Your Art Jargon Translation Guide for Chicago's Current Shows By Jason Foumberg You don't have to speak the lingo to know whether or not you should go see a show. Read more
Six Ways to Become a Great Writer, According to Gary Shteyngart By Carrie Schedler The path to literary success apparently includes Chekhov, therapy, and, for each page you complete, a little bite of cheese. Read more
Here's Who to See at Chicago Psych Fest V By Erin Osmon This annual event at The Hideout is the best winter music fest you've probably never heard of. The fun starts tonight. Read more
Shteyngart, Hitchcock, Hannibal Buress, and More: What to Do in Chicago There's so much good stuff this week, you might have a hard time doing it all. Read more
Five Classical Music Names to Watch in 2014 By Graham Meyer The soprano, choir, ensemble, conductor, and label to keep your cultural eye on. Read more
You Could Possibly Go See Hannibal Buress in Chicago This Week By Tomi Obaro His Saturday shows are sold out—but he tends to announce news on short notice, so watch out. Read more
The Lyric Opera Will Do the Ring Cycle, and It Will Take Five Years By Whet Moser Christine Goerke and Eric Owens, two stars of well-regarded Wagner performances, will play Brünhilde and Wotan in 2016. After one opera per season, the full cycle is scheduled for 2020. Read more
The Top Dance Events in Chicago This Month By Catey Sullivan Don't miss a chance to see Savion Glover, tap dancer extraordinaire. Read more
There's a European Invasion in Chicago's Art World By Jason Foumberg Here's why Chicago’s art museums are hiring hotshot curators from abroad—and what you can expect to see from them. Read more
What to See at the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival By Erin Osmon Here are the best bets for four days of noise at the annual winter music fest. Read more
