Charles E. Gerber broke into TV in the 70s on a Jewish kids’ show, but his career as a singer, actor, and teacher continues ...

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Chicago became a hub for beer brewing in the 19th century. By 1900, the city had around 60 breweries, thanks to an influx of German and Irish immigrants who brought with them lighter, more carbonated ...

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When the weather is fine, especially during Chicago summertimes, Medley’s semi-secret patio is a sanctuary to enjoy a meal ...

Music of the Mind” at the MCA, you’ll encounter the artist at the epicenter of the avant-garde again and again.

Are we living through a more malevolent version of a Marx Brothers movie right now? That’s the premise laid out by the ...

Rwake have always been a powerful live act, and the energy crackling from this heady album should be overwhelming when the ...

Aguijón Theater's Uz, el pueblo, presented for this year's Destinos festival, is a dark comedy about faith and family.

Marcus Gardley's Lorca-inspired story of free Black women facing an uncertain future in 1830s New Orleans returns at Invictus.

The modernist abstractions of Korean artist Kim, Jung Soo wander through downtown Chicago in two recent series.