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 »
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 Museum of Contemporary Art is hoping to make your summer weekdays melodic with their annual summer concert series! The return of Tuesdays on the Terrace kicks off on June 13th with Coco Elysses taking the stage. Until August 29th, MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden will be infused with music by Chicago’s internationally… Read more »
On May 7, prepare yourself for National Mural Day as Chicago celebrates some of the most iconic architectural artwork… and guess what? It’s free! Discover impressive works of art located in Chicago’s vibrant Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. This year, the city of Chicago has collaborated to create over 20 stops featuring a variety of… Read more »