You’ve Never Seen Gwendolyn Brooks Like This Before
To cap off a celebration of her 100th birthday, “No Blue Memories” tells the life story of Chicago’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
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The Return of Chickenman, Chicago's Forgotten Superhero
The popular radio series, which influenced a young Ira Glass in the ’60s, is revived in podcast form.
Iconic Auditorium Theatre Celebrates 50 Years Since Grand Reopening
The venue’s CEO discusses its spectacular history and aspirations for its future.
Top 10 Things to Do this Week in Chicago
Kelly Anderson Dance Theatre, Re:sound Live!, Chicago International Movies and Music Fest, Faye Driscoll, Escape to Margaritaville, and more
Alan Alda and E.O. Wilson Talk on Creativity and the Importance of the Campfire
The beloved actor interviewed the preeminent scientist as part of Chicago Humanities Festival this weekend.
Joel Kim Booster on Boystown and Being Less Universal
The comic, whose first album is released today, explores Korean, queer, and American identities.
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.
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.