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A Visit To Theaster Gates’s 13th Ballad at the MCA Today
This preview visit to the much-anticipated exhibition showed how Gates planned his "activation" of the MCA'a atrium.
Posted yesterday at 4:00 p.m.
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You Can Pet a Stingray at the Shedd Aquarium
Stingray Touch is not as scary as it sounds. Just don't pull their tails.
Posted yesterday at 1:30 p.m.
Architecture Art
The Graham Foundation Is a Great Place To Find Obscure Art Magazines
The latest issue of Icon and Clog's special on Brutalism are both for sale at this Gold Coast mansion.
Posted yesterday at 9:30 a.m.
Staff Picks Music
The Youth Lagoon Show Was Beautiful and a Lot Louder Than You’d Expect
The sold-out concert at Metro on May 15 was a pretty incredible performance.
Posted Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Misc
What To Drink at Craft Beer Week: Tips From a Certified Expert
Ria Neri, the cicerone for Wicker Park beer restaurant Bangers & Lace, makes some recommendations—and explains why beer is such a big deal right now.
Posted Thursday at 2:15 p.m.
Television
Watch Previews for the TV Shows Set in Chicago This Season
Cops. Conspiracies. Christian Slater. There's a lot to watch for in the new season's Chicago-based TV shows.
Posted Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Music
The Riot Fest Lineup Announcement Nearly Caused a Riot
The September festival in Humboldt Park announced this lineup last night. There are enough new and classic punk acts to make your ears bleed.
Posted Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Theatre
How Mary Zimmerman Handled Kipling’s Racism and Misogyny in a New The Jungle Book Musical
The adapter extraordinaire dives into the controversial aspects of the story she's staging at the Goodman Theatre.
Posted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Music
An Awesome Summertime Jazz Series Returns
NextGenJazz, at the venerable Drake Hotel, hosts some of the brightest young players in Chicago this summer. The next show is the day after tomorrow!
Posted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
Staff Picks
Yo-Yo Ma Played a Free Show at the Symphony Center Last Night
The concert was great—even if you aren't a symphony regular. There are two more chances to see him later this week.
Posted Tuesday at 12:00 p.m.
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