Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
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).
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
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
