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You don’t have to speak the lingo to know whether or not you should go see a show.
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Six Ways to Become a Great Writer, According to Gary Shteyngart
The path to literary success apparently includes Chekhov, therapy, and, for each page you complete, a little bite of cheese.
Here's Who to See at Chicago Psych Fest V
This annual event at The Hideout is the best winter music fest you’ve probably never heard of. The fun starts tonight.
What You Should Know About the Polar Plunge This Weekend
At noon on January 25, members of the Lakeview Polar Bear Club will meet at Oak Street Beach to jump into freezing Lake Michigan. Read this before joining them.
Shteyngart, Hitchcock, Hannibal Buress, and More: What to Do in Chicago
There’s so much good stuff this week, you might have a hard time doing it all.
Five Classical Music Names to Watch in 2014
The soprano, choir, ensemble, conductor, and label to keep your cultural eye on.
You Could Possibly Go See Hannibal Buress in Chicago This Week
His Saturday shows are sold out—but he tends to announce news on short notice, so watch out.
The Lyric Opera Will Do the Ring Cycle, and It Will Take Five Years
Christine Goerke and Eric Owens, two stars of well-regarded Wagner performances, will play Brünhilde and Wotan in 2016. After one opera per season, the full cycle is scheduled for 2020.
The Top Dance Events in Chicago This Month
Don’t miss a chance to see Savion Glover, tap dancer extraordinaire.
There's a European Invasion in Chicago's Art World
Here’s why Chicago’s art museums are hiring hotshot curators from abroad—and what you can expect to see from them.