58 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Lunar New Year Parade Photo: Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune Feb. 2 Hip-Hop Talib Kweli Lake View This Brooklyn rapper may be known lately for Twitter beefs and social activism, but he’s...
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54 Things to Do in Chicago in January
Men on Boats Photo: Elke Young Jan. 1 Recreation New Year’s Day 5K Lincoln Park Get a jump on your fitness resolution with a brisk 5K on the first day...
65 Things to Do in Chicago in December
Illumination Photo: Michael Hudson Through Dec. 11 Theater The Complete Deaths Navy Pier Not counting the nameless extras downed during war scenes, there are 74 deaths in the plays of...
66 Things to Do in Chicago in November
Fun Home Photo: Jenny Anderson Through Nov. 12 Lectures Chicago Humanities Festival Various neighborhoods This year’s speed-themed lecture fest features a mix of rising locals and legendary stars. To name...
Highbrow Halloween? Try the Bloodied Bride, Lucia
Start with a white dress, add red paint, crazy eyes, and a silvery soprano.
60 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Gourd Mountain at Fall Bulb Fest in Glencoe Photo: Robin Carlson Oct. 1–Nov. 18 Art Erik Beehn Evanston Although artist Erik Beehn was raised in a hotel on the Las Vegas...
Sleep-Talker’s Song
After Tim Munro commissioned a solo piece for flute and voice from composer David Reminick last year, the two Oberlin graduates spent months struggling to find the right inspiration. “Then...
59 Things to Do in Chicago in September
Jenny Lewis Photo: Hayne Palmour/San Diego Union-Tribune Sept. 1 R&B Lauryn Hill Highland Park In purchasing a Lauryn Hill ticket, fans run several risks. First, there’s the chance Hill won’t...
63 Things to Do in Chicago in August
Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk: First Flight Photo: Errisson Lawrence © 2015 Cirque Du Soleil Aug. 2 Classical Chicago Symphony Orchestra Highland Park Robert Schumann scribbled reams of piano music: It...
61 Things to Do in Chicago in July
Eyes to the Skies Photo: Hannah Altpeter July 1–3 Festival Eyes to the Skies Lisle It may be 25 miles from the Loop, but watching dozens of hot air balloons...