10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week

John Mulaney, Boomerang, We’re Gonna Be Okay, B-Fest, Elgin Literary Festival, Pedro Fernandez, and more Read more

37 Names Kimye Left on the Cutting Room Floor

By Chicago magazine staff

Welcome to the world, Chicago West. Here are the other names reportedly* considered. Read more

John McKinnon on the Life and Art of Gertrude Abercrombie

Interview by Teresa Manring

The Elmhurst Art Museum’s executive director discusses the upcoming exhibit, the artist’s impact in Chicago, and more. Read more

10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago

Lalah Hathaway, On the Threshold of Winter, Rayland Baxter, Dozin’ with the Dinos, Hatfield & McCoy, and more Read more

Helltrap Nightmare's Sarah Sherman on Her "Gross Weirdo" Brand of Comedy

By John Hardberger

Her experimental comedy show will join forces with Wham City for a night of cringeworthy comedy. Read more

Ruby Pinto on Art and Activism Working Together

Interview by Christian Belanger

The For the People Artists Collective member discusses Chicago police violence, having art about social issues be about more than tragedy, and more. Read more

Top 10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago

Artists Connect: Haley Fohr, Lana Del Rey, Five Mile Lake, Do Not Resist? 100 Years of Chicago Police Violence, Brian Brooks Moving Company, and more Read more

Chris Ware on Monograph, His Creative Process, and the False Urban-Suburban Dichotomy

By Adam Morgan

The famous cartoonist discusses his latest tome, a personal look at his work and his memories surrounding it. Read more

Painter Paul Heyer Takes Inspiration from His South Suburban Hometown

By Jason Foumberg

The artist’s work will be featured at the Museum of Contemporary Art this month. Read more

What The Chi Gets Right (and Wrong) About Chicago's South Side

By Charles Preston

We can get pretty critical about how mass media portrays our neighborhoods. Here's what to expect from Lena Waithe's new Showtime series. Read more

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