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Broadway Unhinged – The Musical Showdown is the ultimate Broadway party meets musical game show. Led by a high-camp, high-hilarity host, you’ll step into an interactive battle of your favorite shows, inte...
Your favorite local outdoor summer movie series is officially back—the Chicago Park District has released the 2026 lineup for Movies in the Parks, and the schedule is stacked. Here's a breakdown of eve...
If you venture deep into Southern Illinois, you'll encounter Kinkaid Lake—a stunning 2,750-acre area located in Jackson County. Constructed in the late 1960s by the Crisenberry Dam on Kinkaid Creek, th...
If sipping cocktails while a live string quartet plays crowd favorite anthems, surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles sounds like your kind of summer evening – you won’t want to miss this one. Fr...
There is one particular summer festival that attracts thousands from all over to this quaint small town every year, and its main theme is strawberries. If you haven't heard of it yet, make sure to put...
We can confidently say that summer is meant to be enjoyed outside, with a gentle breeze under a shining sun, listening to the sweet sounds of music. While there are many places to have fun in Chicago,...
Chicago is full of historic buildings, but few places carry as much grandeur and lore as the Palmer House Hilton. The downtown icon has spent more than a century hosting presidents, celebrities, artists,...
We've probably exhausted you with our coverage of Route 66—sorry, but it's the Mother Road's 100th anniversary, and everyone is celebrating, including Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier. The two iconic to...
Ever wanted to spend a night at one of Chicago's best museums? This popular escape room series let's you do just that. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is bringing back its fan-favorite Escap...
There are many places to make a splash this summer, but one of the most unique spots is Hall Quarry Beach. Located in Batavia, this facility was built into a former stone quarry and has been transformed i...