Great stadium at College of DuPage. Plenty of parking and well managed. It's lit and has a couple…read moreof port a potties. Looks like they have some food and drinks but it wasn't available for my son's soccer game.

Joseph J Gentile Arena is where you go to see some great college basketball action on the Loyola…read moreUniversity campus in Rogers Park. The venue holds around 5000 peeps for a game, so you can get great views from practically every seat. Amazingly my love and I were able to sit right behind the Loyola bench for a game this past season thanks to the hookup from one of my sports-friendly buds, so this was a thrilling experience to be practically part of the action. Besides the game itself, we got to see Sister Jean in person, and in Lego and bobblehead form in the public display area. Check out the memorabilia commemorating Loyola's NCAA men's basketball championship in 1963 and the stunning 2018 Final Four run by the Ramblers.

Really glad this place got the face-lift and upgrade this arena deserves. Previously as noted by…read moreother Yelpers in the last 2000s, this place had a big high school gym and was out of date. I had my high school graduation here and it wasnt the most appealing of venues at the time. Most recently, Loylola has made several improvements and renovations across the Lake Shore campus. Definitely improved and quite beautiful for a "commuter" school. This arena is one of the greatest changes to the campus. Similar to other college basketball courts, the seats are right on top of the floor so you have a good seat wherever you are. The floor is beautiful in the maroon and gold. It has a good student section area that is right behind the Courtside seats. They have updated their big screens and monitors which are amazing for a Missouri Valley Conference school. They have bench seating as well as regular seats as well and it is comfortable compared to other places. Food in the stadium is fairly priced here with the typical nachos, hot dogs, and pizza. They do sell beer now at the arena as well. Overall it is a great arena that is always packed with loyal Loyola students and alumni on game day.

First off if you like meat, love beer and great entertainment then you just missed one of the best…read moreevents this year. This was my first time attending the Windy City BBQ Classic which was held at Solider Fields and I already can't wait for next year. This event was better than the Taste of Chicago to me. The price range was $59, $79 and $99 dollars and it was well worth it. It was unlimited Beer, food and dessert. It also included 5 drink tickets for Tito's and Ole Smokey Moonshine. I'm not sure if they have early bird specials for the event but I say don't let the price detour you from checking this event out. The $99 dollar ticket was a Premium ticket the people that had that ticket received their own seating section, pictures, Bloody Mary and an hour early entry into the event. It was so well organized and I didn't see one person that wasn't smiling and saying they were glad that they came to the event. I was a tad disappointed in Tito's because they are usually one of my favorite vodkas but the drinks tasted watered down and I almost hated that I gave up one of my drink tickets. The coolest thing was the cup which I kept to drink my Moonshine. Ole Smokey had these cherry infused Moonshine and now I won't be able to have a regular cherry again. I did also wish it was a few more sides to eat along with meat but that wasn't a big thing it was just a wish...lol I first thought I would still be hungry from the bite size treats of meats but I was more than full after I left the event. I even had a chance to take some of the food with me. I think my favorite BBQ came from Honkey Tonk so tender and seasoned to perfection. I even won a T-Shirt from Big Guy BBQ who had the best rub and boneless rib there. There were so many awesome vendors there and I can't remember all their names but it was few things that I tasted and didn't like. The vendors were so kind and you can tell they were passionate about their food and were glad to share their passion with all the people that were there. We danced to a great DJ which I didn't get his name but I sure wish I had because he was playing a mix of old school and new school that kept us at the booth for awhile dancing with the owners. BB Kings daughter was there singing her butt off and I truly thought I was going to have time to take a few pictures of her performing but I was so busy eating that I missed my chance. They also took time to have several different types of desserts. There was this pumpkin spice shake that was to die for and I'm not even a fan of pumpkin flavored drinks. I didn't think we would stay the entire time but we ended up closing the place down and so did a few others as we danced the night away. Laughing, Full and already Ready for next year! Enjoy!!!

A whole of assortment of different meats to taste, and a few while pigs. And some fantastic drinks…read moretoo. Oh yeah!

10/10 GO SOX maybe…read morethis will be our year love chitown love this capture as well and its ambiance.

Visiting Rate Field for a Sox game is the perfect outing for friends and families. When we arrived,…read morewe received free Sox vests upon entry. Our seats were an amazing view of first base and there were a variety of crowd engagement activities. Some of the best stadium food can be found there too. Usually I get nachos, but I switched it up this time by going to Lucky's for the Gochujang Bubble Waffle. It was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet and well worth the price. Later on I grabbed a margarita that came in a cute souvenir cup. It was fun to drink and helped keep me cool. I look forward to attending more Sox games in the future!

Went to see "Spark: Chapter One of The Prometheus Project" - Was totally not sure what to expect…read moreand took a chance on this event, boy am I glad I did. A fantastic production by all, and we were thrilled to find out that the story was completely organic to the theater. Conceptualized, written, performed, for a first run. Outstanding use of effects in conjunction with the acting performance. Cast and director conducted a Q&A session after the performance and held a meet and greet. They did an excellent job of targeting the slightly older child crowd. So many children activities and shows are geared towards younger and often time inadvertently exclude the aging tweenies and teens. Highly recommend seeing this production, it just does not get any more organic and local than this. The staff at the theater were very friendly and helpful. My 14 and 12 yo's liked it and that is not an easy task to accomplish. Tip - allow yourself extra time to get to the theater, even an afternoon show on a Saturday proved challenging to get to due to traffic not only on the highway but major avenues as well. Parking is limited so be sure to consider the alley beside the theater as well (no cost). Super tip - do yourself a favor and buy tickets from goldstar.com to save money, family of four $30, nuff said.

Totally unknown and we are totally missing out; Adventure Stage Chicago is something to see!!…read more The theater Vittum, is the performing space for Adventure Stage Chicago and located in West Town neighborhood, the theater is part of the Northwestern University Settlement House. It's a 299 seat theater and is named after Harriet Elizabeth Vittum, head resident of the Settlement House from 1907 to 1947. Apparently she was an advocated for the dramatic and musical arts; she believed they empower self-expression and self-worth. Their motto at Vittum is "Redefining Children's Theatre" and they certainly do that. As for the Vittum itself, it is super clean and the seats are more comfortable then most of the theaters I frequent. Also, the staff is friendly and is very laid back. They host a variety of plays, dance, and a vaudevillian type acts, but they also have workshops and camps. Though they are mostly for kids since it's mostly a children's theater but you can check it out for yourself on their website at http://www.adventurestage.org/ As for the play/ act... Vittum hosts a 500 Clown production of "Trapped" 500 Clown is a production company that uses action-based performance, improvisation, and circus arts to tell long-form dramatic stories that catapult the performers into physical and emotional risk. "Trapped" is about three clown-musicians who are unexpectedly ensnared. They ask the question "What does it mean to be trapped" before the show and after, having a discussion on the different ways the actors were trapped. Of course I acted like a little kid when I knew the answers, waving my hand waiting to be picked. The show is non-stop fun and you are exhausted for the actors. They run around the stage and even seating area the entire show. It's hilarious and a treat for the imagination!! Go see it!! Support the arts!!

First Date was so great we saw it twice in one night. What an amazing cast. My roommate and I love…read morethe arts and have a soft spot in our hearts that appreciates the heart of the entertainer just as much as the entertainment. The actors were so talented, personable and so sweet. We sat in the first row. In my best choir voice: drink service!!!! The acting waiter also waited on us before the show began. What a great way to connect with the audience. We definitely recommend the show and will visit the venue again.

My wife and I went and saw First Date on our anniversary. It was a really great night out. In the…read moreday and age of Broadway in Chicago, it's good to see a show in an intimate space. The songs were good and the story was fun. The real reason for the fifth star was the cast, they were all really talented.

I flew to Chicago earlier this week to catch a Windy City Bulls game. It was Yuki night and I was…read moresooo excited to see Yuki Kawamura play. While he ended up not being in the arena for the game (he was called up to play with the Bulls that night, go Yuki!!), I still had such an incredible time. The arena was just a blast. The fans were great, the staff were super enthusiastic, and the team played their hearts out! Mac McClung was on fire and gave it is all as per usual. The crowd went crazy when he hit a clutch 3 point winner. He's such a stand up guy that he even signed autographs for fans after the game. I watched as he took selfies and signed shirts for literally every single person that asked... including me! What a class act!!

It is nice to have a fun, quality sports team to watch, close to home and outside of Chicago…read more Ticket prices are very reasonable and there is plenty of free parking, right on site for games - a definite plus. The games are fun to watch, with music and entertainment in between play (DJ, dancers, court challenges, t-shirt toss, etc). WCB staff are great to work with regarding ticket sales for groups and using the FEVO site for fundraising makes it easy. I also appreciate the theme games, like Filipino or Hispanic Heritage Nights, where there is added fun and cultural celebrations. There are fun zones and things to do on the concourse too. Thank you Windy City Bulls!

Daisy Days is Clarendon Hills' downtown summer festival. Basically, rides and games for the kids,…read moreand then beer for the adults. We got our wrist bands and beer tickets. We go to the beer tent, and the lady dispensing ignored us. We moved to the other side of the table. Still ignored. If you weren't boujie like her, you'll get ignored. Otherwise, the music and food are decent.

A great way to bring the community together, but so much can be improved. Long lines for several…read morebooths. Open door still best business in town for the crowd. You need to buy tickets for drinks and some food items. Not friends with the people manning the booth, be prepared to wait. Kids can be out of control. How many signs about bikes do we need. Thankfully Clarendon Hills PD and their explorers really enforcing the bikes. Parents bring their kids into bar to use bathroom.