Entertainment
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'Free isn't enough': New DuPage Children's Museum CEO wants everyone to feel welcomeFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - The DuPage Children's Museum went through a lot during the tenure of its recently retired president and CEO, Sarah Orleans. Frozen pipes in January 2015 flooded the col...
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Weekend picks: Catch The Lumineers at Allstate, Felipe Esparza at Schaumburg's ImprovFeb 22, 2020 6:23 am - Ho hey Catch The Lumineers as the band performs music from its latest album as part of "III: The World Tour" with guest Mt. Joy and J.S. Ondara this weekend at the ...
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On stage: Court Theatre remounts Homer's ancient tale in 'An Iliad'Feb 21, 2020 5:00 am - • Theatre Momentum, a company dedicated to dramatic improvisation, debuts "Multiple Exposure," its new show comprised of actors combining three, one-act plays "overlappi...
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5 fun weekend events: Suds up at the Lake County Craft Beer Fest in GrayslakeFeb 21, 2020 5:00 am - The Lincoln State Cat Club's 59th annual Cat Show returns to St. Charles, the Lake County Craft Beer Festival returns to Grayslake and Scott Simon of NPR's "Weekend Edit...
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Ron Onesti: Love is in 'The Arcada Air'Feb 21, 2020 5:00 am - As another Valentine's Day comes and goes, I can't help but think about the countless romantic moments of which the Arcada Theatre has been a part. Of course, giving the...
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Four Naperville kids to appear on 'American Ninja Warrior Junior'Feb 21, 2020 12:00 am - Jeremy Lauff didn't want any part of the other summer activities his parents came up with, so he tried a ninja class. Emerson Hebel was bored one night after soccer seas...
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Feder: One-woman show 'Reporting Live: I'm Ana Belaval' goes onstageFeb 21, 2020 12:00 am - Ana Belaval, the multitalented "Around Town" reporter on the top-rated "WGN Morning News," is about to star in her own one-woman comedy show, Robert Feder writes. "...
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6 spectacular things you can do at C2E2 this weekendFeb 20, 2020 10:00 pm - The biggest and best pop culture convention in the Chicago area is back a little earlier than usual this year, bringing a wide array of fun experiences to the South Buil...
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Choreographers use dance to tell stories about 'Things That Matter' in Danceworks 2020Feb 20, 2020 10:00 pm - Female athletes, a coming out experience and a celebration of womanhood are among the themes explored in the choreographed works featured in Danceworks 2020. The School ...
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Mardi Gras 2020 specials ready to roll at suburban restaurantsFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - Can you believe it's almost time for Mardi Gras? After all the cold, gray weather we've endured this winter, feting Fat Tuesday on Feb. 25 is certainly a welcome respite...