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 »
As the summer winds down, that doesn’t mean the city’s festivities leave with the season. There are plenty of festivals into the fall months to celebrate! Taste of Greektown Experience Mediterranean culture in the city at Taste of Greektown. Enjoy traditional Greek food, live bands and dancers, and on-site activities like gyro eating contests, from… Read more »
Chicago Loop Alliance has announced the full list of line-up and activations for this year’s Sundays on State. After a very successful first edition last year, this award-winning event series will close the most iconic parts of State Street in the Loop to vehicle traffic on select Sundays this summer. The event is free and open… Read more »
Fireworks on the night of July 4th are an American tradition that’s pretty much unavoidable inChicago. Despite this, finding things to fill the day before the sun sets can be difficult. Luckily,Chicago has a myriad of events happening around the city to observe Independence Day. 4th on 53rd Parade and Picnic Hyde Park boasts beautiful… Read more »
Chicago is a city known for its public art and rich culture. This summer, be sure to visit the city’s National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for its annual Sor Juana Festival, which honors one of Mexico’s greatest writers Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Cruz is a 17th-century Mexican nun, playwright, mathematician, and poet,… Read more »
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is opening the doors to an exclusive ninja training camp. This exciting, activity-based experience will be led by uber ninja, mentor, and leader Master Wu from May 27th to June 27th to save LEGO NINJAGO from evil forces! Ninja trainees will go on a six-part journey to master the skills of… Read more »
Live Jazz at the MCA is back! Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) for Tuesdays on the Terrace for the first time since 2019! Enjoy live jazz every Tuesday from 5:30-8pm at the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden. The program, hosted by Al Carter Bey of WDCB 90.9 FM and featuring… Read more »
Riot Fest, a Chicago festival that has been delivering exceptional musical performances and experiences for almost two decades, is back with a lineup that proves to be fantastic. From full album performances to carnival rides, vintage arcade games, and so much more, Riot Fest is ready to take over Douglass Park once again. Here’s everything… Read more »
Global hip-hop sensation Chance the Rapper is launching The Chance Store, a retail pop-up at WNDR Museum Chicago. In celebration of his Acid Rap Ten Year Anniversary Show at the United Center on August 19th, the Chicagoan has provided us with something exciting. Here’s what you need to know about it: Limited-Edition Merchandise at The… Read more »