Introducing Ask A Scientist at Third Coast Review!
We love our museums. And really, what’s not to love? Whether you’re on the lakefront, Michigan Avenue, Museum Campus South, or somewhere a little bit further out, we’ve got some of the […]
Review: The Science Behind Pixar at MSI is a Wonderful, Hands-On Must See
It’s opening weekend for Incredibles 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Pixar’s amazing tale of a family of superheroes trying to get by in a world that doesn’t want them. Our film critic […]
Interview: Máximo, SUE, Antarctic Dinosaurs and More with Field Museum’s Peter Mackovicky
If it’s been a little bit since you set foot in the Field Museum, it’s likely to be a surprise the next time you do. Ahead of the museum’s […]
Chicago Botanic Garden’s Butterflies and Blooms a Fresh Breath of Air for Your Summer
Spring’s been sprung and skipped straight into summer, but that’s no reason not to stop and smell the roses. If you don’t mind taking the trip to Glencoe, IL to […]
Review: Sixth Annual Nerd Comedy Fest Remains Full of Heart
It’s been about a week since the sixth annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival. In its sixth year at Stage 773, this festival has always been an intimate favorite, truer to […]
Experience the Diverse Beauty of Aquatic Life with Underwater Beauty at the Shedd
The Earth is about 71 percent covered by water, as we’ve all heard. That means we’re in the minority here on land. It also means we’re missing out. That 71 […]
Review: Acrobatica Infiniti is Nerdy and Amazing After Dark, With No Pants
Tana Karo started Acrobatica Infiniti, billed as the world’s first “nerd circus” back in the era of Gaper’s Block. It was 2015, and “nerd culture” was on the rise, as was the […]
Calling All Nerds: It’s Time to Assemble for the Sixth Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest
It’s time once again to buckle up for three days of nerdy performance fun at Stage 773 tonight as the sixth annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival begins. This year’s […]
The Printer’s Devil: Use Your Right to Protest–Here Are Eight Ways to Do It
Protesting is a grand American tradition. Don’t let anyone tell you it isn’t. And although “out in the street” is the classic form of protest, there are plenty of ways […]
Now You Can Support Third Coast Review on Patreon
For the first time in the three-year history of Third Coast Review, we’re asking for your help. We’re inviting our readers to help our website grow into a dynamic news […]
Interview: Jonah Ray of MST3K, Nerdist, The Meltdown Talks Comedy, Chicago and Friendship
As we already mentioned, Jonah Ray’s recent stint at @North Bar this past weekend was fantastic, and we had a great time. With all the great standup and movie riffing, […]
Review: Festival of Me with Jonah Ray at @North Bar a Hulk-Style Smash
Chicago’s a comedy city. Throw a stone and you’ll hit a great comedy stage, and whether it’s Second City, iO, Annoyance or somewhere else you’ll be guaranteed a laugh or two. […]