Author Archives: Q-tips

NOWHERE BOY

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Q-tips

A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon (Aaron Johnson) lives with his Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) in working-class Liverpool, England. Mimi’s husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), at the funeral. Despite Mimi’s misgivings, John … Continue reading →

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Band on the Run

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Q-tips

At the height of the Detroit Garage Rock movement in 1999, a chronically ill father, his musician son and his band bond on a raucous road trip. Together, they war with a rival band on the way to the South … Continue reading →

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Wednesday

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Q-tips

While attending Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago. Q-tips say: Yes, we are enjoying it. Wednesday Addams is a fun, … Continue reading →

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Museum of Illusions

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Q-tips

25 E Washington St Chicago, (312) 722-6780, moichicago.com 8/8/2025 – Enter the wonderful world of illusions where you can truly experience the impossible. Illusions challenge us to see things differently and they reveal a lot about how our brain interprets … Continue reading →

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Alice & Friends Vegan rest.

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Q-tips

and Bozo Buckets, Shushi Go & a swim in the Lake. 5812 N Broadway Chicago, (773) 275-8797, aliceandfriendsvegankitchen.com BYOB 8/8/2025 – 100% vegan house-made desserts: carrot cake, strawberry shortcake, zucchini bread, mocha cake, raw tiramisu, peanut butter chocolate mousse bar. … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO’S RIVERWALK 8/7/2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Q-tips

CHICAGO RIVERWALK – 400 E Lower Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, www.cityofchicago.org Grandson, Daughter & Q tips enjoyed our day at the Riverwalk & Water Taxi to China Town. Q-tips say:    Mrs. Q says:  The Riverwalk is open.  The downtown area  … Continue reading →

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The Waterfront Cafe

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Q-tips

6219 N Sheridan Rd., Open Noon to 9pm | Seven days a week! Closed during inclement weather. waterfrontcafechicago.com 8/6/2025 – Waterfront Café is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Berger Park and diagonally adjacent to the Berger Park Cultural … Continue reading →

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Billy Joel: and so it goes

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Q-tips

7/29/25 – An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting; intimately exploring the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations. on HBO … Continue reading →

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Petterinos Rest.

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Q-tips

Petterinos – 7/27/2025 – 150 N Dearborn St., Chicago, (312) 422-0150, petterinos.com Q-tips say: YES! Go and enjoy. After a Theater Performance, Color Purple, we walked to Petterinos for dinner. They have Brunch, Lunch, and have Pre-fix menus. A favorite with … Continue reading →

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Poker Face

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Q-tips

A mystery-of-the-week series following Charlie Cale, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t … Continue reading →

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