Our 99 Days of Summer series continues with even more festivals, museum exhibits, shows, concerts and more fun that will fill your calendar through Labor Day. So get going! Summer, unfortunately, will be over before we know it. July 1-3: Windy City RibFest Lawrence and Broadway, Chicago The Uptown neighborhood once again plays host to […]
This weekend, see Steppenwolf’s newest show, eat and rock out at a festival from Rachael Ray, sip beer from local breweries at a brand new festival in Ravenswood, race through Rosemont or shop art in Winnetka. “Between Riverside and Crazy” Opens June 23 Chicago Steppenwolf’s latest production is a Pulitzer Prize winner starring Victor Almanzar, Elena […]
Just in time for summer, Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, opened in May at One West Wacker. Located on the third floor, you’ll dine and sip above the Chicago River, complete with gorgeous views of the city, fresh flowers, fire pits, cabanas and couches. Here you’ll find shareable plates of American bar food that’s made […]
Ten Ninety Brewing Co. opened in Glenview this past April. The first (and only) brewery/taproom in Glenview currently offers 12 beers on tap but will soon have 20. Popular beers include Half Wit (a witbier with honey, coriander and orange peel), Pink Tie Saison (which supports the Schaumburg Firefighters Cancer Research Fund Pink Tie Ball) […]
Chicago and the suburbs offer an endless lineup of great summer festivals, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Having trouble choosing from so many amazing options? Everyone loves to eat, so you’ll never go wrong with a food festival. We’ve taken a look at some of the area’s best food fests and have picked out the tastiest […]
This Father’s Day, take Dad to an ale or barbecue festival in Chicago before heading to Pride Fest. You can also enjoy a relaxing evening at Ravinia or visit Itasca for a Scottish festival. And if you still need a gift, we’ve got you covered. Chicago Ale Fest June 17-18 Chicago Treat Dad to an […]
Joy District, a “multi-level dining and drinking experience,” celebrated its grand opening in River North on May 12. On the first floor you’ll find the dining room and elevated library and lounge. The bar is on the second floor, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Joy District also houses the first kinetic lighting installation outside of Las […]
Burnt City Brewing, the new concept from Atlas Brewing Company’s John and Ben Saller, opened this May. In addition to their canning facility in the Pullman neighborhood, Burnt City Brewing’s brewpub in Lincoln Park offers 12 beers on tap (always in rotation) and eight bowling lanes. This summer, try the Retrofit Radler, made with key-lime […]
The Joffrey Ballet was awarded a $200,000 challenge grant from the Reva and David Logan Foundation in May. The grant will support more than 95 scholarships for students at the Joffrey Academy of Dance. The Reva and David Logan Foundation provides grants to support the arts, investigative journalism, scholarships and social justice organizations. The Joffrey […]
Every few years I feel motivated — nay, compelled — to compile a list of my favorite new (at least to me) burgers around Chicago. Why not every year, you ask? Because is takes a while to recover from this research, good people. But it’s a sacrifice I make for you. Of course, we don’t […]
