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"The Dance of Death" at Steppenwolf (Michael Brosilow)

From a New Steppenwolf Revival to a Nelson Algren Book Club, Here Are 5 Arts Picks for Your Weekend

Feb 5, 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. 4-10

Feb 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.

A still from the short film “We Call Each Other” directed by Sarah Oberholtzer, screening at the short film series “Life Within the Lens” at Music Box Theater on Feb. 23 for Black History Month. (Courtesy of Sarah Oberholtzer)

Black History Month Short Film Series Spotlight Directors Shaping Chicago’s Film Scene

Jan 30, 2026 | Eunice Alpasan

In celebration of Black History Month, Chicago filmmakers will be showing their short films at Music Box Theater and Facets.

From a Tony Nominee Debut to a New Art Institute Exhibit, Here Are 4 Picks for Your Weekend

Jan 29, 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 Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Jan 28, 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.

(L–R) Claire DeJean as Diana and Denver Milord as Peter in “Stereophonic,” running at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago. (Julieta Cervantes)

From a Rising Local Comedian to a Record Fair in Ukrainian Village, Here Are 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Jan 22, 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 Jan. 21-27

Jan 21, 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.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Jan. 14-20

Jan 14, 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 Red Orchid Theatre's 'Birds of North America' Cast: Ensemble Member John Judd and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason (Travis A. Knight)

From An Exhibit Opening in the North Suburbs to a New Play at A Red Orchid Theatre, Here are 4 Arts Picks For Your Week

Jan 14, 2026 | Josh Terry

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

As Chicago’s poet laureate, Mayda Alexandra del Valle will commission new works, create public programming and serve as an ambassador for the city’s literary and creative communities. (Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

South Side Native Mayda Alexandra del Valle Chosen as Next Chicago Poet Laureate

Jan 12, 2026 | Eunice Alpasan

Mayda Alexandra del Valle will serve a two-year term and receive $70,000 to commission new works and create public programming. As Chicago’s second poet laureate, del Valle will serve as an ambassador for the city’s literary and creative communities.

"Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" (Panorama Films)

From a Documentary on Elie Wiesel to a Satirical Play, Here Are 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Jan 8, 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 Jan. 7-13

Jan 7, 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.

Artist Pooja Pittie poses in front of her interactive artwork, “What We Build to Belong,” as part of the Intuit Art Museum’s “Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago” exhibit, which is being extended through March 22, 2026. (Eunice Alpasan / WTTW News)

Intuit Art Museum Showcases Self-Taught Artists, Work About Migration in ‘Catalyst: Im/migration’

Dec 29, 2025 | Eunice Alpasan

The Intuit Art Museum in West Town champions the work of self-taught artists, those who create art outside of the mainstream art world. “Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago” has been extended through March 22.