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The Best and Worst of Riot Fest 2014
Riot Fest tore through Humboldt Park in a blaze of rainy glory this weekend. From the mud to the mohawks, here are the highs and low of this year’s punk-rock carnival.
Zodiac Animal Heads Arrive at Adler Planetarium
Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, a new sculpture from Chinese political artist Ai Weiwei, will go up at the Adler Planetarium next week.
Cecily Strong Won't Be Weekend Updating Anymore
The Chicago native will go back to just doing sketches in the upcoming season of SNL.
Who to See During the Day at Riot Fest
By now you’ve picked out your headliners to watch, but here’s who else you should find at Humboldt Park this weekend.
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Hang out with Jeff Tweedy at the Abbey Pub, hear Weezer play the entire Blue Album, and more great things to do over the next few days.
Eric Owens Is Conquering the Opera World
This baritone—and Chicagoan-to-be—is making his mark, one low D at a time.
Who Will Be the 10th Band to Play a Signature Album at Riot Fest?
Ten bands at Riot Fest are playing essential albums all the way through. Nine have been announced. Who will be the last one?
How to Buy Art at Expo Chicago
Tony Karman, the art fair’s president and director, gives tips on negotiating with the dealers.
Richard Wright's Native Son Returns to Chicago
A new production at the Court Theatre adapts Wright’s 1940 novel about systemic racism on the South Side for the stage.