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 […]
Sammy Hagar and his wife, Kari, started the Hagar Family Foundation after selling 80 percent of his tequila and restaurants brand, Cabo Wabo, for $80 million in 2007. Hagar owns Caba Wabo Cantina, Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill and Sammy’s Red Rocker Bar and Grill, and he still earns money performing live. All of these […]
Don’t think twice about giving your kids the gift of music. Learning music is like a giant party for your kid’s brain, and nearly every part — from the frontal lobes to the brain stem — is invited! Countless studies show kids who take music lessons reap benefits that cross into several developmental areas. And […]
There’s a new type of music festival slowly but surely taking over the summer festival scene. While mega-fests Coachella, Bonnaroo, and our very own Lollapalooza have always been front and center, the music landscape is seeing a shift. Welcome to the world of boutique music festivals—all the exhilaration of big-name fests on a smaller scale, […]
The Winnetka Music Festival is almost upon us, and while we’re all excited for the various and sundry activities (beachfront yoga and food trucks, anyone?) we know that the main event is obviously the music. ValsList and the Winnetka Music Festival have done a great job of introducing us to stars on the rise over […]
With the Winnetka Music Festival, Chi-Soul Fest, and Country LakeShake all taking place around Chicago this weekend, there’s a music festival for everyone. Plus, don’t miss two food festivals, a beer festival, and more. Winnetka Music Festival June 21-22 Winnetka Some of the country’s top up-and-coming artists will perform at this North Shore festival, which features […]
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
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Celebrate Dad all weekend long with a Pride Month event at Shedd Aquarium, a craft beer tasting at Lincoln Park Zoo, a Latin arts and music festival at Navy Pier, two can’t-miss food fests, and more. Shedd Pride Night June 14 Chicago This after-hours event will feature pop-up animal encounters, a DJ, food, a special […]
