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Arts & Culture

Your guide to the city's vibrant cultural scene, from theater and museum reviews to artist profiles and event previews.

A quiet street in Lincoln Park with a distant view of a music festival, symbolizing the conflict between residents and event noise.

Arts & Culture

Lincoln Park Residents Complain About Music Fest Noise, Seek Ban

After eight hours of relentless bass and a park strewn with trash, Ald.

Caitlin O'Malley· Jun 27· 2 min read

Beverly PFLAG chapter strengthens Pride events after vandalism

In June 2024, a Pride banner at Beverly Unitarian Church was torn down and burned, a stark act of vandalism just as the community prepared for its fourth annual South Side Family Pride festival.

Caitlin O'Malley· Jun 11· 2 min

Crowds enjoying a lively outdoor music festival performance under colorful stage lights with a city skyline in the background.

Square Roots festival announces Margo Price, Dehd, and Nick Lowe as headliners

Grammy-nominated artists Margo Price, Dehd, and Nick Lowe are set to headline the Square Roots Festival from July 10 to July 12.

Caitlin O'Malley· Jun 10· 2 min

Explainers

What is Year-Round Arts Programming and Why Does it Matter?

Caitlin O'Malley · Jun 29

What Is The Economic and Social Impact of Local Arts Funding?

Caitlin O'Malley · May 19

Lincoln Park Residents Complain About Music Fest Noise, Seek Ban

Chicago's Pride Month Features 'Brokeback Mountain' Stage Show

Chicago LGBTQ+ groups seek ongoing support for services

Forever Mine Fest 2026 brings Kaytranada, Monica to Chicago

Chicago Field Museum Exhibits Pokemon Fossil Museum

Beverly PFLAG chapter strengthens Pride events after vandalism

Square Roots festival announces Margo Price, Dehd, and Nick Lowe as headliners

Explainers

What is Year-Round Arts Programming and Why Does it Matter?

What Is The Economic and Social Impact of Local Arts Funding?