By Judy Carmack Bross • March 22, 2026
From Chicago storefront theaters to Broadway’s biggest stages, Evanston Township High School productions to Carole King and Carousel, Steven Spielberg to superheroes — versatile Jessie Mueller is a testimony to the power of Chicago theatre as a launching ground for extraordinary talent.
By Sophie Bross • March 22, 2026
Chicago has no shortage of cutting-edge theatre, but if you are looking for something innovative in a cozy theatre environment, you must check out the stellar upcoming schedule at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe.
By Lee Hamilton • March 22, 2026
The Chicago Chamber Music Society (CCMS) is celebrating its 90th concert season! It has a lot to be proud of and quite a story to tell.
By Adrian Naves • March 22, 2026
This spring, Chicago is getting a special treat — the Field Museum is set to host a one-of-a-kind exhibition where Pokémon fantasy meets real paleontology. These aren’t just any fossils; they’re Pokémon fossils!
By Elizabeth Dunlop Richter • March 22, 2026
It’s never too early to plan for Christmas in Chicago. But next year, you’d really prefer to chill a bit: hike in the woods, create your own ornaments, and make s’mores over a roaring fire. We found a unique solution in western North Carolina: Kanuga.
By Judy Carmack Bross • March 22, 2026
Family Focus’s two new Sensory Learning Centers named Building Blocks speak to the legacy of Judy Block, who modeled voluntarism for Chicago and committed to the futures of small children.
By David A. F. Sweet • March 22, 2026
When a first-time visitor to Lake Forest heads north on McKinley Road, oftentimes he or she is stunned by the view outside the window. “That’s your high school?” is the typical comment when seeing what, to most eyes, looks like a mansion.