Chicago Events & Things to Do

Drop your name in the hat for a chance to tell your five-minute, no-notes story inspired by each month's theme at the Chicago edition of the popular national st... READ MORE

Lost in the Trees

Date: Mon., Apr. 2, 7 p.m.

Schubas Tavern

Concert

Poor Moon. READ MORE

Guts and Glory: Live Lit for the Lionhearted

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7 p.m.

Powell's Bookstore

Literature

The storytelling showcase features a diverse lineup of performers from around Chicago who share true-life tales. Donations benefit PAWS Chicago and 826CHI. This... READ MORE

Story Club Open Mic Series

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 8:15 p.m.

Uncommon Ground on Clark

Literature

This show features two or three performers, a storyteller and four open mic performers. READ MORE

America

Date: Sat., Oct. 5, 8 p.m.

Arcada Theatre

Concert

Bronx Wanderers

Date: Sat., Nov. 9, 8 p.m.

Arcada Theatre

Concert

North Coast Music Festival

Date: Fri., Aug. 30

Union Park

Concert

Returning for a fourth year, the all-ages music fest produced by a handful of local indie promoters spans hip-hop to electronic to indie rock with more than 60 ... READ MORE

Taste of Randolph Street

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 5 p.m.

Randolph and Peoria Streets

Dining

Taste food and beer from a variety of local vendors (such as BellyQ, Publican Quality Meats, De Cero Taqueria, Pork Chop, Grange Hall Burger Bar, Vivo and La Sa... READ MORE

RiverFest

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 10 a.m.

Downtown St. Charles

Concert

The celebration of St. Charles' 31st birthday features Dragon Boat races and a water ski show on the Fox River plus two stages of live music, a carnival and kid... READ MORE

Fatbook

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

Memorial Day Bluegrass Fest

Date: Mon., May. 27, 2 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

Listen to music from Gangstagrass, Whistle Pigs, and Bubbly Creek Bluegrass Band while enjoying a complimentary glass of cider. Sliders and other snacks are als... READ MORE