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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…
The artist's new solo exhibition explores the impact and imperfections of the South Side Community Art Center.
If you talk to the artist Faheem Majeed for more …
The Pritzker Museum highlights Bill Mauldin's 50-year fight with injustice.
Editorial cartoonist Bill Mauldin, whose bedraggled "Willie and Joe" characters famou…
Raised in Little Village, the painter creates quiet art to process grief.
Elsa Muñoz's paintings carry a sense of intimacy. They're full of dark colors, but …
See Chicago Dance's annual celebration sustains and supports artists and audiences.
Chicago Dance Month returns for a ninth time this June with in-person events …
The full musical at Chicago Shakes is on hold, but you can see a streaming mockumentary based on the OG aliens-in-the-desert flick.
Bow down to It Came from Oute…
Director Iris Sowlat uses social isolation as a framework for the lovers; plus PARA.MAR Dance Theatre offers live classes and performances with THAWEN.
In the en…
Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet announce in-person 2021-2022 seasons.
At a joint press conference today on the stage of the opera house, Lyric Oper…
The artist's new collection of autobiographical comics looks at the highs and lows of everyday life with humor and lightness.
Keiler Roberts sits in front of he…
The author takes a deep dive into the culture of the lifestyle and his personal connection to it.
What do you think of when you hear the word skateboarding? A ki…
The owner of Evanston's Bookends & Beginnings is taking on the retail giant in an effort to save independent bookstores.
Independent bookstore owner Nina Bar…
Kristine Thatcher and the late Larry Shue's Waiting for Tina Meyer celebrates barfly connections.
Playwright Kristine Thatcher picked up where she and actor-play…
Can we save his most important Chicago building?
We didn't need the death of architect Helmut Jahn to bring the plight of the James R. Thompson Center to our att…
"Reimagining Utopia" focuses on multidisciplinary artists and visions of a better future.
Recently, several articles appeared about the phenomenon of "Hygiene Th…
Plays by Adam Rapp, Adrienne Kennedy, and Ike Holter make a livestream connection with audiences.
Between a robust national vaccine effort and Broadway recently …
Chicago musical theater star E. Faye Butler helms an online sci-fi feminist drama.
Sometimes, we just don't give ourselves the space. That's something E. Faye Bu…
A south side couple carves out a digital safe space for POC interested in outdoor recreation.
When Chevon Linear looked up at the sky as darkness descended over …
While Chicago opera plays on your phone, Symphony Center announces May opening.
We'll have to wait until sometime this summer to get the video stream Lyric Opera…
The onetime Chicago theatermaker premieres his digital show for Mother's Day; plus major awards for playwrights and designers and a tribute to Russ Tutterow
Some…
From Chicago to New Orleans, the performer, playwright, director, producer, and raconteur created deep connections.
When word spread last week that actor, direct…
Trans Latina Frances D'allesio talks survival, mental health, and food.
From the closings of venues to the cancellations of performances, COVID-19 and its varian…
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…
Hubbard Street's Unboxed spills Nutcracker tea; Final Bow for Yellowface builds a dance incubator.
Act two: a flute trill hurries over a plodding bassoon, chased…
This year's Black Creativity is a testament to the artists and program leaders who didn't give up on shining a spotlight on Black art.
At this year's "Black Cre…
This year's CIDF offers three days of workshops and film screenings celebrating everyday movement.
"I don't think there's much difference between dance and every…
