It may not be officially summer, but it is starting to feel like it in Chicago with schools out and events starting, whether or not the weather cooperates.

Experiences, not exhibitions, are coaxing folks off their couches and into cultural institutions. Here are some worth checking out.

Here are all of the Tribune’s guides and critics’ picks for summer 2025. Our writers and critics make their Top 10 lists and recommendations for this season’s TV, movies, music, theater, books, dance ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Catch summer ... Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St. Members and children under 3 are free; admission $7-$10; nationalhellenicmuseum.org Chicago City Markets ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and ...

Several Chicago area museums and attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum, have announced dozens of free admission days through summer ... The events will feature story ...

Several Chicago-area attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum, have announced dozens of free admission days through the summer months ... The events will feature story ...

concerts and experiences in and around Chicago. The National Museum of Mexican Art: This fantastic free Pilsen museum hosts family-friendly programs and events throughout the summer, in addition ...

If you’re like us, you might be planning ahead to make sure your summer is filled with museum visits, outdoor events and plenty of fun ... Address: 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago Cost: $38 adults, $28 ...

Chicago's beloved wildlife expert Frank "Alligator" Robb will speak as part of the museum's "Meet a Scientist" series on June 6.

(Tribune News Service) — Navy Pier on Thursday announced its summer calendar ... by artist Derrick Adams in partnership with EXPO Chicago. The installation will continue Adams’ focus on ...

The Chicago History Museum is a must-visit destination ... Chicago’s annual Blues Fest or Jazz Fest were always on my summer ...