Review: An Intimate Evening with Maya Hawke at Thalia Hall
Last weekend, Thalia Hall was treated to a very special and intimate evening with the vastly talented actress, singer and songwriter, Maya Hawke. Though many will recognize her for her […]
Review: “Chimes of Freedom”—Flashing Thoughts on Seeing Bruce Springsteen at the United Center
On Wednesday night at the United Center, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came to town as part of their Land of Hope & Dreams/No Kings tour. I have […]
Quick Spins: Lavalove, Gladie, Sub*T, The Pretty Flowers, Family Worship Center, Robyn
Quick Spins takes a quick look at recently released albums to make certain you’re listening to all the quality music being released these days. And with today being Bandcamp Friday, […]
Interview: Lachlan Patterson Brings Laughs to Schaumburg’s Chicago Improv
With his long hair and droll delivery, once you see Lachlan Patterson’s standup, it’s unlikely you’ll forget him. His clever observations have made him a draw for over a decade, […]
Interview: Local Author Megy Karydes on Making Time for DIY Self-Care With 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress
When Chicago-area author Megy Karydes first wrote the proposal for her book 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress, “doomscrolling” had yet to appear in the dictionary. It would soon […]
Review: Celebrate Moms on May 10 with Labriola Italian Specialties, Plus Pan-American Rum
Artisan baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola launched Labriola Italian Specialties at 852 W. Fulton Market on April 22, joining other Labriola outlets started in 1993 on Michigan Avenue, as well […]
Review: Porchlight in Concert Follies Finds the Heart of Sondheim in a Tricky Room
We got a reminder last weekend about just how essential Porchlight Music Theatre is. Their concert staging of Sondheim’s Follies (at the Studebaker Theater) reaffirmed the company’s willingness to tackle […]
Review: Accessory Leaves a Trail of Memories in Dust
The year is 2026, the month is April, and we finally have the debut album from Accessory. Dust is the first full-length musical statement from acclaimed, revered, and beloved Chicago […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/30 and Beyond
We’re leaving the rain days of April and jumping into some hopefully sunnier May weekends! This start of the new month is full of film festivals, a celebration of Mexican […]
Review: Alvin Ailey Goes Deep Into the Spiritual Realm With New Works and a Beloved Classic
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed three new works and Ailey’s rousing Revelations at its Saturday matinee performance. Everything about this performance felt fresh, with brilliant colors and powerful […]
Interview: They Might Be Giants Is Definitely Coming to the Vic Theatre
It’s understandably rare for bands to have a career spanning over four decades, and the few that do even more understandably tend to slow down after all that time. But […]
Dialogs: Mayor Johnson Interviews Antiracist Author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Humanities Festival Bridgeport Day
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson interviewed noted anti-racism writer Dr. Ibram X. Kendi at the Chicago Humanities Festival’s Bridgeport Day on April 18. The New York Times-bestselling author of How to […]