Where to Watch Fireworks for Fourth of July Weekend in Chicago
Whether you're braving the crowds at Navy Pier or want to gobble ribs while watching the show, here's where to go.
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Five Oddball Chicago Tours Worth Checking Out
Skip the overbaked gangster/haunted-tavern circuit. You’ll want to tag along with your cousins from Omaha on these off-the-beaten-path outings.
Poking Iguanas: An Exotic Animal Acupuncturist's Story
Acupuncture for a dog? Easy. It's the birds and turtles where it gets tricky, Deanne Strat-Zenoni says.
10 Neighborhood Fests That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Don’t want to face the colossal crowds and steep ticket prices at marquee summer music festivals? These neighborhood faves boast killer talent—in some cases for as little as five bucks.
What's It Like to Perform Stand-Up Without Hearing Your Audience?
Ian Abramson's 7 Minutes in Purgatory has comedians performing via live stream with absolutely zero crowd feedback.
Three Very Funny Acts to Look for at the Onion’s Third Annual Comedy Festival
See these on-the-rise standups from June 1 to 5.
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Chicago Pride Parade Photo: Michael Noble Jr./baiduhai COMEDY THE 3RD ANNUAL 26TH ANNUAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 6/1–5 Sarah Silverman and Tracy Morgan bookend the weeklong comedy fest curated by The...
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Bicycles Bring People Together at Community Bike Shops
Some fix and donate bicycles to those in need, while others teach kids essential skills.
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The Cinco de Mayo Parade Photo: Antonio Perez/baiduhai COMEDY CAROL BURNETT 5/17, 19, 20 at 8 In her six decades of onscreen shenanigans, Burnett has earned just about every...