The folk-pop star balanced jokes, vulnerability and big-stage spectacle in a Wrigley Field show that felt intimate despite its scale.
The 1988 release fused art-rock, punk, funk and menace into a breakthrough that helped define alternative rock.
The new Goodman Theatre comedy has opened after more than a decade in development, with critics now sizing up its first Chicago run.
A new survey captures how Chicago’s scenes collide, from jazz and footwork to tape collage, rave music and left-field pop.
Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling and UNESCO helped bring the celebration to Chicago, where a star-packed lineup honored the city’s jazz legacy.
The Chicago rock band returned after a six-year break, packing Thalia Hall with nostalgia, guest musicians and 21 songs.
The longtime Uptown festival is back this weekend with concerts, local vendors and family activities near the Metra station.
Warm weather filled parks, lakefront paths and music venues as multiple signature Chicago events drew locals and out-of-towners.
The Vermont singer got the surprise honor on the final night of his historic Boston shows, becoming only the fourth artist in the club.
The stage adaptation turns Sara Gruen’s story into a full circus world, using performers, movement, and music to carry the drama.