Start crossing items off your holiday shopping list this weekend with two seasonal markets in the Chicago area. Plus, create family memories with a new event at Shedd Aquarium, a free carnival, and a festive show. One of a Kind Holiday Show Dec. 6-9 Chicago If you’re looking for that perfect holiday gift, you’ll most […]
One of the best parts of the holiday season is honoring that annual tradition of watching all your favorite holiday movies. Thanks to streaming services, it’s easy to go beyond the standard Christmas movies and add some new soon-to-be-classics and old TV favorites to your yearly list. We have your cheat sheet for the most […]
Whether you’re eager to do a deeper dive into the diversity that surrounds us here in Chicago or excited to explore your own roots, you don’t have to go far to experience the season from a new perspective. Start with the Museum of Science and Industry’s annual Christmas Around the World extravaganza, on display from […]
The holiday season is officially here now that annual favorites like the Museum of Science and Industry’s Christmas Around the World exhibit, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, and Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum are making their much-anticipated return to the Chicago area. Plus, don’t miss a wood- and barrel-aged beer festival and the […]
There’s never a shortage of things to do and places to eat around Chicago, and now there’s even more to add to your hit list. From baseball-themed craft cocktails and top-notch coffee and pastries to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and a new pilates studio, these are just a few of the new restaurants and businesses […]
This weekend, start your holiday shopping at the last Arts & Craft Faire in Glenview, enjoy food and drinks from Ravenswood businesses, explore the newest exhibit at Anne Loucks Gallery, sample wine for a good cause, and more. The Grove Arts & Craft Faire Nov. 8-11 Glenview 2018 marks the final year of this faire […]
Saying goodbye to your favorite series — whether it is the series or season finale — can be tough. Now that most series can be binge-watched in a weekend, it’s also a bummer to wait an entire year for your favorite show to come back. With endless options for great TV, you don’t have to […]
Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, here are 17 plays in Chicago you won’t want to miss this month and beyond. “Twelfth Night, or What You Will“ Nov. 7 to Dec. 16 William Shakespeare wrote this rom-com 416 years ago, and yet, like […]
Halloween is in full swing this weekend with events at Chicago Botanic Garden, Navy Pier, and Wagner Farm. Plus, don’t miss the beginning of Chicago Humanities Festival and Make a Difference Day in Winnetka. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 24-28 Glencoe Explore Chicago Botanic Garden as it’s lit by more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Guests […]
Looking for something to titillate your senses on All Hallow’s Eve, aside from the massive sugar rush? Try one of these books that (aside from the last two) have published this year. Some are slightly unsettling, others are downright bone-chilling — and all are certain to make you want to sleep with the lights on. […]
