The live music picture has more or less taken shape for summer 2025. What’s coming? This summer may not have the biggest of the big blockbuster concerts compared to last summer — farewell, Eras Tour — ...

"Moulin Rouge" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Kylie Minogue in concert, a new Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Art Institute, and ...

This jukebox music plays tribute to the great British Invasion band, now in its North American debut in Chicago. The cast is ...

Several speakers made their voices heard — highlighting the importance of the performing arts to their high school experience ...

How many things do you love about Chicago? City Cast Chicago can name at least 1,000. Driving the news: To celebrate the ...

Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s The Listeners will the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage beginning Sunday, March 30 for a limited ...

Chicago Record Report covers new local music that's caught the Reader's ear—including by WateRR & Machacha, Half Gringa, and ...

For fans hoping for dancing bears, tie-dye, and Cherry Garcia Ice Cream, Garcia’s Jazz Club might be a letdown. The new West ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never ...

Chicago band Friko's music evokes comparisons to classical music with its emotional depth and narrative structure. Friko's ...

Chicago's Doc10 has shared its 2025 lineup, which includes Sundance hits such as 'The Perfect Neighbor' and 'Predators.' ...