Visceral Dance’s ‘Dream’ tells a story that’s a joy to follow
When I was a kid I used to wake up on Sunday mornings for my favorite television show: "Breakfast With the Arts" (yes, I was that kid). I would wait...
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65 Things to Do in Chicago in March
The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics
‘Game Changers’ doesn’t change the game, just plays it well
The Joffrey Ballet's first program of 2017 is called "Game Changers," highlighting three of ballet's most in-vogue choreographers: Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor and Justin Peck. Each has an affiliation with...
Not dead yet: Why Justin Peck’s ‘Year of the Rabbit’ is set to Sufjan Stevens
About a half-decade ago, author and critic Jennifer Homans made a bold claim in the epilogue of her book "Apollo's Angels": Ballet is dying. Whether she was right has been...
Review: Artistry under all the flash in Jackie Chan’s Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe
Many Americans' first thought when they hear the words "kung fu" is Jackie Chan. Well, maybe it's actually that line in the first "Matrix" movie when Keanu Reeves famously utters,...
Review: Batsheva Dance rails against convention, per usual, in ‘Last Work’
After an eight-year absence, the highly anticipated return of Batsheva Dance Company of Israel and esteemed artistic director and choreographer Ohad Naharin resulted in sold-out houses at the Harris Theater...
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...
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...
65 Things to Do in Chicago in December
Illumination Photo: Michael Hudson Through Dec. 11 Theater The Complete Deaths Navy Pier Not counting the nameless extras downed during war scenes, there are 74 deaths in the plays of...
66 Things to Do in Chicago in November
Fun Home Photo: Jenny Anderson Through Nov. 12 Lectures Chicago Humanities Festival Various neighborhoods This year’s speed-themed lecture fest features a mix of rising locals and legendary stars. To name...