Fourth of July weekend is here and filled with festivals and celebrations throughout the Chicago area. Plus, as always, find even more to do in our 99 Days of Summer series. “Love Kills: A Concert Reading” July 1-3 Chicago Steppenwolf ensemble members Ora Jones (“Matilda the Musical”) and Jeff Perry (“Scandal”) star in this reading of a […]
Is there a better way to spend a warm summer night than by catching some great live music? We think not. One of these hot tickets (plus a cold beer!) equals the perfect recipe for summer fun. Brand New and Modest Mouse FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, July 2 New York rockers Brand New […]
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 […]
1. This basketball is world-class. These girls got game! The matchups are fast-paced, high-scoring, and very energetic and feature the best female basketball players in the world. And with this year’s change in the playoff system, every game matters. Who knows, maybe 6’7” rookie Imani Boyette will even pull off one of her signature dunks… […]
It’s not the easiest task finding a vacation spot where the activities and locale can please everyone in the family. We’re taking you on a tour of warm weather destinations, staycation-worthy places and kid-friendly European spots in the Make It Better Family Vacation Guide. There are also some great tips for traveling with your entire family. Multigenerational Travel: The […]
Before the first pitch of the Chicago Cubs game on Memorial Day, all eyes were on Julianna Zobrist, a Christian pop singer and the wife of Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist, as she sang “God Bless America” and the national anthem for the first time at Wrigley Field. “It was really great,” Julianna says of […]
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 […]
Every summer, there are lists upon lists of suggested beach reads. We know beach reads are good intentioned, but really, when it comes to the beach or laying by the pool, that book gets abandoned for the perfect sun session or a romp in the water. So Make It Better’s staff wants to give you […]
With summer in full force, Lincoln Park Zoo, one of Chicago’s best and most beloved (and free!) places to spend a warm summer day, offers a jam-packed calendar of can’t-miss events and enriching programs. From Zoo Ball, the zoo’s annual gala, to educational programs for little ones, to adults-only evenings, the zoo offers something for […]
The former Chicago Bulls training facility could be the location of your next corporate or personal event. Venue One North Shore opened its fully customizable, 85,000 square foot event space in May. Complete with a wine room, meeting space and 7,000 square foot outdoor garden, this venue is perfect for weddings, galas, bar and bat […]
