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|  | Hannah Gadsby at Chicago Theatre on July 13
2022-07-04
Australian LGBTQ+ comedian Hannah Gadsby will bring her "Body of Work" show to The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., on Wed., July 13, at 7 p.m. Gadsby took the comedy world by storm with the ...
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| | Production based on Larry Kramer speech at Center on July 22-31
2022-06-28
Open Space Arts announced its inaugural production of The Kramer Project, directed and adapted by David Zak from activist Larry Kramer's watershed speech "The Tragedy of Today's Gays." This will be the first production for Open ...
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| | COMEDY Hannah Einbinder to perform additional show July 16
2022-06-25
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre announced a third stand-up performance for comedian/actress Hannah Einbinder (the TV show Hacks) on Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. The ...
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| | Lynda Carter releases new single, 'Human and Divine'
2022-06-23
Many people are familiar with actress Gal Gadot as superhero Wonder Woman. However, decades before, Lynda Carter wore the bracelets and wielded the golden lasso as the Amazon princess who set many hearts (of men and ...
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| | Photos of Chicago's Daniel Sotomayor included in new Smithsonian exhibit
2022-06-22
The Smithsonian's first gallery dedicated to Latino history and culture has opened its doors to the public at the National Museum of American History, NBC News noted. Billed as a precursor to a national Latino museum ...
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| | TELEVISION John Early and Kate Berlant discuss 'Would It Kill You to Laugh?'
2022-06-21
Peacock is releasing a new sketch comedy show called Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant and John Early, the show debuts Friday, June 24. This one-hour special features a comedy duo who have ...
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| | TELEVISION 'Rutherford Falls' returns for season two with double the diversity
2022-06-19
Peacock's hit comedy Rutherford Falls is back with season two. (It started June 16.) The story follows two lifelong friends—Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding)—as they navigate ...
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| | ART 'Immersive Monet' in Chicago starting June 17
2022-06-14
Vincent Van Gogh and Frido Kahlo have gotten the "Immersive" treatment. Now, it's time for the public to experience Claude Monet and fellow Impressionists. Lighthouse Immersive is shifting its focus to the Impressionist movement of the ...
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| | American Art Awards issues national honors for 2022
2022-06-06
The American Art Awards has selected the 20 Best American Galleries and Museums for 2022. Among other criteria, selections are based on years established, industry reputation, online interest, location, size ...
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| | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance holds 'Community Parades and Activism'
2022-06-05
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) held the a panel discussion—"Community Parades and Activism: LGBTQ Claiming its Space"—June 4 at the PRAA Center. According to its website, PRAA is "a premier ...
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| | White Sox edge Cubs; NU women's lacrosse team falls
2022-05-30
This year's Crosstown Classic resulted in the Chicago White Sox winning three of four games from their North Side counterparts. On May 29, the White Sox (23-23) edged the Cubs (19-27) 5-4 in 12 innings. Jake ...
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| | Cubs beat White Sox; Sky fall; Red Stars tie Portland on Pride Night
2022-05-29
Continuing the Crosstown Classic at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 28, the Chicago Cubs topped their South Side counterparts. A Patrick Wisdom bloop double and a Frank Schwindel single set the tone early for the Cubs, ...
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| | About Face to run immersive comedy about climate-change activism
2022-05-27
About Face Theatre brings its 27th season to a close with a world premiere comedy created by and starring the About Face Youth Theatre ensemble. Gayme Changers will run June 18-24 at The Den Theater, 1331 ...
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| | 'Community Parades and Activism: LGBTQ Claiming its Space' on June 4
2022-05-26
The discussion-centered event "Community Parades and Activism: LGBTQ Claiming its Space" will take place Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N. Elbridge Ave. An open discussion about LGBTQ/SGL activism ...
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| | Howard Brown Health unveils Pride mural at Walsh Park
2022-05-26
On May 25, Howard Brown Health unveiled a mural celebrating Pride month, in collaboration with local artist David Anthony Geary. The unveiling took place at Walsh Park, 1722 N. Ashland Ave. Wintrust Bank's ongoing community partnership ...
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