Both kid-friendly fare and decidedly darker material have been beloved of critics this year.

Catch these critical favorites from the past year before the upcoming awards show.

From a coffee cocktail class to a pajama party, here are the best options to help you get social around town.

From a Warren Zevon tribute to an introductory workshop on using the command line, here are a few top options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.

From the UN Women open forum to an afternoon feeding the homeless, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Chicago this week.

From a lesson on bourbon to a Belgian food and drink festival, here's what to do on the local food scene this week.

There's plenty to keep you busy this week, from an improv puppet performance to a stand-up show centered around dating horror stories.

From a young professionals networking event to a Chicago history lesson, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Chicago this week.

There's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Chicago this week, so buy your tickets and prepare for the show.

In the mood for baseball? Here's how to get to spring training in Phoenix without breaking the bank.

Don't miss this week's lineup of comedies showing on the big screen in and around Evanston.

From a children's play center to a trapeze class, these events will win approval from everyone in the family.

From a fun run to scuba for beginners, there's plenty of sports and fitness activities upcoming in Chicago.