Nine Highlights of Chicago Independent Bookstore Day
Here’s your guide to the readings, discounts, and giveaways at indie shops across town.
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Take Home This Hot Art at Wright's Annual Auction
A collaboration with Christopher Wool, a mug by the sculptor of the Bean, and more affordable items are on the block this Saturday at the West Loop auction house.
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
West Fest, the Comedy Exposition, the Tour de Fat, and the weekend plans of one of the guys in charge of the Square Roots fest.
You Should Know Comedian Liza Treyger
This standup from Chicago is on her way to the top, one failed-feminist joke at a time.
Janelle Monáe Will Be Worth a Trip to Taste of Chicago
Catch the exciting, unconventional soul singer at the food fest on Thursday.
Five Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Chanticleer, Seussical, Summer Nights at the Brookfield Zoo, and more.
The Five Best Concerts in Chicago This Weekend
See Alarm Will Sound, the new Riverwest Music Festival, an emo double billing, and more—there’s music out there for every type of listener over the long weekend.
How a New Documentary Captured Roger Ebert's Last Months
The movie critic became the star in Steve James’s adaptation of Ebert’s Life Itself memoir—a film that celebrated Ebert’s life, and unexpectedly showed its end.
Inside the Studio With Artist Hebru Brantley
Local art star Hebru Brantley’s new show, Parade Day Rain, runs through September 23. Here’s a look at how he works.
Four Curiosities of Chicago’s Pedway
See highlights of the sprawling cluster of tunnels, skyways, and corridors in the Loop, all part of a tour you can take with Chicago artist Hui-min Tsen for $2.25 tomorrow.