International Festival of Life Archives

A David Bowie dance opera, Coco Picard chats, the Sugar Ball, and more things to do this weekend

Catch The King and I before it closes, satirize politics with the comedy group Capitol Steps, and more to do this weekend.

Fests devoted to rap, house, jazz, country, gospel, blues, metal, Latin music, and more

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 3.

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 4

The International Festival of Life brings a crowd of reggae stars to Union Park for its 21st incarnation.

Beyond West Fest: the Chosen Few Reunion Weekend, the International Festival of Life, and more

Margarita-making firemen, the world’s largest block party, the first Chicago Craft Beer Festival, and more.