About 2 million people are expected at North Ave. Beach to watch the show, which is free to the public and the largest show of its kind. more ›

This year, Chicago becomes the home to Neon Marshmallow Fest. This brand new four-day festival celebrates a wide variety of noise and experimental music and will be held at Viaduct Theater from Thursday, August 19 through Sunday, August 22. It’s co-curated by Acid Marshmallow’s Matt Kimmel and Neon Blossom Records’ Dan Smith, who also plays under the moniker Red Electric Rainbow. more ›

No, those sounds of fighter jets screaming across the sky we've been hearing all week doesn't signify that we're under attack by our neighbors from across the lake. The ruckus means aircraft are practicing ahead of this weekend's Chicago Air & Water Show, which runs this Saturday and Sunday at North Ave. Beach. more ›