Video: Inside the Studio with Caricaturist Tom Bachtell
The Chicago illustrator shows what’s shaped his style over 20 years as a New Yorker contributor.
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Catch a Rare Show by Owen at Beat Kitchen This Saturday
Chicago indie legend Mike Kinsella is a drummer, brother, husband, and dad—but he still has time for a solo concert.
The Best Things to Do in Chicago This August, in One Giant List
Music, art, theatre, and a legendary parade—there’s more happening than we can even count this month.
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Fiesta del Sol, the Interview Show, and…oh yeah, Lollapalooza.
The Complete Lollapalooza 2014 Survival Guide
The dos and don’ts, what (and what not) to bring, plus the basic info you need to know to get in and out of the festival in one piece.
All Our Tragic Is 32 Greek Tragedies in One Giant Play
Sean Graney’s new production—with 23 actors, 65 roles, gods, monsters, and a whole lot of blood—starts its 12-hour showings at the Den Theatre on August 1.
Five Complete Schedules for Lollapalooza
Here’s a stage-by-stage plan for the Chicago staff at the fest.
The Seven Lollapalooza Aftershows You Should See
It’s going to be a long weekend—but these after-parties are worth a late night out.
The Story Behind Five Amazing Murals on Chicago's Streets
Here’s who’s making the new public art you’ve seen from Pilsen to the West Loop.
Hear Five Free-Jazz Masters in Chicago This Summer
Avant-garde and melodically disruptive, free-jazz is hot right now. There’s no better time to acquaint (or reacquaint) yourself with these prominent jazz musicians.