Seven Questions for Musician Nora O'Connor By Erin Osmon Backing up Mavis Staples or touring with Iron & Wine, you've heard this local—even if you don't know her name. See her at a residency at The Hideout this month. Read more
What to Know About the Christopher Williams Retrospective By Jason Foumberg A look at the 30-year career that led to The Production Line of Happiness, which shows through May 18 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Read more
The Love, Loss, and Very Bad Decisions in Gina Frangello's A Life in Men By Jonathan Messinger The Roscoe Village author’s Slut Lullabies set the stage, and her new novel will attract the spotlight. Read more
Painter Molly Zuckerman-Hartung Doesn’t Make Pretty Art By Jason Foumberg A few words on rebelling against conventional art ideas, from the Ukrainian Village resident headed to the Whitney Biennial in March. Read more
Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week See dance, comedy, theatre, music, and more in the city soon. Read more
8 Questions for Luna Gale Playwright Rebecca Gilman By Catey Sullivan The Andersonville resident on her long relationship with the Goodman and the inspiration for this harrowing new drama. Read more
Chicago's Four Best Classic Rock, Blues, Soul Shows This Month By Tomi Obaro and Erin Osmon The Pixies, Steve Earle, and more big names to see—if you can find a ticket. Read more
Chicago Guide: The Absolute Best Things to Do in February By Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan Here are 23 splendid ways to spend your time this month. Read more
Six Hot Dance Events in Chicago Next Month By Tomi Obaro Contemporary Choreographers come to the Joffrey Ballet, there's the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and more. Read more
Chicago's Best Readings, Festivals, Comedy, and Film Events in February By Tomi Obaro And here's a bonus: The Chicago Auto Show gets going next weekend. Read more
