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The Rust Belt, a term used to describe the postindustrial midwest, has often been overlooked by mainstream media. However, since 2013, Belt Publishing has...

Helen of Troy, portrayed by Mafer Roussell in Juicio a una Zorra, is making her case to the audience at Citlalin Art Gallery Theater....

As a musician, seeing two grand pianos take center stage at the Chopin Studio Theatre immediately reassured me that Kokandy Productions' rendition of Into...

It was a cool evening when my friend Chester Sikora took me on a tour of his neighborhood in Roselle to see Halloween displays....

August Wilson's play "Seven Guitars" is a profound and lyrical exploration of the struggles faced by Black neighbors in a boardinghouse in 1948. The...

The latest edition of the Chicago Reader, Volume 54, is filled with a variety of news and features that cover a wide range of...

The documentary, Dahomey, directed by Mati Diop, follows the journey of 26 treasures from the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris back to the...

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa's film "Cloud" delves into the dark side of online anonymity and the consequences of virtual interactions. The story follows Yushii, an...

Kopano, a talented multidisciplinary artist and cultural worker, hails from the south side of Chicago with roots in South Africa. Their journey in the...

Little Shop of Horrors, a musical based on a 1960 Roger Corman film, is making a comeback on local stages. Music Theater Works is...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

Chicago is known for its 33 designated off-leash dog parks, where owners can let their furry friends run free. These parks require an annual...

Around the end of August, a magic mushroom made its presence known by spreading its spores across the city and appearing in various food...

There’s a mini Sarah Ruhl fest happening at Theater Wit, where Shattered Globe’s Becky Nurse of Salem and Remy Bumppo’s Dear Elizabeth are both...

Babes With Blades Theatre Company recently surprised audiences by staging a Shakespeare comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," known for its focus on stage combat....

Visión Latino Theatre Company has brought a unique and charming autobiographical solo performance to the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Jocey Villa,...

Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep is a play that delves into the depths of family trauma and the importance of confronting the past....

When I first moved to Chicago six years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out a local metaphysical store. As...

In February, a devastating forest fire swept through the coastal city of Viña del Mar in Chile, leaving over 130 people dead, 370 missing,...

In the heart of Pilsen, behind the red velvet curtain at Simone's Bar on 18th Street, lies a hidden world of dark and mesmerizing...

I walk through the metal scrapyard in Chicago’s east side on a hot day in October. The sun shines brightly, cyclists speed past, and...