You Said It: Visit Taste of Evanston on July 14 to Help Solve One of the City's Most Pressing Issues

Evanston is in an affordable housing crisis. Thousands of our neighbors are spending over 50 percent of their income on housing. Nurses. Teachers. Firefighters. People with disabilities. Senior citizens. People who must choose between necessities like food or medicine and keeping a roof over their head. Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser Taste of Evanston […]

Weekend 101: July 5-7

After celebrating Independence Day, keep the festivities going with these events around Chicago. Windy City RibFest in Uptown July 4-6 Chicago Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with ribs, ribs, and more ribs, plus drinks, live music, and a kids area with art and inflatables. Summer Nights Concerts July 5-6 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights concert […]

31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This July

Summer is in full swing around Chicago, but don’t let the season pass you by — make plans to attend these events, including Taste of Chicago, North Shore Taco Fest, “Les Misérables,” and more. Comedy July 27: Chicago’s Finest Stand-Up This show takes place on the last Saturday of every month at Ten Ninety Brewing […]

Weekend 101: June 21-23

With the Winnetka Music Festival, Chi-Soul Fest, and Country LakeShake all taking place around Chicago this weekend, there’s a music festival for everyone. Plus, don’t miss two food festivals, a beer festival, and more. Winnetka Music Festival June 21-22 Winnetka Some of the country’s top up-and-coming artists will perform at this North Shore festival, which features […]

Weekend 101: Father's Day Weekend 2019

Celebrate Dad all weekend long with a Pride Month event at Shedd Aquarium, a craft beer tasting at Lincoln Park Zoo, a Latin arts and music festival at Navy Pier, two can’t-miss food fests, and more. Shedd Pride Night June 14 Chicago This after-hours event will feature pop-up animal encounters, a DJ, food, a special […]

Giveaway: Win a VIP Blue Man Group Family Experience!

Treat your family to a special VIP show and dinner this summer! Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. The four-ticket package is designed to give your family a truly unique experience. Each ticket includes: A three-course pre-fixe meal at Drew’s on Halsted Premium seat Complimentary pre-show beverage […]

Weekend 101: June 7-9

This weekend is all about festivals, from a food truck social to a can’t-miss experience for book lovers. Plus, celebrate Pride Month with a new series from ComedySportz Chicago. Josh Groban June 7 Highland Park Josh Groban brings his Bridges Tour to Ravinia on June 7, and you’ll receive his newest album with your ticket […]

5 Can’t-Miss Chicago Festivals to Put on Your Calendar

From family-friendly music festivals to food fests serving up delicious fare, here are five Chicago area festivals to check out this summer. Pride Month Throughout June  This year, Pride Month is jam-packed with nearly a hundred different political, social, and cultural hap­penings reflecting the important influence of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Chicago’s Boystown was America’s first […]