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.
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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.
Three Free Ideas for Utopia Filming Locations
Illustration: John Kenzie This winter, Amazon Studios started shooting Gillian Flynn’s adaptation of the British show Utopia in Chicago. Despite the name, everyone and everything in the nine-episode drama about people fleeing deep state conspirators is despicable. Which got us thinking: If they really want to use locations that sound great but are actually just … Read more
The Top Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Pitchfork Midwinter, the Chicago Public League Final Four, Mike Pence Sex Dream, and more