This weekend, the Chicago Humanities Festival, a new exhibit at Anne Loucks Gallery and “My Fair Lady” at Lyric Opera of Chicago all open. Plus, shop an annual spring market and take part in a fitness class for a cause. An Evening With Marie Kondo April 28 Chicago Chicago Humanities Festival’s Springfest/17 kicks off this […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a “trashion” show benefitting the Alliance for the Great Lakes and events in Skokie and at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, enjoy a morning of yoga and mimosas and a festival celebrating diversity. Meditation & Mimosas April 22 Evanston Whether you made it through a stressful week or simply want to learn some […]
Spend quality time with your entire family at these Chicago events, including an Easter egg hunt, Earth Day celebration and spring festival. Great Chicago Egg Hunt April 14 Chicago The first Great Chicago Egg Hunt, presented by Medieval Times and the Chicago Park District, will take place this weekend at Maggie Daley Park. More than […]
There’s nothing quite like looking out your “hotel” room window and seeing open sea for miles. Whether you’re a cruise regular or considering a first-time voyage, there are a number of decisions you need to make to ensure you choose the perfect cruise. Do you love the idea of vacation where you’re always on the […]
A new exhibit will open at the Chicago History Museum this weekend and Historic Wagner Farm will host Baconfest. Plus, a new art show will open at Navy Pier, an improv troupe is set to perform at Gorton, and a fashion show will raise money for an Illinois Holocaust Museum committee. Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear […]
Looking for a place to escape within driving distance of the Chicago area? How about some family-friendly venues and destinations that support a “go green” initiative? These great getaways near Chicago are all within a five hour drive. Plus, find tips for reducing the carbon footprint of your travel at carbonfund.org. Going Green in Wisconsin […]
Looking for things to do in and around Chicago this weekend? Don’t miss an art exhibit in Glenview, a play in Glencoe, and shopping discounts in Lake Forest. Plus, Bernadette Peters returns to Chicago and a new season of Chicago’s First Lady river cruises begins. Dennis Downes Art Exhibit March 30 to April 2 Glenview Visit […]
Ace Hotel Chicago, scheduled to open in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood in September 2017, will donate 10 percent of its bookings revenue through mid-April to local charities that support Chicago’s youth, ultimately hoping to reach its $25,000 goal. Ace Hotel Chicago will work with Little Black Pearl, YCA and 826CHI during the launch of the hotel’s bookings. […]
If you’re still looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend, check out new exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium and Hyde Park Art Center. Plus, get a free heart health screening and take family photos that also give back. “Extreme Ice” Opens March 23 Chicago The Museum of Science […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a sustainable food festival, comedy show, new art exhibit or annual flower and garden show. Or, spend the weekend in Lake Geneva. Good Food Festival & Conference March 16-18 Chicago This annual festival, now in its 13th year, will feature speakers, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, workshops and more about […]
