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Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s in New York in 2018.

Top 10 things to do around Chicago this weekend: ‘Ghostbusters’ in concert and a farewell to The B-52s

October 7, 2022 at 11:05 a.m.

"Ghostbusters" Live in Concert: Watch the classic 1984 film starring Second City alumni Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd with Elmer Bernstein's score performed by the Chicago Philharmonic led...

Damon Albarn and Gorillaz perform on stage at All Points East at Victoria Park in London Aug. 19, 2022.

10 things to do around Chicago this weekend: Ensemble Español, ‘Wicked’ and Gorillaz

September 30, 2022 at 5:30 a.m.

"Wicked": The smash hit Broadway musical about the witches of the Land of Oz returns to Chicago. Expect incredible sets and powerful songs about the rivalry and unlikely friendship between...

Deadmau5 performs at the Aragon Ballroom on Oct. 22, 2011, in Chicago.

10 Things to Do Around Chicago: Deadmau5, apples in Long Grove and the Hyde Park Jazz Festival

September 23, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Deadmau5: This first tour for the "We Are Friends" compilation album series supports the lead single from "We Are Friends Vol. 11," which will release in early 2023, and the...

People stop by the Grassroots booth at The Salt Shed on Aug. 25, 2022.

Weed dispensaries are marketing at concerts and festivals, but the hope is to one day sell products there too

September 22, 2022 at 11:16 a.m.

The smell of pot smoke frequently pervades concerts, but cannabis' presence is a bit more tangible at shows at the Salt Shed. One of the first things attendees at the...

17 Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana specials at Chicago restaurants for a sweet new year

September 23, 2022 at 11:46 a.m.

The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana, begins Sunday, kicking off 10 days of prayer and reflection that culminate Oct. 5 with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Like most Jewish...

A fan watches Taking Back Sunday at Riot Fest 2022.

10 things to do in Chicago this weekend: Riot Fest, Panic! at the Disco and ‘Sweeney Todd’

September 17, 2022 at 9:37 a.m.

Riot Fest: The Original Misfits perform the entirety of their 1982 album "Walk Among Us" at the annual fest, which also features headlining sets from My Chemical Romance and Nine...

30 Chicago Oktoberfest events and specials, from a 2-pound pretzel to stein-holding contests

September 23, 2022 at 11:53 a.m.

Summer might be Chicago's biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area's strong German heritage means you'll find plenty of...

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac performs at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2014.

10 things to do around Chicago: Printers Row Lit Fest, Mexican Independence Day parade and Stevie Nicks

October 8, 2022 at 11:12 a.m.

Ravenswood ArtWalk: Visit historic buildings and artist studios during the 20th annual festival, which also features live music, a short film festival, free dance classes and a pollinator nest building...

Rudresh Mahanthappa's GAMAK, performing at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, during the 2018 Chicago Jazz Festival.

10 things to do around Chicago: Dueling electronic music fests, Jazz Fest and Bulls Fest

September 2, 2022 at 6:07 a.m.

North Coast Music Festival: Armin Van Buuren, Illenium and Porter Robinson headline the annual EDM fest, which features stages focused on house, bass and dubstep. You can also climb a...

14 Labor Day specials at Chicago-area restaurants, from brunch paella to seafood boil kits

September 1, 2022 at 9:58 a.m.

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer with a three-day weekend offering a last chance to make the most of the nice weather with grilled food, refreshing drinks and...

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