Five Things to Do This Week
See Diana Krall, watch By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Pulitzer prize-winning Lynn Nottage, and find out what you’d do if you were the artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet.
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Steppenwolf’s Martha Lavey Pushes Theatre’s Boundaries
The veteran artistic director explains what Chicago’s theater scene is, what it needs, and what’s next for Steppenwolf.
Shooter Jennings Is Headlining a Chicago Festival That Would Make Nashville Blush
A Q&A with the musician about what this weekend’s Moonrunners Music Festival means for Chicago and country music.
‘The Whale’ Review: A Huge Story of Disgust and Compassion
Samuel D. Hunter’s play, directed by Joanie Schultz, is an unflinching look at behavior taken to an extreme.
Go Watch Woodpeckers in Middleville, Michigan
The town’s third-annual festival is a fine excuse to get out there and peer through binoculars into the Midwestern woods.
Bid on These Pieces at the Living Contemporary Art Auction
The preview for an art auction this week revealed five items for your collection. Even if you collect fake nipples.
‘Big Fish’ Is a Little Hard to Swallow
The world premiere show at the Oriental Theatre has plenty of eye candy, a lot of great songs, and a plot that’s just a little too contrived.
Here's What's Happening in Chicago on Record Store Day
With a mix of giveaways and live performances, more than 20 Chicago locations are participating in tomorrow’s vinyl appreciation day.
Tavi Gevinson Is Still Figuring It All Out
The mini media mogul talked to ‘Chicago’ about meeting Stevie Nicks, taking the SATs, and her role in ‘Cadaver’ at a screening in the city next week.
Why Audiences Love and Hate These Six Nude Artists (NSFW)
Young Jean Lee explains the creation and reception of her ‘Untitled Feminist Show,’ which premieres tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.