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Wanda Sykes in Concert

Wanda Sykes in Concert

Come to the Chicago Theatre to see legendary comic Wanda Sykes February 1 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! Wanda Sykes is on tour, and you do not want to miss it. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. […]

Emma Willman at Zanies

Come to Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago to see the hilarious Emma Willman January 23 and stay at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in historic Hyde Park! Maine native and Comedy Cellar regular, Emma is one of the top comedians in New York City. She made her late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2016 and […]

Amy Schumer in Concert

For a grownup holiday treat, come to the Chicago Theatre to see comedian and actor Amy Schumer December 19-20 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, in  the historic Hyde Park neighborhood! If you like sexy, raunchy, outrageously funny, and topical humor, Amy Schumer is for you! No subject is taboo, […]

Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Bring the family to experience Zoo Lights at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo December 8-January 7 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! A Chicago holiday tradition that helps keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and open 365 days a year, Zoo Lights illuminates the zoo with more than 2.5 […]

The Santaland Diaries

Bring someone you love to see the Goodman Theatre production of “The Santaland Diaries,” by the wicked funny David Sedaris, through December 30, and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! David Sedaris is a brilliant writer who presents monologues about his life onstage, delighting audiences everywhere. “The […]

The Play That Goes Wrong

Bring the family to see the hilarious Brit farce “The Play that Goes Wrong” at the Oriental Theatre December 4-16 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! “The Play that Goes Wrong” has been playing in Lindon’s West End since 2014. If you like slapstick, this is your play. Shakespeare is […]

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Bring the family to Chicago for the wondrous holiday show Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at Museum of Science and Industry November 15-January 6, and stay at the blocks-away and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Light is a time-honored tradition, starting in 1942 with a […]

Magnificent Miles Lights Festival

Bring the family to see the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival November 16-17 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has something for everyone, with a parade and more than a dozen family-friendly activities from Chicago favorites and popular brands—plus live music and […]

Emo Philips at Zanies

Come to Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago to see the genius standup of Emo Philips November 8 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel in historic Hyde Park! Emo Philips is grownup fun of a high order. Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” and considered by […]

Josh Groban with Idina Menzel

Come to Chicago’s United Center to see Josh Groban and special guest Idina Menzel November 6 and stay at the nearby and affordable Chicago Lake Shore hotel in historic Hyde Park! Josh Groban walked into show business in a strange way. He was called to stand in at a Grammy Award rehearsal for an ailing […]

Things to do at Lake Michigan: Chicago’s Best Beaches

Chicago hosts thousands of tourists each year, each one visiting for his or her own unique reason. The Windy City attracts sports fans, foodies, shoppers, museumgoers, music fans, and general tourists looking to experience one of the most exciting and bustling cities in America. And Chicago is just that. With so much to offer both […]

How to Maximize your Stay at a Chicago Hotel near Lake Michigan

Chicago is a city made up of many different and distinct neighborhoods, each of which has something special to offer those living or visiting them. From Lincoln Park and Wrigley Ville to downtown and The Loop, every part of The Windy City has a very different feel. While slightly biased, those of us who work […]