The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week Justin Timberlake, Art Shay's favorite French film, Duke Ellington's only opera, and more hot picks for mid-February. Read more
Chicago Guide: The Absolute Best Things to Do in February By Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan Here are 23 splendid ways to spend your time this month. Read more
Chicago's Best Readings, Festivals, Comedy, and Film Events in February By Tomi Obaro And here's a bonus: The Chicago Auto Show gets going next weekend. Read more
Joe Swanberg Talks About Directing Happy Christmas By Tomi Obaro The Chicago director was at the Music Box Theatre for the local premiere of his new film. Here's what he said about working with Lena Dunham, shooting on film, and directing a two-year-old. Read more
Seven Chicago Movies for Cold Chicago Nights By Matt Pollock Netflix just added a lot of new releases and classics to its streaming selection—and there are a few local gems in the mix. Read more
The Best Comedy, Film, Readings, and More in January By Tomi Obaro and Jonathan Messinger Hannibal Buress, the former 'SNL' and '30 Rock' writer, is filming a comedy special at the Vic this month, and headlines our list as well. Read more
Four Questions for Tracy Letts By Catey Sullivan After adapting his runaway hit 'August: Osage County' into his third movie, the playwright talks to us about the cinema and Meryl Streep. Read more
Family Feud: An August: Osage County Review By Zac Thompson Watching the star-studded movie version of the acclaimed play makes you wonder what all the fuss was about. Read more
Why I Love Cheesy Hallmark Holiday Movies By Bryan Smith Terrible dialogue. Washed-up stars. Soap-flake snow. Why I can’t stay away from these holiday flicks. Read more
Nine Random Fun Things to Do in December By Tomi Obaro and Jonathan Messinger Here are all the best readings, stand-up shows, film events and seasonal happenings in Chicago this month. Read more
