It’s a typical summer weekend in Chicagoland: There’s so much to do! With Taste of Chicago, Taste of Lakeview and Windy City Smokeout, you’ll be so busy (and so full!). But while you shouldn’t miss those annual favorites, you also shouldn’t miss sidewalk sales in Northbrook and Evanston, a concert in Millennium Park, golf in Glenview […]
Ah, the great outdoors. Fresh air, swimming in pristine lakes, sleeping under the stars, waking with the birds. Sound serene…or intimidating? If you’re not a camping pro, here’s what you need to know to make sure your epic adventure doesn’t turn into an epic fail. Gearing Up for Adventure Go to an outdoor equipment store […]
Happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend, don’t miss a tasty festival in Uptown before catching a baseball game. Then, stop by a fun outdoor art festival, or stay inside and enjoy a new pre-Broadway show. Fourth of July Celebrations July 3-4 Various Whatever you decide to do this weekend, chances are a parade and/or […]
Leave the husbands and kids at home! There’s nothing like a getaway to spend some bonding time with your girlfriends while discovering a new city. These weekends create unforgettable memories and also give you a much-needed recharge from the daily grind. It wasn’t easy to choose, but here are five of our favorite American destinations […]
Leave the husbands and kids at home! There’s nothing like a getaway to spend some bonding time with your girlfriends while discovering a new city. These weekends create unforgettable memories and also give you a much-needed recharge from the daily grind. It wasn’t easy to choose, but here are five of our favorite American destinations […]
Lucky Strike Entertainment has done it again with FTW (For the Win), which opened in early June. FTW is a 20,000-square-foot arcade-gastropub hybrid that includes more than 130 games, a six-hole miniature golf course, chef-driven food, and craft beer and cocktails in one sleek, innovative venue. The large space is filled with Steampunk decor and combines […]
They’ve traded their tie-dyes for lab coats, and instead of peddling grilled cheese sandwiches on Shakedown Street, they’re selling computer software. But Deadheads of a certain age from all over the country will descend upon Chicago July 3–6 for three nights of sold-out Grateful Dead shows at Soldier Field. So what’s a Dead fan to […]
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia may be the big event this weekend on the North Shore, but even if you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, there’s still plenty going on around Chicago. Start with a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo for an adults-only evening of food, drinks and music. Then, have […]
With a nickname like “Music City,” Nashville is clearly a mecca for music and the breeding ground for many of the music industry’s brightest stars. It’s also home to incredible cuisine from Southern fare to BBQ, as well as some of the country’s best emerging chefs. Grab your cowboy hat and consider a weekend getaway […]
This weekend is all about dad, so treat him with these events around Chicago. Start at Ravinia as Alan Cumming serenades you with sappy songs before heading downtown to hear some of the best in country by the lake. Then, wake up and enjoy breakfast the next morning at Wagner Farm or have brunch at […]
