Chicago Reader

12/22/2025

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago's independent and underground film scene has to offer. https://bit.ly/3MNwaQs

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer.

12/22/2025

Bi Gan's Resurrection is a total work of art, an immersive and layered meta film that must be seen to be believed. https://bit.ly/4p8PwwP

Bi Gan's Resurrection is a total work of art, an immersive and layered meta film that must be seen to be believed.

12/22/2025

I Love LA, Rachel Sennott's HBO Max comedy, rarely wears its heart on its cynical sleeve. But it's in there, and it's big. https://bit.ly/3MQLYBU

I Love LA, Rachel Sennott's HBO Max comedy, rarely wears its heart on its cynical sleeve. But it’s in there, and it’s big.

12/22/2025

In a disheartening year, Chicago theaters stepped up with shows that offered rage, respite, and support for the audience. https://bit.ly/48ROb8W

In a disheartening year, Chicago theaters stepped up with shows that offered rage, respite, and support for the audience.

12/22/2025

Music Theater Works's production is awash with nostalgia, but also provides some encouragement for dark days. https://bit.ly/3Y8quD6

Music Theater Works's production is awash with nostalgia, but also provides some encouragement for dark days.

12/19/2025

The story of Chicago rock outfit Sybris is partly about the infrastructure of independent music and the networks that keep it going. The four-piece relea https://bit.ly/3YC5HI5

The story of Chicago rock outfit Sybris is partly about the infrastructure of independent music and the networks that keep it going. The four-piece relea

12/19/2025

When they dropped their self-titled debut album in 1996, Fountains of Wayne became part of a crop of alt-rock newcomers tagged as “postgrunge” as a way to market their music--no matter whether the label actually fit. https://bit.ly/3YAhpTw

When they dropped their self-titled debut album in 1996, Fountains of Wayne became part of a crop of alt-rock newcomers tagged as “postgrunge” as a way to market their music—no matter whether the label actually fit.

12/19/2025

This local trio have been simmering their lo-fi indie pop-rock since 2019, when they released their five-song debut EP, Banana Brains. https://bit.ly/4pfjhwc

This local trio have been simmering their lo-fi indie pop-rock since 2019, when they released their five-song debut EP, Banana Brains.

12/19/2025

Roseland rapper Fly Skinz is a bit of a traditionalist. https://bit.ly/3YC2gRL

Roseland rapper Fly Skinz is a bit of a traditionalist.

12/19/2025

Transitions works because it embraces the breadth of dance music rather than focusing on, say, the kind of blockbuster EDM that dominated midsize dance fests in the 2010s. https://bit.ly/3YAObUz

Transitions works because it embraces the breadth of dance music rather than focusing on, say, the kind of blockbuster EDM that dominated midsize dance fests in the 2010s.

12/19/2025

“Rieles y Raíces,” at the National Museum of Mexican Art, connects the historical experiences of traqueros to contemporary conversations. https://bit.ly/4pFBljS

“Rieles y Raíces,” at the National Museum of Mexican Art, connects the historical experiences of traqueros to contemporary conversations.

12/18/2025

Save $15 at Teatro ZinZanni when you use code READER (restrictions apply.)

Named “Best Night Out” by Chicago Social & Forbes! Cirque. Comedy. Music. Mayhem.

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