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A staircase at the Royal College of Music in London, part of British architect John Simpson’s “More Music” redevelopment. (Provided by Driehaus)

British architect wins world’s largest architecture prize

February 9, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

John Simpson designed the architecture school at the University of Notre Dame, which gives the $200,000 annual award.

Jack Saunders and Kate McQuillan, with Connor Ripperger, Colette Todd and Jackson Mikkelsen, in "Diana" by Theo Theatre. (Time Stops)

Nominations for Non-Equity Jeff Awards: Theo and Kokandy lead the list for 2026

February 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Nominations are in for the 52nd anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards with Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre leading the way with 20 nominations in total, including 10 for “Diana the Musical.” Theo...

People dance to the music at Chicago’s annual Blues Fest at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on June 7, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago announces Taste of Chicago and summer music festivals for 2026

January 27, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

The announcement set the schedule for Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and events, continuing through celebrations for the holiday season.

Kaytranada performs at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Kaytranada, Keyshia Cole will headline new music fest in Union Park

January 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Forever Mine Music Festival will have three stages over two days and be devoted to R&B and house music.

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago at sunrise on Jan. 7, 2022. (Jose M. Osorio/ baiduhai)

MCA, Shedd, Adler and Field Museum will close on Friday due to the cold

January 22, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

All three museums on Chicago's Museum Campus will close due to the extreme weather, but expect to reopen on Saturday.

Conrad Ricamora and Cole Escola in "Oh, Mary!" at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. (Emilio Madrid)

Hit Broadway comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ is coming to Chicago in 2027

January 21, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

A touring production, announced Tuesday, will play at the CIBC Theatre in the Loop, though tickets are not yet on sale.

John Mellencamp plays the first of three consecutive shows at the Chicago Theatre on April 13, 2023, in downtown Chicago. (Shanna Madison / baiduhai)

John Mellencamp announces a greatest-hits tour, coming to Tinley Park

January 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

His "Dancing Words Tour" arrives July 11 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

Bruno Mars performs during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Bruno Mars concert tour will bring him to Soldier Field in May

January 8, 2026 at 10:09 a.m.

"The Romantic" tour will be his first headlining tour in nearly a decade. He last performed in Chicago in 2018 for Lollapalooza.

Chicago History Museum president and CEO Donald Lassere. (Tim Patton)

President and CEO of Chicago History Museum is stepping down

January 7, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Michael Anderson, currently vice president of external engagement and development, will serve as interim president and CEO

The audience applauds during a taping of NPR’s “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me” in the historic Studebaker Theater on Sept. 14, 2023, at the Fine Arts Building. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Tickets on sale this week for 2026 Chicago Theatre Week

January 5, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Discounted tickets are on sale for dozens of theater productions in the city and suburbs for Feb. 5-15.

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