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Best Chicago Arts and Music Events in the Good Ol' Summertime (aka: June)

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The long-awaited summer season returns to the city in June, which means the streets will be buzzing with outdoor music fests and other events celebrating the arts. Embrace the languid summer days and nights with ribs, live outdoor music and free museum days.

Top Chicago Summer Music Festivals

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Starting in June, Chicago summer music festivals kick off, offering free classical music nights and heavy hitting rock stars performing in some of the most scenic parts of the city.

Chicago St. Pat's Parade 2011 Is Daley's Last; Salute with a Green River

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The annual Chicago St. Pat's parade is an unusual mix of dyeing a river green, marching bands and an opportunity for the city's politicians (no matter their heritage) to get their name before the crowds.

Tomorrow Never Knows Festival: Showcasing the indie world's next big things

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The dead of winter isn t an ideal time to participate in a music festival, but January s annual five-day Tomorrow Never Knows Festival injects warmth into the dreary doldrums of the season. Held at three venues across Chicago, this year s fest will be the most ambitious yet.

Lincoln Park ZooLights: Capturing the magic of the season

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The holidays are just around the corner and so are the annual lights at Lincoln Park zoo. Whether you like the holidays or not, the festive displays will coerce even the toughest Grinch into the holiday spirit.

Wolf Parade at House of Blues: Canada's darling indie rockers return

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

With fast-paced guitars, yelping vocals and catchy riffs, Montreal s Wolf Parade has cemented its status as one of the most prominent indie rock bands to grace the past decade. The quartet will return to Chicago on November 23rd in support of their latest masterpiece, Expo 86, for a pre-Thanksgiving concert at House of Blues.

Chicago International Film Festival: Two weeks of cinema's best films and events

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

For two weeks every October, Chicago hosts cinema from all over the world in the form of the Chicago International Film Festival. Sundance and Cannes might be the most talked about movie fests, but with world premieres of award winning films and famous actors and filmmakers in attendance, Chicago s got something to boast about, too.

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame to conduct Founding Induction November 20

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Chicago's literary history is rich and vast dating back to the 1800s and coming to national attention in the years following the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

The Vaselines at Lincoln Hall: The return of Kurt Cobain's muse

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

If it weren t for a little group named Nirvana, Scottish group the Vaselines would still be unknowns in the U.S. After releasing one album then taking a 20-year break, the duo is back with a new record and a tour.

The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finest

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Drive-in cinemas have been in decline for the past 30 years, but the ones remaining in Chicagoland have figured out a way to remain relevant. Beginning at the end of summer and concluding around the autumnal equinox, McHenry Outdoor Theater hosts six weekends of double feature cult films, 80s movies and themed-weekends to perpetuate the drive-in spirit.

First Annual Chicago Food Film Festival: "Taste what you see on the screen"

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Pairing food with films about food seems like a genius idea, and luckily someone s thought of it. The Food Film Festival began four years ago in New York, but September 24th-25th, it makes its way to Chicago for a weekend filled with movies and of course exquisite gourmet offerings.

Chicago Artists Month: Celebrating The City's Creative Force

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:49:17 GMT

Chicago pays homage to visual artists for October's Chicago Artists Month.

Sufjan Stevens at the Chicago Theatre: The Midwestern singer/songwriter comes home October 15th

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

With his captivating 50 States Project, singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens used his multi-instrumental gifts to create a voice for a young generation. On Friday, October 15th, Stevens will perform his transcendent songs at the ornate and roomy Chicago Theatre for the largest Chicago crowd of his career.

Festival Cubano: Chicago's first and only Cuban-themed fiesta

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

On August 7th-8th, Chicago s first annual Cuban festival will merge the distinct cultures of the United States and Cuba into a melting pot fun for the entire family. Featuring live music, Cuban and Latin American cuisine and games, the West side festival brings a bit of Havana to Chicago.

Pavement at Pritzker Pavilion

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

After an acrid breakup over a decade ago, one of the most influential bands of the 90s, Pavement, decided to reunite for a world reunion tour this summer. The Stockton, CA quintet recently played their first Chicago show in 11 years at Pitchfork Festival on July 18, but will touch down again and perform more of their beloved classics on September 13 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Devo at the Congress Theater: A pre-Lollapalooza show of mythical proportions

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Akron, OH quintet Devo may best be known for their ubiquitous 1980 hit Whip It, but throughout the past 30 years, they ve demystified the one-hit wonder status through touring and releasing a new album of chart topping songs.

Taste of Chicago offers more low-cost options

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

As many feel the economic pinch, the Taste of Chicago rolls out wallet-friendly alternatives that will have visitors sampling more and saving dough.

Highland Games bounce back from big storm

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Oak Brook's 23rd annual Highland Games saw significant damage from storms, but thousands still turned out for this yearly festival dedicated to all things Scottish.

Theater on the Lake offers beautiful sets and setting.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Theater on the Lake is a great way to place to spend a warm summer evening.