30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This November

The holiday season is almost here (can you believe it?), which means annual favorite events like Christkindlmarket, ZooLights, and the Museum of Science & Industry’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit are about to return to Chicago. But if you’re not quite ready to start thinking about jingle bells and gingerbread, there […]

Weekend 101: Oct. 26-28

Halloween is in full swing this weekend with events at Chicago Botanic Garden, Navy Pier, and Wagner Farm. Plus, don’t miss the beginning of Chicago Humanities Festival and Make a Difference Day in Winnetka. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 24-28 Glencoe Explore Chicago Botanic Garden as it’s lit by more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Guests […]

Weekend 101: Oct. 19-21

The weekend is almost here and there are a variety of can’t-miss events, including the start of Joffrey Ballet’s newest season, two music festivals, a wine tasting experience, and multiple events for Halloween fun. “Swan Lake” Oct. 17-28 Chicago The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2018-2019 season with Christopher Wheeldon’s “Swan Lake,” which is returning to […]

Navy Pier: Chicago’s Lakefront Treasure

The transformation continues as Navy Pier steps boldly into its second century. Exciting new spaces and dynamic new programing continue to wow the millions of guests who visit the Pier each year. As the People’s Pier, we’ve been expanding our dining, retail, and entertainment offerings and evolving the Pier into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for […]

Weekend 101: Oct. 12-14

This week marks the beginning of an annual film festival in Chicago and a Halloween event in Brookfield. Plus, make a difference at a wine walk in Wilmette, explore some of Chicago’s coolest buildings, celebrate Oktoberfest in Evanston, and more. Chicago International Film Festival Begins Oct. 10 Chicago More than 150 films will be featured […]

How the Intersection of Politics and Art Took Center Stage at the 7th Annual EXPO CHICAGO

“I’m awfully grateful and civically proud. Welcome,” Tony Karman, president/director EXPO CHICAGO said as he welcomed guests to the seventh annual International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art. The four-day exhibition unfurled on Sept. 27 at Vernissage, the opening night benefit sponsored by the Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago, which […]

3 Can't-Miss Home Tours in Chicago This Fall

Equal parts voyeurism and inspiration, home tours offer a peek into the (perfectly appointed) lives of others. There are options aplenty in Chicago this fall, from an architect’s iconic abode in Oak Park to a festival that takes you behind the scenes of more than 250 Chicago-area buildings. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio […]

Watch: Miami City Ballet Returns to Chicago This November

Miami City Ballet Nov. 8-9, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Miami City Ballet returns to the Harris Theater stage for the first time since its sold-out performances in 2016 with a stunning program spanning 20th century ballet. Led by Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet will perform three works spanning 20th century ballet. George Balanchine’s […]

31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This October

October is here and with it comes chilly temps, falling leaves, and a plethora of can’t-miss events. Theater Oct. 2-21: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory“ The iconic childhood favorite, in which Willy Wonka opens his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few who embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure […]