Shopping & Dining

Have you heard enough about all the shops and restaurants on the Magnificent Mile? Looking for a “one-stop-shop?” Then head to Water Tower Place, and you will find everything you need in just one building! Chicago’s premier shopping destination, this amazing center features eight levels that contain a mixture of shops, boutiques and restaurants. It also houses the Drury Lane Theatre, where you will be able to enjoy fantastic theatre performances. Grab a bite to eat and then take in a show! The Water Tower Place has everything you need.           

Known only to Chicago as the premier Swedish restaurant of the Windy City, Anne Sather is the place in to enjoy a hearty breakfast or brunch seven days a week! Boasting one Lakeview restaurant and three other cafes spread in various parts of the city, no matter where you find yourself in the “Chi,” you are sure to be just minutes from this delectable dining facility. One of the signature breakfasts is the Swedish pancakes, which features yummy lingonberry jam! There are so many choices on the menu that you won’t even know where to start!

The Arts

• Museum Exhibitions

The Field Museum
– Thursday, June 12, Underground Adventure, USDA Scientists at The Field, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Through June 13, Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation
– All of June, Melting Ice Art Show; Hot Topic: Envisioning Change

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
– Every day, Lawn Nation: Art and Science of the American Lawn
– Every day, Skyscapes: Meteorological Phenomena

• Music & Theatre

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
– Friday, June 13, Phil Lesh & Friends, 5 p.m.
– Saturday, June 15, Steve Nicks, 8 p.m.
– Friday, June 20, Chicago & Doobie Brothers, 7:30 p.m.

Toyota Park (Bridgeview)
– Friday, June 6, Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m.
– Saturday, June 28, B96 Pepsi Summer Bash, 5 p.m.

Cadillac Palace Theatre
– Sunday, June 1, Avenue Q, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
– Monday – Saturday, June 2 – 7, Avenue Q, varying times

Drury Lane Theatre at Oakbrook Terrace
– Throughout June, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, varying times

Sporting Events

• Cubs MLB Baseball

Sunday, June 1, against the Colorado Rockies, 1:20 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 10, against the Atlanta Braves, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11, against the Atlanta Braves, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, against the Atlanta Braves, 1:20 p.m.

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Friday, June 20, against the Chicago White Sox, 1:20 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, against the Chicago White Sox, 12:05 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, against the Chicago White Sox, T.B.D.

——– ROAD TRIP——–

Tuesday, Jun 24, against the Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, against the Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, against the Baltimore Orioles, 1:20 p.m.

• White Sox MLB Baseball

Tuesday, June 3, against the Kansas City Royals, 7:11 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, against the Kansas City Royals, 7:11 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, against the Kansas City Royals, 7:11 p.m.
Friday, June 6, against the Minnesota Twins, 7:11 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, against the Minnesota Twins, 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, against the Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.
Monday, June 9 against the Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m. (make-up game)

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Friday, June 13, against the Colorado Rockies, 7:11 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, against the Colorado Rockies, 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, against the Colorado Rockies, 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Jun 17, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:11 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:11 p.m.
Thursday, June 19, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m.

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Friday, June 27 against the Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
Saturday, June 28 against the Chicago Cubs, 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, June 29 against the Chicago Cubs, T.B.D.
Monday, June 30 against the Cleveland Indians, 7:11 p.m.

• Sky WNBA Basketball

Sunday, June 1, against the Connecticut Sun, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, against the Los Angeles Sparks, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, against the Atlanta Dream, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 13, against the Washington Mystics, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, against the Phoenix Mercury, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, against the Detroit Shock, 7 p.m.

• Rush AFL Football

Sunday, June 22, against the Dallas Desperados, 3 p.m.

• Fire MLS Soccer

Saturday, June 7, against the D.C. United, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, against the San Jose Earthquakes, 8:30 p.m.