Dates are announced for David Byrne’s ‘Theater of the Mind’ October 28, 2025 at 3:48 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 for the theater experience coming to the Reid Murdoch Building in the Loop.
Timeline: A Chicago century at the Goodman Theatre October 20, 2025 at 5:29 a.m. From its founding in 1925 to the present, the big moments and most significant plays at the Goodman Theatre.
What to do for Halloween: Our top 12 haunted houses, plus ‘Rocky Horror,’ evil puppets and the parade October 7, 2025 at 5:45 a.m. From now until All Hallows’ Eve and beyond, our annual haunted house guide, plus 12 more attractions for your spooky season.
Rush announces tour that will bring it to Chicago in 2026 October 6, 2025 at 9:57 a.m. The "Rush Fifty Something Tour" is coming to Chicago's United Center July 16 and 18, 2026.
Goodman Theatre is holding a costume sale this week October 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The theater is clearing out its backstage vaults and is hosting a costume sale on Oct. 11, offering pieces from productions on its stages spanning some 60 years.
Harrison Ford will accept a conservation award at the Field Museum September 30, 2025 at 10:32 a.m. The born-in-Chicago actor has become known as an environmental and conservation activist and will take part in the Half-Earth Day event on Oct. 29.
Comedian John Mulaney will play Wrigley in 2026 September 24, 2025 at 10:56 a.m. His standup tour, "John Mulaney: Mister Whatever," will play Wrigley Field on July 11, 2026.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are bringing their ‘Portlandia’ tour to Steppenwolf September 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Their tour of "A Visit From Portlandia with Fred and Carrie" is coming to Chicago for two performances later this month.
Chicago Humanities Festival president Phillip Bahar steps down September 10, 2025 at 6:41 p.m. Phillip Bahar, who has led the Chicago Humanities nonprofit since he was appointed in 2013, is leaving at the end of this season.
Naked Raygun, Alkaline Trio will play Riot Fest anniversary aftershows September 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The anniversary concerts at Metro also include Screeching Weasel, with tickets on sale Sept. 4.