Chicago is the place to be this weekend as the Chicago Humanities Festival starts and Kristin Chenoweth comes to town. Or, stay in the suburbs for Halloween fun at Westfield Old Orchard and Chicago Botanic Garden. Plus, whether you’re ready or not, holiday shopping begins at the OLPH Holly Fair. OLPH Holly Fair Oct. 22-23 Glenview […]
The final weekend in September is packed with fun events around Chicagoland. Dine on tasty treats from the best restaurants and chefs in the country at Chicago Gourmet or shop the American Craft Exposition at its new home, the Chicago Botanic Garden. You can also get outside with your family at Flight Fest in Glenview […]
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, the largest in the country, will celebrate 15 years Jan. 7-17, 2016. (Tickets go on sale Dec. 1.) Although the festival is still months away, you’ll need the time to plan which groups to see. “Last year, we had 160 sketch comedy troupes,” Brian Posen, festival founder and executive producer, […]
Spend some time in Chicago this weekend at a new Lincoln Park Zoo event, a taco festival in Lakeview, and a craft fair in Wicker Park. Or, celebrate 40 years of two North Shore favorites: the Lake Forest Library Used Book Sale and the Evanston Farmers’ Market. 40th Annual Friends of Lake Forest Library Used […]
Enjoy your well-earned day off (and say goodbye to summer) with three festivals that will get you grooving, shopping and eating. Then, enjoy some quality family time at Arlington Park and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 3-6 Chicago The Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park will once again host this Labor Day […]
Sure, the calendar says August, but if this weekend is any indication, there’s no reason to be thinking about fall just yet. Keep the summer fun going with these five events around Chicago and the North Shore. Northbrook Days Festival 2015 Aug. 7-9 Northbrook This festival kicks off Aug. 5 with five days of live music, […]
It’s time for popular bands and up-and-coming acts to once again descend upon Grant Park for Lollapalooza. Not a fan? You can still spend time in the city at Pilsen’s Fiesta del Sol. Or, get your music fix in Rosemont, where Kelly Clarkson is making her latest tour stop. Then, visit Evanston for the annual […]
We’re so ready for the weekend, especially with these events taking place around Chicagoland. First, stop by The Art Center Highland Park for their annual art sale using recycled and pre-owned items. Then, take in some Shakespeare in one of Chicago’s parks. And while you’re in the city, don’t miss the Newberry Book Fair or […]
This is a big weekend for craft beer and wine fans, who will be able to sip some of their favorite beverages in both Glenview and Chicago. Let Loose on Lincoln will also feature a craft beer and wine tent in addition to food trucks, live music and deals through the Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale. You […]
It’s a typical summer weekend in Chicagoland: There’s so much to do! With Taste of Chicago, Taste of Lakeview and Windy City Smokeout, you’ll be so busy (and so full!). But while you shouldn’t miss those annual favorites, you also shouldn’t miss sidewalk sales in Northbrook and Evanston, a concert in Millennium Park, golf in Glenview […]
