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November 30, 2023
Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” film is out! Whether or not you saw Queen Bey at Soldier Field this summer, watch the concert movie at Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, Harper Theater, or Cinema Chatham. But will we do the mute challenge in theaters?
What's CITY Talking About?
Why Chicago Has Limited Affordable Housing
Federal officials found alders’ ability to reject housing developments in their wards has fueled segregation in the city. And despite a housing shortage, the Chicago Housing Authority has almost 500 empty homes. [WTTW; Illinois Answers Project, Block Club]
Changes to City Council Meeting Access
Attendees have disrupted meetings on a range of topics from migrants to the Israel–Hamas war, and alders say they’ve received threats, leading to new rules to keep meetings in order. [WBEZ]
Why There Aren’t More Movies Like ‘The Fugitive’
Director Andrew Davis weighed in on how his Oscar-winning film remains a hit 30 years after it came out. [Hollywood Reporter]
- Is “The Fugitive” Chicago’s greatest movie? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest Winners
Graham cracker praline, sesame chocolate chunk cookies, and coconut tassies created by local home bakers won the publication’s annual contest. It was no easy feat for the judges, who are former “Great American Baking Show” contestants. [Tribune 🔒]
- You could make cookies for your holiday potluck — or order from one of these Chicago restaurants. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Nov. 30
- Turner Häus Brewery Opens 🍺 Bronzeville | 4–9 p.m. | Varies
- Karaoke Storytellers 🎤 Hyde Park | 6–9 p.m. | $15
- “Chicago Reflected” Book Convo 📖 Lincoln Square | 7 p.m. | Free
- Justice of the Pies Benefit Dinner 🥧 Oak Brook | 6–8 p.m. | $85
Friday, Dec. 1
- World AIDS Day 🎗️ Lakeview | 10 a.m. | Free
- “Glass to Garden” Opens 🌿 River North | 10 a.m. | Included in General Admission
- Chicago Elite Classic Starts 🏀 Little Italy | 4:30 p.m. | $25
- Winter Walk on Wilson ❄️ Uptown | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Millennium Park Sing-Along 🎶 The Loop | 6 p.m. | Free
- Jazz City 🎺 South Shore | 6:30–9 p.m. | Free
Saturday, Dec. 2
- My Block My Hood My City Holiday Decorating ✨ South Side | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Winter Fest, Cookie Walk 🍪 Oak Park | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- Hyde Park Holly-Day ☃️ Hyde Park | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- Uniting Voices Winter Glow Concert 🎤 The Loop | 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. | $30
- Eataly Holiday Taste-Around 🇮🇹 River North | 1–2:30 p.m. | $65
- Santa Speedo Run 🎅 Northalsted | 2 p.m. | $55 (Free to watch!)
- Joffrey Ballet's “The Nutcracker” Opens 🩰 The Loop | 2 and 7 p.m. | $36+
- Wreathmaking Workshop 🎁 Hermosa | 6:30 p.m. | $45
- Holiday Concert 🎻 Pilsen | 7:30–9 p.m. | Free
Today on City Cast
Searching for Chicago’s Most Beautiful Places
First a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center and now a WTTW host, Geoffrey Baer is out with part two of his series “The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago.” He shares what makes a place beautiful to him and which spots he learned about making this special.
We want people to get out there, but I also like to take people to places you're not allowed to go.
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