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It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
River North’s underground speakeasy The Bassment epitomizes the British Invasion of the 1960s. After you enter through its secret door, step behind the curtain and you’ll be transported back in time to a luxe cocktail lounge. That’s true regardless of when you visit, but if you like country music, you won’t want to miss Country Sunday…
The Lincoln Lodge might be one of Chicago’s lesser-known comedy theaters, but it’s no less impressive than the iO or Second City. Its alumni include Hannibal Burress, Kyle Kinane, and T.J. Miller, to name just a few. So you can trust that every show it produces will bring the laughs—including the totally unique Uncontrolled Variables Comedy…
August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
As the Chicago summer heats up, cool down with a frosty wine-based cocktail at Humboldt Park’s 7th annual Sangria Festival. The festival is returning to the sprawling lawn along Division Street on August 20th and 21st with some of the Windy City’s best mixologists on hand pouring bottomless glasses of their signature sangrias. Interested in sampling…
According to TimeOut Chicago, it’s “impossible not to have a good time” at Bye Bye Liver: Chicago’s Drinking Game Comedy Show. What makes Bye Bye Liver unique in Chicago’s sea of improv and sketch comedy performances? It’s uniquely interactive, far beyond just yelling out suggestions occasionally to the cast. At one point in the show, the cast breaks the…
Wrigleyville isn’t just home to iconic Wrigley Field. It also plays host to some of the liveliest bars in the city. Have you ever danced the night away to a cover band Cubby Bear? Or enjoy an evening of drink specials at Roadhouse 66? Thrown back a margarita at Moe’s Cantina? The Mustache Bar Crawl presents the…
Windy weather isn’t Chicago’s only claim to fame. It’s also known for its unique deep-dish pizza, which flips the sauce and the cheese for an inverted pie unlike anything served elsewhere in the world. At Pizza City Fest Chicago, guests will celebrate the signature Chicago pie alongside other styles of pizza all day long. In fact,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…