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Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...

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...

Earlier this month, the University of Chicago revealed a new study that utilized AI technology to examine presidential speeches. The study focused on Donald...

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 Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, is excited to announce the recent expansion of its leadership team.Returning to...

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...

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

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...

Historical fiction has a way of overshadowing the real people and events that inspired it. Just think about how English monarchs like Richard III...

The Occult Issue of the Chicago Reader has been released on a fortuitous day - the full moon. This energetic time of the month,...

Subtext Studio Theatre Company recently premiered Omar Vicente Fernandez's play, Que Te Vaya Bien, as part of the seventh edition of Destinos: Chicago International...

Nasir, a 15-year-old from the Balata refugee camp in the West Bank, has a special talent for making his brother laugh, even in the...

Poison Ruïn is a Philadelphia dungeon-punk band that seems to be having a blast playing around with medieval fantasy themes. Their self-titled 2022 release,...

Chicago Record Report is a monthly series that showcases new local music that has captured the attention of Reader staff. In the latest report,...

Ghostlight Ensemble's production of Alabama Story is a powerful exploration of censorship and moral awakening. The play, directed by Holly Robison, takes place at...

Jackie Taylor's latest production at the Black Ensemble Theater, "Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People," offers a unique and soulful experience for...

Sammy A. Publes’s Chicago Lore(s) is a captivating political play that delves into the history of the Young Lords and their leader, José “Cha...

Northwestern University President Michael Schill faced a tough grilling when he appeared before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to discuss anti-Semitism...

Raven Theatre is currently showcasing Martyna Majok's Ironbound, which is being billed as a Chicago premiere. This play brings back memories of a workshop...

Northlight Theatre recently presented a captivating production of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, a play written by Daniel Jamieson that delves into the love...