Behind the Fur: An Exclusive Encounter at the Mascot Hall of Fame || August 11th

The Community Healthcare System farmers market returns this summer to the grounds of St. Catherine Hospital, as part of the Lake County Eats Local! program.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces new artistic and executive leadership || Internationally acclaimed theater, television, and film director EDWARD HALL returns to Chicago Shakespeare to lead as Artistic Director || Prominent and respected arts executive KIMBERLY MOTES brings more than two decades of leadership experience to lead as Executive Director || Appointments underscore Theater’s commitment to bold artistic vision, dynamic breadth of programming with global reach, robust education programs, and dedicated service in the community

Shattered Globe Theatre announces 2023-24 season || A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, FLOOD & JUMP explore contemporary themes of family, refuge and hope with grit, comedic absurdity and magical realism

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre || Performances through ⁠August 20th || Wednesdays 11:00 a.m., Thursdays–Saturdays 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m. || Catch this “Tale as Old as Time” on Navy Pier for 75 minutes of summer fun

EXPERIENTIAL RETAILER CAMP MAKES MIDWEST DEBUT WITH NEW IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE: DOODLES X CAMP, OPENING AUGUST 19 IN CHICAGO’S LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD || This real-world shop-and-play experience will teleport families into the rainbow world of Doodles || CAMP Chicago’s “Canteen” Retail Space Now Open

The Indy Cornhole Classic is coming to Indianapolis! || Saturday, August 19th || American Legion Mall

NEW PHILHARMONIC CELEBRATES WARHOL WITH CHICAGO AREA PREMIERE OF “PASSACAGLIA IN PRIMARY COLORS” FROM “FIFTEEN: SYMPHONIC FANTASY ON THE ART OF ANDY WARHOL” IN FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT JULY 30 || Guest Baritone Misha Bouvier Featured in Rousing Program Also Including Pops, Marches and Selections from Popular Film Scores

***** Highly Recommended ***** We attended Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play” on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois.  My mom, 5-year old, 3-year old, and I enjoyed the play very much.  The play follows many of the Elephant and Piggie adventures found in the book series by Mo Willems.  My kids read and flip through the books at home, so they knew exactly who the characters were on stage; they were so excited to see Elephant and Piggie “in person”.

**** Highly Recommended **** I absolutely loved the Kokandy production of "The SpongeBob Musical"!  SpongeBob is colorful, campy and true to the cartoon.  The musical numbers, all written by different people, shouldn’t have worked together, and yet they totally do!  The enthusiastic and energetic cast, all wearing neon-bright, multi-colored costumes and wigs, were terrific, dancing and singing their heart out!  What a fun show!   4 BIG Spotlights