Regina Robinson

The Chicago Humanities Festival is taking a humorous look at humanities with this year's theme of laughter. The festival kicks off Saturday with several events in Hyde Park. As part...

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Miami RedHawks Although Miami (Ohio) is coming off some high-scoring losses, the team seems confident it has NU quarterback Mike Kafka's number -- and the game plan...

UniverSoul Circus The one-ring circus with R&B, hip-hop and gospel flavors features acrobats, contortionists and lion tamers. Ringmaster Tony Tone and sidekick Zeke keep the audience hyped throughout the show....

Toby Keith Country music hitmaker Toby Keith will help close out the summer concert season at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, when the America's Toughest tour comes to town. Trace Adkins...

Celtic Fest Chicago Celebrate the Celtic nations with music (Leahy headlines Saturday, Gaelic Storm on Sunday), dancing, bagpipers, an art exhibit and more. When: Noon-9:30 p.m. (also 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m....

31st annual Chicago Jazz Festival According to music critic Howard Reich, this year's festival will offer "an extraordinary range of innovative work." Highlights include performances Saturday by saxophonist (and local...

Illinois State Fair Get your cotton candy, reptile show, live music performances, carnival rides and more. When: Fairgrounds are open 7 a.m.-midnight, and buildings are open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (also...

Bud Billiken Parade The 80-year-old back-to-school parade is the largest African-American parade in the country and includes celebrities, performers, drill teams, dance teams, and local and national high school bands....

Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees There's some exciting baseball happening on the South Side thanks to Mark Buehrle. But what the White Sox need are wins to stay...

Venetian Night The annual parade of decorated boats (followed by a fireworks show) has become so popular that people have been known to stake out a viewing spot along the...