As fall settles into the Midwest, Chicagoans like me begin craving a peaceful escape from the city. Luckily, just a short drive away, La Crosse and Beloit, Wisconsin, offer the perfect mix of natural beauty and small-town charm.
Most Chicagoans think of of Chicago’s Riverwalk as mainly a summer excursion. Which of course it is, and enjoyed by many locals as well as tourists. But based on past experience, and from a few recent late September weekends, autumn— and particularly October—is one of the best times to take…
If you’re a Christkindlmarket fan and collector, then you will love this news! The Christkindlmarket is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new collection of commemorative mugs, festive merchandise and a few surprises that are sure to catch the eye of longtime collectors and holiday shop…
Windy City Smokeout will bring Florida Georgia Line back to the stage as part of its 2027 lineup at the United Center, the festival announced in a press release. The country music and BBQ event will run July 8-11, 2027, and will also feature Megan Moroney, Riley Green, and Tucker Wetmore as …
Halloween isn't just for kids, and Chicago has plenty of ways for grown-ups to celebrate the season with cocktails, costumes, dancing, a little mischief and some seriously unusual settings. Whether your ideal Halloween date involves sipping drinks among exotic animals, dressing as a vampire …
The long-awaited stage version of “The Princess Bride” will make its world premiere in Chicago next summer, with performances set for July 19 through Aug. 22, 2027, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in the Loop, Playbill reported. According to Block Club Chicago, the production will play a…
Music of the Baroque’s 2026–27 season promises an ambitious mix of Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and other Baroque and Classical masters, with eight programs taking audiences from September through May at some of the Chicago area’s most distinctive concert venues.
What happens when five emerging choreographers are given just two pressure-packed weeks to turn personal stories into original works of dance? That is the question at the heart of “Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement,” a new feature-length documentary from Chicago’s Kartemquin Films that follo…
Richardson Adventure Farm’s “World’s Largest” Corn Maze opens Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing back a fall staple that draws about 100,000 visitors a year to Spring Grove, Ill. According to the farm’s announcement, this season’s maze covers 28 acres and stretches across 9.7 miles of trails, with…
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Some Chicago traditions take decades to become traditions. Others arrive fully formed, seemingly out of nowhere, and you know almost immediately that they are going to be something special. Music of the Baroque's Chicago Water Music is one of those.
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There was no quiet way to celebrate 100 years of the Arcada Theatre. The historic St. Charles landmark celebrated its centennial Sunday with a star-studded, daylong party featuring Priscilla Presley, Chubby Checker, a parade through downtown and a massive Twist dance party that had hundreds …
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Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist Common will headline this year's Chicago Live! festival at Navy Pier on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., bringing his unmistakable sounds and Chicago spirit to the Lake Stage for a free performance overlooking Lake Michigan.
"Mayday" just landed on Apple TV on September 4, and we happened to stumble across it. Before we knew it, we were completely hooked. It is smart, thrilling, funny with no wasted moments and I think you will love it!
The Chicago Cubs are branching out this season, taking a swing at romance with their newly announced scripted series titled “Nine Innings to Love,” set to debut on Friday, Sept. 4.
Chicago will once again turn the heart of downtown into a celebration of music when the 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival takes over Millennium Park from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6. The four-day event, one of the city’s signature Labor Day weekend traditions, will bring an eclectic …
Giordano Dance Chicago will bring back the 19th annual Dancing With The Giordano Stars on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at Park West. The lively fundraiser pairs Chicago A-listers with Giordano dancers for a chance to win the coveted disco ball, with awards for fundraising and audience favorite.
Shedd Aquarium has opened a new Nature Exploration Garden at its Welcome Plaza, adding a hands-on green space that invites visitors to learn through touch, sight, and play. According to a press release, the garden is part of the aquarium’s Centennial Commitment and is meant to connect guests…
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Chicago is about to become the center of the K-pop universe as international pop sensation BTS prepares to return to Soldier Field next week for two highly anticipated concerts. The global superstars are scheduled to perform Thursday, Aug. 27, and Friday, Aug. 28, bringing their ARIRANG Worl…
Chicago will roll out the red carpet on Saturday, Nov. 14, for the Dream Awards Chicago 2026, an evening celebrating an impressive lineup of entertainers, broadcasters, musicians and community legends.
Aurora's Paramount Theatre is opening its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of “Mean Girls,” a stage version of the Tina Fey film that runs Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 11. Opening night is set for Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m.
Fans of the popular international motorsport league Formula 1 have something fresh to cheer about this summer as Chicago’s newest “eatertainment” establishment, F1 Arcade, races into the River North neighborhood.
Chicago’s celebrated Giordano Dance Chicago brings “untamed passion” to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie Nov. 6 and 7, offering audiences an evening of powerful choreography, dynamic movement and the distinctive jazz style that has made the company an international name.
For 35 years, Chicago’s dance community has come together for one very special night, proving that when artists unite, the impact can reach far beyond the stage. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Dance for Life returns to The Auditorium for its milestone 35th anniversary, bringing together some of the c…
The South Loop will transform into an open-air gallery when Amdur Productions' Printer's Row Art Fest returns this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held along Dearborn Street from Polk to Harrison, the free festival features nearly 100 juried artists from across the co…
Chicago may be deep into summer, but there are still a few more Tuesdays to soak up live music, art and lakefront energy at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
What if the spirits of Chicago’s ancient prairies, wetlands and woodlands could come back to life? This summer, they will, at least in giant puppet form. REMNANTS, an eco-mythic outdoor spectacle from Wender Collective, is coming to Chicago parks in August, transforming familiar green spaces…
