It may not be officially summer, but it is starting to feel like it in Chicago with schools out and events starting, whether or not the weather cooperates.

Our writers and critics make their Top 10 lists and recommendations for this season’s TV, movies, music, theater, books, dance events, concerts, food festivals and more. Here are all of the Tribune’s ...

Experiences, not exhibitions, are coaxing folks off their couches and into cultural institutions. Here are some worth checking out.

The Elgin area has a schedule chock-full of annual festivals and events and even some new celebrations. Here’s a rundown of things you can add to your calendar.

From a light-up boat parade and hot-air balloons to Stanley the Sturgeon and polka yoga, it's a busy summer of fun ahead in ...

Chicago's beloved wildlife expert Frank "Alligator" Robb will speak as part of the museum's "Meet a Scientist" series on June ...

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous ...

There are also Greek fests in Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park, Ribfest, the 57th Street Art Fair in Hyde Park, a free environmental fest in Welles Park and Hard Core Cider Fest in Rogers Park.

As Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events gears up for another highlight-packed summer, its leader is laying out her vision for the city’s arts community as she responds to ...

You can kayak on the Chicago River, go to an EcoFest, bike in the Juneteenth Freedom Ride, rock climb with a drag queen and more.

Auburn Ellis grew up in Kansas City with a deep appreciation for the city’s rich cultural heritage. Some of her most ...

US libraries are running summer 2025 reading programs with art themes, digital resources, and cultural events to prevent ...