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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...

I have a unique story to share with you today. My husband and I got engaged after just a week of knowing each other....

Nostalgia for mixtapes and their personal touch is at the heart of Ruth on the Rocks, a performance by Ruth Guerra at the Destinos:...

David Javerbaum’s comedic one-act play, "An Act of God," is a thought-provoking and entertaining show that challenges traditional views on religion and God's commandments....

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...

Michael Frayn's 1982 theatrical farce, Noises Off, is currently being staged at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company by director Anna D. Shapiro and her cast....

In 2022, Omer Abbas Salem impressed audiences with his dramedy "Mosque4Mosque," a play about a Syrian American family produced by About Face Theatre. Now,...

Sibling dynamics and family bonds take center stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play follows the story of two...

Artist Tyanna J. Buie's exhibition "Revisionist History" in Chicago is a unique exploration of the intersection of AI and Afrofuturism. Buie's work delves into...

Lyric Opera Chicago has hit the mark once again with their latest production of Beethoven's opera, Fidelio. The performance features standout performances by Elza...

I stumbled upon RICE, an art collective and curated meal series that celebrates South Asian cuisine, thanks to the Instagram algorithm. Intrigued by their...

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...

Alice Tippit's exhibition, "The Deep Element," at Patron, is her second solo show at the gallery. The collection includes oil paintings, sculptures, and works...

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...

Teatro Tariakuri’s latest production, El Piélago de las Calamidades, meaning "a sea of calamities" in English, offers a unique twist on the classic story...

The Moviegoer is a local film buff’s diary collecting the best of Chicago’s independent and underground film scene. One of the most exciting programs...