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Photo: Moyo Adeolu/Axios Doughnuts, ribs and a taste of Greece! Plus, Chicago street fest season continues. 🍩 National Donut DayStop by your favorite doughnut shop for sweet deals. Fry the Coop: In collab with Stan's Donuts you can taste the "Croissant Donut Hot Chicken Sandwich" for $6.60. Krispy Kreme: Buy a dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme tomorrow and get a dozen glazed for $2. Dunkin' Donuts: Get a free doughnut with any beverage purchase.

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She who Dared. Photo Courtesy of The Silverman Group. A new musical on stage now spotlights historic, but lesser-known, African American women who challenged segregation and fought for equal rights. Driving the news: Chicago Opera Theater's "She Who Dared" opened this week at the Fine Arts Building. She Who Dared. Photo: Courtesy of Michael Brosilow What to expect: This lively ensemble transports the audience back to the 1950s through interesting production design and period costumes.

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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Photo: Courtesy of Todd RosenbergEscape into your imagination this weekend as the Joffrey Ballet debuts "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" at the Lyric Opera House. The big picture: A mystical variety show that will appeal to new or regular ballet goers, the show is based on the original novel by Lewis Carroll, but Joffrey has made a few adaptations.

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Chicago style hot dog. Gif: Moyo Adeolu/Axios This weekend, catch a concert, savor local festival bites, and move your body. 🇩🇪 MaifestEnjoy live music, dancing, and food at this German-inspired festival. Thursday 5-10pm, Friday-Saturday and Sunday noon-10pm across from the Old Town School of Folk Music. Free. 🌠Windy City Hot Dog festGrab your crew for this celebration of the Chicago dog, including a hot dog eating contest!Friday 4-10pm, Saturday-Sunday noon-10pm in Portage Park. Free.

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The "Historical Edo & Ukiyo-e" exhibit. Photo: Courtesy of Carol Fox and Associates Immerse yourselfin the rich world of historical Japanese art and culture this summer just an hour's drive from the city. Why it matters: For the first time, the "Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World" exhibition is visiting the U.S. At the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn, you can see artifacts, paintings and original works by Hokusai as well as handcrafted objects from the Edo period.