You love beer. Get festive at one of the city’s best cele-brew-tions. Whether you’re a craft crushing beer snob or just love a cold one after a hard day, get ready to raise a glass. UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (
illinoisbeer.com/events/ fobab). Nov 20, 21; $55.
ChicagoHumanities Festival
You crave knowledge, appreciate storytelling and have already listened to one
TedTalk today. Hear top writers and speakers like Sarah Vowell or Walter Isaacson
IRL. Various locations (
chicagohumanities.org). Oct 24–Nov 8; $20/event.
Reeling
You’re an adventurous media binger who consumes culture like it’s your job. Be the first to see foreign docs like Tchindas or star-powered features like Freeheld at this long-running LGBTQ+ international film festival. Various locations
(
reelingfilmfestival.org). Sept 17–24. $8–$15/ticket.
ChillFest
Your relaxed and open-minded ’tude makes this showcase of local artists your perfect fall fest. More than 100 musicians perform acoustic sets at storefronts and galleries throughout Wicker Park and Bucktown. Various venues (
chillfestchicago.com). Nov 14 noon–6pm; free.
Riot Fest You’re a nostalgic music lover
who knows how to have a good time. Pitchfork be damned— sometimes you gotta rock out to the music you never stopped
loving, like Snoop Dog, No Doubt and Modest Mouse. Douglas Park, 2800 W Roosevelt Rd (
riotfest.org). Sept 11–13; Passes $100–$300.
September–November 2015
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