Whether you’re excited or dreading spring cleaning, the time is finally here. If you would like an exact date, National Cleaning Week begins every week on the fourth Sunday of March. That means in 2023- it starts on March 26th. Not only will a clean and organized space look great, but it will also improve…
No need to worry about shooting stars or a rabbit’s foot this March, you’re already plenty lucky to be living at Left Bank! Between St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, National Reading Month, and Global Recycling Day there will be plenty to do in Chicago this month. St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish…
The largest permanent digital art project in the world is in the backyard of our Left Bank community. Projecting contemporary artwork across the 2.5-acre river-façade of the MART: Art on theMART. The latest step forward for Chicago’s iconic visionary trajectory of public art. Introduced in September 2018, its launch event attracted over 32,000 people. Since…
Now that January has come and gone, the new year is just… the year. But don’t fret Left Bank residents! From the Super Bowl, to Valentine's Day, to Chicago Theatre Week, to Chicago Restaurant Week, to Black History Month, to National Cancer Prevention Month, there is plenty to do in February. February is National Cancer…
Are you up for a surprising evening of music? Sofar Sounds have developed a 2 to 3-performer set of incredible talent from all musical genres at a secret location near Left Bank for this Wednesday, January 25th. This event transforms common spaces into captivating, private venues for intimate, live music performances. While this event…
We hope the new year has been treating all of our wonderful community members of Left Bank with open arms, positivity, and happiness. Additionally, we hope that everyone who set resolutions has been sticking with them. But, we know, that can be difficult. These past few years have taught us a lot about health, wellness,…
Crackling firepits and chic, massive heat lamps keep the I|O Godfrey’s rooftop cozy and comfortable year-round, despite its indoor-outdoor setup. So it’s the perfect space for the annual Whiskey Festival, held every November. It’s coming up again this year on Saturday, November 5th from 2 to 5 p.m. So grab your coziest sweater and jacket and…
The KVL Flower Ball promises to be an immersive performance art event culminating in a spectacular fashion show. But before it can begin, the minimalist space at CineCity Chicago Studios (usually a place for movie sets and photo shoots) has to be transformed into a lavish indoor garden. Hundreds of fresh flowers flood the space with their…
Thanksgiving is a national United States holiday that takes place every third Thursday of November, this year on November 24th. The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn feast. Then, for more than two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated on different days by the US colonies and states. It…
Let’s cut to the chase, Halloween is peaking its head around the corner. Well, it’s a headless horseman head! With that, there is nothing more exciting than decorating for Halloween. Here are some DIY decorations you can make to get in the spooky spirit! Delightful Devilish Handsoap- Buy some hand soap from the Dollar Store, and fill…