How Augustus Rose Was Inspired to Write One of the Year's Best Chicago Books
We know we’re only halfway through the year, but that’s how much we love The Readymade Thief, a thriller combining cults and Marcel Duchamp.
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What You Missed at Lollapalooza Thursday: Rollerskates and Rain
A new roller rink, thousands of fans rushing Migos’ stage, and the sky opening up over Lorde.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and the Importance of Multiracial Casting
The producing artistic director of Pulse Theatre discusses why his production is unique and why he showcases actors of color.
The Top Ten Things to Do This Week
Floating Museum, Windy City Rubber Duck Derby, Lollapalooza, Hans Zimmer, Baudelaire in a Box, and more
Which Lollapalooza Afterparties and Aftershows Should You Go To?
Our selection of the best for every mood, plus an exhaustive list of all the shows and parties available this weekend.
Chicago "Rock-n-Soul" Band Comes Full Circle With Lollapalooza Debut
The O’My’s lead singer tells us about their Lolla debut, incorporating new sounds, and more.
Essayist Megan Stielstra Says There's a Lot More to Fear than Fear Itself
From school shootings to losing your home, Stielstra’s new collection, The Wrong Way to Save Your Life, examines what turns terror into action.
63 Things to Do in Chicago in August
Windy City Rubber Duck Derby Photo: Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune Aug. 1–29 Art Floating Museum Chicago River Hyde Park sculptor Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford and South Shore multimedia artist Faheem Majeed launch their gallery on a barge, which stops in four locations along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan with the goal of carrying art and culture across … Read more
AirGo Radio, Hub of Chicago's Artist-Activist Movement, Celebrates 100 Episodes
For two years, it’s been the place to go to hear interviews with the young creators aiming to change Chicago.
On The Autobiography, Vic Mensa Comes Home
The South Side rapper doesn’t erase his troubled past, but invites us to see his complex world of vices, insecurities, and death.