This weekend, Chicago History Museum will open a brand new exhibit about race and racism as Auditorium Theatre celebrates 50 years with a celebration of dance. Plus, cheer on the Bears at a chili cook-off, sip wines from around the world, and go green with the entire family. America Recycles Day Celebration Nov. 11 Glenview This family […]
Annual Summer Go Guides By Anna Carlson Each spring, our longtime Digital Editor Anna Carlson spends countless hours researching and compiling a comprehensive list of the incredible events that fill our Chicago summers, from ball fields to city parks, museums to street fairs. Starting with the kickoff Memorial Day weekend through the Labor Day denouement, […]
Road trips — like all travel with kids — can be both joyous and maddening. On one such trip, I’ll admit that I began answering the age-old “Are we there yet?” question with “Yes” no matter where we actually were. I told my kids “Yep, we’re smack-dab in the middle of bustling Nashville,” as we traveled down a […]
’Tis the season to be jolly, spread holiday cheer — and, of course, join loved ones for theater classics like “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But while the perennial favorites are indeed returning to local stages, the wise men and women of Chicago’s theatrical community have other gifts in store, too. So, […]
Ready or not, the holidays are almost here. Start checking items off your shopping list with a few shows this weekend featuring the best in antiques, sculpture, crafts and more. Plus, don’t miss two author events. And learn more about the Chicagoland Holiday Chocolate Show, taking place Nov. 4-5 in Northbrook. SOFA CHICAGO Nov. 2-5 […]
The new American Writers Museum (AWM), at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street in Chicago, is described by many as a “literary jewel box.” The museum is unique, not only because it is the first and only museum dedicated to American writers and their work but also because it’s lots of fun. The […]
Kids may not come with handbooks, but this fall brings a new crop of wise and witty parenting books that can help parents with the daunting task of raising great kids while keeping both their perspective and sense of humor intact. 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains […]
Get the Halloween festivities started early this weekend with two ways to celebrate high above the city. Plus, don’t miss the latest Chicago Humanities Festival and a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. It’s also not too late to #BeScaryGood this Halloween and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Learn more about how you can make your […]
Since becoming a nonprofit in 2011, Navy Pier has embarked on a total transformation both outside and in: not only is its physical space undergoing a makeover, but it’s quickly becoming one of the city’s hottest cultural scenes. In this case, change is a good thing — a very good thing — and it’s safe […]
If you just can’t wait for Halloween, you’re in luck — this weekend will be filled with spooky fun at Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden and North Suburban YMCA. Plus, don’t miss the latest production from Joffrey Ballet. Arts in the Dark Oct. 21 Chicago LUMA8, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and […]
