The Akron prodigy who won at the Apollo plays a sold-out set in Fulton Market Thursday, with youth mentorship woven into his tour.

The white jersey from Chicago's record 96-54 Game 3 blowout hits JOOPITER's block next month, with previews stopping in New York and Los Angeles.

Chicago's Reeling festival opens September 17 at the Music Box with a Spanish drama starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close.

A Sid Luckman jersey, a Red Grange football and Elmhurst's own Travelers headline a new exhibit opening Friday.

The Sept. 18-20 festival grew out of a 2025 debut and shares a block with the nation's oldest family-run wine shop.

The Chicago-area premiere kicks off with previews starting Wednesday at the historic downtown Aurora venue.

A muralist who once did homework help at New Life Community Church now covers its wall in pinks, greens and blues honoring the neighborhood that raised her.

Opening night in downtown Aurora features Comparsa Zapata's Chinelo dancers and a growing Day of the Dead altar through November 1.

Oliver Mendoza, 16, played congas before Ricky Martin's Ravinia debut months after fighting to keep Chicago High School for the Arts open.

Chalk Howard Street returns Saturday with national 3D artists, local talent, and $25 squares for anyone who wants to draw.

Willis Tower glows purple and Buckingham Fountain hosts fan meetups as BTS returns to Soldier Field for the first time since 2019.

Clarendon Community Center Park welcomes NPR's Cheryl Corley and jazz singer Lucy Smith for a free show blending Langston Hughes with Beyoncé.

A 20-city touring exhibit debuts at Chicago and Dallas libraries, with authors Barbara Kingsolver and Percival Everett joining stops nationwide.