The Hideout's Riverwalk Bar Is the Antithesis of River North By Matt Pollock The riverfront satellite location is a exactly what downtown needs—an affordable bar filled with locals. Read more
Update: Aahh! Fest Isn't Happening This Year By Matt Pollock The fledgling hip-hop festival will take its sophomore year off. Read more
Inside Chicago Dancing Festival's Tap Extravaganza By Novid Parsi This new work from Lane Alexander explores rhythmic dancing from around the globe. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week The very best in comedy, art, music, and more. Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock John Oliver is coming to town, Janelle Monáe leads a protest in Millennium Park, and David Arquette brings Sherlock Holmes to Chicago. Read more
See Lyric Opera’s Second Nature at Lincoln Park Zoo By Graham Meyer Composer Matthew Aucoin premieres a production the kids can enjoy. Read more
Pilsen Community Books is a Bookstore for the Digital Age By Hannah Nyhart With a minimalist approach to the store and a beautiful Instagram, this used bookshop is catching up with the times. Read more
The Chicago Composers Orchestra Makes a Splashy Hire By Graham Meyer Allen Tinkham, the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras’ music director, will hold the reins at the new-music orchestra. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week The best in theater, classical, art, and more. Read more
Foo Fighters Are Releasing More Tickets to Their Wrigley Field Show By Matt Pollock Seats to the formerly sold out Friendly Confines gig go on sale at 4 p.m. today. Read more
