I love seeing comedy here! The showcases are fantastic. The open mic is always fun too. The…read morevenue also has great food. They serve drinks and hookahs for an great night out.

From the owner: The Smoke Break is a weekly stand up comedy open mic and monthly showcase. We are located at the…read moreOasis Café 2009 Franciscan Way in West Chicago IL!

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn, IL, is a vibrant hub for…read morethe performing and visual arts, offering an array of professional theater, music, dance, comedy, and family-friendly performances. While the MAC hosts a wide range of cultural programming year-round, what has drawn us back time and again, now three times, are their exceptional, large-scale art exhibitions, presented every two years. The most recent of these is the 2025 exhibition Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World (on view from May 31 to September 21). This immersive experience transports visitors to the lively and refined world of 17th-century Edo-period Japan. The exhibit vividly captures a time when Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the cultural and economic heart of the nation, defined by its devotion to the arts, nature, and the pleasures of daily life. A highlight of the exhibition is the U.S. debut of the Museum Galleries - Chiossone Collection, featuring a remarkable 70-piece selection of ukiyo-e masterpieces. Among these are 53 original paintings and woodblock prints by renowned artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, alongside 17 beautifully crafted objects. Together, they offer a captivating window into Japan's "floating world." The MAC consistently excels in delivering these world-class exhibitions. The experience is not only visually stunning but also engaging and educational. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to enhance your visit. Last, but not the least, there is a very nice gift shop there. We bought some cute Japanese noodles and rice bowls with the "floating world" art theme from the gift shop. Attending an art exhibition there is truly a joy, and we look forward to each new one.

We came for the Hokusai exhibit on a Friday. It was a little hard to find, the address on the flyer…read moredidn't direct us to the right area. Saw some signs near campus but not enough. Was finally able to find it by searching McAninch Arts Center (MAC). The exhibit is cool, loved the eki (train station) stamps for the passport you're given. I wasn't expecting much and it lived up to expectations. After experiencing it do I think it was worth the $27/per person admission? Not for me. But it's still cool and definitely worth a visit if you're an art enthusiast.

Great food! Very nice and clean! Great staff!! I'll be back…read morefor more! Parking was great didnt have to walk far!

i think it unexpectedly closed! we went once when it opened and had a great time...bummer!read more

I was fortunate to be invited for one of Glen Oak's annual candlelight dinners. It was quite nice…read morewithout being overly pretentious. Free valet and coat check (well, someone pays for it I'm sure, but as a I was a guest it sure wasn't me). Nice bar area with a roaring fireplace. Okay wine and whiskey selection, nothing over the top but definitely good selections available. The dinner was served by candlelight, which was actually pretty swank. Food was good. Dinner wine was great. Costumed carolers were interesting. Overall a positive experience. Holiday without tackiness. Kinda nice.

#earleygotthegirlie !! Doesn't everyone love a good wedding hashtag? Celebrated one of my…read moregirlfriends and her future hubby today at Glen Oak Country Club for a bridal shower! The grounds were beautiful and it was the most perfect weather! Being from Wheaton, I had no idea this gem was right around the corner! Shower went great and the staff was attentive. Only complaint was it seemed by the time the middle crowd got up to get brunch, pickings were slim and food had been picked through or cleared out! By the time they had replaced the empty bins, the "shower" portion was beginning and I think guests felt like they shouldn't go up and get seconds or in some case firsts! The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the mimosas were top notch!

Loved the theme of "Wicked" for the experience! Listening to the music from the movies and the…read morechoreographed displays while walking thru the park was breathtaking! Add the smell of fires burning, the fresh snow, and the laughter of children - and i was transported to my childhood in MN. My only feedback was that there were areas that didn't get cleared, so they were inaccessible to the public. As they were listed in the attraction, I was disappointed to not be able to experience them. Especially when there was nothing at the beginning letting us know that parts were closed.

We had a great time visiting with family at the Cantigny Cocoa Cabanas a few days before Christmas…read more There are only a few cabanas by the outdoor skating rink & they are cute A frame structures with a fireplace inside & a fire pit outside with seats for 10 people. Each cabana has a server & you order foods & drinks (alcohol & non-alcoholic) & the hot cocoa is free. Kids & adults alike will enjoy this experience. Cabanas are $100-$300 for a 2 hour period & there is a $150 minimum food/beverage purchase. The kids had pizzas & chicken tenders & fries & adults had beer, espresso martinis, margarita & mules. It's pricey, but worth it for a holiday splurge for groups of 10. The kids ages 6-11 loved it.

It's a cute little county fair. My little family and I enjoyed it. Normal fair attractions and…read morefood/drinks. Reasonable fair prices. Little animals barn animals to enjoy. The cool little octopus to climb and take pictures with was different. What I didn't enjoy was the wristband didn't really work for my toddler. She went on one ride just fine and then was told she was too short for all the other rides, which should've been noted when purchasing the wristband. She was later told she couldn't even go on the same ride she first went on.

I have never been,but I bet it's fun and new City for me,love visiting other places and meeting…read moredifferent people

Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre is just that...classic! I have to admit I'm a bit bias as I get a…read morehuge wave of nostalgia walking through those doors but I think even without that, it is just a great theatre. Sure, there's not the huge selection of movies that AMC theatres have, but they are so good at getting new highly anticipated flicks. Plus, they have the After Hours Film Society that brings in a wider variety of films for the most dedicated viewers. Lastly, you absolutely cannot beat the prices of tickets and snacks. There are two screens that rotate movies. The seats don't recline with a foot rest, but they are so much better since the remodel. Much more spacious and comfortable. The main theatre also has a stage which expands opportunity at this venue for live performances. Such a great locally owned well-run business.

Tickets reasonably priced, some discounts applied. Beautiful theater with large capacity. Free…read morerefills on popcorn, icee and soda! Tickets can be purchased ahead on line for small fee. Latest movies showing.

Nice little quaint theater. We went here as we had a relative who was appearing in the play "the…read moreLittle Mermaid" . She did a very nice job, and seemed to be well received by her coworkers, and the audience. Finding Wheaton Drama was a little hard, and parking was a little tight, I didn't mind the walk. But the employees there were very friendly, and enthusiastic. Nothing there was overly priced or outrageous. I would go again. As I said before, the theater is a little on the smaller side and people in the front row tend to find themselves actually walking on the stage as they enter & exit which almost seems rather discourteous since they have lines painted on the floor. I just think that that's bad luck even though it's concrete and it's painted, I tried to make sure that I was definitely off the designated stage area because I think thats asking for bad karma. But in today's world , people are so full of themselves that there are no boundaries anymore.

Well, well, well. If I didn't know better, I could have been on Broadway in New York tonight,…read moreinstead of Wheaton Illinois. The cast and crew of Birthday Candles just presented a truly excellent theater experience. The acting was absolutely top notch, the set was perfect and the entire production was seamless. Well done to all concerned-congratulations!

The Circus Vasquez moves around the country and my wife and I saw this circus with some different…read moreacts in July of last year. It was fantastic then as well! Both times we enjoyed the Circus courtesy of the Vettix organization and Circus Vasquez who donated the tickets! A great show even better when they supported Veterans and their families! The acts are first class and great family fun! There are no animals but there are a wide variety of acts from all over the world ! We will likely see them when they come to St Louis!

I dropped by on an evening when there was a show's opening night but skipped the festivities…read moredownstairs in favor of some quiet time with the art displayed in the main showroom. This is a really neat little gallery featuring all sorts of handy works and paintings by local artists. I love supporting groups who support art, so this is a new favorite destination. Bought some lovely photograph bookmarks to use in all my reading materials and personal journal. Street parking can be a little hard to come by on busy evenings, but worth your time to stop by.

This is a hidden gem tucked in West Chicago. There is a wide variety of pieces from very talented…read morelocal artists who have dedicated themselves to keep this museum​ thriving.