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.
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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.
What to See at the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
Here are the best bets for four days of noise at the annual winter music fest.
Michael Rakowitz Made an Arab-Israeli Version of the Sgt. Pepper's Cover
A word from the Chicago artist behind The Breakup, on view at Rhona Hoffman Gallery through February 22.
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Luna Gale, the Chicago Sinfonietta, a sketch comedy festival, and more.