Arguably the birthplace of house, gospel, blues and modern jazz music, Chicago offers no shortage of spots to see the next big thing in music. But with such an abundance of options, here are some picks for venues with concerts that won’t disappoint. Evanston Space In south Evanston, Evanston SPACE offers a variety of live.
The seventh annual Winnetka Music Festival sold out Friday and Saturday, with a daily crowd capacity of 6,000. With festival grounds in a blocked-off downtown Winnetka, the two-day event featured two main stages, a family stage and an indoor stage at the Winnetka Chapel. Main Stage headliners included The Wallflowers, The Dip and Hailey Whitters.
Fanis Gkikas said he experienced a “cultural shock” after moving from Greece to the United States. The third-year acting MFA student then took to the Wirtz Theatre in Abbott Hall on May 27 and 28 to explore his experiences as an immigrant in a fusion of standup comedy and theatre with the production “Are We.
Evanston’s food scene is abundant. So much so that Thrillist named it one of the best suburbs in America to “grab good eats.” With brunch, dine-in and take-out options galore, the city has it all. “Any kind of cuisine you’re looking for, you’ll find … really lovely, cozy places to eat that are friendly,” Evanston.