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 […]
Spring is (hopefully) almost here, so celebrate by getting out and enjoying these Chicago events this March. Events March 1: Vibrato’s 25th Anniversary Party Celebrate 25 years of Vibrato Boutique with music, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit The Josselyn Center, a local mental health services organization. Plaza del Lago, 1515 […]
It’s that time of year when we Chicagoans are officially done. with. winter. Unfortunately, it’s still too cold to spend much time outside. But take heart, there’s so much on going on this month that spring will be here before you know it! Here are our 31 top picks to keep you busy around Chicago […]
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is a playground for the budding mind. MSI’s leading Black Creativity programming made its annual return to the museum in January, featuring the largest Juried Art Exhibition in Black Creativity history. MSI’s annual art gallery is the longest-running exhibition of African-American art in the country, dating back to […]
Don’t let Chicago’s chilly temps keep you inside all winter. Here are 31 events happening in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs this January that will make it worth venturing outside. Theater Opens Jan. 17: “Don’t Dress for Dinner” Nothing is quite as it seems at this dinner party. Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview […]
The holiday season is almost here (can you believe it?), which means annual favorite events like Christkindlmarket, ZooLights, and the Museum of Science & Industry’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit are about to return to Chicago. But if you’re not quite ready to start thinking about jingle bells and gingerbread, there […]
Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory. is set to make its world premiere at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie. The new exhibition explores the journey and fight of survivors of the Holocaust and past genocides that have taken place around the world, including in Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan, and […]
I’ve been known to sleep around. Of course, I get very little sleep. Petting spiders and snakes, examining formaldehyde cats, rats and bats and camping out next to Nickel the Turtle keeps me up most the night. If you’ve ever stayed overnight with the little ones at one of our great Chicago museums, you know […]
Ghosts, murderers and zombies. Oh, my! Halloween isn’t just about kids in costumes searching for candy. It’s also about scream-worthy outings for adults only. If you’re in need of a night out and want to get your spook on, start preparing now for these outings that guarantee an increased heart rate. Haunted Houses Head out to […]
With a little planning ahead, every day of Holiday Break will be a great family adventure, and all you need to pack is a camera. Mibs has put together a list of destination websites to help you get started. You might want to purchase a Go Chicago Card which includes admission to many popular Chicago […]
