Chicago’s vibrant music scene traces back to the early 20th century when it became the go-to destination for jazz and blues musicians, artists who helped set the stage for the next century of popular ...

The performance honored Broadway’s longest-running American musical ...

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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) presents several free downtown fests that celebrate distinctly Chicagoan styles of music with long local histories—Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, ...

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 noticed in ...

Check out the best food, tips for getting around and the acts not to miss with our guide to the multigenerational party weekend.

Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food. The annual free food festival will be held Sept. 5 through ...

In the heart of Chicago’s Grant Park, the Sueños Music Festival celebrated Latinos over Memorial Day weekend. Thousands flocked downtown Chicago for the fourth edition of the festival that has brought ...

Prepare your playlists: Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini. December always brings a flood of year-end music ...

CHICAGO — Check out this week’s “The Weekender” for the latest comedy specials, plays, and musicians coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. On stage, Bob Fosse’s classic “CHICAGO the Musical” ...

Some years, it feels like when we get to the beginning of the new culture season, classical music hits the snooze button and doesn’t really get rolling until late September or October. It doesn’t stop ...