Kathleen Rooney wondered why she couldn’t find an English translation of Magritte’s writings, so she figured out how to release one on her own. By Janet Potter
Video features Artists Andrew Yang and Christa Donner explore the natural world from the comforts of home By Chris Buddy and Aimee Levitt
Best bets Expo Chicago, “Tattoo” at the Field Museum, and more exhibits and shows
In a forthcoming book, the author and onetime Chicagoan explores American gun violence by telling victims’ life stories. By Aimee Levitt
Best betsThe Chicago Humanities Fest, Algren: A Life, and more lit events
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning, box-office-breaking musical sells out the (smallish) house. By Tony Adler
The coming Chicago theater season shows a new emphasis on social consciousness. By Tony Adler
Video feature Shakespeare Theater expands its presence on Navy Pier with The Yard By Kerri Pang
Best bets A satanic hand puppet, a live version of Cheers, and a Twelfth Night in Hindi are among this season’s highlights.
Best bets The Seldoms, the Joffrey’s Romeo and Juliet, and more
In celebration of the show’s 17th season, get to know the members of one of the city’s most venerated alt-comedy groups. By Brianna Wellen
Best bets Eric Andre, Throwing Shade, and more
Best bets Joe Swanberg’s Chicago-shot Netflix series, and more shows from networks and streaming services
This fall the musician will provides live accompaniment to two mid-1920s pictures. By J.R. Jones
Best bets Oliver Stone’s Snowden, Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women, and eight more films opening
Best bets Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day, Seu Jorge, and more concerts and music festivals
Macau is just the beginning of the Logan Square restaurant’s new cookbook. By Mike Sula
Video feature The new Fat Rice cookbook is an ‘adventure’ of Macanese cuisine By Kerri Pang
The most-anticipated restaurant openings The return of Burt’s Place, Iliana Regan’s Kitsune, and more new spots
Five beer-centric spots coming soon Moody Tongue’s tasting room and much more brewing around Chicago
