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The Museum of Science and Industry offers a look at the holiday around the world during the pandemic

A neighborhood favorite gets completely reimagined.

Inconceivable! “As You Wish,” a “Princess Bride”-themed pop-up bar, will soon open in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. The Sixth, which is located at 2202 W. Lawrence Ave., is launching the immersive bar on Feb. 11 with decorations replicating scenes from the 1987 film, according to Eater. The bar will also have 16 cocktails named after some of the movie’s most…

“As You Wish,” a “Princess Bride”-themed pop-up bar pays homage to the 1987 movie at The Sixth in Lincoln Square. Get a peek at the decor and themed cocktails.

Janet Jackson announced her North American tour on Monday with a stop in Chicago set for July. The 2020 Black Diamond World Tour, named after her upcoming album, will feature new music and some of her greatest hits off her 12 multi-platinum albums. The concert will also have a special performance of “Rhythm Nation 1814,” which recently celebrated its 30th…

Chicago has some of the world’s biggest musical talents booked for the summer. With acts like Harry Styles, Elton John, Green Day and Camilla Cabello to name a few, the concerts this summer should have everyone dancing through September.  Date: May 9 Venue: Allstate Arena Date: May 23 Venue: Huntington Bank Pavilion Date: May 29 Venue: United Center Date: June…

K-pop sensation BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, announced their 2020 “Map of the Soul” tour on Tuesday, with two performances in Chicago.

The tour starts April 11 in South Korea and ends in Chicago, with two back-to-back shows scheduled at Soldier Field on June 5 and 6.

A new exhibit will open at the Art Institute of Chicago thanks to a donation of more than 100 works from a prominent city gallery owner and an art historian. The Art Institute exhibit titled “Pure Drawing: Seven Centuries of Art,” assembled from the collection of works from Richard and Mary L. Gray, opens at the museum on Saturday. “The…

Ice Castles are set to return to Lake Geneva this month. The award-winning frozen attraction is aiming to open at the end of January or beginning of February, officials said. The attraction was hoping to open earlier this winter, but warm weather has prevented it. The ice castles are located in six cities across North America. The experience is built…