The Top 5 Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: Hideout Block Party, two new art exhibits, plus artist Rachel Niffenegger shares her weekend plans.
Ad Categories: Culture
2013 Best of Chicago
August 7, 2013–Chicago magazine hosted an event at Venue One in the West Loop to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed beer courtesy of Stella Artois and signature cocktails from Ketel One, Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray, and Ciroc. Guests snapped their best shot at the photo booth provided by Lincoln Motor Company. Jennifer Tanaka, executive editor, congratulated the winners in attendance.
Four Dance Events to See in Chicago This Month
The Joffrey Ballet puts on a Russian Masters production, and there are three other shows to see for $30 or less.
The Top Ten New Albums You Should Hear This Fall
The season’s most-anticipated releases include new music from Arcade Fire, M.I.A., The Weeknd, Sebadoh, and more.
Go See 12 Nights One Night
The Hypocrites have a delightfully wacky interpretation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on at the Chopin Theatre.
Chicago’s Rock and Pop Concert Calendar Looks Amazing This Month
Deerhunter, The XX, Kaki King, Phoenix, and Chelsea Wolfe all play in September. But first: The Hideout Block Party & A.V. Fest is this weekend.
What Happened at the North Coast Music Festival
The weather was terrible, but 50,000 fans still came to Union Park to see Nas, Wu-Tang, Aloe Blacc and more on Labor Day weekend.
What Marc Trestman Will Do with the Bears This Season
Can Trestman make Cutler better? Who will lead the team without Urlacher? And how can these players just become better people? The new coach explains in a Q&A.
What to Do on Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
The magazine’s staff will be eating, drinking, and seeing music this weekend.
Chicago’s Festivals, Fairs, Readings, and More in September
Here’s a list of the miscellaneous fun stuff happening around town next month.