Your guide to the best in art and culture: exhibitions, plays, musicals and concerts. Check what’s on at Chicago galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres.
Chicago Jazz Fest is back this Labor Day Weekend, bringing four days of free performances and engagements to the heart of the city. The 2026 lineup features big names in contemporary jazz including Gra...
Summer is almost here and Chicago music festival lineups are dropping left and right—and now we know who's on deck for Riot Fest 2026! The Windy City's largest hard rock festival is back this summer fr...
The iconic Centennial Wheel turns 10 years old this month, and Chicagoans can celebrate with a $10 spin on the famed ride! Navy Pier will host its Centennial Wheel 10th Anniversary celebration on Wedne...
Midsommar, the traditional Swedish holiday celebrating the summer solstice, is next month—and you don't have to be in Stockholm to enjoy the festivities. Andersonville's annual Midsommarfest is back ne...
The wait is finally over Chicago—after months of anticipation, Pokémon Fossil Museum has finally launched at the Field Museum! The much-buzzed about exhibition opened its doors on Friday, May 22, and w...
Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago means the start of our collective favorite time of year in the Windy City: Beach season! All city beaches officially open for the 2026 season this weekend. Here are...
U.K. EDM group Overmono have skyrocketed to stardom in recent years, playing slots at massive music festivals like Lollapalooza in 2025 and Glastonbury across the pond. Now the duo are returning to Chi...
Reimagine your world and awaken your senses at WONDRA, a multisensory experience at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. WONDRA takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey through the beauty, mystery, and magic of natu...
If you haven’t heard, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue has landed just outside Chicago. Whether you’re a longtime Minecraft fan or your kids are still obsessed, we had to check out the first-ever Mid...
When you wander the Chicago streets, one thing there is no shortage of is street art—alley walls and sides of buildings are covered in complex murals. Yet the creators painting these brick murals share...