Check Out Ebony G. Patterson at Monique Meloche Gallery

By Jason Foumberg

The Jamaican artist delivers serious social commentary—with rhinestones. Read more

The 19 Best Dramas in Chicago Theatres This December

By Catey Sullivan

Tribes, The Little Prince, An Iliad, and Appropriate are all critic’s picks—and there are seasonal specials and a free show at the Goodman, too. Read more

Meet Cameron Esposito, Comedy’s Next Breakout Star

By Jason Heidemann

A look behind the haircut of the Chicago suburban native, on stage at Zanies this week. Read more

The 19 Top Exhibits in Chicago Art Galleries This December

By Jason Foumberg

Three critic’s picks are at Alderman Exhibitions, Gallery 400, and Monique Meloche Gallery; Richard Notkin shows his sculptures at Zolla/Lieberman, and more. Read more

Chicago's 31 Best Classical, New Music, and Opera Events in December

By Graham Meyer

La Traviata is at the Lyric, Chanticleer is at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, and there are holiday shows all over town. Read more

Six Questions for Laurie Metcalf

By Catey Sullivan

With work on stage at Lincoln Center and in HBO's new show, Getting On, the Steppenwolf ensemble member is having an excellent month. Read more

Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week

Cameron Esposito has a stand-up show, the Chicago Book Expo is in town, and there are music and dance events, too. Read more

Appropriate Review: A Soap Opera With Great Actors

By Catey Sullivan

A talented crew takes its best shot at an overblown Southern family drama at Victory Gardens. Read more

The Chicago Food Film Fest Is Mouthwatering and Weird

By Matt Pollock

Here's a 5-course preview of the action. Read more

Four Questions for Andrew Bird

By Erin Osmon

The singer explains the name of his new EP, I Want to See Pulaski at Night, and previews his intimate, sold-out Chicago shows in December. Read more

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