5 Things to Do: May 5-7

This weekend, kids will love a kite festival in Chicago and Touch a Truck in Glenview. Adults won’t want to miss a new show at Apollo Theater, a concert with a Grammy Award-winning pianist, or a book event in Evanston. “Dylan Brody’s Driving Hollywood” Opens May 3 Chicago Actor, comedian and writer Dylan Brody opens […]

5 Things to Do: April 28-30

This weekend, the Chicago Humanities Festival, a new exhibit at Anne Loucks Gallery and “My Fair Lady” at Lyric Opera of Chicago all open. Plus, shop an annual spring market and take part in a fitness class for a cause. An Evening With Marie Kondo April 28 Chicago Chicago Humanities Festival’s Springfest/17 kicks off this […]

5 Things to Do: Earth Day 2017

Celebrate Earth Day with a “trashion” show benefitting the Alliance for the Great Lakes and events in Skokie and at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, enjoy a morning of yoga and mimosas and a festival celebrating diversity. Meditation & Mimosas April 22 Evanston Whether you made it through a stressful week or simply want to learn some […]

5 Things to Do: April 14-16

Spend quality time with your entire family at these Chicago events, including an Easter egg hunt, Earth Day celebration and spring festival. Great Chicago Egg Hunt April 14 Chicago The first Great Chicago Egg Hunt, presented by Medieval Times and the Chicago Park District, will take place this weekend at Maggie Daley Park. More than […]

5 Things to Do: April 7-9

A new exhibit will open at the Chicago History Museum this weekend and Historic Wagner Farm will host Baconfest. Plus, a new art show will open at Navy Pier, an improv troupe is set to perform at Gorton, and a fashion show will raise money for an Illinois Holocaust Museum committee. Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear […]

5 Things to Do: March 31 to April 2

Looking for things to do in and around Chicago this weekend? Don’t miss an art exhibit in Glenview, a play in Glencoe, and shopping discounts in Lake Forest. Plus, Bernadette Peters returns to Chicago and a new season of Chicago’s First Lady river cruises begins. Dennis Downes Art Exhibit March 30 to April 2 Glenview Visit […]

5 Things to Do: March 24-26

If you’re still looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend, check out new exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium and Hyde Park Art Center. Plus, get a free heart health screening and take family photos that also give back. “Extreme Ice” Opens March 23 Chicago The Museum of Science […]

5 Things to Do: March 17-19

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a sustainable food festival, comedy show, new art exhibit or annual flower and garden show. Or, spend the weekend in Lake Geneva. Good Food Festival & Conference March 16-18 Chicago This annual festival, now in its 13th year, will feature speakers, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, workshops and more about […]

5 Things to Do: March 10-12

Give back this weekend by packing meals for hungry children, taking part in a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Polar Plunge, or watching a staged reading featuring cast members of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD. Kids Against Hunger March 11 Winnetka Help The Volunteer Center and the Winnetka Rotary pack 100,000 meals for children in […]

5 Things to Do: March 3-5

This weekend is all about food (a brand new restaurant week in Rosemont, all-you-can-eat pancakes for a good cause, even spring beer samples), but don’t miss the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s annual revue that gives back and an environmental film festival returning to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. “Reading Between the Lines” March 3-4, 9-11 […]