Graham Meyer

The renowned conductor returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra November 1 to 3, the first time he’s appeared at Symphony Center since his 16-year tenure as CSO music director...

This month's best art, music, theater, dance, festivals, and more, as picked by Chicago's critics.

The Chicago Duck Derby, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Fly Honey Show, and more

Giordano Dance Photo: Gorman Cook May 31–June 3 Festival Maifest Lincoln Square Chicago’s summer street fests are best enjoyed early in the season, before they become inescapable, and festival fatigue...

Beer Under Glass in the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago's finest food trucks at Lincoln Park Zoo, Macbeth at Chicago Shakes, and more.

Apr. 2 New Music Savior Loop For its new-music series MusicNow, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra produces the world premiere of composer Amy Beth Kirsten’s chamber opera Savior with her vocal-theater...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra showcases the world premiere of his work 'Three Lisel Mueller Settings.'

Mar. 1–Apr. 7 Theater Time Is on Our Side Lake View History, some say, is written by the victors. Not so in this R. Eric Thomas comedy about a pair...

Feb. 1 Pop Cashmere Cat Uptown This Norwegian producer and DJ counts Malia Obama among his fans (many spotted the former first daughter at his 2016 Lollapalooza set). Born Magnus...

Jan. 1 Recreation New Year’s Day 5K Lincoln Park Consider this rain-or-shine jaunt through Lincoln Park a down payment on your lofty New Year’s resolutions. The breakfast buffet at the...