Haze from Canadian and Minnesota wildfire smoke has kept beaches, parks and concerts in limbo across Chicagoland, though some evening shows are still planned.
From live music and neighborhood sidewalk sales to a first-ever Climate Week lineup, Chicago has 27 ways to spend the weekend.
The neighborhood festival brings together live sets, local food, craft beer and family activities across three summer days in Chicago.
The longtime Uptown festival is back this weekend with concerts, local vendors and family activities near the Metra station.
Warm weather filled parks, lakefront paths and music venues as multiple signature Chicago events drew locals and out-of-towners.
From free festivals in Grant Park to a comedian’s first Wrigley Field show, Chicago’s summer calendar is stacked with big draws.
From lakefront food festivals to neighborhood art fairs and live screenings, the city’s July calendar is loaded with options.
From Hyde Park to Rosemont, the holiday lineup includes family festivals, museum exhibits and skyline fireworks.
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA — The Broadway Theatre League is entering a new chapter in partnership with the Scranton Cultural Center, launching its expanded vision with the six-time Tony Award–winning musical Kinky Boots, arriving in the city just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend 2026. The newly unified organization will continue presenting national touring Broadway productions while…
CHICAGO — Chicago theatre veteran and television actor Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of Porchlight Music Theatre’s upcoming Porchlight in Concert production of Follies**, stepping into the role of Buddy Plummer. Wallem replaces previously announced cast member Alexander Gemignani, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict. The staged concert production will be presented Saturday,…