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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> eNewspaper News alerts Best Reviews Subscriber services Obituaries Advertising July 28, 2020 74°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 Now streaming from Chicago theater, comedy and dance — plus new for August Get your Chicago theater fix online: Our updating list of play videos, interactive classes, concerts and more. By Doug George Jul 23, 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 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 Advertisement Most read on entertainment White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech files for divorce from ‘Riverdale’ actress Vanessa Morgan Jul 27, 2020 TV star Brielle Biermann blames White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech for their 2018 split Feb 17, 2019 As ‘The Chi’ returns without Jason Mitchell, a look back at why is he off the series. Jun 18, 2020 Meet Jasmine Davis, a breakout performer on ‘The Chi,' and the show’s first transgender character Jul 22, 2020 Responding to conflict, Greenhouse Theater will no longer create shows — though rental stages remain Jul 27, 2020 Advertisement Fun & Games Daily Crossword Jumble Daily Daily Solitaire Jewels Blitz Daily Sudoku 2020 Connect Mahjong Story Bubble Shooter HD 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 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 Most read on chicagotribune.com Second stimulus check updates: White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on new coronavirus aid package 1h White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech files for divorce from ‘Riverdale’ actress Vanessa Morgan Jul 27, 2020 People coming to Chicago from Wisconsin will have to self-quarantine for 14 days under latest coronavirus order from Mayor Lori Lightfoot Jul 27, 2020 Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,231 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported as Chicago adds Wisconsin to quarantine list and Pritzker visits downstate counties hit with outbreaks 4h DuPage County board candidate withdraws from race over tweet about ‘laughing’ at officer getting hit in face 4h Advertisement 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 Music With nothing to do, what do you do? DoStuff is finding a useful way to keep going through quarantine, while also helping indie venues DoStuff At Home is a new effort aimed at getting people entertainment, and independent venues and performers much needed help By Britt Julious May 14, 2020 Advertisement Latest on chicagotribune.com Cubs hang on to beat Reds 8-7 after Craig Kimbrel and the bullpen nearly ruin a 7-run lead and Jon Lester’s 5 no-hit innings 13m Two Chicago hospitals now rank among the top 20 nationwide 1h Second stimulus check updates: White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on new coronavirus aid package 1h 3 MLB games are postponed as the Marlins deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. ‘I’m going to be honest with you: I’m scared,’ Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. 2h Illinois running back Ra’Von Bonner is opting out of his senior season because of COVID-19 concerns: ‘The risks are greater than the reward’ 3h Chicago Tribune Articles group 1 Don't Miss $20 OFF the Chicago Tribune Birthday Book -Shop 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 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 by noon, April 1! By Michael Phillips Apr 30, 2020 Michael Phillips Tribune Overdue Film Festival: ‘Destry Rides Again,’ when Marlene Dietrich m...