This elderly Chicagoan was spotted reminding all of us that it's summertime, dancing to the Black Eyed Peas, at Midsommarfest in Andersonville last weekend. more ›

Bin 36, one of our favorite spots, is hosting a particularly comprehensive New Year’s Eve party, and spots are still available. If you already have evening plans, Bin 36 is offering a 4-course early meal, seating from 5:30-7:00, so you can grub up before you head out to your drinking and carousing. The early dinner is $55 per person, a good deal for a meal on New Year’s Eve. more ›

We imagine this is how Marcus is spending his vacation with the Chicagoist intern. more ›

Like this guy, a man who dances only to the joy in his heart and headphones, chasing those Cubbie Blues away. We're not sure if he'll replace Ronnie Woo Woo as a Wrigleyville mainstay but God knows it's more entertaining to watch than anything the Cubs put on the field these days. [via Deadspin] more ›

Chicago SummerDance begins its 13th season this evening in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park. more ›

The title of Chicago Tap Theater's new production, The Hourglass and the Poisoned Pen: a Superhero Tap Dance Opera piqued our interest immediately, but this show is no gimmick. The production is the collaborative brainchild of artistic director Mark Yonally and comic book artist Andrew Pepoy, and is meant to be a way for Yonally to further challenge his dancers, as well as the way his audiences see tap. more ›

Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza is opening at the United Center tomorrow night, and if you happen to be downtown tomorrow you may glimpse the groups of street dancers, musicians, and performing artists – dressed in white – that will be moving throughout the Loop to promote the show. more ›

Chic-a-go-go Host Mia Park more ›