The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week There's this thing called the Pitchfork Music Festival—and more! Read more
The Complete Pitchfork 2014 Survival Guide By Matt Pollock The dos and don'ts, what (and what not) to bring, plus the basic info you need to know to get in and out of the festival in one piece. Read more
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
