Spring is (hopefully) almost here, so celebrate by getting out and enjoying these Chicago events this March. Events March 1: Vibrato’s 25th Anniversary Party Celebrate 25 years of Vibrato Boutique with music, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit The Josselyn Center, a local mental health services organization. Plaza del Lago, 1515 […]
Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, here are a few ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend around Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Dinner March 15 Chicago Start the weekend with a five-course dinner — each course featuring a “distinct and rare whiskey” — at Chicago q. St. Paddy’s Pancakes at Cupitol March 15-17 […]
This weekend, don’t miss a beer festival at one of Chicago’s most popular museums, restaurant deals, a film festival, and more. Chi-Town Jazz Festival March 8 Evanston Studio5 welcomes the Don Stiernberg Quartet and the Fred Simon Quartet for a fundraising concert to benefit hunger relief. Chicago Beer Festival March 9 Chicago The Field Museum […]
By now, most of us are officially over winter, but it’s safe to say there’s no one group more desperate for the weather to turn than parents of young kids. You’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest for homemade crafts and science experiments, baked the day away, and stepped on dozens of Legos. There’s only so much […]
It’s that time of year when we Chicagoans are officially done. with. winter. Unfortunately, it’s still too cold to spend much time outside. But take heart, there’s so much on going on this month that spring will be here before you know it! Here are our 31 top picks to keep you busy around Chicago […]
Let It Be Us, a nonprofit dedicated to the adoption and support of children within the Illinois foster care system, is hosting its first Chicago fundraiser — “Be Mine” — on Friday, Feb. 22 at Fig + Olive. The fundraising event marks the organization’s expansion effort across the state to reach supporters in new markets […]
It’s almost time for the world premiere of Joffrey Ballet’s highly anticipated “Anna Karenina,” and don’t miss a new Evanston festival, a City Winery concert, the end of Chicago Theatre Week, and more. “Anna Karenina“ Feb. 13-24 Chicago Based on Leo Tolstoy‘s novel, Joffrey Ballet, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, presents the world premiere […]
Two favorite annual events return this weekend as a local museum opens a new exhibit and a family-friendly show comes to town. Love Conquers All Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 9 Evanston Shop for your Valentine at Eve J. Alfillé Gallery and Studio, which features one-of-a-kind jewelry, while enjoying wine and small bites. You might even win […]
February might be a short month, but there are still plenty of events these 28 days, including Chicago Theatre Week, The Second City’s Black History Month Show, North Shore Restaurant Month, and Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show. Here are the best things to do in Chicago and beyond this February. Theater Opens Feb. 7: “Mamma […]
Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a foolproof guide to the most romantic things to do, see, taste, and indulge in around Chicago with your significant other this Feb. 14. For a Romantic Meal… Yūgen Chicago’s first contemporary Japanese fine-dining restaurant, Yūgen is a rarified breed […]
