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Thalia Hall

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by Elizabeth Jakaitis | May 14, 2026

Waiting for Brighter Days with Hazel City On “goblynmarkytt,” Hazel City—the solo project of Twin Peaks’ Clay Frankel—holds onto hope just as Twin Peaks returns to Thalia Hall this week for an eight-night run.

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by Joshua Bohnsack | May 5, 2026

Trusting Her Voice: Gia Margaret Is “Singing” Again The Chicago native discusses her new album, her songwriting approach and collaboration with other artists.

A full orchestra performs on stage with a large choir standing behind them in a grand concert hall, while an audience watches from the seats below.

by Todd Hieggelke | January 29, 2026

Music Top 5: February/March 2026

A person with short hair and a neutral expression rests their hands on their face, wearing a fuzzy white sweater, posed in front of a pink, draped fabric background.

by Dylan Weinert | January 15, 2026

Cate Le Bon’s Craft Blends Electronic and Analog Textures at Thalia Hall Welsh songwriter Cate Le Bon will be joined by New York’s Frances Chang next week at Thalia Hall.

Post Animal photo taken in backyard

by Dylan Weinert | November 11, 2025

Post Animal, Recently Reunited With Founding Member Joe Keery, Is Back in Chicago The psych-leaning soft-rock group, formed in Chicago in 2014, plays Thalia Hall as part of a fall tour celebrating their new record. They recently reunited with one of their founding members, who happens to be a famous actor.

by Irene Monokandilos | July 31, 2025

The New Vanguard: A Preview of Kokoroko’s “Tuff Times Never Last” at Thalia Hall

by Teddy Sandler | February 5, 2025

Wrapped in Layers of Longing: Soccer Mommy Sells Out Two Days in Chicago

by Craig Bechtel | November 7, 2024

Seeing Dehd Alive and Kicking In Chicago Again at Thalia Hall

An ensemble of musicians performing on a stage in front of a projection of railroad imagery from the 19th century.

by Todd Hieggelke | October 29, 2024

Music Top 5: November 2024

An orchestra plays on top of a boat riding on the Chicago River.

by Todd Hieggelke | August 29, 2024

Music Top 5: September 2024

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