The 25 Absolute Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now July 2, 2026 at 7:01 p.m. December's Chicago Guide has the music, art, film, theatre, and holiday happenings to send 2013 out with a bang.
Seven Concerts to See on Thanksgiving Weekend in Chicago July 2, 2026 at 6:57 p.m. It's normally such a dead time for shows. Not this year!
Four Questions for John Waters July 2, 2026 at 6:57 p.m. The irreverent movie director previews his holiday show at City Winery on December 1.
Four Questions for Andrew Bird July 2, 2026 at 7:07 p.m. The singer explains the name of his new EP, I Want to See Pulaski at Night, and previews his intimate, sold-out Chicago shows in December.
Go See The Blind Boys of Alabama July 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The legendary musicians play a show promoting their new album at the Old Town School of Folk Music November 9.
The Venn Diagram Guide to Chicago's Hot New Concert Halls July 2, 2026 at 7:02 p.m. A trio of fresh music clubs combines the best qualities of three beloved Chicago haunts.
Lou Reed Didn't Care What Chicago Thought of Him July 2, 2026 at 7:04 p.m. Or anyone else, for that matter. Here's the legend the performer left this city.
Three Questions for Sparks July 2, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. Frontman Russell Mael has kept glam rock interesting for over four decades. His band plays Lincoln Hall on November 6.
Chicago Has a New Emo Rock Scene (Again) July 2, 2026 at 7:03 p.m. Eight local bands are at the forefront of a genre you should still love, decades later.
The Top 10 Concerts in Chicago This Fall July 2, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. Bill Callahan, Janelle MonĂ¡e, Built To Spill, Drake, and more shows to see soon.