Eat. Watch. Do. — A food critic’s Austin picks, fall theater preview, plus women motorcyclists
It’s Thursday, Chicago.
As we bask in the day’s fall chill, we are grateful for the season’s change, a fresh reminder that all things begin anew.
In entertainment, we have seasonal guides to dance performances, classical music and more in Chicago. Our museums guide even includes where to find a ghost tour, to get you in that spooky spirit. On screens, Tribune TV critic Nina Metz reviews a new Netflix docuseries from Prince Harry that highlights veterans.
After perhaps a long summer of travel, why not get revved up to explore closer to home? Let the stories of women in Chicago-area motorcycle clubs inspire you to take on the wide-open road. Tribune food critic Louisa Chu also describes her “perfect day” on the West Side’s Austin neighborhood, part of her series on the best things to do and eat in neighborhoods across the city.
Enjoy the weekend, we’ll see you back here next week.
— Lauryn Azu, deputy senior editor
Dance for fall 2023: Old tales, retold with Joffrey’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Akram Khan’s return
While these are not the only options, the Tribune’s fall dance guide will hopefully peel back one layer of a rich art form and make you eager to see more, Lauren Warnecke writes. Read about the fall shows on deck here.
Guide: A food critic’s perfect day in ‘the beautiful Austin neighborhood on the mighty West Side’
Austin is the Chicago neighborhood home to Mayor Brandon Johnson, a vibrant farmers market and some delicious food, writes critic Louisa Chu. Read where you can find mini cheesecakes and architectural landmarks here.
Top 10 theater productions in Chicago for fall 2023: Destinos, a true-crime musical and the return of ‘Hamilton’
Chicago theatergoers can look forward to operas at Lyric, “POTUS” at Steppenwolf and a “Twelfth Night” transported to the Caribbean, Tribune critic Chris Jones writes. Read the full lineup here.
Legendary Lakeview deli The Bagel gets new owner, yet tradition remains
Over in Lakeview The Bagel has found new ownership after longtime owner Danny Wolf’s death in 2022. Read here how Marvin Barsky is keeping the tradition of Jewish delis in Chicago alive.
Museums for fall: Eclipses at Adler, ghost tours at Hull-House
Great exhibitions “should challenge your way of thinking, and maybe even send you off with a knot in your stomach,” Hannah Edgar writes for the Tribune. Edgar’s list of museum exhibits meant to get viewers thinking this fall is here.
‘Heart of Invictus’ review: Veterans push through injuries to compete, with the help of Prince Harry
Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games nearly a decade ago, and the Netflix docuseries follows several athletes as they prepare for the games. Tribune critic Nina Metz writes the show is “conventional to a fault.” Read her entire review here.
Classical music for fall: Your primer on the big concerts, names and happenings — and, strangely, noses
If you’re curious about classical music, then you’re in luck with plenty of options to choose from this fall. Read recommendations from critic Hannah Edgar here.
Photos: New food and drink options for Chicago Bears games at Soldier Field
If you’re seeing the Bears play this fall, you might get hungry. Check out all the new food and drink options at Soldier Field here, but be warned: They’re sure to make you salivate.
Women in motorcycle groups travel far and wide to find fellowship and adventure outside Chicagoland’s flatlands
Motorcycles aren’t just for tough guys — groups such as Chrome Divas, Motor Maids, Stilettos on Steel and Women on Wheels embrace fellowship for women motorcyclists. Read about their travels here.
