Festival season is here! This weekend, don’t miss Chocolate Fest in Long Grove, Lincoln Park Wine Festival, or the Skokie Festival of Cultures. Plus, enjoy Central Street Evanston’s annual Art Walk and a new exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum. And if you’re hosting a royal wedding watch party, here’s everything you need to know […]
Celebrate Mom all weekend long with an art market in Chicago, two shopping events, the opening of a favorite annual exhibit at Chicago Botanic Garden, and free mimosas in Winnetka. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza May 11 Chicago Starting this weekend, roughly 75 juried artists will showcase jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and more at Daley […]
Trauma can destroy lives, yet some people not only survive trauma, but they also bounce back to thrive and grow. For more than a decade, Evanston-based journalist Mark Miller, a nationally recognized expert on retirement and aging, has researched and written about what motivates people to reinvent their lives. His new book, “Jolt: Stories of […]
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Kentucky Derby in Chicago this weekend, but you can also say hello to May by going salsa dancing, playing catch at the new home of the Chicago Dogs, running (or walking) for humanity, and enjoying two family-friendly festivals. Salsa and Salsa Night May 4 Lake Forest Before […]
The Chicago Sky selected guard Diamond DeShields and forward Gabby Williams with the third and fourth overall picks in the 2018 WNBA Draft, which was held at the Nike New York Headquarters. DePaul guard and Bolingbrook, Illinois, native Amarah Coleman was also picked up by the team in the third round of the draft with […]
They call it “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” but the hoopla surrounding the annual running of the Kentucky Derby drags on for the whole first weekend in May. If you’re watching in Chicago rather than Kentucky, chances are you’ll still be sipping a mint julep and wearing a fetching hat of spectacular size, because […]
As we (finally!) say goodbye to winter, it’s time to get out and take advantage of everything Chicago has to offer. Here are 31 things to do in Chicago this month. Theater Closes May 20: “Jesus Christ Superstar“ With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this global blockbuster tells the story […]
This weekend, dine at some of Chicago’s best restaurants, shop ’til you drop at The Mart, celebrate Arbor Day, go on a bookstore crawl, and try the best in local beers. James Beard Eats Week Begins April 27 Various Before the James Beard Foundation Awards on May 7, more than 130 Chicago-area restaurants will celebrate […]
American culture has always found popularity abroad. Our pop stars, movies, and books are easy exports, heartily consumed across the globe. However, foreign works have a harder time getting a foothold here in the States (unless you’re “Harry Potter”). In today’s global economy — to say nothing of the current political climate — it’s important […]
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) all weekend long with a new science festival at Chicago Botanic Garden, a flower and garden show in Andersonville, and a Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, don’t miss a festival all about chocolate and wine or a new play in Glenview. “Love, Loss and What I Wore” […]
