Arts and Culture - Chicago's Arts, Music, Theater, and Cultural Scene
Staying on top of what's going on in Chicago's art, theater, music, and cultural scenes can be a challenge for even the most highly-caffeinated multi-tasker. Take a breather here and get more of what you want out of the city. Plan a quiet (or loud) evening, discover a theater group, wander a museum.
July 2008 Chicago Events and Things to Do
Summer is in full swing and just waiting for you to jump on.
Summer is in full swing and just waiting for you to jump on.
June 2008 Chicago Events and Things to Do
Find Chicago events and things to do for June 2008.
Find Chicago events and things to do for June 2008.
Chicago Father's Day Events and Things to Do 2008
Beyond ties and technology, here are some Chicago ideas for spending quality time with your Dad.
Beyond ties and technology, here are some Chicago ideas for spending quality time with your Dad.
Chicago Mother's Day Events and Gift Ideas
Love your mama even if she's done you wronga.
Don't make her cook. Buy her something that lets her know you're thinking of her. It doesn't have to be extravagant. Just a card. Or a phone call. You already know that any kind of sugar thanks thrown her way will go a long, long way to making her feel appreciated.
She'll love that.
Love your mama even if she's done you wronga.
Don't make her cook. Buy her something that lets her know you're thinking of her. It doesn't have to be extravagant. Just a card. Or a phone call. You already know that any kind of sugar thanks thrown her way will go a long, long way to making her feel appreciated.
She'll love that.
Chicago Events and Things to Do for April 2008
Really, it's probably about time that we begin calling it Earth Month rather than Earth Day.
Definitely find ways of tuning into the healing of our imperiled planet this month, but also check out all the great art at the back end of April in our Top Guide Picks, and, of course, don't forget to call Bubbie on Passover.
Really, it's probably about time that we begin calling it Earth Month rather than Earth Day.
Definitely find ways of tuning into the healing of our imperiled planet this month, but also check out all the great art at the back end of April in our Top Guide Picks, and, of course, don't forget to call Bubbie on Passover.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day 2008 - Key Events and Things to Do
Chicago almost bursts at the seams with Irish music, festivities, parades, and partying around St. Patrick's Day every year. Here are some of the month's key St. Patrick's Day events.
Chicago almost bursts at the seams with Irish music, festivities, parades, and partying around St. Patrick's Day every year. Here are some of the month's key St. Patrick's Day events.
March 2008 Chicago Events and Things to Do
Everyone's a wee bit Irish around St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, yet there are still so many more March 2008 events to enjoy. Find some of them here.
Everyone's a wee bit Irish around St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, yet there are still so many more March 2008 events to enjoy. Find some of them here.
Chicago 2008 Calendar of Annual Events and Fests
From the Taste of Chicago to the Air and Water Show, Chicago's annual events are a key part of what makes the city thrive and alive throughout the year.
Check out the dates of your favorites with this 2008 chronological listing of events.
From the Taste of Chicago to the Air and Water Show, Chicago's annual events are a key part of what makes the city thrive and alive throughout the year.
Check out the dates of your favorites with this 2008 chronological listing of events.
Chicago's Top Ten Museums
Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. How lucky are we that we get to live near them and visit often?
Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. How lucky are we that we get to live near them and visit often?
Here is a quick reference guide to the museums that consistently turn up as the city's most popular, based on attendance. Find the essentials you need to visit today.
July 2008 Chicago Events and Things to Do
Summer is in full swing and just waiting for you to jump on.
Summer is in full swing and just waiting for you to jump on.
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Chicago
Chicago celebrates Fourth of July in style. Find classic ways to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago for 2008 here.
Chicago celebrates Fourth of July in style. Find classic ways to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago for 2008 here.
Chicago Fiesta del Sol - Pilsen's Annual Family Festival
Chicago's free and family-friendly event welcomed over one million visitors last year. Will you be among them in 2008?
Chicago's free and family-friendly event welcomed over one million visitors last year. Will you be among them in 2008?
Downtown Chicago Farmers Markets
Every summer Chicago snubs its nose at concrete and rolls out the farmers. Find downtown Chicago's farmers markets here.
Every summer Chicago snubs its nose at concrete and rolls out the farmers. Find downtown Chicago's farmers markets here.
Chicago Annual Events and Fests 2008 Calendar
Find out when your favorite Chicago annual events, from Blues Fest to the Air and Water Show, take place in 2008.
Find out when your favorite Chicago annual events, from Blues Fest to the Air and Water Show, take place in 2008.
Top Ten Chicago Museums
Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. How lucky are we that we get to live near them and visit often?
Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. How lucky are we that we get to live near them and visit often?
Evening Hours at 12 Chicago Museums
Squeeze more into your life by taking advantage of late hours (and often free admission) at these cultural gems.
Squeeze more into your life by taking advantage of late hours (and often free admission) at these cultural gems.
The City of Chicago's Arts & Culture Site
The city of Chicago's official umbrella site of arts and cultural centers, attractions, and events. Includes arts, shopping, parades, architecture, and more.
The city of Chicago's official umbrella site of arts and cultural centers, attractions, and events. Includes arts, shopping, parades, architecture, and more.
Broadway in Chicago Tickets & Venues
Get tickets to the most popular Broadway shows in Chicago. This umbrella site serves the stages at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, LaSalle Bank Theatre, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, and Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place.
Get tickets to the most popular Broadway shows in Chicago. This umbrella site serves the stages at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, LaSalle Bank Theatre, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, and Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place.
See Chicago Dance - Chicago Tickets and Performance Listings
This site is an umbrella site for purchasing tickets to the many dance events happening in Chicago. Search by performance date, venue, company, dance type, or special events. Buy tickets, get schedules, sign up for their newsletter.
This site is an umbrella site for purchasing tickets to the many dance events happening in Chicago. Search by performance date, venue, company, dance type, or special events. Buy tickets, get schedules, sign up for their newsletter.
Innerview - Chicago Concert Previews
Cutting edge coverage of Chicago's rock and indie music scene with a focus on previewing upcoming concerts. Extensive show listings, interviews, and a general heads up on what's worth listening to.
Cutting edge coverage of Chicago's rock and indie music scene with a focus on previewing upcoming concerts. Extensive show listings, interviews, and a general heads up on what's worth listening to.
Chicago Museum Campus Map
A pdf file with a map to Chicago's Museum Campus. It shows the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and Soldier Field. It also shows entrance points to each institution, including those for the disabled, parking options, bus lanes, features of interest, and driving patterns for entering and exiting the campus.
A pdf file with a map to Chicago's Museum Campus. It shows the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and Soldier Field. It also shows entrance points to each institution, including those for the disabled, parking options, bus lanes, features of interest, and driving patterns for entering and exiting the campus.
Puerto Rican Arts, Culture, and Events
A web site for all who share a love of Puerto Rican culture. The site is based in Chicago and features events in our city and around the nation.
A web site for all who share a love of Puerto Rican culture. The site is based in Chicago and features events in our city and around the nation.
Guide to Jewish Chicago
From Ketubah artists to day schools, find and explore Jewish culture in Chicago through this online, searchable site.
From Ketubah artists to day schools, find and explore Jewish culture in Chicago through this online, searchable site.