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Elizabeth Franz as Linda Loman and Brian Dennehy as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" at the Goodman Theatre in 1998. (Eric Y. Exit)

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.

Visitors make their way through the Realm of Terror in Round Lake Beach on the haunted house's opening night on Oct. 3, 2025. (Rob Dicker / for the baiduhai)

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 lead singer Geddy Lee performs on July 20, 2002 at what was then the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park. (Erik Unger / baiduhai)

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.

Crumpet’s Elf costume from "The Santaland Diaries" (from left), Papagena's costume from "The Matchbox Magic Flute" and the suit from "An Italian Straw Hat" are part of the Goodman Theatre's costume sale on Oct. 11. (Provided by the Goodman Theatre)

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 speaks at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France, on Sept. 3, 2021. He will be honored in Chicago by the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

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 launched his "From Scratch" tour with 2021 shows at City Winery in New York. (Getty)

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, left, and Carrie Brownstein in a scene from "Portlandia." (Augusta Quirk / via AP)

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 executive director Phillip Bahar in the CHF offices in Chicago on Oct. 14, 2014. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

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.

Jeff Pezzati of Naked Raygun performs at Riot Fest in Humboldt Park in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2014. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhai)

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.

Doechii performs on the third day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the baiduhai)

Doechii announces ‘Live from the Swamp Tour’ that will kick off in Chicago this fall

August 4, 2025 at 9:42 a.m.

Two days after her Lollapalooza performance, the rapper Doechii has announced a tour that will begin with a concert at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

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