Entertainment Guide

Like the seasons, Chicago’s live entertainment landscape is always changing. Here’s a look at what’s happening on stages across the area.

“Every Christmas morning, we would make a delicious breakfast casserole — my mother-in-law’s recipe.”
“This recipe takes traditional matzo ball soup and gives it an upgrade for the holidays with the use of rich, full-flavored duck confit meat.”
“At Tzuco, I aim to share the depth of Mexico’s culinary traditions. This dish, though not on our menu, embodies that spirit.”
The presentation contains nearly 150 objects, including paintings, drawings, original prints, quilts, sculptures and mixed-media works as well as archival photos and materials related to her activism.
Actors perform alongside puppets in stage adaptation of beloved TV special from Jim Henson.
Mariah Carey makes wishes come true, Liz Phair revisits the ’90s, and Doja Cat comes back strong.
Will you spend your multiplex time with wrestlers, rowers, Ferrari or Beyoncé?
From up-and-coming indie groups to big-name artists, the music landscape has something for everyone in the coming months.
The local theater scene has something for everyone this fall. Here are some of the offerings across the Chicago area.
Riccardo Muti returns, Lyric Opera goes to sea and Newberry Consort joins forces for the first time with Haymarket Opera Company.
Pilot Susan Dacy reflects on how female representation in aviation has improved over her career. ‘I think you’d be hard-pressed to walk down a concourse and not see women pilots,’ she says.
Ed Sheeran was behind the counter at Wiener’s Circle serving hot dogs over the weekend while employees hurled insults.
Enhance your Pitchfork experience with valuable tips, like finding your new favorite artist at the Blue Stage.
Here are local places to grab a bite and drink if you are going to the Beyoncé concert this weekend.
The Antojitos Fest Latin American comedy festival, African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, and Navy Pier’s annual Independence Day Fireworks are among the highlights in the week ahead.
To support her new album, P!nk will embark on a massive stadium tour starting in July. The tour arrives at Wrigley Field on Aug. 12.
Garbage is currently touring in support of its 2021 album “No Gods No Masters,” which Manson says was “much more political than we have ever been and probably ever will be again.”
Known as “Mr. Personality” after his hit song, Price, born in 1933, was a prolific songwriter and gifted singer.
Here’s our guide to comedy performances in the coming months.
Food, drinks, music and community flow freely at these Chicago-area festivals and events.
There’s a whole lotta music happening in Chicago this summer outside of the big arena and stadium tours. Here are our picks for shows in more cozy confines.
Female conductors will take to the podiums at both Ravinia and Grant Park.
Comedy, drama, musicals — the local theater scene has something for everyone this summer.
As the weather warms up, it’s time get outside for dining, boating, strolling a festival and more.
From dance and food festivals to concerts and parades, Latino Chicagoans have much to look forward to this summer.
First-graders are barred from singing a song promoting LGBTQ acceptance by district officials who say the song “could be perceived as controversial.”
The crash occurred while the city was experiencing consistent rain, according to the Los Angeles Times. Van Dyke suffered “minor injuries,” according to CNN.
From art deco to hip-hop to an immersive experience, “The Nutcracker” remains a holiday dance favorite.