The most convincing statement about the NATO summit may come during Spektral Quartet and High Concept Laboratories' multidisciplinary Theatre of War this Wednesday and Thursday at the Chopin Theatre. more ›

Taking nothing away from established powerhouses such as the CSO and the Lyric Opera, some of the city's best classical music performances take place off the beaten path. This Saturday, one of those places will be Wicker Park's Heaven Gallery, as Fifth House Ensemble performs a concert of American music, including works by a trio of young Chicagoans. more ›