Stereophonic suffers from sustained notes in the studio
"There is no other show like it where someone can showcase their queerness, gender expression and just be free." - Nymphia Wind
The Serpents Tour starring Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara snakes its way into the historic Vic Theatre at the tail end of January. These talented drag artists are ready to sink their fangs into Asian folklore and onstage storytelling. Taiwanese drag persona Nymphia Wind dominated RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2024, taking home the crown on season 16. Leo Tsao became the first East Asian to win the franchise and has taken home trophies with the NYX Face Award 2019 Taiwan and in 2021 became the...
"the LGBTQ+ community supports me the most, whether it is at festivals or shows." - TheARTI$t
Musician Erica McCauley is making a name for herself as TheARTI$t in the world of rhythm and blues. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, this queer soul singer is becoming one to watch with a growing catalogue of new tunes. She has acquired over 38 million streams from a loyal fanbase and her projects are getting bigger. In 2023, she released ARTchives and the following year ARTchives: The Gallery came out to resounding acclaim. In 2025, her EP Who I Am debuted and fresh collaborations have...
Suzy wakes up the Shakespeare Theater
Ralph Fiennes rocks out with Samson’s cock out
Primate begins 2026 by going bananas
"There were gay film festivals in the early ‘80s, but I was formulating a plan." - Gus Van Sant
The legendary director Gus Van Sant has carved out a massive career over the years and he slices into 2026 with Dead Man’s Wire. He brought his latest project into the Windy City in October of 2026 for an early screening at the Chicago International Film Festival. From Row K Entertainment, Wire is the film adaptation of Dead Man’s Line, a 2018 documentary about Tony Kiritsis holding a hostage in Indianapolis. Bill Skarsgard tackles the lead role with gusto and humanizes Tony while hitting all...
World of Chocolate returns with a sweet spot in Ravenswood
Girls run the world at Raven
“Wuthering Heights” rises to the occasion
Charli xcx relives The Moment
Harry Caray’s Tavern heats up with Animal House rivalry
Patti LuPone sings a love story in the Windy City
