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Improvisers strap puppets on their arms, and what a difference this transformation makes. This is funny and inspiring scenework.

The Art Institute's new Jaharis Galleries house this special exhibition of more than 50 works in silver, ivory, glass and other materials. Created for domestic or religious use from A.D. 350–650, most have never been shown in the U.S. before.

The key to this religious experience is its Creators: The show was begat by the holy triumvirate of Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez and South Park architects Trey Parker and Matt Stone…

This two-man show puts master improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi together for an hour of long-form.

This night of comedy, curated by a group of funny dudes, puts local stand-ups on your radar.

Walker confronts contemporary notions of a "race war" in this installation of drawings and cut-paper silhouettes designed especially for the Art Institute.

Graham's 2005 film of a spinning chandelier was inspired by Isaac Newton's studies of rotational motion.

A rollicking rockabilly ride that gives the jukebox musical a good name, this hot show applies the truthiness doctrine to rock & roll…

Since 2005, Chicago Chocolate Tours has offered folks—mostly sweet-craving bridal parties, lovey-dovey couples and gastro-curious tourists—a back-door tour of local chocolatiers. Tours depart from the Loop, Gold Coast and Lakeview neighborhoods. Registration required.

Often overlooked, the War of 1812 was a seminal conflict that resulted in the stifling of Native Americans' attempts to protect their land from roaming Americans…