In a Year of Dystopian Tales, Ada Palmer Shows What Utopia Might Cost
In the University of Chicago history professor’s sci-fi series, Terra Ignota, people get to choose a non-geographic country and live to be 150 years old.
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Hand-Eye Coordination Examines Sports and Society Through Art
The Western Exhibitions show, featuring “midwest-connected artists,” runs through February 17.
Samira Ahmed Is Chicago's Latest YA Superstar
The Hyde Park resident’s Love, Hate & Other Filters tackles Islamophobia in suburban Batavia, Illinois.
New Play Tackles 1960s Cold War Fears from a Queer Perspective
The artistic director of American Theater Company and the We’re Gonna Be Okay playwright discuss bomb shelters, handsome drifters, and more.
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
John Mulaney, Boomerang, We’re Gonna Be Okay, B-Fest, Elgin Literary Festival, Pedro Fernandez, and more
37 Names Kimye Left on the Cutting Room Floor
Welcome to the world, Chicago West. Here are the other names reportedly* considered.
John McKinnon on the Life and Art of Gertrude Abercrombie
The Elmhurst Art Museum’s executive director discusses the upcoming exhibit, the artist’s impact in Chicago, and more.
10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Lalah Hathaway, On the Threshold of Winter, Rayland Baxter, Dozin’ with the Dinos, Hatfield & McCoy, and more
Helltrap Nightmare's Sarah Sherman on Her "Gross Weirdo" Brand of Comedy
Her experimental comedy show will join forces with Wham City for a night of cringeworthy comedy.
Ruby Pinto on Art and Activism Working Together
The For the People Artists Collective member discusses Chicago police violence, having art about social issues be about more than tragedy, and more.