MOVIES AT THE PIER

Navy Pier is hosting the first annual “Movies at the Pier” series

Are Any of These 19 Famous Comedians from Your Hometown?

Some of the greatest comedians in American history grew up in Chicago and the suburbs.

Bistro Campagne to Celebrate Bastille Day and French Restaurant Week

The Lincoln Square Bistro Celebrates La Fete Nationale with a Three Course Dinner, Menu by Chef Adam Dittmer

These are the 25 Best-Rated Beers Brewed in Illinois

Chicago is the epicenter of Illinois' craft beer industry.

10 Really Cool Pieces of Street Art You Can Find in Illinois

You have to check out these awesome pieces of street art.

Singer/Songwriter Sami Grisafe Performing at Chicago's House of Blues

Concert: Singer/Songwriter Sami Grisafe performing at Chicago's House of Blues

Photos: Grateful Dead a Celebration of Life in Harmony for Chicago

Check out your Grateful Dead Soldier Field concerts photos from Instagram and Twitter.

Illinoisans Love to Binge Drink: Report

State ranks among top 5 in nation, in percentage of residents who are most likely to binge drink.

1st Annual Artfest Michigan Avenue

The 1st annual artfest Michigan Avenue arrives in downtown Chicago

Swedish furniture, time travel and guilt take the stage in Loopshop 8

Loopshop 8 kicks off Strangeloop‘s 8th season with an array of bite-sized plays on topics ranging from Swedish furniture to time travel.

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES HIT JAZZ SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SMOOTHCHICAGO

SEVERAL SMOOTH JAZZ AND FUNK ACTS TEMPORARILY TRANSFORM THE LUXURY HOTEL’S SHOWROOM INTO CHICAGO’S HOME FOR LIVE JAZZ.

American Blues Theater Accepting 2016 Blue Ink Playwrighting Award Submissions Until August 31

Winner of Blue Ink Playwrighting Award Receives $1,000 and a Developmental Workshop at American Blues Theater

Underscore Theatre Presents 2nd Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

13 World Premiere Musicals - June 30 – July 19, 2015 at The Den Theatre

New Baby Penguin at the Shedd Aquarium

Awwww. Check out this video of exam time for the fuzzy little rockhopper penguin.

Ruth Page School of Dance Benefit with Escuela Nacional de Ballet

A benefit performance and reception featuring students from both the Ruge Path School of Dance and Escuela Nacional de Ballet on July 1

The CSO's Amazing Tribute to the Chicago Blackhawks

A rousing rendition of "Chelsea Dagger."

American Blues Theater Presents N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker

Directed by American Blues Theater Co-Founding Member Ed Blatchford

Dance for Life: Dancers Unite to Inspire Chicago from Center Stage

Chicago’s Top Dance Troupes Raise Funds and Awareness for HIV/AIDS on Aug. 15

Walkabout Theater and Moon Fool Present STORM

A Fierce Re-Imagining of William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST - June 18 - 28, 2015 at Links Hall

About Face Theatre Presents ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A... WHAT?!

June 5 - July 5, 2015 at Greenhouse Theater Center

Griffin Theatre Presents THE BIRDS

June 6 - July 19, 2015 at Theater Wit

Kruger Gallery's Garza Marfa Furniture & Textile Design Opening Reception

Opening public, FREE reception for Garza Marfa will take place Friday, July 17, 2015 from 6-9 p.m.

The ROOFTOP Summer Music Series at the Museum

Featuring The STEEPWATER BAND on Thursday, June 11th!

THE WINTER'S TALE

19th annual SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS production, from July 8-Aug. 19

Nick Offerman Sings for Free This Saturday at The Green Mill

Actor and American hero Nick Offerman cabaret guest at live news magazine show Paper Machete at the Green Mill on June 6.

Dead Writers Theatre Collective's "Lady Winderemere's Fan:" Final Performances this Weekend

Performances at Stage 773 are Thur-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Palmer House Hilton Awards Lap Top Computers to Two Epic Academy Graduates

Palmer House Hilton Hotel Manager Andrew Finn presents new lap top computers to Epic Academy Graduates

American Blues Theater Announces Staged Reading of OTHER THAN HONORABLE, the 2015 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Winning Play by Jamie Pachino, Directed by Kimberly Senior, Saturday June 27 at Greenhouse Theater Center

American Blues Theater, Chicago’s second oldest Equity ensemble, announces a staged reading of Other Than Honorable by Jamie Pachino

The International Children's Film Festival presented at Darwin School

An educational and empowering film festival for children, parents, and families, featuring 9 international short films

Famous Illinois Food on the Tube

A list of Illinois restaurants that have appeared on popular TV food shows.

Sideshow Theatre Company Presents CHALK - World Premiere!

May 24 - June 28, 2015 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater

The ROOFTOP Summer Music Series at the Museum

Featuring The STEEPWATER BAND on Thursday, June 11th!

Mary-Arrchie Presents THE DECEMBER MAN (L'homme de Decembre)

May 19 – June 28, 2015 at Angel Island

"Lady Windermere's Fan" Performances at Stage 773 Memorial Day Weekend

Dead Writers Theatre Collective's Critically Acclaimed Production Continues Through June 7

The House Theatre of Chicago Adds Sunday Matinees to Fan Favorite THE MAGIC PARLOUR Starting May 10 at the Palmer House Hilton

Fit for the Whole Family and Performed by Dennis Watkins, THE MAGIC PARLOUR has Delighted Audiences since its Inception in 2010

The 3rd Annual PIVOT ARTS FESTIVAL

May 28 - June 7, 2015 Throughout Edgewater and Uptown

Barrel of Monkeys Presents Annual CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS - Free!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at The Logan Center

Strangeloop Theatre presents an original adaptation of 'The Odyssey'

A free staged reading, including examples of our movement-based adaptation, is set for Monday, May 18.

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE "CHEF IN THE PARK" EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER

-ENJOY A LAVISH PICNIC PREPARED BY A PERSONAL CHEF DURING A CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN GEM MILLENNIUM PARK-

Chicago Women's Funny Festival 2015 lineup announced featuring SNL writer Katie Rich

STAGE 773 ANNOUNCES EXCITING LINEUP FOR 4TH ANNUAL CHICAGO WOMEN’S FUNNY FESTIVAL JUNE 18 – 21