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- Blogs, Bleader Feb 10, 2016
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Avoid a broken heart on Valentine's Day with these romantic events
Enjoy a boozy brunch, lady arm wrestlers, and embarrassing entries from teenage diaries.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 28, 2015
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New Year's Eve events, John Oliver at Chicago Theatre, and more things to do this week
Alex Chilton Birthday Bash, the Moth StorySlam, and other happenings in Chicago from December 28-31
- Music, Gossip Wolf Dec 10, 2014
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Overlooked ska and reggae treasure Charles 'Organaire' Cameron drops his first vinyl in decades
Plus: BLVD Records gets back into gear, and Analogue celebrates its first year with a free show.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 25, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Wed 6/25: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Windy City Gay Idol finals, and New Adventures in 28mm
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, June 25
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 24, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Tue 6/24: Ghostbusters, La Santa Cecilia, and The Dance of Death
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Tuesday, June 23
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 23, 2014
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Best shows to see: Swans, Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion, La Santa Cecilia
Best shows to see on Mon 6/23 through Wed 6/25
- Blogs, Bleader May 12, 2014
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'Dirty Water' turns fetid: The Standells return
Garage rock legends further tarnish their reputation.
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 9, 2014
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MMA's only out transgender pro lets her guard down
In the cage Fallon Fox is a devastating force—and she pulls no punches when it comes to advocating for trans rights.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Apr 9, 2014
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Chicago's trans advocates, from celebs to social workers
These Chicagoans—recognized on the Trans 100 list—are working to better the lives of trans people.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Sun 4/6: Windy City Gay Idol, A Space Odyssey, and Eleventh Dream Day
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday April 6
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Fri 3/14: W. Kamau Bell, Cedric Watson, and Cock
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Friday, March 14
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2014
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Gig poster of the week: A throwback featuring Susan Cadogan and Charley Organaire
This week's gig poster was designed by Mexican illustrator Chema Skandal.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 25, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Fri 10/25: Into It. Over It., Nicole Hollander, and Zombie Prom
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Friday, October 25
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 19, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Sat 10/19: Janeane Garofalo, Fall Ball, and Home Movie Day
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Saturday, October 19
- Music, Music Feature Sep 9, 2013
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The World Music Festival bounces back
Its city-spanning lineup of free concerts expands to 11 days with an all-night Indian classical marathon, Malian stars Sidi Touré and Bassekou Kouyaté, and lots more.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 1, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Thu 8/1: Sunshine Daydream, Marc Maron, and Circles
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, August 1
- Arts & Culture, Festival Jun 27, 2013
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Pride Weekend events 2013
It's not just about the parade.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Wed 6/26: Windy City Gay Idol, long-lost street photos, and Chris Stamey
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, June 26
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 24, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Mon 6/24: Divina Futura, Repo Man, and the Smartypants Spelling Bee
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, June 24
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 19, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: Cheer-Accident emerges from hibernation
Plus: Baathhaus go through plenty of "blood, glitter, and jizz" at their first video shoot, and Lamp shines on a new EP
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 5, 2013
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Gig poster of the week: Keeping time with Third Coast Percussion
This week's gig poster was designed by local artist Dan Grzeca.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Sat 4/6: Global Activism Expo, Flatlanders, and "The Young and the Restless"
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Saturday, April 6, 2013
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 4, 2013
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Cleveland's Harmonia brings a taste of the Roma to Chicago this week
Cleveland's Harmonia, primo purveyors of Roma string band music, roll into Chicago for two gigs this week.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 21, 2013
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The jazz-electronic-funk-whatsit of Thiefs
Thiefs, a cool cross-continental trio featuring drummer Guillermo E. Brown, brings its slippery blend of jazz, electronic music, and funk to the Mayne Stage on Saturday.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 13, 2012
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This weekend's cornucopia of contemporary classical music
Two weekend concerts show off the local contemporary classical music community at its best