Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, here are a few ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend around Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Dinner March 15 Chicago Start the weekend with a five-course dinner — each course featuring a “distinct and rare whiskey” — at Chicago q. St. Paddy’s Pancakes at Cupitol March 15-17 […]
This weekend, don’t miss a beer festival at one of Chicago’s most popular museums, restaurant deals, a film festival, and more. Chi-Town Jazz Festival March 8 Evanston Studio5 welcomes the Don Stiernberg Quartet and the Fred Simon Quartet for a fundraising concert to benefit hunger relief. Chicago Beer Festival March 9 Chicago The Field Museum […]
By now, most of us are officially over winter, but it’s safe to say there’s no one group more desperate for the weather to turn than parents of young kids. You’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest for homemade crafts and science experiments, baked the day away, and stepped on dozens of Legos. There’s only so much […]
A cappella-loving Disney fans, meet your dream mash-up. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (“Pitch Perfect,” “The Sing Off”), DCappella is a powerhouse group of seven incredible vocalists, assembled through a nationwide search. You won’t believe your ears when you hear their show-stopping a cappella renditions of classic Disney hits. The seven […]
A cappella-loving Disney fans, meet your dream mash-up. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (“Pitch Perfect,” “The Sing Off”), DCappella is a powerhouse group of seven incredible vocalists, assembled through a nationwide search. You won’t believe your ears when you hear their show-stopping a cappella renditions of classic Disney hits. The seven […]
It’s that time of year when we Chicagoans are officially done. with. winter. Unfortunately, it’s still too cold to spend much time outside. But take heart, there’s so much on going on this month that spring will be here before you know it! Here are our 31 top picks to keep you busy around Chicago […]
Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]
It’s a busy weekend ahead with a new exhibit at Northwestern, Andersonville Restaurant Week, a wine and whiskey festival at Brookfield Zoo, a new event at Chicago Children’s Museum, and more. “War Games“ Opens Feb. 20 Evanston Artist Céline Browning presents this exhibit, a look at the overlap between children’s toys and violence, at Northwestern […]
It’s almost time for the world premiere of Joffrey Ballet’s highly anticipated “Anna Karenina,” and don’t miss a new Evanston festival, a City Winery concert, the end of Chicago Theatre Week, and more. “Anna Karenina“ Feb. 13-24 Chicago Based on Leo Tolstoy‘s novel, Joffrey Ballet, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, presents the world premiere […]
Two favorite annual events return this weekend as a local museum opens a new exhibit and a family-friendly show comes to town. Love Conquers All Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 9 Evanston Shop for your Valentine at Eve J. Alfillé Gallery and Studio, which features one-of-a-kind jewelry, while enjoying wine and small bites. You might even win […]
