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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spend Friday morning at story time with your kids before enjoying date night at an annual wine and beer tasting or girls’ night out at a favorite boutique. Plus, don’t miss the Chicago Flamenco Festival or Fox Lake’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois. Story Time at Lumen Optical Feb. 24 Evanston The new Lumen […]
As one museum exhibit closes this weekend, another opens for the first time in the U.S. Plus, meet a best-selling author, see a spectacular show, and visit Chicago Botanic Garden for a favorite annual event. Thrity Umrigar Author Event Feb. 18 Lincolnshire Thrity Umrigar, best-selling author of “The Story Hour,” will speak at Adlai E. […]
Spend an evening at the theater, indulge in chocolate treats, explore a new museum exhibit or annual car show, or shop for a cause this weekend around Chicago. Chicago Theatre Week Feb. 9-19 Various Find $15 or $30 tickets (sometimes less) for more than 100 shows around the Chicago area, including “Faceless” at Northlight, “Gloria” […]
Kick off February with a concert in Chicago, a play in Lake Forest, a new exhibit in Evanston, and a Super Bowl charity event with a former member of the Chicago Bears. Plus, find out how you can score dining deals and discounts around the North Shore all month long. “Elemeno Pea” Opens Feb. 3 Lake […]
This weekend, Disney On Ice’s latest production comes to town and Anne Loucks Gallery’s new exhibit opens. Plus, you can dine at a new restaurant during Chicago Restaurant Week, get health tips in Highland Park, and watch an inspiring film at the Spertus Institute. Support local and national nonprofits: [takeaction] “Disney On Ice Presents Follow […]
This weekend, Kohl Children’s Museum, Winnetka Community House and The Art Institute of Chicago are all hosting events the entire family will love. Plus, there’s a new improv show in town and an acclaimed orchestra returns to Chicago. [takeaction] Winter Wonderland Jan. 20 Glenview There’s a lot to do at Kohl Children’s Museum on Friday. In […]
Spend quality time with the entire family at two winter festivals or Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, which is offering free admission in honor of a special milestone. Or, spend date night at Lyric Opera or a Northbrook Symphony Orchestra concert. Find local and national nonprofits and causes to support: [takeaction] Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature […]
