For over 100 years, the Morton Salt Complex has held a surplus of salt for packaging and distribution operations. Now, The Salt Shed has transformed into a welcoming social spot that will host some of your favorite events. Earlier this year, The Morton Salt Shed made its debut, and it will be back in 2023… Read more »
Starting Saturday December 3rd, critically-acclaimed holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’, in a very special version that highlights Chicago’s famous World’s Fair of 1893, returns to Chicago. The Joffrey Ballet’s critically-acclaimed reimagined classic, The Nutcracker by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Lyric Opera House for 25 performances. Set in Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, Wheeldon’s… Read more »
After a break for COVID-19, Hyde Park Art Center is hosting its Annual Gala again! On Friday, November 18th, head to Hyde Park Art Center for a night of hands-on art activities, art auctions, open studios, a DJ set, and much more. The Annual Gala runs from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm, and the artsy… Read more »
Enhance your Chicago dining experience by pairing it with a show. Explore the multifaceted talent of the city with these spectacular offerings. Luminaire at Cabaret ZaZou CABARET ZAZOU’s premiere production, Luminaire, is a groundbreaking, immersive variety dinner show that takes place in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in Chicago’s Theatre… Read more »
This Wednesday, September 28th, Chicago chefs are coming together to raise money for Puerto Rico. Proceeds will go towards World Central Kitchen, who is on the frontlines in Puerto Rico providing warm meals to those devastated by the hurricane. A week after raising $110,000 for the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, more than… Read more »
For Chicagoans, a ‘Handshake’ is more than a hand gesture. Instead, get an authentic taste of the tradition that Chicagoans love to hate: a shot of Malort and a swig of an Old Style Beer. To celebrate this Windy City Signature, Transit Tees is to host The Chicago Handshake Passport Party & Benefit on September… Read more »
The International Voices Project (IVP) is to return to Chicago this September for its 12th season. During this free, three-week event, playwrights from across the world will take to the stage at Instituto Cervantes of Chicago. Every Monday and Wednesday from September 12 to 28, live readings will take place at 6:30 p.m., followed by question and… Read more »
Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals, is ready to rock your Oktoberfest with a Sünday Fünday to remember! As a new festival highlight for 2022, Chef Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio) will host Prost! Guests will enjoy chef takes on classic German delights, oom-pah bands, fun cocktails, and of course, plenty of… Read more »
Chicagoans have long treasured our beautiful lakefront, but now, more than ever, we are spending time close to our river, which underwent a major transformation. There is life in and along the river once again, including dozens of species of fish, many birds…and happy humans. The Riverwalk truly is Chicago’s second waterfront! We selected some… Read more »
This Labor Day weekend, ARC Music Festival will return to Union Park for its second year. ARC brings house, electronic and dance music to the birthplace of house music itself: Chicago. Global leaders in these genres will perform alongside Chicago artists. Expect a fully immersive three day experience filled with energizing performances, local cuisine and… Read more »
Written by Dustin Ford One of Chicago’s favorite Summer events is Movies in the Park. It brings people together from all over the city to enjoy the fleeting weather. Nothing says summer like a couple drinks, fresh cut grass, and watching movies with your friends and family. The Events These showings draw huge crowds and… Read more »