Lots of great, affordable stuff going on this weekend, so let's cut to the chase. more ›

January is going to be a banner month for frugal classical music fans. By now you should know about the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Chicagoist Gift Guide special, but don't overlook the huge discount being offered by the University of Chicago Presents. more ›

This Saturday night, the Brazilian bossa nova master Leny Andrade and her trio will perform at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Andrade has been likened to Ella Fitzgerald, a comparison that goes beyond a slight physical resemblance and scatting abilities (which rival those of Ms. Fitzgerald). Her voice, although rounder and deeper, has a similar breathy, care-free quality combined with scary pitch accuracy. more ›