Diners order from a multi-course menu that celebrates the beginning of Australian black truffle season, complete with wine pairings

Savor expert-selected wines and fine French cuisine in a remodeled dining room that channels classic Parisian bistros

Exploring Ancient Egypt and staying out of the mouth of a real dinosaur are all in a day's fun at this iconic museum

Laser-light shows and upbeat tunes add entertaining elements to bowling outings. The onsite pizzeria also serves burgers and pasta.

Footwear and accessories from the likes of Dolce Vita, Calvin Klein, and Sorel at this renowned Chicago shoe store

Nationally known and locally based musicians bring funk-fusion, smooth jazz, and bossa nova to Shedd’s summer outdoor concert series, Jazzin' at the Shedd

Eclectic boutique stocks home decor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, housewares, and one-of-a-kind gifts for all occasions and budgets

Kingston Mines embodies Chicago's long and illustrious history with the Blues, so much so the venue earned the Chicago Music Award for Best Blues Club

A 50-minute massage includes use of the rain or steam shower, and the express facial packs in a deep cleanse, exfoliation, and extractions.

In the luxury gym, with amenities from free weights to a Russian bath, members tone up in group classes and personal-training sessions

Southport Corridor boutique stocks stylish handbags, unique jewelry, creative gifts, and men's accessories

New releases and visually stunning documentaries take over the screen with crisp imagery and surround sound

Prep for date night, or just refresh your look with a blowout style at this luxury beauty boutique

Day dresses, evening wear, and lifestyle separates sport eye-catching prints and rich colors, as well as demure neutral tones

Experienced stylists remove split ends, craft windswept blowout style, and add dimension by gilding select strands with color

Watch Kristian Bush of Sugarland perform with Jana Kramer in historic Lincoln Park Zoo

Rotating exhibits from internationally acclaimed and prominent local artists in one of nation’s largest contemporary art facilitiesPhoto Credit: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac, MCA Chicago, 2013. Photo © Studio Bouroullec.

Candela laser aims to stifle hair growth at the follicle, nixing the need for waxing, shaving, or tweezing

For an hour or more, beauty technicians soothe clients as they revivify skin with a selection of masks, peels, and massage treatments

Raw, nutrient-rich, cold-pressed juice drinks available in a three-day supply cleanse and detoxify

Swedish or hot-stone massages melt away stress and muscular aches in conjunction with soothing fragrances

Intense 90-minute Bikram yoga classes take place in a 105º room with 40% humidity

Huge training academy bends bodies with more than 30 kinds of yoga classes, hosts yoga conventions, and runs teacher-training programs

Beer festival benefiting numerous charities includes a homebrewing competition and live performances

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