How Music Transcends Nations and Generations at International Festival of Life By Emma Krupp In its 25th year, the fest will feature reggae, blues, calypso, and more, according to event coordinator Tremell Williams. Read more
63 Great Things to Do in Chicago in July By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our critics Read more
10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago Jazzin’ at the Shedd, Missa Latina, Then They Came for Me, Chicago Tap Theatre, Lila Downs, and more Read more
Folk Guitarist James Elkington Has a Crush on Chicago By Dan Hyman The musician discusses a career of collaboration, Jeff Tweedy, and more Read more
Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago Grant Park Music Festival, Sculpture Around Town, Pride Parade, Marquis Hill, and more Read more
Make Music Chicago Promises Daylong Celebration Across City By Reuben Unrau Artistic director Kuang-Hao Huang gives us a preview of tomorrow's musical bonanza. Read more
Why It’s Fine to Not Be a “Good” Fat Person, and Other Lessons from Roxane Gay By Emma Krupp The bestselling author stopped in Chicago to promote her new memoir Hunger and explain why she just wants to be called fat. Read more
What To Do Every Weekend this Summer The single best thing to do every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through September 3 Read more
Makaya McCraven on Improvised Music, Hip-Hop, and Moving to Chicago By Reuben Unrau The jazz drummer and beatmaker will be performing weekly shows at the Hideout. Read more
The Top Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago Daymé Arocena, Ensemble Español, Chicago Pride Fest, Pilsen Taco Fest, and more Read more
