68 Things to Do in Chicago in May
Polish Constitution Day Parade Photo: Anthony Souffle/baiduhai Through May 21 Art Whistler’s Mother: An American Icon Returns to Chicago Loop It’s your last chance to catch one of the...
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To Pilsen Artist, Color Is a "Flirtation with the Eyes"
Candida Alvarez, a conceptual painter with a solo show at the Chicago Cultural Center, is getting some long overdue recognition.
The Lens of a Dissident: Ai Weiwei's First Chicago Show
The Chinese artist and activist premieres thousands of photos in #AiWeiwei at the Museum of Contemporary Photography this month.
67 Things to Do in Chicago in April
Through Apr. 1: Baconfest Chicago Photo: Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai Through Apr. 1 Festival Baconfest Chicago University Village All-you-can-eat bacon creations from more than 150 chefs and artistic odes to...
65 Things to Do in Chicago in March
The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics
Ryan Travis Christian Pays Homage to 1930s Satire
The artist’s new solo show is on display now at Western Exhibitions.
58 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Lunar New Year Parade Photo: Michael Tercha/baiduhai Feb. 2 Hip-Hop Talib Kweli Lake View This Brooklyn rapper may be known lately for Twitter beefs and social activism, but he’s...
Artist Jessie Mott Explores Gender Using Hybrid Beasts
A Wish to Repair was inspired by Japanese erotica and the fluidity of gender, the Chicago artist says.
The City’s New Art Hub Is on Chicago Avenue
Four galleries are moving to this West Town stretch, which now boasts serious cultural cachet.
54 Things to Do in Chicago in January
Men on Boats Photo: Elke Young Jan. 1 Recreation New Year’s Day 5K Lincoln Park Get a jump on your fitness resolution with a brisk 5K on the first day...