Chicago Travel Blog

Chicago is home to tons of small theater, dance, and performance companies, many of whom are making incredible work.  If you’re in town and up for something on the experimental side, check out a show at one of these venues. Links Hall celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2010.  Week after week,...

Chicago’s a musical town. Big bands, little bands, nobody-yet bands, they all want to play in Chicago. Outdoor concerts in Millennium Park and summer festivals bring several hundred-thousand music fans. Photo courtesy of official website. Howl at the Moon, River North Good fun with dueling pianos....

Tired of the same old Valentines Day dinner – looking for something to spice it up this year? Or are you visiting the city for the day of love and are looking for something to do before or after dinner? Some of Chicago’s best professional dance companies are ready to share tales of love...

Photo courtesy of ACVB PR ‘Tis the season for shopping, snow, gift giving, and the NUTCRACKER!  Chicago offers many chances to see this magical ballet that draws the audience into a wonderful dream, set on Christmas Eve. Every little girl dreams of being Clara and one day the beautiful and elegant...

A highlight of the Chicago summer comes at the tail end with the Chicago Dancing Festival, which takes place on the stage at Millennium Park with plenty of grace and finesse. The Chicago Dancing Festival, in its fourth year, seeks to celebrate the large and diverse dance scene in Chicago by bringing...