The founder of Beyond Green Partners launches the Sustainable Food Institute of America, bringing scratch cooking, local sourcing, and zero-waste principles into schools, hospitals, and institutional kitchens nationwide
From the Werk Room to the Main Stage, RuPaul’s Drag Race goes fully immersive in Chicago with a limited-run pop-up that’s equal parts spectacle, fandom, and glitter-drenched escapism
Wheeling’s newest Irish pub debuts just in time for St. Patrick’s Day—bringing Guinness, live music, and high-energy celebration to the Chicago suburbs
At Legler Regional Library, the modern public library is being reimagined—combining literacy, creativity, and food access to serve one of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods
At Chicago’s legendary Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, the Raskin family prepares thousands of pounds of corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day while honoring the rich traditions of Passover seders that follow
Since 1989, the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative has quietly preserved centuries-old printmaking traditions
A fully immersive bar experience inspired by the iconic animated series is taking over a West Town watering hole—complete with themed cocktails, trivia nights, and Quahog-worthy chaos
Where Texas whiskey, two stages of live country music, and a touch of Supernatural fandom collide inside an 1875 Austin landmark
At Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar, literature meets a laid-back Texas wine lounge where book lovers gather for author talks, live music, and community connection in the heart of Austin
From functional lattes to a gut-friendly super shake, the Chicago-born fast-casual spot is serving up healthy fuel to kick off 2026