29 stories by "Brianna Wellen"
A glimpse at how stand-ups coped during the pandemic and made their triumphant return to telling jokes again.
During the past year, comedians were forced, like …
Alex Grelle's second livestream special breaks out of the confines of his home for something bigger than ever.
In February 2020 Alex Grelle was hitting his strid…
Two comedians want their new game to get people talking.
"Which cereal mascot would be the best kisser?" It's a question that either elicits a gut-reaction respo…
How local creatives made the most of the social media platform in 2020
During a year when screen time has felt more like a punishment than a reward and the word …
How the class of 2020 learned to adapt for their final exhibition
I always leave the School of the Art Institute (SAIC) graduate opening reception sweating. With…
The Chicago comedy group's new web series is filled with Zoom meeting disasters and personal massager triumphs.
Zoom work meetings are now a way of life. Those w…
How one couple channeled their love for books and each other into running a business
Heidi Zheng never had plans to run a bookstore.…
Tiffany Hudson and her partners are bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to Chicago businesses their way.
Tiffany Hudson is in the DEI business"and right no…
The groups are teaming up for an all-day comedy party on June 19.
On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing American slaves finally reached…
The community organization spreads the healing practice of glassblowing and ceramics.
Fire can heal. It's an idea that has been the center of ArtReach's practice…
Local designers are creating fashion face masks to keep you safe.
Fashion, for many, is all about fantasy. In normal circumstances, this week we would have spent…
The Chicago-based company brings laughter and levity to a stressful time.
Quiplash. Zeeple Dome.…
How soon is "too soon" when you're living through it?
I'm in a great position going into indefinite isolation, because I get to read jokes, like this one from M…
Keep yourself company with these local podcasts and albums.
Well, here we are! Trapped in our homes, distancing ourselves socially, getting more "me" time than w…
The musician, poet, and LTAB alum takes the stage during halftime.
Louder Than a Bomb and Young Chicago Authors alum Jamila Woods returns to the LTAB Festival to…
The transformative performer channels the legendary artist for the completely original, electric Floor Show.
When Blackstar came out in January 2016, I got my ho…
Because every year we seem to need more and more comedic relief.
It can be overwhelming trying to decide where to see comedy in Chicago. Once you start looking, …
Unspookable breaks down urban legends and horror lore with the perfect amount of scares.
When Ellenor Riley-Condit was in fifth grade, she learned about the lege…
The live show and podcast aim to shake the shame from our most disgusting moments.
Bodies are gross. It's true of all bodies, but while men are often encouraged …
In its fifth year, Surviving the Mic continues to provide a place for survivors of sexual harm to tell their stories in their own words.
Writer and spoken word a…
Her album, The Bakery Case, comes into the world on October 18.
The first time I saw stand-up comedian Whitney Chitwood perform, she was onstage at the Green Mil…
See those voices in your ears up close and personal.
"Literally everyone has a podcast," says Chicago Podcast Festival producer Elizabeth Amdahl. She's not far f…
This season's lineup focuses on harnessing the strength within.
Nothing says "power" quite like a trained flock of ravens. That's probably why the Chicago Humani…
The Argentine stand-up hosts the first-ever all-Spanish showcase at Stage 773's annual celebration of women in comedy.
As a teenager in Argentina, Eliana La Casa…
Felines are the toughest stand-up audience in town.
It's pretty hard to impress a cat. They are notoriously apathetic and play by their own rules.…
