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The Angler's Catch Lent special from Bonefish Grill.

29 Chicago restaurants with seafood specials for Lent, from fish fries to lobster tails

February 22, 2023 at 4:28 p.m.

Many Christians spend the 40 days between Fat Tuesday and Easter observing Lent, a period of abstinence that most commonly involves giving up meat on Fridays. The custom has led...

Vanilla custard and raspberry paczki are available at all Beatrix locations.

26 bakeries in Chicagoland with your pick of paczki for Fat Tuesday

February 16, 2023 at 9:05 a.m.

Paczki, a deep-fried, yeast-based, stuffed doughnut, originated in Poland as a way to use up butter, eggs and other ingredients that were off-limits during Lenten fasting. Polish immigrants brought the...

77 Valentine’s Day specials at Chicagoland restaurants, from speed dating to make-your-own-wine night

February 9, 2023 at 12:06 p.m.

Valentine's Day can mean a lot of pressure to plan the perfect date. Should you opt for a decadent dinner out with a tasting menu or wine pairings, or share...

10 things to do around Chicago this weekend: New Year’s Eve events at iO Theater, Navy Pier and the McAninch Arts Center

January 5, 2023 at 1:47 p.m.

New Year's Eve at iO Theater: The recently reopened theater offers an all-access pass that includes admission to any improv shows, an open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight, and...

Puerto Rico's Museo de Arte de Ponce brings some of its collection to Chicago to the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture.

Things to do in Chicago: Christmas sing-a-long at the Music Box, Straight No Chaser and ‘The Twenty-Sided Tavern’

January 5, 2023 at 1:53 p.m.

"The Twenty-Sided Tavern": The audience's choices determine what happens to the heroes in this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show, where you pick between 30 different possible characters to explore dozens...

25 New Year’s Eve specials from Chicago-area restaurants, from roasted duck to 7 courses of sushi

December 28, 2022 at 11:01 a.m.

The omicron variant put a major damper on last year's New Year's celebrations, but with COVID-19 restrictions currently lifted, Chicago is ready to celebrate the beginning of 2023. Bars and...

33 Christmas specials from Chicago-area restaurants, from Indian feasts to vegan pies

December 20, 2022 at 12:04 p.m.

Chicago goes all out when it comes to celebrating the holiday season, with spectacular light displays, parades and theatrical productions. The area's restaurants get just as festive, with Christmas Eve...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs songs from their "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" concert in Allentown, Pennsylvania in Nov. 2019.

10 things to do in Chicago: Holiday music at Symphony Center, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and ‘Little Women’

December 16, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

"Merry, Merry Chicago!" The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Chorus perform traditional holiday music including "Carol of the Bells," "White Christmas" and "Sleigh Ride." Community ensembles share more seasonal...

20 Hanukkah specials from Chicagoland restaurants, from sweet sufganiyot to latkes galore

December 16, 2022 at 12:03 p.m.

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, runs from Dec. 18-26 this year, chasing away the winter chill with nightly candle lighting and hearty meals with an emphasis on fried food....

10 things to do in Chicago this weekend: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Celtic Woman concert and Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

December 9, 2022 at 5:34 p.m.

"The Nutcracker": The Joffrey Ballet's annual production sets the classic holiday show at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, where Marie journeys with the Nutcracker Prince through the wonders of...

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