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Live Music Venue
Ravinia (North Shore)
This winner came as no surprise: You’ve chosen this outdoor music venue every year since 2012. 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, 847-266-5000
The Chicago Theatre (Chicago)
Don’t miss upcoming shows by Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth and Janet Jackson. 175 N. State St., Chicago, 312-462-6300
Live Theater 
Writers Theatre (North Shore)
Writers will continue to bring great theater to the suburbs from its new home, currently under construction. 321 Park Ave., Glencoe, 847-242-6000
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Chicago)
Steppenwolf always wows with their all-star performances. 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 312-335-1650
Date Night 
Ravinia
Live music? Check. Food and wine? Check. A gorgeous venue? Check. 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, 847-266-5000
Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of the best museums in the world is just a quick train or car ride away. 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312-443-3600
Family Outing
Cubs Game
On Kids Sundays, your little fans can run the bases after the game. 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, 773-404-2827
Place to Go on a Rainy Day
The Art Institute of Chicago
With so much to see, you can get out of the rain and spend a few hours among world-class art. 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312-443-3600
Charity Event
Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
This ball has raised more than $24 million for the zoo since 1977. 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago, 312-742-2296
Comedy Venue  
Second City
There’s no better place for a laugh- out-loud night out. 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, 312-337-3992
Festival
Old Town Art Fair
This can’t-miss fair takes place in the picturesque Old Town Triangle District each June. Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street, Chicago, 312-337-1938
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