Ravinia Festival is back for their 2023 season with more than 100 concerts including John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth and Carrie Underwood. Running from June 6 through Sept. 10, concerts range from rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, and country, to movies with live orchestra, Fiesta Ravinia, Breaking Barriers Festival and more. “Ravinia’s 2023 season has something for everyone,” […]
Ravinia Festival is back for their 2022 season with more than 100 concerts featuring 50 artists, including Pitbull and Dispatch, from May 20 through Sept. 18. Ravinia President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon announced Ravinia Festival’s complete summer lineup which includes a six-week residency by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra curated by Chief Conductor Marin Alsop. […]
It’s going to be a busy fall weekend around Chicago and the North Shore! From the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeleton Invasion, to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, here are five of the best events to check out. Check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. All Weekend: Virtual Open […]
This October, enjoy the beautiful fall season with events like Lincoln Square’s Apple Fest, cheering on runners at the Chicago Marathon, Highwood’s Great Pumpkin Festival and more. Here are 31 of the best activities October has to offer. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Trick or Treating for UNICEF Starting […]
It’s officially the last weekend of summer! Whether you’re happy or sad to see the season go, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts. Don’t miss PAWS 5K run/walk for a good cause, an outdoor concert and art exhibition at the Brushwood Center, the North Shore’s best […]
Calling all book lovers — it’s time for one of September’s best things to do in Chicago, and one of our favorite events all year. Printers Row Lit Fest is a celebration of literature, top authors and local book sellers, and this year’s festival will include a five-block outdoor book market, talks with artists and […]
Soak up the last days of August this weekend with a trip to the Morton Arboretum to see Human+Nature, take in breathtaking nature photography by two renowned conservationists, celebrate Hellenic pride during Taste of Greektown, and more. Just remember to check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. Opens Aug. 27: […]
Stay cool this weekend with a visit to the Museum of Illusions, Highwood’s Pride Fest, back-to-school shopping at the Fashion Outlets, Evanston Art Fest and more. Museum of Illusions 25 E Washington St, Chicago This museum offers more than 80 engaging exhibits that will teach you and your family about the human brain — all […]
Somehow it is already the last weekend of July, and it’s going to be a beautiful one. For those not heading to Lollapalooza, avoid the (hopefully vaccinated) crowds with these great events happening around the city and the suburbs. Ravinia Festival Ravinia is finally back, and this weekend will not disappoint. On Friday, July 30, […]
After Covid-19 shut down Ravinia Festival’s 2020 summer season, it is back with 64 performances slated between July 1 and Sept. 26. Under the direction of its new President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon, safety protocols have been developed with Northwestern Medicine and local public health authorities to ensure guests and artists can enjoy the […]
