Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
Posted on June 19, 2013 at 6:05AM
by Sarah Garner
If we are to believe Bacon in Footloose, Alex Owens in Flashdance, or Turbo and/or Ozone in Breakin',
dancing is the ultimate release. It has mystical powers like turning a "country
girl" into a "city girl" or launching Channing Tatum's career (don't tell me
you didn't see any of the Step Up movies).
Posted on June 19, 2013 at 5:55AM
by Amy Bizzarri
One
of our favorite museums is turning a
whopping 80 years old today, and you're invited to the birthday party! The
Museum of Science & Industry opened in 1933 during the Century of Progress
Exposition. Eight decades later, MSI is one of Chicago's cornerstone cultural
institutions and it's the largest science museum in the world. To celebrate the
big 8-0, we're looking back on what makes this stronghold in Hyde Park such an
important
Posted on June 18, 2013 at 7:21AM
by Sean Evans
With neighborhood block parties and large-scale festivals occurring
on a daily basis this summer, some of Chicago's seasonal revelry gets
overlooked. If you're fiending for a crash course in tequila, a stadium-wide
food fight or a race to literally brighten your day, Chicago has you covered. Check
out our picks for can't-miss (and especially unique) summer festivals.
Posted on June 17, 2013 at 6:00AM
by Robert Bullen
Every year around this time I take my parents to The Second City. My dad loves the irreverent and topical comedy, but cringes when they break the fourth wall for a surprise audience interaction. His greatest fear is being onstage and, for the past 10 years, he's survived the improv bullet. Mom loves raunchy comedy. The dirtier the jokes, the harder the laughs.
Posted on June 14, 2013 at 6:10AM
by Sarah Garner
Humboldt Park is a vibrant
neighborhood located on the near west side of Chicago. Butting up to Wicker
Park and Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park offers some compelling reasons to "Go
West, young man."
Posted on June 13, 2013 at 6:30AM
by Sean Evans
Not that you need one, but if you're looking for an excuse
to party for the next three days, come to Chicago. We have some of the summer's top festivals on deck, the world's best comedians are taking over the city, and there's going to
be an almost irresponsible amount of bass shaking Soldier Field to its core. Get loose, it's time to make weekend plans.
Posted on June 10, 2013 at 5:55AM
No matter the forecast, June sizzles with international
flare. From sultry singing to mesmerizing dance, there's something exciting for everyone. When it comes to celebrating Latin culture in the city, here are four
can't-miss events in June.
Posted on June 7, 2013 at 5:59AM
by Sean Evans
The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant
Park, will once again include the popular feature of Pop-Ups, restaurants that
"pop up" (get it?) for just a day or two. The Pop-Up restaurants,
presented by WTTW11's Check, Please!,
include Terzo Piano, Punky's Pizza & Pasta, Pecking Order and more.
Posted on June 6, 2013 at 6:30AM
by Sean Evans
The Chicago Blues Festival commences this weekend. If you're
a fan of driving bass and sing-a-long bellyaching, Chicago is the place
to be this weekend. Besides the city's largest summer festival, the city hosts
an artist with, like, two-million Grammys, a neighborhood-wide tribute to
barbeque ribs and more than 1000 performers at the 2nd Annual Women's Funny
Festival. Get loose; it's time to make weekend plans.
Posted on June 6, 2013 at 5:55AM
by Marc Muszynski
You've probably already heard about Seth Meyers, Russell Brandt, David Cross and others coming to the Chicago Theatre for Just for Laughs. I wrote about some of the other shows earlier on Chicago Like a Local, but the JFL well runs deep. Stage 773's four theatres are playing host to a cornucopia of smaller shows that look every bit as funny as the headliners.