The entire city has been abuzz with the news that famed food writer Michael Ruhlman is coming to town this week to promote his new book, Ruhlman's 20. Several events have already sold out (including one that sold out the day it was announced) but there are a few great ways you can still meet up with him. more ›

Today's listings include a Wisconsin brewery's Chicago debut, rosé wine pairings from Piccolo Sogno and an Erik Larson book signing. more ›

Today we bring back our one-time events listing feature "Pencil This In." If you have an upcoming event (like a book signing, cooking demo, concert, film screening, art exhibition, et al.) and wish to include it for consideration, please e-mail tips[AT]Chicagoist.com, Chuck, Tankboy (for A&E listings) or Anthony (for F&D listings). more ›

Former mobster turned informant Frank Calabrese, Jr. has had two book signings canceled due to threats received by Borders locations. Calabrese, who recently released the book Operation Family Secrets: How a Mobster's Son and the FBI Brought Down Chicago's Murderous Crime Family, and Oak Brook police chief Thomas Sheahan confirmed that a threat against Calabrese was phoned in to the Borders Oak Brook location. "No rats can sign books here," was what the male caller said. more ›

With the good weather starting to come in, there's no shortage of events going on to entice you to leave the indentation you've worked into the couch and do something. Case in Point: For those of you who give the proverbial rat's ass about DarkLord Day, Slow Food Godmother Alice Waters will visit Green City Market next Saturday to promote her new book, Edible Schoolyard. The crowds Waters draws at her appearances are about as opposite from the spectrum as the Heavy Metal Parking Lot that will descend on Three Floyds that same day. Water will sign copies of the book from 10-11:30 a.m., which will be available for purchase at the Market. more ›

Barbara Walters, half of the most boring celebrity feud of all time, is currently on tour promoting her new autobiography, Audition: A Memoir, and will make a few stops in the Chicago area. more ›