This November, rekindle your holiday spirit as some of Chicago’s most festive traditions such as Zoolights, the Christkindlmarket, and the city’s Thanksgiving parade make a highly anticipated return. Theater and music aficionados can also look forward to the premiere of several Broadway productions, plays, and concerts. Here are 30 of the best things to do […]
This weekend is packed with festive and unique events for all ages and interests!
Did you know that NBC’s The Office was cumulatively streamed more than 57 billion minutes in 2020? It’s safe to say we returned to our favorite feel-good shows during our shelter-in-place. Now we have the chance to step into the world of The Office, right here in Chicago. The Office Experience, a fully-immersive opportunity to […]
Of the many things to look forward to in the fall, the return of TV and blockbuster movies is at the top of our list. And lucky for us, this season is brimming with new and returning television shows, and movies that are finally making it to theaters after long pandemic delays. Here are the […]
Calling all book lovers — it’s time for one of September’s best things to do in Chicago, and one of our favorite events all year. Printers Row Lit Fest is a celebration of literature, top authors and local book sellers, and this year’s festival will include a five-block outdoor book market, talks with artists and […]
Soak up the last days of August this weekend with a trip to the Morton Arboretum to see Human+Nature, take in breathtaking nature photography by two renowned conservationists, celebrate Hellenic pride during Taste of Greektown, and more. Just remember to check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. Opens Aug. 27: […]
It’s been a whirlwind year for Jill Wine-Banks, from the release of her memoir to her canceled book tour because of the pandemic to the recent news that there are plans to turn her story into a movie. Wine-Banks’ book “The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President” has been […]
Boat cruises, dining and cocktails, Ferris wheel rides and fireworks will begin their long-awaited return this month to Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. With stringent Covid-19 sanitation practices and safety protocols in place — from the garages to the shops, restaurants and the new 223-room Sable Hotel — guests should feel secure their visits will be […]
Spring is in the air, baseball is back (with fans!), and the expanded Covid-19 vaccine rollout has us hopeful for brighter days ahead. Here are the best virtual and in-person things to do this April around Chicago and the suburbs. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Major League Baseball […]
Throughout Women’s History Month, WTTW is honoring women change makers and trailblazers with programming that spotlights the achievements of women. From movies and documentaries, to television series and music, the schedule features stories of contemporary women working to reshape society, profiles of artistic women including musicians and authors, and more. Here’s the must-see programming you […]
