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Things to Do
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The opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Friday will bring the new Crossroads of Schaumburg development near Woodfield Mall up to three active restaurants with more on the way.
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Mark your calendar for Fan Expo Chicago, Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.
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This week in theater: Oil Lamp Theater’s season continues with the romantic comedy “I Love You Because”; Drury Lane Theatre revives Buddy Holly jukebox tuner and Theater Wit examines teenage angst in its Chicago premiere of “Adolescent Salvation.”
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We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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An artist whose work is on display throughout the Chicago area has been selected to paint Des Plaines’ latest public mural.
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Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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Upcoming concerts include Poi Dog Pondering at RiverEdge Park, Jimmy Eat World at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Ricky Martin at Ravinia Festival and more.
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Music, barbecue and fun return to Vernon Hills when the 15th annual Little Bear Ribfest gets cooking Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in the Century Park Arboretum.
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Northlight Theatre, long of Skokie, has had a date with Evanston from its beginning. It’s a relationship officially re-consummated last month as Northlight cut the ribbon on its new, $33 million theater, built from the ground up in downtown Evanston.
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This week in the suburbs: dozens of celebrities converge in Rosemont for the annual Fan Expo Chicago; seminal post-punk band The Violent Femmes play Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and St. Charles hosts its annual plein air art fair.
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