This weekend is all about the arts, with a favorite annual concert at Auditorium Theatre, a Shakespearian ballet at Harris Theater, and a new exhibit at Evanston Art Center. Plus, find seven ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your family. Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium Jan. 16-20 Chicago Shedd Aquarium’s […]
On the third Monday in January, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the influential civil rights leader. Here are some ways you can celebrate his legacy around Chicago, or at home with family. 1. Attend a commemoration celebration The University of Chicago will honor Martin Luther King Jr. during a commemoration […]
2020 has arrived and with it comes annual winter events like the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and Northwestern’s Winter Chamber Music Festival. Plus, say goodbye to the holiday season during a traditional Swedish event and meet the future of theater. 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival Jan. 8-25 Chicago Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents three professionally produced […]
Looking at the standout bestsellers and notable authors from 2019, it is clear that there was a fantastic selection of books published over the year. From long-awaited sequels you couldn’t wait to get your hands on to family dramas that broke your heart, 2019 was a great year for readers. It’s hard to pick our […]
Temperatures may dip come January, but you’ll want to brave the cold for these can’t-miss events around Chicago. Events Jan. 5: GlowFlow Yoga Start the new year strong with this yoga class complete with dim lighting and glow sticks. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago Jan. 8: Books to Hunker Down With This […]
2019 has been a quite a year for readers. From long-awaited sequels we couldn’t wait to get our hands on to family dramas that broke our hearts, this year has been packed with standout bestsellers and must-reads from notable authors. It’s hard to pick our favorites, but we pared it down to ten books that […]
As the year comes to a close, we asked some of our favorite Chicago photographers to share their standout image from 2019. No easy task—not only are these images some of the best we have seen over the last year, but the stories behind how they paint a beautiful picture of our city. Shannon Kunce […]
Whether you’re celebrating with the entire family or want to make it a date night, here’s where to ring in 2020 around Chicago. For Families Blue Man Group This Best of 2019 winner will perform four times on New Year’s Eve. Earlier shows will be perfect for families and will feature early countdowns with party […]
The weekend is almost here, which means it’s time to start making plans. From Wrigleyville Wonderland and photos with Santa at the Driehaus Museum to “Potted Potter” and Straight No Chaser’s Open Bar Tour, there’s a lot to do this weekend around Chicago. Plus, on Dec. 15 (National Cupcake Day), visit Molly’s Cupcakes for 99 […]
The physical distance between Providence St. Mel (PSM) — a private, coeducational college prep school in East Garfield Park — and the Auditorium Theatre, performance home of The Joffrey Ballet, is only a little over five miles, but in many ways they are worlds apart. Longtime Joffrey Board of Directors member Mary Jo Basler, a […]
