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A Red Orchid Theatre artistic director Kirsten Fitzgerald co-stars in the Chicago theater company’s premiere of “Targeted” by Hanna Kime.

Up close and personal: Red Orchid artistic director loves the connection storefront theater provides

A Red Orchid Theatre artistic director Kirsten Fitzgerald balances her leadership role with the acclaimed Chicago ensemble while also starring in the company’s premiere of “Targeted.”

Chef Paul Virant is bringing the Vistro Burger to The Graceful Ordinary for the Big City Burger Collab.

Dining out: Big Burger Collab at The Graceful Ordinary, new intimate dining experience at Truluck’s and more

The Graceful Ordinary has another Big City Burger Collab, this time with chef Paul Virant. And Truluck’s offers a new, intimate dining experience in their Rosemont restaurant.

Longtime ensemble member and former artistic director Connie Canaday Howard stars in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s revival of “Birthday Candles” by Noah Haidle.

Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ Goodman’s suspenseful ‘Covenant’ and TimeLine’s new home

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble concludes its season with Noah Haidle’s “Birthday Candles,” City Lit premieres the musical “Scaramouche,” and TimeLine Theatre inaugurates its new home with the ever-timely “An Enemy of the People.”

The Copley Comedy Series resumes July 25 with headliner Calvin Evans, left, and featured comedian Luca Ferro. Tim Benker hosts.

Aurora’s Copley Comedy Series resumes in July

The Copley Comedy Series for fans age 18 and older resumes July 25 at Aurora’s Copley Theatre.

Chicago's Navy Pier will host Mexico Fest Friday through Sunday, May 1-3.

Things to do May 1-7: Mexico Fest, Go Fly a Kite, Lombard Lilac Time, Katt Williams and more

Mark your calendar for Mexico Fest at Navy Pier, Lombard Lilac Time, Go Fly a Kite in Wheaton’s Graf Park, Art in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Katt Williams at Chicago’s United Center and more.

The Kelly family of Yorkville enjoys the Richardson Adventure Farm Tulip Festival in 2021. Shown are Courtney and Chris Kelly with their children, from left, Caroline, Caileigh and Charlotte.

In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer

From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.

Palatine resident Tavares Chambliss is appearing on “American Gladiators” and hosting a watch party at his gym on Saturday.

‘An awesome challenge’: Palatine gym owner making his American Gladiators dream come true

When Tavares Chambliss was younger, he would watch “American Gladiators” religiously. Now that dream has become a reality, and the Palatine resident is appearing on the rebooted version streaming on Prime Video.