After a week of shoveling, we could all use a little break. Warm up with two shows, a musical perfect for kids and a date-night-worthy festival. You can also visit the Kohl Children’s Museum without your kids for an adults-only play date. Or, if this week’s blizzard didn’t faze you, visit Navy Pier for a […]
This weekend’s main event is a certain football game. (Maybe you’ve heard a little something about “Deflategate”?) Fortunately for you, Make It Better has you covered. Whether you’ve decided to invite friends over to watch or plan to cheer at a crowded bar, we created the perfect Super Bowl menu and picked the best restaurants […]
With all the snow we’ve be getting lately, you’re probably dreaming of a warm-weather getaway. Get some help planning your next trip at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend. If you’re sticking around the North Shore, winter festivities for the entire family will continue at Kohl Children’s Museum with an evening of song and […]
Following last year’s exciting return of First Night Evanston, this New Year’s Eve event will feature Chévere de Chicago with Grammy Award winner Howard Levy on harmonica and piano, which sold out two shows in 2013; and Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, which had the audience dancing in the aisles. Virtuoso jazz violinist and MacArthur genius […]
The number of local holiday events continues to increase as we get closer to Christmas and Hanukkah. Spend time with your family at a Chicago museum’s celebration of Swedish tradition before making your way up to Libertyville for a day of holiday fun. Then, spend time together creating your very own menorah. You can also spend […]
The holiday season is in full swing! Enjoy a night out with the Celtic Tenors as they perform a wide array of holiday classics. You can also spend time together with the entire family as reindeer visit Westfield Old Orchard and the Evanston History Center welcomes visitors for a holiday open house. Plus, if you […]
Come Friday, Thanksgiving will be over, but that doesn’t mean the holiday weekend slows down at all. You’ll still need ways to occupy your time (and work off all that turkey!), especially if you have guests in town, so share some of the best our favorite city has to offer. Visit the world’s no. 1 museum for […]
Ahh, the holidays. How can one time of year be both so magical and so stressful? Fortunately, Chicago offers plenty of ways for residents to take a break from the season’s hustle and bustle. Whether you’re looking for an evening with friends or need a way to get your kids out of the house, these […]
This weekend is all about shopping. Start checking items off of your holiday gift list (or find a little something for yourself!) at a faire and a bazaar, or find something sparkly at a local jewelry studio. Or, you can leave all of that shopping for another day and enjoy a night out with Stevie […]
If you’re more likely to sign up for a 5K if there’s chocolate at the finish line, you’re in luck this weekend. Plus, even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, there’s still a way for you to support research with a fun night out filled with wine and painting. You can also spend some […]
