ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of things you do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
An Enchanted Ride!
CTA Holiday Train and Bus Santa and his sleigh are zooming around Chicago on the flatbed car of CTA trains for the holidays. After two years, you can ride along again in passenger cars outlined in lights. Find Santa on the Yellow Line December 22. W hen you hear holiday music and a “Ho, Ho, Ho,” look for Santa peering from the roof hatch of the decorated CTA Holiday Bus. Find him December 21 on the #28 Stony Island; December 22 on the #29 State and December 23 on the #J14 Jeffrey Jump. Face masks required. Schedules at Transitchicago.com/holidayfleet/ .
Entertainment for All!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
B Posi+ive Productions Presents: Good Vibes Good Vibes is coming to the Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway, on December 30 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. B Posi+ive Productions was created by Dario Durham and Darrian Lewis in October 2019 to cause “a shift in the Chicago entertainment culture” towards inclusivity and teamwork. Good Vibes showcases the best stand-up comics in a show that encourages audience participation. Start your weekend with positive vibes and high energy. Good Vibes is open to adults 18+. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
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B I N G O!
Drag Bingo My Buddy’s, 4416 N. Clark St., is notorious for hosting drag shows, stand-up comedy, karaoke, and cabaret, among other extravaganzas. On December 23 from 7:30 to 11 p.m., My Buddy’s is hosting a night of Drag Bingo. Combining the art of drag with the excitement of bingo, Drag Bingo features drag queens Aurora Divine and Giselle Brooks (pictured). W hat better way to spend a raunchy Thursday night than with vivacious drag queens! So come on down to My Buddy’s, play bingo, meet fabulous drag queens, and enjoy some mouth-watering food. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at mybuddyschicago.com. .
Happy Kwanzaa!
MXC Kwanzaa Celebration Malcolm X College,1900 W. Jackson Blvd., is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration on December 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. inside their auditorium. There will be a panel discussion celebrating Kwanzaa and its history. All-day, there will be an African market with unique vendors who have a wide variety of products. Kwanzaa is the celebration of life in many Pan-African cultures and lasts from December 26-January 1. This celebration is open to the public and welcomes everyone of all ages. FREE.
