GALLERY: Wizard World Chicago 2019 Thursday Cosplay
Maybe there aren’t huge crowds on Thursday nights when Wizard World kicks off at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont each year, but the ones who come […]
Wizard World Chicago 2019 Thursday Panel Catchup
Thursday may be the light day as far as the four day nerdfest that is Wizard World Chicago is concerned, but it doesn’t mean that the shorter, 4 hour evening […]
Preview: Wizard World Chicago Hits Rosemont Thursday–Here’s What’s to See and Do
Wizard World Chicago is already upon us! Just a few short days after Bit Bash, Chicago’s amazing alternative games festival, the four day behemoth of pop culture is set to […]
Review: Jonah Ray and a Killer Lineup of Local Comedians Serve Up Unique and Hilarious Show at Lincoln Lodge
It’s already been established that fezzes are cool. In Chicago, though, it’s doubly true, as anyone who frequents The Lincoln Lodge should well know. The alt comedy playground, now located […]
The Summer of Bricks: LEGO Sculptures Come to Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum
It’s official: LEGO has invaded the Chicagoland suburbs for the summer! Both Brookfield Zoo and the Morton Arboretum are currently hosting exhibits that spotlight the iconic colorful bricks. Titled “Brick […]
Review: StripCHEESE at Charnel House Goes Above and Brie-yond
Imagine that you really like cheese. Now, imagine you also enjoy burlesque shows and a nice cocktail or beer now and then. What if I told you that you can […]
Preview: Keep it Nerdy in May with Stage 773’s Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival
It’s been a pretty epic April and May for anyone who belongs to the “nerd” tribe. We had a great (if overstuffed at times) C2E2, Star Wars Celebration at McCormick […]
Laurie Simmons at the MCA: Big Camera / Little Camera on View Through May 5th
A lot of things come to mind when one looks at the work of Laurie Simmons: isolation, scale, gender, and the modern myths that surround us. From empty domestic spaces […]
Ten Great Things We Saw at IH+HS 2019
Last month’s International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago at McCormick Place is an annual tradition for us at Third Coast. Every year it’s been in Chicago (since 1928), it’s […]
Gallery: Friday Flashback to C2E2’s Crown Championships of Cosplay
It’s no small feat to win the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay. In fact, it’s no small feat to cosplay in general. While you can certainly buy costumes to […]
C2E2 2019 Sunday Panel Catchup
We’ve finally reached the end of the biggest pop culture, comic and entertainment event within city limits, and this year it was bigger than ever, with Saturday selling out entirely […]
Gallery: Sunday Cosplay at C2E2 2019
Well, it’s been quite a weekend! Saturday was at capacity, completely sold out and packed from show floor to panel rooms (with some definite hiccups, to be sure), but Sunday […]