This weekend, say farewell to February by channeling your inner superhero at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, take a trip to the suburbs for the largest ale fest in the state, experience a groundbreaking exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History and more. C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Feb. 28 – […]
This month, there is no shortage of ways to honor African American history. From concerts and museums to opportunities to reflect and learn at home with family, here are 13 ways to honor Black History Month around Chicago. Museums Feb. 20: Adler After Dark: A Night in the Afrofuture 2.0 Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Adults […]
Above average temps are expected this weekend, so there is no reason to stay indoors. From a Fire and Ice Festival in the parks to a Cider Summit at Navy Pier, get out and explore all the events Chicago has to offer this weekend. Top Girls Feb. 19-22 Theater Wit Caryl Churchill’s 1982 masterwork Top […]
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and you can celebrate with a free ride on the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier, by seeing one of the city’s hottest new shows during Chicago Theatre Week, or at the NBA All-Star Game. “The Times Are Racing” Feb. 12-23 Chicago Joffrey Artists Dara Holmes and Edson Barbosa (Photo by Cheryl […]
Some of the Chicago area’s biggest events of the year, including the Chicago Auto Show and Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show, begin this weekend. Plus, you could win passes to see the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg exhibit. Chicago Auto Show Feb. 8-17 Chicago The country’s largest auto show opens for its 112th year […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a formidable icon. The second woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, she is a trailblazer, having championed gender equality early in her career as a lawyer, which included launching the American Civil Liberties Union Women’s Rights Project. Known for her perseverance and notable dissents, she has become a pop culture icon, […]
2020 is a leap year, which means you get one extra day to explore everything the Chicago area has to offer this month. From North Shore Restaurant Month and Grand Chefs Experience to the Chicago Auto Show and The Orchid Show — even groundbreaking museum exhibits — there’s so much you won’t want to miss. […]
This Valentine’s Day, I’ve decided I don’t need another fancy meal (although if you do, that’s awesome, and there are plenty of romantic meals to go around). Instead, I’m on the hunt for something a little different; an activity that we can both enjoy in public that won’t get us arrested for indecent exposure. Happily, […]
Foodies, rejoice! Chicago Restaurant Week is back with dining deals at more than 430 restaurants. Plus, don’t miss a Mac & Cheese Crawl through River North, Winter Brew in Lincoln Square, and much more. INsidewalk Sale Jan. 24-26 Evanston Shop deals and clearance items all weekend long at participating Central Street businesses like Beer on […]
This weekend is all about the arts, with a favorite annual concert at Auditorium Theatre, a Shakespearian ballet at Harris Theater, and a new exhibit at Evanston Art Center. Plus, find seven ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your family. Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium Jan. 16-20 Chicago Shedd Aquarium’s […]
