Self-Styled “Mama’s Boy” Bril Barrett on How Tap Empowers Women
The founder of M.A.D.D. Rhythms explains the upcoming all-woman piece and how he uses tap dance to help young people make a difference.
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The Top Ten Things to Do This Week
A Tribe Called Red, COCo. Dance Theatre, Peacebook, SOFA, Colleen, and more
Exhibit Displays Rarely Seen Works by the Father of the Urban Mural
Hyde Park Art Center features art by Wall of Respect creator Bill Walker.
Before Decamping for Broadway’s Harry Potter, Alex Weisman Plays a Role That’s Close to Home
The local actor talks about body issues, getting his dream role, and his upcoming stint in About Face and Theater Wit’s Significant Other.
69 Things to Do in Chicago in November
Faith Wilding’s Tree of Life Photo: Courtesy of artist and Western Exhibitions Nov. 1–19 Theater School of Rock Loop Can a struggling-musician-turned-substitute-teacher transform a group of nerdy overachievers into a bona fide rock band? Andrew Lloyd Webber amps up the power ballads in this take on the 2003 Jack Black film. Details:Broadway in Chicago at … Read more
You Can Now Set Your Dial to CHIRP, Chicago's Indie Radio Station
After seven years of broadcasting online only, CHIRP is now on 107.1 FM, thanks in part to lobbying efforts by the station’s founder and volunteers.
5 Iconic Performers at Medusa's
See the Red Hot Chili Peppers before they were stars, and more memorable shows at the beloved ‘80s club. See our full oral history of Medusa’s here.
30 Very '80s Portraits of the Cool Kids at Medusa's
Taken for a short ad campaign in 1988 and never seen since then, these photos show off the sartorial spirit of the beloved dance club. See our full oral history of Medusa’s here.
They Owned the Night
The closing of the legendary dance club Medusa’s 25 years ago marked the end
of an era. In this raw and raucous oral history, the club’s founders, employees,
and patrons bring the exuberant madness of this after-hours mecca back to life.
The Creepiest Haunted House Is One That Makes You Think
The creators of A Memory Palace of Fear discuss how the exhibit is inspired by real-life housing nightmares, segregation, and inequality.