Midwestern vaudevillian Dennis Scott discusses his early memories of music, his mentor, and the joys of playing during the ...

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

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.

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

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

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 ...

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

Even through the winter, Chicago BIPOC Birders fosters community through opportunities for bird-watching and connecting to nature.