The 25 Absolute Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now By Cassie Walker Burke, Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan December's Chicago Guide has the music, art, film, theatre, and holiday happenings to send 2013 out with a bang. Read more
The Best Literary, Film, and Seasonal Stuff Happening in Chicago This December By Tomi Obaro and Jonathan Messinger The critics' picks for the most fun miscellany in the city through year's end. Read more
Four Questions for John Waters By Erin Osmon The irreverent movie director previews his holiday show at City Winery on December 1. Read more
The Chicago Food Film Fest Is Mouthwatering and Weird By Matt Pollock Here's a 5-course preview of the action. Read more
The Trials Of Muhammad Ali Shows the Darkest Times for The Greatest By Matt Pollock In November, a few Chicago theatres will screen Bill Siegel's new documentary and hold Q&A sessions with the director. Read more
The 25 Best Things to Do in November By Jason Foumberg, Graham Meyer, Mark Loehrke, Tomi Obaro, Catey Sullivan and Cassie Walker Burke Kanye, David Sedaris, Cameron Esposito, and more in this month's Chicago Guide. Read more
Director Kimberly Peirce Dissects Carrie By Elly Fishman The director deconstructs the elements that make a pivotal scene work, and explains what attracted her to this story. Read more
Three Fun Things Happening in Chicago in October By Tomi Obaro See the Chicago International Film Festival, the Humanities Festival, and a one-night show with Janeane Garofalo. Read more
Five Movies to See at the Chicago Film Festival By Matt Pollock Programming Director Mimi Plauche shares her top five picks for the 49th fest, in town October 10 through the 24th. Read more
The Return of Chicago's Art House Theatres By Elly Fishman Forget the multimillion-dollar megaplexes. With film festivals and intimate screenings, the city's independent theatres are where to watch a movie this fall. Read more