How Chay Yew Made Victory Gardens Feel New Again

By Kerry Reid

The Singaporean-born playwright is staging a second act at the iconic Chicago theatre. Read more

November's Best Readings, Stand-Up, and Seasonal Stuff in Chicago

By Tomi Obaro

See Cameron Esposito, hear Doris Kearns Goodwin, and watch people put wreaths on those lions by the Art Institute. Read more

The Top 19 Jazz, Folk, Country, and World Music Concerts in Chicago This Month

By Scott Standley and Mark Loehrke

Marquis Hill plays tonight, the Umbrella Music Festival happens next week, and all month, there are loads of choices for live music around the city. Read more

All the Biggest Classical, New Music, and Opera Concerts in Chicago This November

By Graham Meyer

Between the CSO, the Lyric Opera, and a lot of other performances, there are 41 great shows in Chicago this month. Read more

Chicago's 22 Best Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul Concerts in November

By Kevin McKeough

The Blind Boys of Alabama, Built to Spill, the Black Crowes—and that's just the B bands in the city this month. Read more

Why Hardcore Craft Is So Popular in Chicago

By Jason Foumberg

These four artists prove that Chicago is at the center of the fiber art movement. Read more

Lou Reed Didn't Care What Chicago Thought of Him

By Erin Osmon

Or anyone else, for that matter. Here's the legend the performer left this city. Read more

The Nine Best Comedies in Chicago Theatres This November

By Catey Sullivan

They Died Where They Lived, Trevor, Hellcab, Holidaze, and more comedies on Chicago's stages this month. Read more

The Art and Design Events to See in Chicago This November

By Jason Foumberg

Gallery 400 hosts It's the Political Economy, Stupid, and the city's galleries exhibit work by Richard Notkin, Jason Benson, and Diane Christiansen. Read more

Three Questions for Sparks

By Erin Osmon

Frontman Russell Mael has kept glam rock interesting for over four decades. His band plays Lincoln Hall on November 6. Read more

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