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Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses plays at Metro in Chicago in 2007. (Photo for the baiduhai by Yvette Marie Dostatni)

Winnetka Music Fest announces bands and dates in June

March 5, 2024 at 10:56 a.m.

Bands coming to the streets of downtown Winnetka include Band of Horses, Milky Chance, Yola and Verve Pipe.

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, here by the Australian Ballet. (Kate Longley)

Joffrey Ballet’s 2024-25 season opens with ‘Atonement,’ plus ‘Alice’ and a return for ‘Nutcracker’

March 6, 2024 at 12:45 p.m.

The Joffrey Ballet on Monday announced its upcoming 2024-25 season in the Lyric Opera House, the company’s 69th season. Along with a return of the annual holiday “The Nutcracker,” highlights...

Dulcé Sloan on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on NBC on April 20, 2021. (Lloyd Bishop/NBC/Getty)

What to do around Chicago: ‘Price is Right,’ Dulce Sloan and the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade of March

March 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

There's also a Synth Fest at Marz Brewing and monster trucks in Rosemont.

Court Theatre on the campus of the University of Chicago in 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Court Theatre announces 2024-25 season, including ‘Raisin’ and a world premiere

February 27, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

The milestone 70th season will be the final programmed by current artistic director Charles Newell.

Nikki Sixx, from left, Vince Neil, and Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe perform during the Stadium Tour at Wrigley Field Friday, July 8, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Mötley Crüe will play State Fair this summer; Pitchfork presale Thursday

February 27, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Mötley Crüe will be a music headliner at this summer’s Illinois State Fair, according to an announcement from the fair on Tuesday. The rockers will play the Grandstand at 8 p.m....

Jon Batiste in a rehearsal for the broadcast of the 66th Grammy Award ceremony in Feb. 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty)

What to do around Chicago: Jon Batiste, a timeless ‘Fiddler’ and a puzzle swap

February 23, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Also around the area this weekend, events at the Chicago History Museum and a Black-owned vendor market.

Burna Boy performs during the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

What to do around Chicago: From Burna Boy to ‘Blade Runner in Concert’

February 16, 2024 at 10:42 a.m.

Also around the area this weekend, Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, and Civl Fest is ongoing at 15 Chicago music venues.

A Phalaenopsis Hybrid Moth Orchid on display in the Regenstein Center of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe in Feb. 2019.
(John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What to do around Chicago for Valentine’s Day: Fireworks, orchids and a dance party

February 9, 2024 at 11:36 a.m.

Our list of what to do around Chicago takes on a holiday theme this week — including first-time fireworks on the lakefront.

An exhibit of war time posters, on display at the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago in May 2013. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Pritzker Military Museum will close in Chicago in July

February 13, 2024 at 5:06 p.m.

The Chicago museum dedicated to military history will move its collection and other assets to the Pritzker Military Archives Center in Wisconsin.

Keith Urban performs at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

2024 Chicago Street Race music headliners will be Keith Urban, Chainsmokers, Black Keys and Lauren Alaina

February 8, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

The Chainsmokers are back on the bill for this coming June race weekend after rain forced the cancellation of their Sunday set in 2023.

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