Discover the world’s largest collection of original artifacts belonging to serial killers at “Serial Killer, the Exhibition” now at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. True crime author, researcher, collector, and curator Dr. Bill Kimberlin talks to Andrea about what we can expect to see, including artifacts from the Son of Sam, HH Holmes, Jack the Ripper, John W. Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer – and more! Cinespace Studios is located 2428 W. 15th St. Tickets and information: serialkillerexhibit.com

Winner of seven Jeff Awards, “The Birds of North America” is back for a limited run at the Red Orchid Theatre!  Actress Cassidy Slaughter-Mason joins Andrea to talk about this emotional and powerful performance about a father-daugther relationship and how its affecting audiences all across Chicago!  Cassidy talks about the success of the play, working with her friend and fellow Chicago actor John Judd and the impact of the performance.  Runs though 10/4. Tickets and information: aredorchidtheatre.org

The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2026-27 season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier’s “Liliom” featuring a 16-piece live jazz band on stage at the Lyric Opera House!  Andrea talks to Production Manager Shandee Vaughn about “Liliom”, which traces a haunting story of love and redemption set against the faded glamour of a Depression-era amusement park – complete with a life-size carousel on stage! Runs through September 27th.  Tickets and information: Joffrey.org

Cerqua Rivera is back for its second annual Contemporary Movement Festival.  Co-Founder and Artistic Director Wilfredo Rivera joins us to talk about this two-day festival on October 2nd and 3rd at the Dance Center of Columbia College of Chicago.  October 2nd features the festival performance at 7:30pm and October 3rd is the festival gathering and community workshop.  Tickets and information: cerquarivera.org