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Downtown Chicago from above, taken while on a tour with Chicago Helicopter Experience

10 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Need plans? Here you go!

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The Queen of Spades: Different Time, Same Drama

Drama, intrigue, unrequited love, obsessions and death all meet in Tchaikovsky’s eccentric The Queen of Spades.

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical takes the viewers back in time to the era of disco.

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Valentine’s Day in Chicago

If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago, you’re going to love this list! The Windy City sure is romantic. There are so many places, whether it’s an evening between sweethearts, a group of friends, or just a great night out with your single friends. If you’re still looking for ways to celebrate your …

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Madama Butterfly: Tragic Love & Loss

Young love, cruel betrayal, loss and ultimate sacrifice… All of them find a place within the score of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

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BUG: A Dark and Twisted Journey

BUG by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts roars back to Chicago for its Steppenwolf debut and takes the audience on a dark, twisted journey inside a deteriorating mind.

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Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Magic

For over two decades now, Riverdance continues to mesmerize audiences the world over. The 25th Anniversary Tour is a celebration of dance and music that swept the viewers all over again.

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Tips for Attending the Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show takes place at McCormick Place every February. We’ve got tips to help you get the most out of your visit.

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The Adult In the Room: Story of Madame Speaker

In this era of divisive politics, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stands her ground with grace and gumption. The Adult In the Room is her story.

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Once On This Island Sweeps Away

Once On This Island is the story of how the good we do echoes way beyond the time our lives are over.

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Dance Nation: a Journey Worth Taking

Lights up. Step up. Don’t f*ck it up. The world of pre-teen girls comes alive, raw and unadulterated, in Steppenwolf’s Dance Nation.

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Equipment at Eckhart Park Fitness Center

Resolutions Made Easy: Free Week at Chicago Park District Fitness Centers

Thinking about joining a gym? Before you put down a hefty chunk of change, take advantage of a free week at Chicago Park District Fitness Centers. Every year, the Chicago Park District opens up its fitness centers to everyone at no fee, so you can try before you buy. There are locations all over the …

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