Marvel Weekend at Hollywood Palms Naperville

This weekend Cracker Comic Books and Hollywood Palms are teaming up to bring you Marvel Weekend. On Saturday, Jim Brozman, a successful comic book artist, will be holding a drawing class at 11am. The class is only $15, and all the materials for the class will be provided. Jim will also be holding an autograph and question and answers session. There will also be an Avengers Screening, a super hero class, Marvel masks and symbol face painting, meet and greet with comic book characters, live demonstrations, and more!

Chicago Fire Soccer Club 4th Annual White Party

On August 7th, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club is hosting the fourth annual White Party at the MCA Warehouse. Named one of the Chicago Tribune’s top parties of 2013, this marquee event will feature a premium open bar, food from top Chicago restaurants including Rockit Bar & Grill, a live DJ, appearances by Chicago Fire players and more! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire and get ready for a unique event that they surely won’t forget.

Windy City Rubber Duck Derby

For the past few years, I have attended the Windy City Rubber Duck Derby here in Chicago. For those of you who haven’t been to the Rubber Duck Derby you can go on Thursday, August 7th. The event is held every year to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois. Since 1968 the organization has been helping people with intellectual disabilities, and there are over 22,000 athletes who participate in this program.

Soldier Field to Welcome Beyonce and Jay-Z July 24

All my “single ladies” (and guys!) put your hands up because Chicago is welcoming two very special guests to Soldier Field July 24 for a powerful performance unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Tour de Fat Festival

Among all the festivals in Chicago each summer, Tour de Fat is one you won't want to miss! Who doesn't love bikes AND beer?!

The Great Bull Run at Hawthorne Race Course

The Great Bull Run is coming to Chicago this Saturday, July 12th at the Hawthorne Race Course and if you love new experiences, this is certainly the event for you! Enjoy the massive festival featuring great music, tasty food, cold beer, mechanical bulls, foam dance pits and more!