-  The University of Chicago Logan Arts Center officially opens October 12 through 14. The opening is a weekend of free arts events, featuring a performance by Los Cenzontles who will be joined by Los Lobos' David Hidalgo, a reading of Sean Graney's All Our Tragic and a talk with the architects of the South Side building. (Disclaimer: I was a student advisor on a council that reviewed the design for the Logan Center in its early days).

- Steppenwolf for Young Adults' The Book Thief has been extended for two additional performances. 

- Urlakis & Cusick's new show Urlakis & Cusick: Questionable Lullabies opens that weekends as well at Stage 773. Look at that photo. Questions? Tips? Email kdries@wbez.org.