Scottie McNiece on Unifying Chicago’s Music Scene
The International Anthem cofounder discusses the record label’s humble beginnings, the creativity of Chicago’s musicians, and more.
Ad Categories: Culture
11 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Looking at H.H. Richardson’s “Other Chicago House”, Olivia Block, Messiah, Melanin Voices for Puerto Rico, Matt Braunger, and more
Chicago's 6 Best TV Appearances This Year
Our favorite shows that showcase the city (and are actually filmed here)
10 Best Chicago Albums This Year
From daring hip-hop to mathy metal, our 10 favorite releases out of Chicago, ranked
Meet the Photographers Behind These Stunning Art Books Today
The Museum of Contemporary Photography party features six noteworthy shooters with six gift-worthy books.
10 Things You Should Do in Chicago This Week
Altar Boyz, Gobsmacked!, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mike Birbiglia, Vacilon Columnar, and more
Best Twitter Use by a Local Dinosaur
We interviewed the witty (person behind the) dinosaur about her feud with Merriam-Webster, crush on Jeff Goldblum, and more.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo Is Electrifying
The festive display of more than 2.5 million lights is open to the public now through January 7, except for Christmas Eve and Day.
Beth Stelling on HBO, Harassment, and the Weirdest Comedy She's Ever Seen
Ahead of the comic’s return to the city that launched her career, we ask the Entertaining Julia cohost about how the industry’s changed since she first went public about her own abuser.
Andrew Bird Brings His Sweeping Symphony of Sounds to Chicago
On Echolocations: River, the musician forgoes lyrics and lets his violin do the talking.