The 12 Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Concerts to See in Chicago This Month
Atoms for Peace, The Weeknd, and eight more shows you shouldn’t miss.
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The Top 5 Things to Do This Week
It’s a big week: Nick Offerman and Atoms for Peace are in town, and that’s not all.
Eight Comedies to See in Chicago This Month
In October, old Jews tell jokes, the Neo-Futurists put a twist on political thrillers, and in-utero twins talk about their future.
Chicago's 17 Best Dramas to See in October
On stage this month: Broadsword, Pullman Porter Blues, The Wheel, The Normal Heart, and more.
David Cromer Returns to a Chicago Stage This Fall
The actor-director will star in TimeLine theatre’s revival of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart—a play Cromer loved when he first saw it nearly 30 years ago.
Seven Questions for Joan Allen
The Steppenwolf ensemble member tells why she returned to the Lincoln Park stage after a 22-year absence to take a role in The Wheel.
Pullman Porter Blues: The Goodman Theatre Tackles Racism and Dignity
Though it doesn’t break new ground, the Goodman’s season opener is a powerful story of how an iconic job feels for three generations of men in one black family.
The Insiders’ Guide to Theatre This Fall
Chicago surveyed 28 local drama pros. They picked 12 must-see fall shows, dished on the scene’s best and worst, and told us what they really think about the Tribune’s chief drama critic.
The Return of Chicago's Art House Theatres
Forget the multimillion-dollar megaplexes. With film festivals and intimate screenings, the city’s independent theatres are where to watch a movie this fall.
The 12 Best Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul Shows in Chicago This October
The James Hunter Six, Bonnie Raitt, the Cowboy Junkies, and more make an even dozen concerts to see this month.