How Nora Dunn's Life and Work Led to Mythical Proportions By Catey Sullivan The SNL alum and Chicago native talks about the process of writing and performing her one-woman show, recently extended through October 20. Read more
Davy Rothbart Will Make You Laugh So Hard You Snort By David Bernstein See the author of 'My Heart Is an Idiot' (and 'Found' magazine creator) at an event at Schubas tonight. Read more
What to See at This Weekend’s Other Art Fairs By Jason Foumberg The Fountain Art Fair and Edition Chicago should be worthy alternatives to Expo Chicago, the Navy Pier mega-exhibition. Read more
The Casual Art Fan's Guide to Expo Chicago By Cassie Walker Burke How to get the most out of the biggest fine art exhibition all year, which happens on Navy Pier this Friday through Sunday. Read more
Michelle Grabner Is a Renaissance Woman By Cassie Walker Burke After decades spent crafting the art world’s most diverse career, the Oak Park artist gets a national stage. Read more
Cecily Strong Will Co-Anchor Weekend Update By Matt Pollock Chicago's new comic star joins Seth Meyers at the SNL news desk. Read more
Go See Bare Mutants at Empty Bottle Tonight By Selena Fragassi The former Ponys' frontman Jered Gummere talks candidly about his new project, fatherhood, and why his old band is never getting back together. Read more
The Replacements Aren't Remotely the Only Reason to Attend Riot Fest By Selena Fragassi Here's an A to Z guide to the punk-rock extravaganza taking over Humboldt Park this weekend. Read more
High Concept Laboratories Will Fund Your Next Art Project By Matt Pollock How a warehouse by the freeway grows Chicago's finest art. Read more
Here's What To See At the Collaborative Works Festival By Jason Foumberg The other big classical music event happening this month presents world-class talent in three concerts and a master class. Read more