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.
As the weather warms up, it’s time get outside for dining, boating, strolling a festival and more.
Know what’s happening in the city through our print edition Summer Guide. From concerts, to festivals to more — everything you need to know to make the most out of your summer in Chicago.
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News and Events
Garbage is currently touring in support of its 2021 album “No Gods No Masters,” which Manson says was “much more political than we have ever been and probably ever will be again.”
To support her new album, P!nk will embark on a massive stadium tour starting in July. The tour arrives at Wrigley Field on Aug. 12.
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‘I love Chicago so much,’ says the comedian, who structured a sitcom like the ’90s team’s unstoppable offense.
The daughter of Pepe Aguilar will kick off her Piensa En Mi tour in Chicago next month, following the release of an album by the same name.
Known as “Mr. Personality” after his hit song, Price, born in 1933, was a prolific songwriter and gifted singer.
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.
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.
A look at the can’t-miss music events in Chicago and the ‘burbs this summer.
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.
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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.
Whether it’s baseball, volleyball, auto racing or other contests, Chicago sports fans never starve in the summer. Here are their options.
Every once in a while it’s nice to elevate our thinking. We might even get a little culture — and education — along the way.
Summertime in Chicago is the perfect time to get up and get active, and what better way to do that than by taking a ride.
Among the city’s most popular neighborhood festivals is the annual Taylor Street Festa Italiana in Chicago’s historic Little Italy neighborhood.
Keep the kiddos busy all summer long with these kid-friendly outings, festivals, tours and more in and around Chicago.
Catch live tunes all summer long at venues — indoors and out — across the Chicago area.
35 years ago this month, summer audiences first relished the rich dialogue, imaginative plot and intriguing locales of Brian De Palma’s crime classic.
“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.
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