Fourth of July weekend is here and filled with festivals and celebrations throughout the Chicago area. Plus, as always, find even more to do in our 99 Days of Summer series. “Love Kills: A Concert Reading” July 1-3 Chicago Steppenwolf ensemble members Ora Jones (“Matilda the Musical”) and Jeff Perry (“Scandal”) star in this reading of a […]
This weekend, see Steppenwolf’s newest show, eat and rock out at a festival from Rachael Ray, sip beer from local breweries at a brand new festival in Ravenswood, race through Rosemont or shop art in Winnetka. “Between Riverside and Crazy” Opens June 23 Chicago Steppenwolf’s latest production is a Pulitzer Prize winner starring Victor Almanzar, Elena […]
This Father’s Day, take Dad to an ale or barbecue festival in Chicago before heading to Pride Fest. You can also enjoy a relaxing evening at Ravinia or visit Itasca for a Scottish festival. And if you still need a gift, we’ve got you covered. Chicago Ale Fest June 17-18 Chicago Treat Dad to an […]
The festival fun continues with Andersonville Midsommarfest in Chicago and Promenade of Art in Arlington Heights. Plus, shop deals at a Wicker Park sidewalk sale, feast on breakfast favorites at Wagner Farm, and hear a new piece by Yo-Yo Ma. And read 99 Days of Summer to discover even more things to do this weekend. Andersonville Midsommarfest […]
It’s festival season! This weekend, don’t miss the Lincoln Park Greek Fest, Do Division Street Fest and the 57th Street Art Fair. Plus, visit Chicago Botanic Garden for World Environment Day and Highwood for an event that’s all about redheads. Lincoln Park Greek Fest June 3-5 Chicago The 39th annual Lincoln Park Greek Fest features food […]
Believe it or not, Memorial Day Weekend is here and filled with festivals, a cookout and a show kids will love. But, most importantly, there are a few ways to honor our servicemen and -women with local parades and memorials. Mole de Mayo May 27-29 Chicago Head out to Pilsen for this festival that will decide […]
You won’t be bored — or hungry — this weekend thanks to Chicago Craft Beer Week, the Lincoln Park Wine Fest and the Long Grove Chocolate Fest. You can even explore Portage Park with Filament Theatre and Sherlock Holmes. Plus, kids (and kids at heart) can go inside their favorite toys at the newest Kohl […]
This weekend, enjoy some firsts (The Grove hosts a new Vintage Market and Northbrook Symphony Orchestra performs a piece for the first time in the U.S.) and a few favorites (the annual Andersonville Wine Walk and the Wilmette Public Library’s One Book program). Plus, “Cinderella” returns to the Joffrey Ballet stage for the first time […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day (last-minute shoppers can find our gift guide here) and these events are all about spending time with Mom or giving her some much-deserved time to herself. International Bodyflight Association Indoor Skydiving Competition May 6-7 Rosemont Some of the best skydivers and wind tunnel flyers in the world (ages 6 to 60s) […]
It’s almost time for the James Beard Awards, but before Chicago hosts the best in the dining biz, the city hosts the best college football players in the country who are all dreaming of being drafted into the NFL. Plus, don’t miss new shows at Writers Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as […]
