Summer Guide
Plan your summer adventures with the Chicago Sun-Times Summer Guide. We bring updates on the best festivals, trips, outdoor excursions and ways to keep cool.
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2023 Summer Guides
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- Classical Music Guide 2023: Listen to world-class music in Chicago this summer
- Ángela Aguilar celebrating her own musical road, with a loving nod to her Mexican traditions
- Comedy Guide 2023: Chicago’s a barrel of laughs this summer
- Theater Guide 2023: Chicago’s summer theater lineup
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2022 Summer Guides
- Summer Guide 2022: Family fun awaits at these area events
- Summer Guide 2022: Theater offerings abound on Chicago area’s stages in the weeks ahead
- Summer Guide 2022: Music fans will have plenty to choose from when it comes to concerts
- Summer Guide: Music, food, art, family fun await at area festivals
- Summer Guide: Chicago’s Ron Funches finds the funny side of life’s ups and downs
- Summer Guide 2022: Dance for Life, SummerDance, Flamenco Passion and more sure to please fans
- Summer Guide 2022: ‘Breaking Barriers’ at Ravinia, Grant Park Music Festival among classical music highlights this summer
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- Summer Guide: ‘It Came from Outer Space’ musical, inspired by cult classic film, touches on timely topics 70 years later
- Summer Guide 2022: Plenty of laughs on the horizon this summer in Chicago
- Summer Guide: One woman’s mission to make Winnetka Music Festival a doorway to new music for all ages
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Featuring pieces from more than 75 artists, the Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair continues through Sunday.
Roberto “Beto” Vargas, cocurador de la exhibición del Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano, empezó a revisar los archivos familiares después de que su hija le pidiera escuchar de su tío abuelo y fundador del Mariachi Potosino, José Cruz Alba.
The hugely popular Chicago event brought thousands of swimmers to Lake Michigan — but as the viral event grew, so did safety concerns.
El sexto Festival anual de Michelada regresa al sur de Chicago los días 13 y 14 de julio, con Oakwood Beach como su nueva sede designada.
The sixth annual Michelada Festival returns to Chicago’s South Side on July 13 and 14, with Oakwood Beach as its designated new venue.
“We are thrilled to continue welcoming guests back to the lakefront safely,” Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner said in a news release.
The festival — which moves to Montrose Beach this year — runs Aug. 23-24 and features live music, beach-friendly games and interactive activities.
The Midwest’s largest electronic festival is happening June 7-9 this year — and for the first time, it’s in the ‘burbs. Here’s what you need to know.
A look at the can’t-miss music events in Chicago and the ‘burbs this summer.
Street fests in neighborhoods across Chicago pop up faster than you can pencil them in on your calendar. Whether it’s down the street, along the lakefront or at the county fairgrounds, there’s something happening every day, all summer. Here are some of the area’s best festivals.
You can’t beat a hasty retreat to one of these nearby spots for an escape from the city.
Whether you’re looking to take it easy or get your adrenaline flowing, there are tons of awesome ways to have fun in the area this summer.
The weather is warming up and in Chicago that signals the return of the summer festival season. While the big three of music — Lollapalooza,
The Chicago Dogs minor league baseball team kicks off its inaugural season this week in the brand new, $60 million Impact Field in Rosemont.
After being cooped up all winter, we’re finally at a point where we can head outside for some fun without bringing a scarf and hand warmers.