This weekend, Winnetka will welcome fall with hayrides and seasonal activities and Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview will host a harvest bonfire. Highwood will also present a brand new wine and beer event, while the Lakeview Taco Fest will be back for a fourth year. Plus, meet a woman who became a spy in Nazi Germany. […]
Football season is upon us! Whether or not you want to waste — er, spend — your time watching the Bears or not is up to you, but if you’re wondering which sports bar is best for cheering on your favorite college team with plenty of like-minded fans, we can help you out. And listen, […]
This weekend is filled with events in and around Chicago. In addition to the events below, find must-see shows in our fall theater guide and discover five reasons to attend the Chicago Beach Polo Cup. Throwback Music Fest Sept. 9-11 Chicago Relive the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s at this brand new music festival. Kids will love the rock […]
Labor Day Weekend is (almost) here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your extra day off in and around Chicago. Plus, you’ll find even more events in the final days of our 99 Days of Summer series. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 1-4 Chicago Spend (at least) one more summer evening at Millennium Park during […]
Chicago does many things very, very well. But you know where we really excel? Booze. Chicago is a city of big shoulders, sure. But apparently our livers are pretty sizeable as well, because we are one hell of a cocktail town, populated by mixologists working their alchemy to our advantage. Here are some must-visit places […]
Make the most of the last weekend in August with a beer event at Brookfield Zoo, two food festivals, a tomato-themed event at Chicago Botanic Garden and a cruise around Chicago that gives back. ZooBrew Aug. 26 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s fifth annual ZooBrew will feature more than 80 beers from breweries like Abita, Lakefront and […]
The end of the Olympics doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying international sports. Next month, North Avenue Beach will house Chicago’s own polo arena for the Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup. The three-day tournament will feature retail pop-up shops by Qatar Airways and United States Polo Association, restaurants, a wine tent, champagne and […]
It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show, but there’s still plenty of other events going on, including a family-friendly event at Goodman Theatre, a new festival in Long Grove, a returning festival in Albany Park, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Ravinia. Play ’N 90 Begins Aug. 20 Chicago This family […]
This summer has been all about eating (okay, to be honest, every season for me is about eating, but still!) and I’ve had some very memorable meals, from the North Suburbs to the South Side, from old stalwarts to brand-spanking-new hotspots. And these, hands down, are some of the most delicious things I’ve consumed in […]
Canada’s State & Main, known for its comfort food, cocktails and selection of craft beers, has opened its first U.S. location at The Glen Town Center. Stop by for favorites like the Grilled Cheeseburger, Poutine and French Quarter Beignets. Plus, take advantage of specials like 25 percent off Tins on Tuesdays and half-price bottles of […]
