The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week The best in theater, festivals, comedy, and more. Read more
Here's Who's Playing Riot Fest 2015 By Matt Pollock The 11th annual punk fest takes over Douglas Park September 11–13. Read more
SNL Star Vanessa Bayer Returns to Chicago For a Standup Set Friday By Matt Pollock The iO, Annoyance, and Second City alum will perform at the Onion's comedy festival on Friday. Read more
Poll: What Summertime Activity Are You Most Looking Forward To? Summer beckons; what are you going to do? Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock Bill Murray's Christmas special is coming to Netflix, Chance the Rapper releases new music, and the Joyce Foundation gives $2.56 milllion to local arts orgs. Read more
10 Great Reads for This Summer By Tomi Obaro and Sam Worley Look for these new beach-bag-worthy books from local authors. Read more
Remembering PJ Paparelli, the Artistic Director of American Theater Company By Zac Thompson Paparelli was one of the most socially engaged theater artists in the city. Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock Riot Fest is moving to Douglas Park, Lolla announces its schedule, and Hideout Block Party is taking a break. Read more
Renée Fleming on Bel Canto and All Those Musicals at the Lyric By Graham Meyer The superstar soprano has just renewed her creative consultancy with the opera company for two more years. Read more
Here Are The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week John Mulaney, Vanessa Bayer, Weird Al, and a lot more comedians are in town for the Second Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival. Read more