Indie Park Fest Returns To Irving Park, Supporting Community Artists And Vendors
Founder of the festival, Ryan Mannix, will be performing alongside his band, Lunar Ticks.
Real Ones, Founded By Young Music Journalists, Is Shining A Light On Chicago’s Underground Scene
The rising local multimedia music platform has turned into a space for emerging Chicago artists and a go-to for the latest news from the city's music scene.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse Chef Wins Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Dominique Leach crafted her signature Chicago-inspired dishes on the competitive reality series to secure her title as one of the best pit masters in the world.
Chicago Native Jeremih Joins 50 Cent At United Center Saturday For ‘The Final Lap Tour’
The tour marks a career resurgence for the South Side native and R&B singer-songwriter, whose last album was in 2015.
Sunday 5K Event Along Lakefront Burnham Park Trail Will Raise Money For Chicago Parks
The "Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk, or Roll" event commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Parks Foundation nonprofit.
Soul Summit Chicago To Host Final Party After 13 Years: ‘We’re Going To Blow It Out As We Always Do’
The DJ collaborative event will host its final party at Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave, beginning at 9 p.m. October 21.
Art Galleries Find Home In Former House Of Wah Sun In North Center
VibrantCast, an art collective founded by couple Steve and Elva Arend, showcases the work of local artists across two galleries in the Lincoln Avenue strip mall.
New West African Restaurant Offers Authentic Nigerian Food In Lakeview
Comfort's African Cuisine serves grilled croaker fish, jollof rice, yam porridge and other traditional Nigerian dishes, honoring the legacy of owner Tobi Afolarin’s mother, Comfort.
Lincoln Park Wine Stroll Offers Opportunity to Shop And Sip
Participants will be able to try wine and food from several Lincoln Park businesses, with pedicabs and child care available.
Ravenswood Senior Center Neighbors Are Stars Of New Mural
The mural by Christophe Gausparro and Jeff Zimmermann aims to draw attention to the senior center and honor those who use the building.
Cultivate Festival Celebrates Cannabis Culture This Weekend With Vic Mensa, GZA, Crumb And More
Cannabis vendors and food trucks will be present, along with more than 20 artists performing throughout the weekend.
Where To Get Free Gas and Groceries From Willie Wilson This Weekend
On Saturday, 17 gas stations across the city will offer participants a $50 gas card, and four grocery stores will hand out $25 coupons while supplies last.
Bucktown Arts Fest Will Feature Almost 200 Artists This Weekend
The festival at Holstein Park will also have food trucks, a kids' tent and two music stages.
CAMP’s ‘Shop-And-Play Experience’ For Kids Of All Ages Opens Saturday In Old Town
The store is collaborating with multimedia company Doodles on an interactive exhibition that begins behind a “Magic Door” inside the flagship location.
White Sox, Chicago Skateboarder Chaz Ortiz Team Up On Limited-Edition DGK Collection
The merch will be for sale Friday at Uprise Skate Shop in Wicker Park and at Monday's Sox game, where Ortiz will throw out the first pitch and do a meet-and-greet with fans.
Logan Square’s Mi Tocaya Hosting All-Star Chefs For ‘Cookout’ Benefiting Local Food Pantry
Chef Diana Dávila will host the Todos Ponen Cookout with five fellow chefs at her Logan Square restaurant Mi Tocaya Antojería. Proceeds from the event will benefit A New Hope Bible Church.
State Street Will Host Last ‘Sundays On State’ Of The Summer
The iconic Downtown street will close to traffic between Adams and Lake streets for Sunday's festivities.
‘Billiken,’ Massive Projection Showcasing Black Joy In Chicago, At Art On The Mart This Week
Art on the Mart can be best experienced from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street.
New Noble Square Spot Rudy’s Ramen Offers ‘A Bowl Of Happiness’
The recently opened Rudy's Ramen features six different ramens and a variety of extra toppings and appetizers with house-made sauces.
Riot Fest Aftershow Lineup: Kim Gordon At Empty Bottle, Tegan And Sara, Danzig And More
More than 20 groups will be doing aftershows throughout the week of Riot Fest, including two bands doing full album runs.