Culture & The Arts
When Magic Happens: Documentary Club - The Greatest Night in Pop
Welcome to our first documentary club! We watched Netflix’s The Greatest Night in Pop, and we have notes!
Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, of Y La Bamba, on heritage and language
The artist expands on vulnerability and how “natural” it feels to wear their heart on their sleeve.
New book goes behind the scenes of ‘The Blues Brothers’
Think you know everything there is to know about the 1980 comedy classic? A new book reveals the details you didn’t know.
Chicago Cubs announcer Jeremiah Paprocki has a bold new gig: a late-night talk show
The Voice of Wrigley Field is hosting and producing a new late-night series.
City of Chicago gives Chef Rick Bayless his own day
The prolific chef owns several restaurants and brands. He also supports small farmers and the arts in Chicagoland.
Pitchfork announced more VIP tiers for its 2024 festival. The internet booed.
Want shorter bathroom lines, catered food or primo views of the stage? At fests like Pitchfork and Lollapalooza, you’ll have to pony up for a pricier ticket, the latest trend in the fest industry.
SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182, Stray Kids among 2024 Lollapalooza headliners
Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Deftones, Victoria Monét are among the artists scheduled for the four-day fest. Tickets go on sale at noon Thursday.
Clinée Hedspeth appointed new commissioner for city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson comes just weeks ahead of the kickoff of Chicago’s festival season.
How to see ‘Chicagohenge’ on Tuesday
Twice a year, the sun aligns perfectly with Chicago’s grid, creating a celestial spectacle especially among the skyscrapers downtown.