Review: ‘The Motherfucker with the Hat’ Entertains but Fails to Dig Deep
The hilarious new Steppenwolf production, starring Jimmy Smits, only scratches the surface of addiction and adultery.
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Drinking with . . . Edie Fake
The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar.
2013 is Basically 2006 All Over Again in Pop Culture
As we head into Golden Globes weekend, which finds our favorite Chicago comedy alums reuniting, there are a few other things are giving us déjà vu.
New on the Scene: Hauser Gallery
A new gallery from the local photographer Marc Hauser is sure to be one to watch in the Chicago art scene.
There’s a Show at the Metro Featuring Covers of David Bowie and T. Rex, Because Why Not
A one-night-only supergroup made up of Garbage and Smashing Pumpkins members cover some pretty odd songs at the Metro this Friday
Third Coast Percussion Goes Metal
In a new concert this Friday, the percussion group explores metal instruments and the varying sounds they can produce.
Anatomy of a Chicago Winter Commuter
Our cartoonist illustrates the must-haves for surviving the frigid months
Top Five Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: Deanna Dunagan takes center stage in a caustic family drama…the artist Terry Adkins delves into African American history…free movies, plus the weekend plans of the gallerist Ellen Alderman
A New Perspective on the City Beautiful Movement
About 25 new murals are showing up around the city, thanks to the founders of Bucktown’s Pawn Works. Here’s a look at the group and why they do what they do.
Talking Trash with a Lady Arm Wrestler
The Urbanist gets stung by the theatrical sport, starring the Killer Bee