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July 27 | Humboldt Park

Fast and Curious 5K

Run or walk for Vocalo, WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times at the Fast & Curious 5K, a one-of-a-kind race with trivia at every turn!

A 5K plus trivia? How does it work? You’ll encounter trivia questions about Chicago’s vibrant culture and rich history as you complete the race. Your answer selection will be determined by the lane you choose!

All ages and paces are welcome. This is a family-friendly event that’s open to all runners, joggers and walkers, trivia fanatics, public media nerds – and friends! Support Vocalo, WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times and the widespread accessibility of trustworthy, local journalism by participating in the Fast & Curious 5K!

SCHEDULE

Gates open at 7:00 a.m. CT
Race starts at 8:30 a.m. CT

COURSE

The start line is at the corner of W. Division St. & N. California Ave.

ENMOTIVE

We are proud to announce that we have chosen to partner with EnMotive for another WBEZ event. EnMotive’s expertise in the event production space, including timing, registration, ticketing, photography and procurement, ensures that we are able to bring our registrants the full event experience they are expecting.

Admission: Early Bird – $45 (click here)

Date/time: Sat, Jul 27 @ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Humboldt Park (1400 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60622)


May 18 | Studebaker Theater

Mortified Live: Summer Vacation

Tickets here!

Witness personal redemption through public humiliation in a refreshing show that is equal parts comedic, cathartic and voyeuristic. Presented by WBEZ at the Studebaker Theater on May 18th, Mortified stars everyday people reading aloud their most embarrassing and private teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes… in front of total strangers.

Join us as we celebrate our past with Mortified Live: Summer Vacation.

Admission: Buy tickets here!

Date/time: Saturday, May 18

Location: Studebaker Theater (410 South Michigan Avenue Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL 60605)


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