Chicago Pulp opened this past September, and offers classes, open studio sessions, and custom pulp to artists and curious beginners alike.

At iO, the Orbit, an "artful, immersive show," experiments with long-form improv in the round that puts vulnerability first.

The incentives in music journalism say it makes economic sense to cover popular artists. But loving music isn’t about making ...

Bylines labeled “Chicago Reader Staff” are used for features that contain nonwritten, nonreported information like listings, ...

A newbie to The Nutcracker considers the Joffrey's Chicago-centric production on its tenth anniversary outing.

In “Language of Abstraction” at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Larry Lee puts work by Ruyell Ho and Li Lin Lee in ...

TUTA returns for the holidays with a moving and thoughtful production of Thornton Wilder's The Long Christmas Dinner.

feds launched multiple gas canisters as they made their exit from elgin, leaving community members scrambling and choking. unclear if they abducted their target. this is the first time feds have ...

Open Space Arts provides a queer celebration and deconstruction of Oscar Wilde's life and his most famous work in Dorian.

Young People's Theatre of Chicago's production of A Year With Frog and Toad is a delightful holiday outing for families.

Hell in a Handbag gives a satirical and seasonal twist to Bravo's long-running franchise with The Real Housewives of the ...

Alabama indie label Earth Libraries hosts a Chicago benefit and showcase, the grassroots campaign to dump Spotify goes national, and more.