5 Things to Do Around Chicago: June 24-28

This weekend, we enter Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plan. What does this mean for our weekend plans? Many of our favorite zoos, parks and businesses are reopening, with safety measures in place. So, get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weekend, but please take care, since we are far from beating COVID-19. Here are […]

5 Things To Keep You Sane: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

What a strange world we are living in. We are looking at the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, and wondering how we can safely celebrate the unofficial start of summer and honor the military heroes we’ve lost—while continuing to shelter in place, away from families, friends and community. From virtual Memorial Day observances to BBQ tips, […]

18 Shows to Stream Now, Based on the Ones You Already Love

Does it feel like you have reached the end of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video? Here’s what TV shows you should watch next, based on the shows you’ve already binged and loved. If you liked: “Tiger King” Netflix Watch: “McMillions” HBO + Hulu “Tiger King” was a wild ride, and if you are looking for another […]

18 Feel-Good Movies and TV Shows to Lift Your Spirits Right Now

It is day who’s counting and we’re in a funk. Sure, “Tiger King” was a wild ride to binge-watch while we shelter-in-place, but it got pretty dark. “Ozark,” and our crush Jason Bateman, are back but the grey overtones—and all of the murder—don’t lift spirits. And during this dire time, we need to grasp happiness […]

Quarantine Week 4: Here Are 5 Things To Keep You Sane

Why yes, that is snow out your window. It’s week four of our stay-at-home order, and cabin fever is at an all-time high with this weather. Here are five things to keep yourself busy, and sane. Virtual Cinema: Stream Indie Films at Home Lakeview’s historic Music Box Theater may be closed due to Covid-19, but […]

These Bay Area Movie Theaters Are Offering Content to Stream at Home

With boredom setting in amidst shelter-in-place orders, we’re really starting to miss some of our favorite tried-and-true ways to stay entertained—like seeing a new release at your local movie theater. There’s nothing like seeing a great movie for the first time on the big screen, surrounded by an audience. The power of this experience was […]

These Chicago Movie Theaters Are Offering Content to Stream at Home

With boredom setting in amidst shelter-in-place orders, we’re really starting to miss some of our favorite tried-and-true ways to stay entertained—like seeing a new release at your local movie theater. There’s nothing like seeing a great movie for the first time on the big screen, surrounded by an audience. The power of this experience was […]

More Good News: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprise a Fan with a ‘Hamilton’ Reunion (Plus More Epic Reunions You Need to See)

Thank goodness for technology, and the good it is bringing into our lives during these unprecedented times. Last week, we told you about John Krasinski’s YouTube show “Some Good News,” and this week’s edition did not disappoint. After 9-year-old Lin-Manuel Miranda super fan Aubrey Bauman’s mom tweeted her disappointment at not seeing “Hamilton” on tour […]

5 Things to Keep You Sane This Week

During a typical week, we would be sharing our top picks for events and festivals to check out this weekend. But as you know, this is not a typical week. So, while we are here to bring you the latest news about COVID-19 that you need to know, our biggest hope is that we can […]