Chicago has long been a heartbeat of jazz history. The Great Migration brought legendary musicians from New Orleans in the likes of Louis Armstrong that started to perform in the city's vibrant clubs, developing a faste...
Deadheads in Chicago have reason to celebrate—a new Grateful Dead-inspired concert venue and restaurant is opening in this month. Dubbed one of the most anticipated local restaurant openings of 2025 by Eater, Garcia’s...
is Black History Month, and is marking the occasion with a lineup of inspiring events across the city! From museum exhibits and live performances to panel discussions and community celebrations, here are the best...
From Garfield Park Conservatory to Lincoln Park Zoo, year-round but once summer these gratuitous experiences only multiply. While come and go throughout the year and tend to dry up in the busy summer months, fairs,...
"Never play anything the same way twice." --- wise words from music legend Louis Armstrong. Jazz is all about fishing the new from the familiar. And if you're like a lot of music lovers and tend to "dream a little dream...
Chicago is home to an array of and while it is with a heavy heart we occasionally see some bite the dust, such as , it is with reciprocal relief that we others live to see another day. On the last day of 2023, Ramov...
Oh, Happy Day. From music festivals of worldwide renown like to Chicago's beloved free that pop up all over the city this time of the year, there are a plethora of events that make Chicago one of the . While those...
One of the most anticipated summer events in Chicago and the best street festival of the summer (according to the Chicago Tribune) returns tomorrow for three days of "eclectic music, great local food, arts and crafts, a...
Music superstar Lionel Richie is coming to Chicago this year to perform with none other than nine-time Grammy award-winning Earth, Wind & Fire as well as some other surprise guests. Taking over the United Center...
Early 2021 the Chicago City Council for nonindustrial use. The Elston Avenue property known for the enormous “Umbrella Girl” sign can be seen from the Kennedy Expressway and has long been an unofficial Chicago landmark...