Just earlier today, Lincoln Park Zoo shared images of how pregnant female lion Zari strides into the new year, literally! Second pregnancy Zari is expected to give birth to her second baby this month. Pilipili, her first male cub with mate Jabari, was born March 15 of this year. The birth of Pilipili and Zari’s current… Read more »
Start 2023 with a bang at some of our favorite restaurants and hangouts. Whether you stay up all night or just want a good meal, these restaurants will help get 2023 started on the right foot, with the right food. Moe’s Cantina River North From 9 pm-1:30 pm on New Year’s Eve, join Moe’s Cantina… Read more »
The Lincoln Park Zoo is excited to extend one of Chicago’s most iconic holiday classics, ZooLights, through January 8! Reservations Required Tickets are required for all guests (including infants and children) to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights even on the free nights. Upcoming free nights include December 26th and January 2nd. On December 21,… Read more »
If you struggle with gift shopping, these places are sure to do the trick. This holiday season, check out our favorite shops, whether you’re buying for a Secret Santa or for someone who has everything. CAC Design Store The Chicago Architecture Center’s Design Store has the coolest gifts this holiday season. Created by and for… Read more »
This December, HIV Awareness Month is the chance to learn more about the epidemic of HIV/AIDS and what you can do to help. Check out this article for more information about an upcoming opportunity to help stop the AIDS epidemic by 2030. About AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) For over 36 years, AFC has been advocating… Read more »
Cheer up with these holiday pop-ups Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville The legendary Grinch takes center stage at Moe’s Wrigleyville as the venue gets a dose of Whoville with a How the Grinch Stole Christmas theme. The Grinch welcomes guests in, while inside, bright Christmas balls, bold holiday patterns, Christmas trees and colorful lights pair with menu… Read more »
No matter the season, our bodies always need a rejuvenation. Chicago’s spas are the perfect place to relax after shopping till you drop, so check out our favorites below. The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Spa is perfect for anyone wanting to try both holistic Eastern medicine and modern massages. Allow yourself to indulge in luxury… Read more »
Have Fun At These Chicago Rinks Maggie Daley Right next to Millennium Park in the heart of downtown’s winter festivities, the curving quarter-mile skating ribbon—twice as long as the usual rink—is what makes skating at Maggie Daley so unique. It opens on November 19th for the winter season. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Located in the…
This holiday season visitors can enjoy Chicago’s authentic German-Style Christkindlmarket at three admission-free locations! All of them offer a variety of vendors and free live entertainment but the signature red and white striped wooden booths and atmosphere are the same! Visiting all three locations is a must since each market has its own charm and… Read more »
Whether you’re naughty or nice, we’ve got you covered for the holidays. See below for events that will make you want to deck the halls this holiday season. Visit Christkindlmarket Everyone Chicagoan knows about Christkindlmarket and its longstanding history. Inspired by the 16th-century Christkindlmarket in Germany, Christkindlmarket Chicago is the place to make holiday memories… 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 »