In spring, a young woman’s fancy turns to brunch. Actually, to be honest, every woman’s — and every man’s — thoughts turn to brunch, each weekend on the regular. Basically, I’m telling you that brunch is essential to modern civilization. Because life is simply better when you’re in a sun-filled room with people you love […]
If you’re still looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend, check out new exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium and Hyde Park Art Center. Plus, get a free heart health screening and take family photos that also give back. “Extreme Ice” Opens March 23 Chicago The Museum of Science […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a sustainable food festival, comedy show, new art exhibit or annual flower and garden show. Or, spend the weekend in Lake Geneva. Good Food Festival & Conference March 16-18 Chicago This annual festival, now in its 13th year, will feature speakers, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, workshops and more about […]
Give back this weekend by packing meals for hungry children, taking part in a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Polar Plunge, or watching a staged reading featuring cast members of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD. Kids Against Hunger March 11 Winnetka Help The Volunteer Center and the Winnetka Rotary pack 100,000 meals for children in […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a bakery fanatic. Ever since I can remember, I’ve sought out locally owned spots to meet friends for coffee, knock out some computer work, or just indulge whatever daily pastry craving presents itself. Luckily for me and all of you fellow sweets enthusiasts out there, […]
This weekend is all about food (a brand new restaurant week in Rosemont, all-you-can-eat pancakes for a good cause, even spring beer samples), but don’t miss the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s annual revue that gives back and an environmental film festival returning to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. “Reading Between the Lines” March 3-4, 9-11 […]
Joe Donut, Glenview’s first gourmet doughnut shop, opened near the Glenview Metra station in January. Shop owner Nick Philippas, who also owns Glenview hotspot North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., uses only real ingredients in the hand-crafted donuts that are made from scratch every day. The doughnut selection, rotating daily, features delicious creations like S’mores, Red Velvet and Boston Cream. […]
Spend Friday morning at story time with your kids before enjoying date night at an annual wine and beer tasting or girls’ night out at a favorite boutique. Plus, don’t miss the Chicago Flamenco Festival or Fox Lake’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois. Story Time at Lumen Optical Feb. 24 Evanston The new Lumen […]
SafeHouse Chicago brings the best of Milwaukee’s spy-themed restaurant SafeHouse to downtown Chicago. The brainchild of Greg Marcus, president and CEO of the restaurant’s owner The Marcus Corp, SafeHouse Chicago offers a menu fit for a secret agent, with items like Licensed to Kill Cheese Macaroni, the Spy Burger and Fried C4 Cheese Curds. The space, […]
As one museum exhibit closes this weekend, another opens for the first time in the U.S. Plus, meet a best-selling author, see a spectacular show, and visit Chicago Botanic Garden for a favorite annual event. Thrity Umrigar Author Event Feb. 18 Lincolnshire Thrity Umrigar, best-selling author of “The Story Hour,” will speak at Adlai E. […]
