Listen to Alex Wiley's New Track, "Future Guns" By Matt Pollock A breezy new song from the 21-year-old Hyde Park emcee proves once again why he'll be among Chicago's next big names. Read more
A Guide to the Pitchfork 2014 After-Parties By Matt Pollock Catch these nine bands at intimate after-shows—whether you missed their outdoor concerts or skipped the festival entirely. Read more
What You'll Hear at the Thirsty Ear Festival Tomorrow By Graham Meyer Graham Reynolds, the Gaudete Brass Quintet, and more acts on the lineup for the (exactly) 3.5-hour event at City Winery. Read more
Nine Highlights of Chicago Independent Bookstore Day By Harrison Smith Here's your guide to the readings, discounts, and giveaways at indie shops across town. Read more
Take Home This Hot Art at Wright's Annual Auction By Jason Foumberg A collaboration with Christopher Wool, a mug by the sculptor of the Bean, and more affordable items are on the block this Saturday at the West Loop auction house. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week West Fest, the Comedy Exposition, the Tour de Fat, and the weekend plans of one of the guys in charge of the Square Roots fest. Read more
You Should Know Comedian Liza Treyger By Jason Heidemann This standup from Chicago is on her way to the top, one failed-feminist joke at a time. Read more
Janelle Monáe Will Be Worth a Trip to Taste of Chicago By Matt Pollock Catch the exciting, unconventional soul singer at the food fest on Thursday. Read more
How Cannon's City Design Group Could Reshape Chicago By Ian Spula After building mega projects abroad, a new Chicago-based office is looking for ways to adapt its concepts on a local level. Read more
Five Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Chanticleer, Seussical, Summer Nights at the Brookfield Zoo, and more. Read more
