An Epic 1,000-Person Choir Will Perform at the Bean This Weekend
Crowd Out will include singers—professional and amateur—from each of the city’s 50 wards.
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Four Chicago Comedians Tapped for New Saturday Night Live Season
Two cast members and two writers who cut their teeth at local comedy clubs are heading to New York.
61 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Fleet Foxes Photo: Shawn Brackbill Oct. 1 New Music Crowd Out Loop The Pulitzer-winning composer David Lang, known for his particular brand of minimalism, also has a maximalist side, at least with regard to ensemble size. His 2014 work Crowd Out calls for 1,000 singers. Here, volunteers from all 50 of the city’s wards, recruited … Read more
Subchroma Is an Immersive Street Art Extravaganza
Produced by artist collective Canvas, the Hubbard Cave pop-up drew over a thousand visitors, and the next event will be on New Year's Eve.
Life Inside the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club
“Big Pete” James, of the infamous “biker gang” that started in Chicago, talks about why people misunderstand these groups and what he loves about riding on IL-173.
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak, Orphée et Eurydice, Perfect Arrangement, Poetry Off the Shelf: Eve Ewing and Marcus Wicker, Broken Social Scene, and more
These Immigrant Stories Will Traverse the World in 80 Minutes
Moth Story Slam veteran Nestor Gomez’s upcoming event will bring different perspectives on the immigrant experience to the stage.
A Look at the Hideout's Greatest Block Party Moments
As the beloved bar and music venue braces for major redevelopment nearby, we talked to some of its biggest fans about what makes it so unique and influential.
Two Important Milestones Celebrated at This Year's Hyde Park Jazz Festival
The festival’s executive and artistic director discusses Thelonious Monk’s centennial, the Wall of Respect, and more.
Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Reeling 35, Becky Shaw, Open Mike Eagle, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and more