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You Can Pet a Stingray at the Shedd Aquarium

You Can Pet a Stingray at the Shedd Aquarium

Stingray Touch is not as scary as it sounds. Just don't pull their tails.

Posted Friday at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
What To Drink at Craft Beer Week: Tips From a Certified Expert

What To Drink at Craft Beer Week: Tips From a Certified Expert

Ria Neri, the cicerone for Wicker Park beer restaurant Bangers & Lace, makes some recommendations—and explains why beer is such a big deal right now.

Posted May 16, 2013, at 2:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Six Things To Do On Mother's Day

Six Things To Do On Mother’s Day

If you're still in search of mother's day events , we've rounded up six, including two gospel brunches and a klezmer brunch.

Posted May 10, 2013, at 12:55 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Chicago Museums Have 23 Great Exhibits You Can Visit in May

Chicago Museums Have 23 Great Exhibits You Can Visit in May

Irving Penn at the Art Institute, Theaster Gates at MCA, The Sahmat Collective at Smart Museum, and more

Posted May 10, 2013, at 11:06 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Young Chicago Designers' Fabulous Fashion Show

The Young Chicago Designers’ Fabulous Fashion Show

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosted a big annual event on Friday. Here are the new student designs that came down the runway at SAIC Fashion 2013.

Posted May 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Where To Watch the Kentucky Derby in Chicago

Where To Watch the Kentucky Derby in Chicago

Here are six viewing parties where you can celebrate the Kentucky Derby with your biggest hat and a mint julep.

Posted May 3, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
How You Can Tell You're Drinking a Really Amazing Cup of Coffee

How You Can Tell You’re Drinking a Really Amazing Cup of Coffee

There will be plenty of good coffee at CoffeeCON tomorrow. An expert shared how to know you've met java nirvana.

Posted May 3, 2013, at 12:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Can You Come Up With a Game as Good as Cards Against Humanity?

Can You Come Up With a Game as Good as Cards Against Humanity?

The founders of your favorite dirty card game have a contest to design the next fun thing you'll play at a party.

Posted May 2, 2013, at 3:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Vote for 'Chicago' Twice in a Best Cover Contest

Vote for ‘Chicago’ Twice in a Best Cover Contest

The November 2012 issue is nominated for two categories in the American Society of Magazine Editors' Best Cover Contest.

Posted April 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Roger Ebert Announces His Cancer Has Returned

Roger Ebert Announces His Cancer Has Returned

But that won't stop one of the most powerful people in Chicago.

Posted April 3, 2013, at 10:40 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)