A Visit To Theaster Gates's 13th Ballad at the MCA Today
This preview visit to the much-anticipated exhibition showed how Gates planned his “activation” of the MCA’a atrium.
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You Can Pet a Stingray at the Shedd Aquarium
Stingray Touch is not as scary as it sounds. Just don’t pull their tails.
The Graham Foundation Is a Great Place To Find Obscure Art Magazines
The latest issue of Icon and Clog‘s special on Brutalism are both for sale at this Gold Coast mansion.
The Youth Lagoon Show Was Beautiful and a Lot Louder Than You'd Expect
The sold-out concert at Metro on May 15 was a pretty incredible performance.
What To Drink at Craft Beer Week: Tips From a Certified Expert
Ria Neri, the cicerone for Wicker Park beer restaurant Bangers & Lace, makes some recommendations—and explains why beer is such a big deal right now.
Watch Previews for the TV Shows Set in Chicago This Season
Cops. Conspiracies. Christian Slater. There’s a lot to watch for in the new season’s Chicago-based TV shows.
Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club Is Chicago’s Ping-Pong Headquarters
Here’s a look inside the city’s suddenly resurgent Ping-Pong scene.
The Riot Fest Lineup Announcement Nearly Caused a Riot
The September festival in Humboldt Park announced this lineup last night. There are enough new and classic punk acts to make your ears bleed.
Five Great Things to Do This Week
Yes, Craft Beer Week is on the agenda. And it’s actually six things to do if you count a free concert with the Grammy-winning Eighth Blackbird group.
How Mary Zimmerman Handled Kipling's Racism and Misogyny in a New The Jungle Book Musical
The adapter extraordinaire dives into the controversial aspects of the story she’s staging at the Goodman Theatre.