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Explore the rich history and legacy of Chicano graphic artists at the Frist Art Museum.

We spoke with Audrey Francis about Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod.

Wet Ink Ensemble will wrap up its 25th anniversary season with a spring chamber concert at St. Peter’s Chelsea, featuring works by Carolyn Chen, Sam Pluta, and a world premiere by Eric Wubbels. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Reed Park Tennis Court in Santa Monica hosts the premiere of Bimbo Tennis: The Play, a comedic adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, exploring the clash between tennis and pickleball players.

Chelsea Music Festival has revealed Ania Vu as its 2024 Composer-in-Residence. Learn more!

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

 As its 36th anniversary season draws to a close, Chicago Sinfonietta has shared new developments in its Board of Directors.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Third Coast Percussion featuring collaborations with Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, Zakir Hussain, and Twyla Tharp Dance.

This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World.” In eleven themed concert programs, the festival examines the life and times of visionary French composer Hector Berlioz, whose grand-scale works, startling sonorities, and advanced literary leanings helped redefine musical Romanticism.

Theatre Communications Group has named James Rhee as the Plenary Speaker. Learn more about

Explore the upcoming exhibition of Laura Letinsky at Yancey Richardson. Learn more about the artist and see how to purchase tickets.

Experience THE RECEPTIONIST, a play by Adam Bock, presented by Kalliope & Co. as part of A Red Orchid Theatre's Incubator Series.

 Court Theatre will present the Black Power Series: Invoking the Black Archive. In conjunction with the world premiere of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, the Black Power Series is a collection of public talks, artist responses, archival showings, and exhibitions that explore the monumentality of Black contributions to American history and culture. 

Join Thomas Nickell as he curates the Avant Garden series with the Oistrakh Symphony, featuring the KAIA String Quartet. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets!

Discover new musicals and plays from Chicago-area writers at the 2024 New Play Festival, hosted by Chicago Writers' Bloc at Theater Wit from May 5 - 19.