Giving back goes glam on June 8 at The Park Santa Monica, where Go Campaign will hold its signature food and wine event, Vintage Hollywood. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, this party with a purpose brings together celebrities and philanthropists for an evening of bites by Michelin-trained chefs, wines from prestigious vintners, and […]
The Chicago Philharmonic, now celebrating its 35th season, is asking a very important question: How do we make orchestra concerts for everyone? The orchestra, founded in 1989 by principal musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, has long occupied a unique space within the city’s performing arts ecosystem. The organization eschews the traditional audition/tenure system for […]
On this day in 1980, 7-year-old Chris Greicius had his wish granted to become a police officer. That moment led to the creation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which has granted hundreds of thousands of wishes to children with critical illnesses since that first wish was granted. In honor of the anniversary, April 29 is now […]
The sound of birds chirping and slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything is in bloom once more. Read on for our lineup of the best things to […]
Whether you’re celebrating Women’s History Month; the traditions of St. Patrick’s Day; or merely the resurgence of spring, Chicagoland is blossoming with events and celebrations of community, food, art and more — for everyone. For those who patiently waited for winter to pass, the time has come to explore the city once again. Read on for our […]
“When people ask you about this movie,” said Peter Sarsgaard, “I don’t want you to say, ‘It’s about a guy with dementia.’” Sarsgaard made this comment during an interview with Northwestern University’s Nick Davis at Music Box Theatre on Friday, October 20, immediately following the screening of Memory. This film, written and directed by Michel […]
Those sweet summer days we’ve waited for all year long are flying by. In the spirit of squeezing all we can from Chicago’s most spectacular season, we’ve compiled the best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this August. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago All Month No Man’s […]
All that anticipation for summer has led us here, to a sunny, activity-filled July. From 4th of July to NASCAR, music festivals and more, it’s going to be a busy, fun month! To help you plan, we round up the best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs every month so you can spend […]
What would bedtime look like in Darth Vader’s household? What if Lord Vader had to oversee teeth brushing and read bedtime stories to Luke and Leia as toddlers, or teach Luke how to play soccer and manage Princess Leia’s teenage mood swings? New York Times bestselling cartoonist and author Jeffrey Brown takes a comic-al look […]
“The Force works in mysterious ways,” actress, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed Star Wars fan Ashley Eckstein says of the opportunities life has presented her. A pivotal casting at the age of 25 as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” put Ashley — and her character — on an […]
