This weekend, watch a favorite holiday (yes, holiday!) movie on the beach, look to the sky for a hot-air balloon festival, cheer on wounded veterans in the Warrior Games, shop for art at Chicago Botanic Garden, and laugh with the Capitol Steps. Plus, find a few bonus Fourth of July events. Movie at the Beach: […]
If there’s any locally beloved beacon to signal summer’s official arrival in Chicago, Ravinia would be it. Credit the open-air encouragement of wine and cheese, “Midsummer Night’s Dream”-esque environs, or the fact that it’s the longest running outdoor music festival in the country — these suburban concert grounds give music fests nationwide a run for […]
Our 2017 Summer Go Guide continues with even more Chicago events, from festivals and concerts to museum exhibits and outdoor fun. So get going! Summer will (sadly) be over before we know it. Mansions and Millionaires: The McCormickville Walking Tour Saturdays, July 1 to Sept. 2 Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie St., Chicago The Driehaus […]
Ready to plan your next vacation but feeling uninspired when it comes to choosing the destination? If you’re tired of the same old annual beach escape or tourist-trap sightseeing trip, now’s the time to try something new. Whether you want to head somewhere sort of familiar but with a newfangled approach, or you want to go rogue and enjoy a […]
Summer officially arrived June 20, but there have already been quite a few summer events in the past few weeks. The summer fun continues this weekend as Chicago hosts the NHL Draft for the first time ever as well as these five can’t-miss events. “The Faculty Lounge” Opens June 22 Glenview Oil Lamp Theater’s newest […]
This Father’s Day weekend, treat Dad to a show at Ravinia, a beer festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, brunch at the Museum of Science and Industry, or a trip to Pride Fest. Plus, he’ll receive free admission at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Willie Nelson & Family June 16 Highland Park Willie Nelson is coming to […]
Although summer hasn’t officially started just yet, festival season is certainly in full swing. This weekend, don’t miss festivals for everything from blues to ribs. Plus, you’ll find a few bonus events if you’re looking for even more things to do around Chicago. More from Make It Better: 9 Navy Pier Restaurants You Need to Try […]
The Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays kicked off June 1 and will run through Sept. 14. Outstanding live music will be playing while friends and neighbors enjoy delicious food and drinks served from an amazing variety of food trucks on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park, near the Ravinia Metra Station in Highland Park. […]
Chicago’s Navy Pier is one of the city’s top cultural destinations, so it hosts many different kinds of people with many different tastes. To satisfy those tastes, the Pier has food-to-go, food to enjoy in a casual atmosphere, and food that’s best appreciated in more refined surroundings. Here are nine of our favorites that are […]
Here are five things to do around Chicago this weekend, including festivals and events for the entire family. Plus, there’s a new brunch in town! Lincoln Park Greek Fest June 2-4 Chicago This family-friendly festival is back for its 40th year with food, dance troupes, music, and a bounce house, games and crafts for kids. 5th […]
