Sandra Cisneros
The novelist and poet, 64, on the power of art, the impact of depression, and the splendor of a Chicago dog
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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
Lincoln Park vs. Brookfield: Which Has the Better Zoo?
How do the area’s two animal parks stack up against each other for a family outing?
An 11-Year-Old Reviews the Art Institute
A fifth grader at Waters Elementary guides us through highlights from the permanent collection.
Don’t Miss This Meditative Performance at the Bean Next Week
A haunting dance by Norwegian choreographer Ingri Fiksdal will unfold in Millennium Park starting Monday
CHER! And Other Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Including a Lunar New Year celebration, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and an orchid show
The Joffrey’s Anna Karenina Aims for Movie-Theater Drama
Ashley Wheater’s grand spectacle premieres February 13 at the Auditorium Theatre.