David Ross Thinks Chris Pratt Could Play Him in the Cubs World Series Movie
Last year, hell froze over and the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series to end a drought of 108 years. Game 7, with its palpable tension and rain delay, […]
Chicago International Film Festival Announces New Artistic Director
The highly anticipated Chicago Critics Film Festival may start tomorrow, but that’s not the only news making waves. On Tuesday, it was announced that Mimi Plauche has been promoted from Programming Director […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/11 – 5/14
It’s Mother’s Day Weekend! Whether you have made your weekend plans way in advance or need some last minute suggestions, we have you covered with a wide variety of events! […]
Review: See You in the Morning by Mairead Case
“I think about that a lot. How if you are a bird, your nest is home. Absolutely everything else is the world. You stick out a wing, and there you […]
Review: Prey, Terror Between the Stars
Prey has had a long and storied development. Originally being developed by a different studio as a follow up to 2006’s Prey, it took on a life of its […]
Rangefinder Gallery Offers Access to Intimate Life of Fidel Castro
In the historic River North Gallery District on the second floor of 300 W Superior, you’ll find The Rangefinder Gallery. There you will be welcomed into gallery owner Dan Tamarkin’s […]
Timeline’s Paradise Blue Examines a Detroit Jazz Club Amidst Urban Renewal
[soliloquy id=”13453″] Paradise Blue by Dominique Morisseau muses on the troubled relationships of jazz musicians in an old jazz club, but she overlays their story with the political turmoil […]
Murray Perahia Gives a Wonderful Performance at Symphony Center
In the latest installment of the Symphony Center’s Piano Series, Murray Perahia gave a delightful recital of Baroque and Classical works to a large audience on Sunday. During a lengthy […]
A Complete Guide to the 5th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival
In the nearly 20 years I’ve been a part of Ain’t It Cool News, I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of some truly great events. But never in […]
Chicago Shakes’ Shakespeare in Love A Charming and Clever Love Story
The Oscar-winning film, Shakespeare in Love, has been adapted for the stage, and what better company to present its Chicago premiere than Chicago Shakespeare Theater, whose lush costumes and dynamic […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 5/8 – 5/10
It’s the beginning of most people’s work schedule, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a good night out. Take a look at the cool events happening during the first […]
Hookman at Steep Theatre Succeeds in Being Terrifying and Hilarious
Playwright Lauren Yee calls her play Hookman an “existential slasher comedy.” And Steep Theatre’s new production takes her up on that with creative staging, solid performances, especially by the three […]