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 »
Spring is here and The Morton Arboretum has released the calendar of all the amazing events they have this May! From amazing in-person and online events for the whole family to enjoy! In Person Spring Wine Tasting Bringing Nature to the City: Frederick Law Olmsted, O.C. Simonds, and the Arboretum Landscape Nature Photography: Color as… 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 »
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 »
Calling all beer lovers! Looking for a unique experience tasting beers that have been aging for years? Check out the 24th annual Vintage Beer Fest at Delilah’s in Lakeview. On Saturday, February 19th from Noon to 5pm, Delilah’s hosts its 24th Annual Vintage Beer Festival. It’s the only festival of its kind held anywhere in… Read more »
One of the Windy City’s most anticipated events of the new year, Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 offers special deals on multi-course prix fixe meals at participating locations with brunch and lunch for $30 and/or dinner for $45 or $60. After looking through more than 470 restaurants from the list, we’ve hand-picked some promising dishes at… Read more »
Prohibition still captivates the public’s imagination more than 100 years later. This is especially true in Chicago thanks to numerous depictions in popular culture in the ensuing decades. Remnants of those days still exist at the old Chicago bars listed below. Many have a history as speakeasies, while others evoke Roaring Twenties glamor. Green Mill… Read more »