This weekend, don’t miss two festivals, the beginning of a new season at Ravinia, a play making its Chicago debut, and a book and wine event hosted by a favorite local bookstore. “Guards at the Taj” Opens May 31 Chicago Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of “Guards at the Taj,” written by […]
Past due for an upgrade, the Dining Pavilion at Ravinia is reconceived with a new look and a take on where to eat before a concert. It’s music to our ears. Originally opened in 2007 to great fanfare, the Dining Pavilion at Ravinia had grown tired, both in terms of form and functionality. So when the […]
Observe Memorial Day this weekend at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and at events throughout the city. Multiple exhibits (both new and old) will also open in the Chicago area, and the Chicago Dogs will begin play in Rosemont. The Science Behind Pixar Opens May 24 Chicago Pixar fans will now be able to […]
Shiny, red, sweet strawberries are one of nature’s most delightful treats. They pack a nutritional punch, too, making them the perfect pick for an early summer snack. “One cup of strawberries brings great flavor and amazing health benefits,” says Carolyn O’Donnell of the California Strawberry Commission. “Only 50 calories and low in sugar, eating eight […]
Festival season is here! This weekend, don’t miss Chocolate Fest in Long Grove, Lincoln Park Wine Festival, or the Skokie Festival of Cultures. Plus, enjoy Central Street Evanston’s annual Art Walk and a new exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum. And if you’re hosting a royal wedding watch party, here’s everything you need to know […]
With spring fully in swing, now is the time to go out and enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer. Here are 31 of our top picks. May 1-27: “The Color Purple” The hit Broadway show “The Color Purple” is an award-winning musical based on the book by Alice Walker. Follow the struggles of a […]
Celebrate Mom all weekend long with an art market in Chicago, two shopping events, the opening of a favorite annual exhibit at Chicago Botanic Garden, and free mimosas in Winnetka. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza May 11 Chicago Starting this weekend, roughly 75 juried artists will showcase jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and more at Daley […]
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Kentucky Derby in Chicago this weekend, but you can also say hello to May by going salsa dancing, playing catch at the new home of the Chicago Dogs, running (or walking) for humanity, and enjoying two family-friendly festivals. Salsa and Salsa Night May 4 Lake Forest Before […]
The Chicago Sky selected guard Diamond DeShields and forward Gabby Williams with the third and fourth overall picks in the 2018 WNBA Draft, which was held at the Nike New York Headquarters. DePaul guard and Bolingbrook, Illinois, native Amarah Coleman was also picked up by the team in the third round of the draft with […]
They call it “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” but the hoopla surrounding the annual running of the Kentucky Derby drags on for the whole first weekend in May. If you’re watching in Chicago rather than Kentucky, chances are you’ll still be sipping a mint julep and wearing a fetching hat of spectacular size, because […]
