Amanda is a writer living in Chicago. She loves covering community events and new restaurant openings. When she's not working, you can find Amanda trying out local coffee shops.
The Tacos y Tamales Festival is returning to Pilsen this weekend! From July 15-17, the festival is back for its annual gathering. The Pilsen-based celebration finds its inspiration from Tianguis, a traditional Mexican a...
A low-cost, Japanese-inspired variety store chain, made its grand debut in Chicago this past week. The first location to open in the Windy City, Miniso, sells a variety of fun novelty items, and so much more....
Chef Jay Bliznick has always wanted to open a magic-themed ice cream shop, and now, that dream is about to become reality. Enter: Sideshow Gelato. When Jay Bliznick connected with world-famous magician Penn Jillette, th...
Mondays are the worst, but Mondays with a free Slurpee are better than most. For today, at least, 7/11 is giving away free Slurpees to celebrate the date which coincides with the chain company’s name: Seven-Eleven...
North Avenue Beach is about to be a lively scene of live music, dancing, and general revelry. The Volleywood Music Festival, a 21+ event featuring a host of incredible artists comes back to the city for a two-day span....
As you’re well aware, the Highland Park suburb of Chicago experienced a horrific event this Fourth of July. We want to help provide any useful information necessary on how we can all help– from verified dona...
Picture this: You’re out on Lake Michigan with your closest friends, and the summer sun is shining brightly. There’s a beer pong table and the competition’s fierce. The best part? It’s all possib...
The Summer Nights and City Lights pool series is back at the luxe InterContinental hotel! A packed series of events are on the docket for this summer– from 21+ pool parties to family-friendly movie nights. Keep re...
Looking for a sweet way to spend time with your pup? Head to a Mercury’s Canine Cruise, for the pup-friendly social event of the season. That’s right, Chicago’s only dog-friendly boat cruise is returning on July 9...
The fab five have arrived in Chicago– with a twist! Second City, a legendary local comedy club in the city, hosts shows Thursday through Sunday at the Up Comedy Club. The hysterical parody show features fan-favor...