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Robot Block Party

Robot Block Party

Celebrate National Robotics Week by bringing the family to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Robot Block Party April 4-12 and stay at the VERY nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Find out if robots will some day rule the world at the Robot Block Party! (Heck, this blog is being written by a […]

The Illusionists-Witness the Impossible

For some spring magic, bring the family to see The Illusionists-Witness the Impossible show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago’s Loop, March 10-22, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Direct from Broadway, the Illusionists-Witness the Impossible show features seven stars of magic performing seemingly impossible feats: Yu Ho-Jin, The […]

Windy City Brewhaha

Leave the kids with Grandma and Papa and come to Chicago for the Windy City Brewhaha, a celebration of beer March 7, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Beer: “A fermented alcoholic beverage brewed typically from malt and hops.” Come learn about the history and future of craft beer! Don’t […]

Chicago Flower & Garden Show

Think spring at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show March 14-22 at Navy Pier and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! There is something for everyone at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show! The Kid’s Activity Garden features container gardening (potting party), an interactive bug exhibit, crafts and a large play […]

Chicago Flamenco Festival

Watch dance all night at the Chicago Flamenco Festival March 6-7 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! On Friday March 6, the Chicago Flamenco Festival features the great dancer Carmen La Talegona with singer Roberto Lorente and guitarist Antonio Sanchez. Carmen La Talegona, at the age of 14, won the […]

Crime and Horror Expo

Leave the kiddies at home and bring your Valentine to the Mad Mobster True Crime and Horror Expo February 13-15 at the Hilton Hotel, and stay at the MUCH more affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! The Mad Mobster True Crime and Horror Expo has it all—if you’re into, uh, crime and […]

Chicago Auto Show

You and the family ought to show up at the Chicago Auto Show February 14-22 at McCormick Place and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! The Chicago Auto Show is the largest convention of its kind in the country. This year marks the 107th edition of the show! Exhibits include world […]

Peking Acrobats Show

Juggle the family schedule and head for the Peking Acrobats at the Harris Theater February 6-7, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! The Peking Acrobats debuted in 1986 and have been thrilling audiences ever since! Utilizing modern twists on ancient Chinese techniques dating back 2,000 years, the company’s gymnasts, jugglers, […]

Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival

Shake the winter blues and come to the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, January 20 through February 21, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! With such headliners as the great Steve Earle, legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke, The String Cheese Incident, New Orleans Suspects, Mark Broussard, Robert Randolph and the […]

Anime Festival at University of Chicago

Is winter making your inner nerd itchy? Get out of the house and come to Uchi-Con, the University of Chicago’s festival of the art of Japanese anime, January 31, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Uchi-Con runs from 10 am to six pm. There will be food, all-day Karaoke (come […]

Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest

Just for laughs, come to the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival at Stage 773 January 8-18 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Chicago, one of the theater capitols of the world, is known for comedy improvisational theater (Second City et al) as well as sketch (scripted) comedy. Would-be actors and writers […]

Museum of Science and Industry Free Days in January

Bring the family to Chicago’s famed Museum of Science and Industry for January Illinois Free Days and stay just a walk away at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! The Museum of Science and Industry has so many wonderful exhibits and activities, it would take days to see it all. And Illinois residents […]