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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> eNewspaper News alerts Best Reviews Subscriber services Obituaries Advertising October 02, 2020 50°F Things to do Submit an event Things to Do Music Movies The Theater Loop Television Books Advertisement Welcome to the home of things to do in Chicago. To submit an event, click here. How to submit a virtual event to the calendar Coronavirus Streaming in Chicago theater and dance — 44+ for fall 2020 Get your Chicago theater fix online: Our updating list of comedy, drama, musicals and more has 50+ shows for fall 2020. By Doug George Sep 18, 2020 Entertainment Labor Day weekend: ‘Mulan’ on Disney Plus, a taste of the Chicago Jazz Festival and more things to do Here are some things to do during Labor Day weekend. By Chicago Tribune staff Sep 4, 2020 Entertainment Here’s a list of drive-in movie theaters near you A list of Chicago's drive-in movie theaters. By Hannah Herrera Greenspan Jul 7, 2020 Coronavirus A Fourth with no fireworks? Navy Pier has canceled Independence Day firework display By late May, the Chicago-area cancellation list has grown for Fourth of July 2020 fireworks. From Arlington Heights to Naperville, we have the latest. By Doug George Jun 23, 2020 Dining Where to eat and drink outside this summer: A running list of Chicago and suburban rooftops and patio reopenings Patios are open now in the suburbs and opening soon in the city. Below, you’ll find a running list of sortable outdoor dining options. If you are a restaurant owner with a patio or rooftop, please add your information to our list here. Jun 2, 2020 Advertisement Most read on entertainment A dedicated cult of growers look to grow the biggest giant pumpkin in Illinois, aiming for 2,000 pounds. And the winner is ... 8:15 AM 40 songs about the coronavirus pandemic. Listen here. May 4, 2020 Tom Skilling ‘grateful’ to return to WGN after weight-loss surgery Apr 11, 2020 ‘Girlfriends’ star Reggie Hayes was on top of the world. Now the Chicago native is struggling to find work and battling congestive heart failure. Sep 23, 2020 Daily Commuter Crossword Nov 15, 2017 Advertisement Fun & Games Daily Crossword Jumble Daily Jumble Daily in color Daily Solitaire Jewels Blitz Daily Sudoku 2020 Connect Mahjong Story Bubble Shooter HD Coronavirus Things to do while you’re stuck at home during coronavirus today A list of things to do while you're quarantined during coronavirus outbreak. By Chicago Tribune staff Jun 2, 2020 Movies Now streaming: New movies available to stream during coronavirus quarantine Here are some new movies coming to streaming services during coronavirus quarantine. By Michael Phillips May 22, 2020 Books The best books to read during coronavirus quarantine The best books to read during quarantine. By Chicago Tribune staff May 22, 2020 Howard Reich Millennium Park at Home music series launches in cyberspace Howard Reich previews the newly announced Millennium Park at Home series. By Howard Reich May 22, 2020 Music Chicago musican Nika Nemirovsky shaped her musical voice like her life was shaped, with bits and pieces of many amazing things Chicago musiican Nika Nemirovsky has new music, called Close But Not Too Close By Britt Julious May 21, 2020 Howard Reich Chicago Opera Theater season announcement for 2020-21 Howard Reich reports on lineup for Chicago Opera Theater's 2020-21 season. By Howard Reich May 20, 2020 Lifestyles Memorial Day weekend in Chicago: 31 things to do that will put you in a summer mood and help you forget the pandemic Creative ways to celebrate the holiday weekend. It may be a bit different this year due to COVID-19. By Chicago Tribune staff and Darcel Rockett May 20, 2020 Most read on chicagotribune.com Second stimulus check updates: House Democrats pass partisan $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as talks on smaller measure drag on Oct 1, 2020 Live updates: Kellyanne Conway and 2 GOP senators test positive for COVID-19; Trump expected to stay ‘a few days’ at hospital 8m University of Notre Dame president tests positive for COVID-19 after attending White House Rose Garden ceremony with President Trump 1h Kellyanne Conway’s 15-year-old daughter says she is seeking emancipation. Here’s what that process might look like. Aug 25, 2020 Trump, stricken by COVID-19, taken to Walter Reed hospital after receiving experimental treatment at White House 1h Advertisement Coronavirus Dislocation and silver linings: Chicago artist Nate Young on showing new work during a pandemic When the pandemic hit, one of Nate Young's spring shows moved online. The other got postponed, and so he kept refining the work for it. By Steve Johnson May 20, 2020 Michael Phillips ‘Celluloid Skylines’ is an at-home film festival that connects ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’ and ‘Columbus’ and ‘Blade Runner’ this weekend ‘Celluloid Skylines’ is an at-home film festival ranging from ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’ and ‘Columbus’ to ‘Blade Runner’ By Michael Phillips May 20, 2020 Coronavirus Chicago songwriter Steve Dawson has a new album out during a pandemic — ‘Last Flight Out’ is both poorly timed and timely The Chicago singer-songwriter was to have played a record release show May 8 for "Last Flight Out," the new album from his Funeral Bonsai Wedding band. By Steve Johnson May 20, 2020 Books Summer 2020 book preview: 10 books to read in our Chicago quarantine With so much canceled due to COVID-19, books are where it's at this summer: Here’s a roundup to help plan your reading lists. By Jennifer Day May 20, 2020 Music Chicago Children’s Choir concert goes virtual for Paint the Town Red: ‘This is an opportunity for us to share our love and passion for the arts’ The Chicago Children’s Choir will host its Paint the Town Red concert alongside special guest artists this year. The free, virtual concert will be livestreamed Thursday, May 21 from 7-8pm, on the Chicago Children’s Choir website and other social media sites. By Darcel Rockett May 19, 2020 Lifestyles Chicago seniors share their 2020 graduation songs We reached out to high schools throughout Chicago asking students to submit songs that have been on their playlists lately, or reminded them of their senior year. By Adam Lukach May 18, 2020 Music Review: Chicago’s Retirement Party amaze with the noisy, blissful “Runaway Dog” Review of Runaway Dog the new Retirement Party album By Kevin Williams May 15, 2020 Advertisement Latest on chicagotribune.com Live updates: Kellyanne Conway and 2 GOP senators test positive for COVID-19; Trump expected to stay ‘a few days’ at hospital 8m Cubs core stars face an uncertain future on and off the field after their postseason comes to an early close: ‘Nobody knows what’s going to happen’ 26m An abundance of risk, not caution: Retracing Trump’s steps in the days leading up to his positive COVID-19 diagnosis 30m ‘Just numb’: Cubs eliminated from the playoffs with a 2-0 loss to the Marlins 44m Third trial of Jackie Wilson after allegations of torture at the hands of Burge ends stunningly, with judge turning ire toward prosecutors 55m Chicago Tribune Articles group 5 NEW! Exclusive Chicago Flag Face Masks -Shop Pack of 3 Now Challenge yourself with online puzzles & games. Play now Get our FREE Daywatch newsletter to prepare for the upcoming election. Sign up No-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning. Explore now Michael Phillips Friday night, McHenry Outdoor Theater packed ‘em in (socially distanced cars, of course). Is this the rebirth of the drive-in? We need to get out and start being Americans again," said one of the drive-in moviegoers who packed the McHenry Outdoor Theatre Friday. By Michael Phillips May 9, 2020 Michael Phillips Put your movie trivia wizardry to the test, support Chicago movie theater employees The Chicago Cinema Workers Fund raised $17,000 to help out furloughed movie theater employees. They're throwing a virtual trivia contest Friday night to get to $25,000. Twenty bucks to sign up...