Why Sun Ra Is Dominating Chicago's Culture Scene By Matthew Hendrickson The father of Afrofuturism and onetime local is having a big influence on six artists' upcoming projects. What gives? Read more
The Joffrey Ballet's New Romeo and Juliet Is Anything But Traditional By Erin Osmon The classic story gets a steamy new face-lift in a production that opens April 30. Read more
A Rare Wright-Designed Row House Hits the Market By Ian Spula For $685,000: Four bedrooms and 4,500 square feet in Frank Lloyd Wright's only attached townhouse development. Read more
Isa Genzken at the MCA: A Retrospective for a Mysterious Artist By Jason Foumberg Adored by the art world, the German keeps a low profile. But her new MCA show leaves a trail of autobiographical candy. Read more
What to See (and Hear) at the Sound of Silent Film Festival By Graham Meyer Here's the scoop on the annual fest—plus a sneak peek at 2 of the 9 short films the Music Box will show on April 29. Read more
Five Things to Listen for in Charles Ives’s Second Symphony By Graham Meyer The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Beyond the Score delve into the referential composer this weekend. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Diana Ross, Demetri Martin, comic books, silent films, and more. Read more
How Roxane Gay Wrote An Untamed State By Tomi Obaro In her debut novel, the 39-year-old has written one of the most unsettling books of the year. And she’s just getting started. Read more
What to See on Record Store Day 2014 By Matt Pollock Freebies, shows, rare finds, and signings at Chicago shops this weekend. Read more
