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Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Dec. 17-30

Dec 17, 2025 | 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 an Exhibit Inspired By a Telephone Pole to a Kurdish Film Festival, Here Are 4 Arts Picks For Your Weekend

Dec 10, 2025 | 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 Dec. 10-16

Dec 10, 2025 | 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.

"Bring Them Home" (Gene Siskel Film Center)

From an ‘Elf’ Musical to a Documentary on Wild Buffalo, Here Are 6 Arts Picks for Your Weekend

Dec 4, 2025 | Josh Terry

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

Adamn Killa appears on "Chicago Tonight" on Nov. 26, 2025. (WTTW News)

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Dec. 3-Dec. 9

Dec 3, 2025 | 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.

Robert Townsend appears on the Dec. 2, 2025, episode of "Chicago Tonight." (WTTW News)

Director and Actor Robert Townsend Returns to Chicago for Namesake Film Festival

Dec 2, 2025 | Joel Ortiz

The event will take place Saturday and Sunday and features a variety of film screenings, discussions, a game night and a master class taught by Townsend himself.

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 26-Dec. 2

Nov 26, 2025 | 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.

Kaveh Akbar (left) and Jamila Woods (right) will appear on the SongWriter Podcast. (Provided)

From ‘White Christmas’ to an Acclaimed Novelist and Local Songwriter Teaming Up, Here Are 5 Arts Picks For Your Week

Nov 20, 2025 | Josh Terry

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

Paul McCartney (© 2024 MPL Communications Ltd / Photographer: MJ Kim)

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 19-25

Nov 19, 2025 | 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.

Ossie Davis' 'Black Girl' from 1972 (Black Harvest Film Festival)

From a Black Film Festival to a 20th Century Cantata, Here Are 5 Arts Picks for Your Week

Nov 13, 2025 | 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 Nov. 12-18

Nov 12, 2025 | 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.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s “Amadeus,” with Ian Barford. (Sandro Miller)

From a Play About Mozart to an Evening of ‘Stand Up, Schtick and Song,’ Here Are 5 Arts Picks for Your Week

Nov 6, 2025 | 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 Nov. 5-11

Nov 5, 2025 | 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.

Rendering of the Grainger Center for Conservation and Science at the Art Institute of Chicago. (Courtesy of Barozzi Veiga)

Art Institute Announces New $50M Conservation Center Within Existing Museum Space

Nov 4, 2025 | Eunice Alpasan

The Grainger Center for Conservation and Science, projected to cost $50 million to build, will be a space for conservators across departments to collaborate, conduct research, teach and preserve the Art Institute’s collection, according to the museum.