April in Chicago – when the first legitimately nice days start stacking up, and we can all gingerly put our snow boots in the closet (albeit at the front). We don’t know about you, but nothing makes us want to go out and do All The Things more than a beautiful spring day and a […]
From North Shore Restaurant Month and Downtown Evanston’s Hygge Fest to the Chicago Auto Show and The Orchid Show, there’s so much you won’t want to miss this month. All Month Evita at Drury Lane Theatre View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drury Lane Theatre & Events (@drurylaneproductions) Evita tells the story […]
Despite the winter cold settling in, there are some great activities to take advantage of in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend. From free museum days to a night of blues and meditation in the forest, here are five ways things to do this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs. All weekend: The Office Experience […]
A physical manifestation of the digital world has landed in downtown Chicago. New-media artist Adrian Stein recently unveiled what he describes as the world’s first immersive non-fungible token (NFT) art experience, “Quantum Mirror.” “Quantum Mirror” is a 300-square-foot room covered with over 150 mirrored surfaces from floor to ceiling. Visitors step onto a mirrored floor […]
November 2020 might be the strangest yet. With the results of an upcoming election looming over most peoples’ heads, it’ll be hard to find time to relax. But Chicago always pulls through with innovative and pandemic-friendly events to remind you to stay positive for the holiday season! Here are 30 things you can do this […]
October (like every season since March) is looking a bit weird this year. But the spooky season does not have to be canceled. You can still get up, get out and get festive this fall with these fun October events happening around Chicago! Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago Sept. […]
Spring is (hopefully) almost here, so celebrate by getting out and enjoying these Chicago events this March. Events March 1: Vibrato’s 25th Anniversary Party Celebrate 25 years of Vibrato Boutique with music, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit The Josselyn Center, a local mental health services organization. Plaza del Lago, 1515 […]
It’s that time of year when we Chicagoans are officially done. with. winter. Unfortunately, it’s still too cold to spend much time outside. But take heart, there’s so much on going on this month that spring will be here before you know it! Here are our 31 top picks to keep you busy around Chicago […]
Warm weather is back, and so is our 99 Days of Summer! Filled with new museum exhibits, wine tastings, concerts, festivals, kid-friendly activities and more, you’ll find something fun to do every day this summer. We’ve even suggested a few events that will take you out of town. However you decide to spend these warm […]
Aug. 1: Kelly Clarkson Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont Kick off August with the original American Idol and her special guests, Pentatonix and Eric Hutchinson. Aug. 2: The Biggest Loser RunWalk Chicago Half Marathon/5K Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago Register today for this half marathon/5K that will also feature a […]
