This weekend is all about the Super Bowl, and thankfully you’ll find plenty of dining deals around Chicago and the North Shore to make the most of the day. Plus, meet a favorite local author, be inspired by a new museum exhibit, or see a popular opera. North Shore Restaurant Month Begins Feb. 1 Various […]
This is a big weekend for foodies as Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off and Chicago Winter Brew returns. Plus, don’t miss Steppenwolf’s latest play and a philanthropic event supporting Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. “You Got Older” Opens Jan. 25 Chicago Steppenwolf’s newest play is a “quirky dark comedy … about […]
This weekend, explore a new (or favorite) museum, enjoy a winter wonderland with your kiddos, sample the best craft beer around, and more. Chicago Museum Week Jan. 18-26 Chicago Chicago is home to some of the best museums in the world, so get out and explore everything from the Art Institute of Chicago and the […]
This weekend, see a show and make a difference for fellow Chicagoans, explore two new exhibits, and more. Plus, we’ll look ahead to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Enchanted Railroad Opens Jan. 13 Lisle The Morton Arboretum’s miniature model railroad exhibit opens this weekend with a two-level display of 10 model trains your kiddos will love. […]
Hello, 2018! Kick off the new year (and get out of the cold!) by learning new skills, exploring a local museum, and seeing Steppenwolf’s latest play before it closes. Old Town School of Folk Music’s New Year Kickoff Jan. 3-6 Chicago Did you resolve to try something new this year? Then head out to Old […]
This is it — the final weekend of 2017. Make the most of it with educational programming at Adler Planetarium and a special sensory-friendly performance of “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre. Then, say hello to 2018 with New Year’s Eve events in Rosemont, Evanston, and Chicago. Adler Planetarium Pop-Up Programs Dec. 26-30 Chicago For […]
Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or want to entertain out-of-town guests (or kiddos on winter break), here are five can’t-miss events around Chicago and the North Shore this weekend. Winter Carnival Begins Dec. 22 Glenview The Glenview Ice Center will host its 17th annual Winter Carnival through Jan. 7, 2018. Events include the […]
As December rolls along, enjoy holiday fun at Chicago French Market, Northbrook Court, and Gorton Community Center. Plus, skate with Santa in your best “Star Wars” gear at Westfield Old Orchard and explore seasonal masterpieces at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago. Jinglefest Dec. 16 Chicago Visit Chicago French Market for cookie decorating, photos with Santa, a Santa […]
This weekend, continue your holiday shopping at the One of a Kind Holiday Show and Brushwood Center Holiday Art Market and Open House. Or, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season with a new Medieval Times show, a holiday festival in Skokie, or a concert in Highland Park. One of a […]
Kick off December with annual holiday events like Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, don’t miss concerts by Northbrook Symphony and Old Town School of Folk Music, and tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. “The Nutcracker” Begins Dec. 1 Chicago The holiday season in Chicago isn’t complete without Joffrey Ballet’s […]
