If you’re a little intimidated by the work of great playwrights or aren’t sure if you’d enjoy something written in verse, let alone set in the 17th century, then let the new Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of The School for Lies be your very hilarious introduction! This contemporary adaptation of the classic French satire The…
You may love your Grandma, but let’s face it, heading to her house every year for Thanksgiving and eating the same food year after year can get a little old. And I bet if you asked your Grandma, she’d admit she’s pretty tired of preparing the annual Thanksgiving feast, too. So give Grandma a break…
What’s that crying sound and where’s it coming from? Could it be your inner child begging for a little attention? Maybe. Or could it just be the sound of your kids complaining yet again because they’re bored? Either way, we’ve got a cure for whatever ails you at this weekend’s Chicago Toy & Game Fair….
If you’re already planning out your holidays, make sure you save a day for Navy Pier! “Why?” you may ask? Not only does Navy Pier still have some of the best views in the city and the biggest Ferris wheel around, but starting November 30, we’ll also play host to Winter WonderFest presented by Bank…
Are you a hardcore runner who loves battling the elements and is constantly in pursuit of that next personal best? Or are you a more casual athlete who enjoys the physical challenge of running and completing a race? Or are you the type of person who likes to run, but haven’t taken the race plunge…
We’ve been talking about it all month long and Halloween is finally here! If you haven’t come down to the Pier yet to party at our Really Big Halloween Party, today is your very last chance! And you really don’t want to miss out on today’s celebrations because we’re ending things with a big bang!…
You’ve seen him investigate murder in Jamaica, battle underwater aboard an American submarine, meet with Russian Mafia members in St. Petersburg, escape capture in Saigon, and this is only a small part of his story. Who are we talking about? The one and only James Bond, of course! And soon the wait will be over…
Can you believe it? SOFA CHICAGO 2012 kicks off next week already and artists and gallery owners from across the country and across the globe are flocking to Chicago to get ready for the big art expo. Haven’t heard of SOFA CHICAGO? It’s the largest art fair of its kind in the city, running November…
In the last couple months, Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier has brought you two weeks of Oktoberfest, a terrific concert by Blues Traveler, Sundays and Mondays (and even a Thursday) full of Bears tailgating bliss, and now they’re excited to tell you all about their Halloween plans. Now through October 31, stop by a…
What’s your favorite way to see the city? In the back of a taxi? From inside an El car as it winds its way through the Loop? From the deck of a Chicago River cruise boat? From the back of a bike as you pedal down the Lakefront Trail? From the very top of the…
