2020 has arrived and with it comes annual winter events like the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and Northwestern’s Winter Chamber Music Festival. Plus, say goodbye to the holiday season during a traditional Swedish event and meet the future of theater. 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival Jan. 8-25 Chicago Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents three professionally produced […]
Temperatures may dip come January, but you’ll want to brave the cold for these can’t-miss events around Chicago. Events Jan. 5: GlowFlow Yoga Start the new year strong with this yoga class complete with dim lighting and glow sticks. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago Jan. 8: Books to Hunker Down With This […]
This holiday season, take more time to slow down, be where your feet are, and enjoy the magic around you. When you shop local, not only does your money stay in your community and help create local jobs, but you also help the environment due to less transportation and packaging. That’s why this Local Treasures […]
End the year (and decade!) on a festive note with Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge, the first-ever Christmas show by Cirque du Soleil, and much more. Events Dec. 4: Building Empathy in a Fractured World Join Family Action Network for this event with Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., author of “The War […]
The weekend is almost here, which means it’s almost time for a sleepover at Shedd Aquarium, trick-or-treating at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Humanities Festival, and more. Asleep With the Fishes: Spooky Seas Oct. 25 Chicago Head to Shedd Aquarium in costume for an evening of science activities, animal encounters, crafts, dancing, and more before getting […]
Calling all hungry Chicagoans! Chicago’s bustling restaurant scene welcomes a few newcomers, while long-time local favorites bring their classics to new locations. Plus, gorgeous new home-goods stores, a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy spa, and all of your tailgating dreams come true. Eat/Drink Hubbard Inn (re-opening) 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago Hubbard Inn is getting a major facelift. […]
It’s a busy weekend around Chicago, with wine, whisky, and dessert tastings as well as a movie screening, art festival, Mexican Independence Day celebration, and much more. “This Changes Everything” Special Event Sept. 13 Wilmette Join The Wilmette Theatre and Women in Film Chicago for a showing of “This Changes Everything,” a documentary on gender […]
A new season is here, and with it comes a variety of can’t-miss events, including Kohl Children’s Museum’s Fall Family Festival, Chicago Bourbon & Barbecue Festival, the American Craft Exposition, Chicago Gourmet, and World Dumpling Fest. Events Sept. 8: Fall Family Festival Say hello to fall at Kohl Children’s Museum with kiddie train rides, a […]
Make the most of the final weeks of summer with the Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Hot Dog Fest, Lollapalooza, The Great American Lobster Fest, and more. Events July 31 to Aug. 4: Northbrook Days 2019 This annual festival has been moved to Northbrook Court this year, but you can still expect tons of […]
This weekend, don’t miss your chance to dine on some of the best food both Chicago and Evanston have to offer. Plus, enjoy barbecue and country music, celebrate Greek culture, and more. Taste of Chicago July 10-14 Chicago Head out to Grant Park to sample from 300-plus menu items while also rocking out to live […]
