Artist Nikko Washington’s Bittersweet Homecoming
The Hyde Park native — and creative force behind album designs for musicians like Noname and Towkio — discusses an ongoing solo show and growing pains.
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The Chicago Vocal Studio Helping Trans Singers Develop Their Voices
The Voice Lab offers specialized coaching for transgender individuals who are relearning how to sing.
Baton Club’s Last Stand
On Sunday, the 50-year-old drag club mounted its final show at 436 North
Clark. Ahead of the venue move to Uptown, photographer James Hosking captured the historic scene in all its raw energy.
Rhea Butcher: Jokes About Cute Dogs and Flowers Have Value
The standup performs at Thalia Hall March 1.
Kelly Boner Curates Drag as Fine Art
Fulfilled Fantasies: Contemporary Chicago Drag Works opens at Columbia February 28.
How Alex Kotlowitz Tracked One Violent Summer in Chicago
The journalist discusses his new book, An American Summer.
Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Photos by Laurie Simmons, Engineering Fest, Typeforce, and more.
Sandra Cisneros
The novelist and poet, 64, on the power of art, the impact of depression, and the splendor of a Chicago dog
Jeanette Andrews Is No Ordinary Magician
Watch the sensory illusionist perform February 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Nature Is Chaos
Graphic novelist Lucy Knisley chronicled the humor and weirdness of pregnancy — even after having a baby almost killed her.