A: A free movie every week. To us summer is about more than music festivals, street fairs and outdoor dining. It's also about enjoying wonderful cinema, either indoors in a wonderfully air-conditioned theater, or outside on a big freakin' lawn. And we'll be getting plenty of chances for both over the next several months thanks to Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. Better known as the organization behind the annual Chicago International Film Festival,... more ›

In an interview last month, veteran West Loop gallery owner Rhona Hoffman reflected on how art collection has evolved throughout her career, how the internet has supersized the art fair and made the global scene more accessible than ever. But this interview came not from Art in America or an academic panel but from a Bad At Sports podcast event at ThreeWalls gallery. Art enthusiasts have access to more information, images and, thanks to last... more ›

Look, we know we post a lot of stories about animals. Sure it can get old, but sometimes we just can't resist. Especially when we're talking about a city sponsored plan to give geese diarrhea ... on purpose. more ›

This week brings an embarrassment of riches for art lovers. Longer, warmer days inspire artists, collectors, and curious bystanders to hook up, talk art, and put some serious coin in a few dealers’ and artists’ pockets. Everyday through Friday we’ll be featuring the highlights of another spring festival, helping you stay sane in these frenzied days of wheeling and dealing. more ›

This morning, Mayor Daley will formally announce Chicago's newest attraction, Garden in a City. The unveiling is at 10:45am TODAY(!) in a large tent at Grant Park's Butler Field. more ›

With temps expected to hit the 70s on Thursday, it’s clear that spring is on the way. Of course, this means summer will be here in a matter of ... well, hours. And with summer comes the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park. more ›

It’s a big day for Roger Ebert tomorrow as one of Chicagoist’s favorite summertime activities begins with the Chicago Outdoor Movie Festival in Grant Park’s Butler Field. After receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last month, Ebert receives his own plaque under the Chicago Theatre marquee Tuesday as part of Roger Ebert Day. Festivities also include a fete at the Chicago Cultural Center and a luncheon. Ebert also chose all of the... more ›

We're just jumping on the bandwagon with the title of this post.. it seems like the thing to do when writing about the art fairs this weekend. We're not sure who came up with the headline first, but Time Out Chicago ran a multi-page feature on the art fair "war" and so did the Sun-Times. We're guessing that TOC had it in print first. more ›

In case you didn't know, Chicago has one of the largest convention centers in the world, McCormick Place, and as a result, Chicago's one of the top convention cities in the world -- number one by some measures. But a few things have happened this past year that might knock the crown from Chi-town. more ›