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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> eNewspaper Alerts Best Reviews Subscribers Obits Advertising February 02, 2021 21°F Things to do Submit an event Events Calendar 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 Entertainment Holiday streaming: Movies, TV to watch this holiday season Even though this holiday season might look a little different than years in the past, there will still be holiday movies and TV shows to enjoy. Here are some of our picks and a look at what the holiday season will bring. Dec 7, 2020 Entertainment Chicago holiday entertainment for 2020: Our list of 40 shows, live events and music. Let it stream! Our guide for this year's holiday entertainment in Chicago, with theater, music, dance and others. Most are virtual but don't let that dim your season. By Doug George Dec 4, 2020 Museums With museums closed again, here are 5 great online museum experiences You can't go to a Chicago museum in person anymore, but they've been scrambling during the pandemic to come up with new and interesting ways to showcase their treasures. By Steve Johnson Nov 25, 2020 Michael Phillips In this holiday season of streaming options, it’s confinement vs. escapism. Plus courtroom drama. Some of us look backward, not just to stories such as “The Queen’s Gambit” taking us away from 2020, but to TV shows that were huge a few years back. "Mad Men," for instance. By Michael Phillips Nov 18, 2020 Museums ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ experience coming to new North Side venue The projected-art exhibition follows successful versions of the show in Toronto and Paris. By Steve Johnson Nov 16, 2020 Advertisement Most read on entertainment Dustin Diamond, ‘Saved by the Bell’ actor, dies at 44 Feb 1, 2021 Chicago copywriter sent home on ‘The Bachelor’ after sharing rumor: ‘I’m just really disappointed in myself’ Feb 1, 2021 ‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dustin Diamond remembered as ‘true comedic genius’ Feb 1, 2021 Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking Tony award-winning actor, dead at 96 Jan 28, 2021 In Instagram post, Evan Rachel Wood alleges Marilyn Manson abused her Feb 1, 2021 Advertisement Fun & Games Daily Crossword Jumble Daily Jumble Daily in color Daily Solitaire Jewels Blitz Daily Sudoku 2020 Connect Mahjong Story Bubble Shooter HD Museums Christmas lights preview: Tis the season (already) — and a newcomer, Kohl Children’s Museum, joins the holiday displays Chicago Christmas lights - including ZooLights - coming soon. But tickets are going very fast. By Steve Johnson Nov 11, 2020 Entertainment Things to do, watch, stream this Halloween Whether you are looking to admire the neighbor’s decor, watch some scary movies, join a virtual film festival or create your own candy chute, we have got you covered with things to do this Halloween. By Chicago Tribune staff Oct 30, 2020 Entertainment Top 10 things to do this Halloween, including an ‘upside down’ Chicago parade A drive-through Halloween parade and haunted house, plus streaming performances just for your scare season. By Doug George Oct 26, 2020 Coronavirus What are the streaming shows now in Chicago theater and dance — updated with 50+ for Oct. 2020 Get your Chicago theater fix online: Our updating list of comedy, drama, musicals and more has 50+ shows for fall 2020. By Doug George Oct 21, 2020 Lake County News-Sun Six Flags Great America reopening for holiday lights event with new safety procedures Running Nov. 27 through Dec. 27, and marking the first time the theme park will be open this year, the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays are sure to make for a “delightful season,” Six Flags spokeswoman Caitlin Kepple said. By Yadira Sanchez Olson Oct 15, 2020 Entertainment Labor Day weekend: ‘Mulan’ on Disney Plus, a taste of the Chicago Jazz Festival and more things to do Here are some things to do during Labor Day weekend. By Chicago Tribune staff Sep 4, 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 Most read on chicagotribune.com Third stimulus check updates: Biden meets with GOP senators who want smaller COVID-19 aid package, but no quick deal reached Feb 1, 2021 CPS calls for 2 days of ‘cooling off’ as it reports progress in averting a CTU strike; remote learning continues Tuesday and Wednesday Feb 1, 2021 Editorial: Teachers stay home due to science, then ignore science when it’s time to go back Feb 1, 2021 A ‘healthy’ doctor died two weeks after getting a COVID-19 vaccine; CDC is investigating why Jan 7, 2021 Column: Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day letter to Joe Biden: An exclusive (very real) draft Jan 19, 2021 Advertisement 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 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 Advertisement Latest on chicagotribune.com Ask Amy: Friendship with married man has great benefits, but little luck 3h Thad Young is playing like his old self — and the Chicago Bulls are starting to see the benefits: ‘You’re getting what I signed up for and who I am as a player’ 4h Players union declines MLB proposal for a 1-month delay to the season and will ‘instead continue preparations for an on-time start’ Feb 1, 2021 ’Judas and the Black Messiah’ review: Retelling the death of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton Feb 1, 2021 Lauri Markkanen’s 2nd straight 30-point game helps Chicago Bulls snap a 3-game losing streak with a 110-102 victory over the New York Knicks Feb 1, 2021 Chicago Tribune Articles group 6 NEW! Exclusive Chicago Flag Face Masks -Shop Pack of 3 Now Challenge yourself with online puzzles & games. Play now Exclusive Merchandise from the Chicago Tribune's Election Coverage -Shop Now No-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning. Explore now 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 Fune...