The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Patti Smith comes back to town, John Mahoney stars in The Herd, and more for this week.
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Hannibal Buress Will Host the Webby Awards This May
The Chicago comedian is really having a big year.
Silicon Valley Star T.J. Miller Says Nietzsche Made Him Funny
Well, him and a few other people. The comedian and actor talks about his influences.
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week
The Rolling Stones are playing Summerfest, Ellen is producing a Chicago show, and Lolla bans selfie sticks.
What Political Art in Chicago Looks Like Today
A round-up of provocative, activist art now on view.
Watch Chicago's Literary Minds Read Truly Terrible Poetry Tonight
The Chicago Writers Conference throws a fundraising soiree tonight, and Suzanne Somers’s book of poems plays a part.
Catching Up With Common
Caught in passing at a promo gig this weekend, the recent Oscar winner talks future career moves and Aahh! Fest 2015.
How to Jump out of a Burning Building
Coordinated by prolific stuntman Rick LeFevour, the three-story, triple-fireball high fall in episode 6 (aired March 3) of Chicago Fire’s third season marked one of the most spectacular and complex stunts the NBC drama has ever attempted. A breakdown: 1 2 3 4 5 Illustration: Jason Lee 1. Metal boxes on either side of the … Read more
Kristoffer Diaz Returns to Chicago with 'The Upstairs Concierge'
The Pulitzer Prize finalist talks about the journey from commission to world premiere of his new farce, opening at the Goodman Theatre this weekend.
Eating Tacos With Ryley Walker, Hippie-Folk's Next It Man
The rising singer, who’s about to release a much-hyped LP-2, just wants a few bucks for beer and guitar strings.