Things To Do

Shuttle services to and from Soldier Field on game days for cash parking customers will remain available at McCormick Place Lot B.
“Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams,” the Chicago Gospel Music Festival and the Chosen Few Picnic are among the highlights in the week ahead.
You can lay out a blanket for any of these productions in city and suburban parks. Bonus: Most shows are free.
“Beauty and the Beast,” American Music Fest and 4th On 53rd Parade & Festival are among the highlights in the week ahead.
Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their big displays on Independence Day.
Chicago’s annual parade is Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know plus some pro tips from readers.
The Chicago Pride Parade, Millennium Park Summer Music Series and Ghibli: Celebrating 40 Years are among the highlights in the week ahead.
As part of a new series, “Your Next New Skill,” Sun-Times reporter Ambar Colón took a beginner’s workshop on making miniature items and broke through her years-long artist’s block.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the “The Big Reveal Live Show,” running for three nights in Chicago this August.
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ publication Windy City Times curated over 75 Pride Month events happening in Chicago this June. Here are a few to plan your month.
Thanks to Windy City Times, you don’t need to live in Chicago proper to find an event to celebrate Pride. Whether you’re in Aurora, Evanston, Oak Park, or Whiting, Indiana, there’s something for everyone this Pride Month.
The Scottish alternative rockers’ fortunes rocketed in 1985 with three major events that are commemorated on the Alive and Kicking Tour, which visits Chicago on Friday.
The six female alpacas range in age from 1-24 years old. Their names are Starlight, Zsa Zsa, Maya, Sara, Grettle and Gracie.
360 Chicago will transform the building’s 94th and 95th floors into a multilevel observation deck, while the 96th floor will become a private events area.
Riccardo Muti, Liz Callaway and Andersonville Midsommarfest are among the highlights in the week ahead.
Husband and wife duo makes high-spirited and interactive music for little ones and their families who want to embrace Spanish and English language skills through song and dance.
The Chicago Blues Festival, Tony Award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” at CIBC Theatre and Ribfest Chicago are among the highlights in the week ahead.