Chicago winters don’t slow the city down. February is stacked with performances, exhibitions, and high-energy fundraisers, from Black History Month programming to buzzy benefits and can’t-miss shows across the city and suburbs. This is your field guide to the month. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @makeitbetter_foundation. All Month Short Shakespeare! […]
The holiday season invites us to turn gratitude into meaningful social impact. Giving Tuesday, observed this year on Dec. 2, reflects the growing interest in philanthropy that fuels real outcomes — from venture philanthropy models to impact investing — all aimed at strengthening communities and supporting organizations doing essential work. Established in 2012 by New […]
When visionary composer and conductor Steve Hackman woke from a dream pairing history’s greatest symphonist with one of today’s defining pop artists, he had no idea it would lead to a movement redefining the concert experience. That dream becomes reality this fall when Beethoven X Beyoncé debuts at Chicago’s Harris Theater — a one-night-only performance […]
As the chill sets in, Chicago’s creative heart only burns brighter. This month, the city feels alive with art, culture, and connection — a celebration of the people and places that make Chicago shine when we show up for one another. Here are the 30 best things to do in November in the city and […]
A rare artistic alliance takes center stage in Chicago this fall as Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the Joffrey Ballet, and Chicago Philharmonic come together for Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart — a five-performance event uniting dance and live orchestral music in Chicago Nov. 6-9. Though the paths of three creative powerhouses have […]
Few musicians are better known for fusing activism into their craft than Tom Morello. One of the most innovative and influential guitarists of all time, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Harvard graduate, and passionate Cubs fan from Libertyville, Ill. pushed rock into uncharted territory with Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of […]
Women make up nearly 75 percent of the nonprofit workforce — yet fewer than 42 percent of nonprofit boards are chaired by women, and only 22 percent of the sector’s largest organizations are led by women. This persistent gender gap, often fueled by entrenched biases and a “glass escalator” effect that propels men faster into […]
Ashland Avenue has been extended a second time — through Oct. 19! (Updated 10/1/25) When Jenna Fischer takes the stage in Ashland Avenue at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre (Sept. 6–Oct. 19), she’s doing more than debuting a new character. The Emmy-nominated actor — beloved as Pam Beesly on The Office and co-host of the Office Ladies […]
It’s that time of year in Chicago when the sidewalks are lined with crunchy leaves and a crisp breeze signals the arrival of fall events we look forward to all year. From haunting thrills just in time for Halloween to cozy afternoon outings, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Chicago and the […]
Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park this weekend, spotlighting what’s trending now. But some of the most meaningful moments in music this year aren’t about what’s next — they’re about honoring what’s endured. From long-awaited reunions to emotional farewells, this season’s most powerful rock shows are more than concerts — they’re reminders of how music unites […]
