30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This April

Spring has arrived in Chicago and with it comes can’t-miss events for “Star Wars” fans, foodies, bookworms, and really anyone looking to get outside after a long winter. Comedy April 27: Trevor Noah: The Loud & Clear Tour “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is coming to Chicago for one hilarious night. United Center, 1901 […]

Will Travel for Food: 8 Food Festivals Worth the Flight to Visit

As culinary tourism becomes ever more popular, foodies are traveling far and wide searching for exotic ingredients and dining at bucket-list restaurants. Food festivals have become the new music festival, from Chicago Gourmet to the Mango & Food Festival on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis. Here, an in-depth look at Nevis’ unique food fest […]

Festival Fashion: The Best Looks Spotted at Winnetka Music Festival

For its second year, the Winnetka Music Festival returned to Chicago’s North Shore on Father’s Day weekend, with more than 40 musicians performing over the two-day festival weekend. Amongst the artists were 28 touring bands and 15 street buskers, all handpicked by music curator Val Haller. The free boutique music festival included three main stages, sponsored by […]

2018 Chicago Food Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

Updated June 14, 2018 Summertime in Chicago — once it truly arrives — is a joy, filled with sunshine, lake breezes, and general good vibes. And no city does outdoor festivals quite like us, especially in terms of sheer volume. We understand the importance of food; in general, we don’t shy away from calories, fried […]

30 of the Best Things to Do in the Bay Area This June

Summer has finally arrived, and along with it, a whirlwind of festivals, fairs, concerts and more. June 1-3: 2nd Annual Clusterfest This three-day mashup of comedy and music is presented by Comedy Central and co-produced by the creators and producers of Outside Lands. Headliners include Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, and Berkeley’s Lonely Island, plus a […]

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This June

Say hello to summer with these Chicago and North Shore events, one for every day of the month. Theater June 9: Giordano Dance Chicago America’s original jazz dance company closes out its 55th season with its fourth full-evening appearance at the Auditorium Theatre. 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, 312-341-2300 June 12 to July 15: “The […]

Summer Festivals in Chicago for the Entire Family

Summer is the perfect time to visit areas of Illinois you may not typically venture to, especially because each of these locales host street festivals that offer fun for the whole family. Here are just a few of our favorite festivals to mark on your calendar!  Old Town Art Fair, Chicago, June 13-14 These neighboring […]

2011 Children's Fairs and Festivals

Kid fests mean summer fun!   The months of June and July mean more than just hot weather; kid festivals in these months are the perfect opportunity to entertain your kids and have some quality family fun!  While all have amusing events and games for kids, most fests also have entertainment for adults, so the […]

Make It Better Summer Fun Guide 2010

Summer is sweet on the North Shore—the season offers more than its fair share of outings and activities, fairs and festivals, beaches and barbecues. There’s never a dull moment, especially when you can look to this guide for summer fun suggestions: Fairs, Festivals, Sales and Beach Schedules 2010 North Shore Festival Season 2010 Summer Sidewalk […]