Folk-Rock’s Troublemaker Lissie Returns Home to Play Lollapalooza

GROUNDED FOR LIFE: The singer talks about her musical influences, growing up in Rock Island, and more

by Selena Fragassi

Lolla 2011 Acts, Live in Concert

Get yourself in the festival mood with videos of some artists who will be performing at Grant Park this weekend.

Five Best Things to Do in August

POCKET GUIDE: A cultural short-list for August, in order of buzz

by Jennifer Wehunt

Best of Chicago 2011: Bars & Nightlife

Our picks for best new cocktail lounge, hotel bar, gay and singles hotspots, and more

Best of Chicago 2011: Arts & Culture

Our favorite street artist, design fest, film series, new gallery, improv group, and more

A Night Out at The Bedford

OUT OF THE VAULT: Want to get a seat at Wicker Park's new bank-turned-bar? Go on a Thursday.

by Amalie Drury

A Look at The Aviary

IN THE ROCKS: It's a brave new cocktail world at the high-concept lounge

by Jennifer Tanaka

A Night Out at Maude’s Liquor Bar

PARIS MATCH: How I became a date crasher at the West Loop’s French spot

by Amalie Drury

Best New Hotels: Seven Spots to Please a Spectrum of People and Budgets

CROWD PLEASERS: Your siblings, your uncle, and your in-laws? Everyone you know is coming to town this spring, and not only are you the object of their affection—you’re responsible for showing...

by Katherine Sacks

A Guide to Chicago Avenue

ELECTRIC AVENUE: Once a stark thoroughfare, West Chicago Avenue is transforming into a stellar destination for BYOs, bars, and more

by Nora O'Donnell and Cassie Walker