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John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in 'FACE/OFF' (Paramount Pictures)

An Artist Lecture and a ‘Science on Screen’ Film Series: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Mar 26, 2026 | Josh Terry

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for March 25-31

Mar 25, 2026 | Josh Terry

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

A New Play and Stand-Up From a ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star, Here Are 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Mar 19, 2026 | Josh Terry

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for March 18-24

Mar 18, 2026 | Josh Terry

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Features Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, JENNIE and Smashing Pumpkins

Mar 17, 2026 | Eunice Alpasan

Lollapalooza takes place July 30–Aug. 2 in Grant Park. Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE, the Smashing Pumpkins and the xx are headlining this year, the festival announced.

Judith Colell's "Frontier" premieres at the Gene Siskel Film Center Sunday (Provided)

From a Jewish Film Festival to ‘The Jackie Wilson Story,’ 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Mar 12, 2026 | Josh Terry

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for March 11-17

Mar 10, 2026 | Josh Terry

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

From Play Premieres to a New Exhibit at DePaul Art Museum, Here Are 4 Picks for Your Weekend

Mar 5, 2026 | Josh Terry

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Natural Information Society—Mikel Patrick Avery, Lisa Alvarado, Joshua Abrams, and Jason Stein (Jim Newberry)

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for March 4-10

Mar 4, 2026 | Josh Terry

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

From a Documentary Grappling With US History to an Irish Dance Show, Here Are 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Feb 26, 2026 | Josh Terry

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Feb. 25-March 3

Feb 25, 2026 | Josh Terry

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Violinist Himari in a performance of Bruch’s “Violin Concerto No. 1” with conductor Jaap van Zweden and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. (Todd Rosenberg Photography)

An Extraordinary Young Violinist Lights Up the Stage With the CSO: Review

Feb 24, 2026 | Hedy Weiss

The four audiences in mid-February who were able to see guest artist Himari perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra could not have been more lucky, writes WTTW News critic Hedy Weiss.