The Morton Arboretum — an internationally known tree-focused botanical garden and research center — has recently released their spring calendar of events! Here are a few things coming up! Spring Highlights Climate Conversations: Looking Back to Find a Way Forward for Trees: On Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, this online program… Read more »
Calling all Jurassic Park super fans! On March 25 and 27, join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Jurassic Park in Concert! Relive the magic feeling of the classic film with a thrilling 2 and a half hour performance of John WIlliams’ score led by conductor Richard Kaufman. Enjoy the excitement and fear of the action… Read more »
Missing the theater? After two long years, the Congo Square Theatre makes its long awaited return to live performances! On Thursday, March 31, the Congo Square Theatre’s performance of What to Send Up When It Goes Down at the GRAY! More than just a performance, this play by Alesha B. Harris was designed to help… Read more »
In light of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) reopening live performances after two years, they are hosting the Chicago premiere of All The Sex I’ve Ever Had! This groundbreaking show explores the experiences — including love and loss — of six real-world Chicagoans over the age of 62. They share stories of first crushes,… Read more »
The long awaited Chicago tradition that continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and kicks off spring — the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle — is back! On Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 8 am to 1:30 pm, you can join this Chicago tradition that brings thousands of runners together every year! Whether you run marathons… Read more »
On March 16 — the second anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown — Chicago invites over 70 Chicagoland chefs to Navy Pier for the Chicago Cooks for Ukraine Presented by Lifeway Foods. In 2020 when restaurant doors closed, no one knew what the future would hold. Now, two years later, chefs open their arms to support… Read more »
Gourmet Expos’ The West Loop Festival of Spirits & Wine and Mouthwatering Treats returns to Plumbers Hall in the West Loop for its 5th annual spring event. Make sure to mark Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, 2022 on your calendar. The foodie fest is bringing the unique experience of visiting many varied wineries and distilleries under one roof—with tastings, bottles available for purchase… Read more »
Certain pieces of jewelry have the power to transform your entire mood. Something about the way the gems glow against your skin or the way your diamond ring catches the morning light; it’s enough to convince you to dress up and take on the day. These are the jewels you wear with an easy confidence,… Read more »
March 14 is Pi Day, a day that celebrates that mathematical constant pi (π) and is a day for fun and education! Chicago has some amazing places to celebrate Pi Day the right way! Pizza Pi: Roots Handmade Pizza Looking for a new style of pizza? Try the Quad Cities-style pizza from Roots Handmade Pizza!… Read more »
Celebrating Chicago’s Women in Hospitality March 8th is International Women’s Day. And to celebrate, we’re recognizing a few of Chicago’s most talented female foodies. For the perfect night out, grab a cocktail, dinner, or dessert—all three to make things even better—from any one of these masterminds below. Cocktails Sarah Syman @ The Dandy Crown As… Read more »