Elena Smentkowski

2 days ago | secretchicago.com | Elena Smentkowski

Whether you’re hitting Beyond Wonderland festival or just out for the night, we’ve got your late-night afters covered—a secret rave is taking over a Chicago church Saturday night ’til the early hours. Beyond the Redline: Cathedral Rave organizer Redline is keeping the Beyond Wonderland energy going all night long, at Epiphany Center for the Arts (201 S Ashland Ave.) in West Loop.

3 days ago | secretchicago.com | Elena Smentkowski

A number of new Illinois laws and tax changes are set to take effect on July 1—including higher surcharges on everyday needs like gas and entertainment. Here are the changes going into effect, plus how they could affect your daily life—and your wallet. Gas tax hike Illinois’ automatic Motor Fuel Tax increase will go into effect on July 1, raising the current tax rate of 47 cents per gallon to 48.3 cents per gallon, according to the state revenue office.

3 days ago | secretchicago.com | Elena Smentkowski

A beloved Chicago summer tradition, the Old Town Art Fair, returns for its milestone 75th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15—promising its largest and most vibrant celebration to date. 200+ artists and musicians all in one place This year’s fest will feature 230 artists from across the country, offering a curated selection of handcrafted goods including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and more.

3 days ago | secretchicago.com | Elena Smentkowski

If you’re an art aficionado in Chicago, chances are you’ve explored every wing of the Art Institute. But tucked in the heart of downtown is another stunning collection or masterpieces to uncover at The Driehaus Museum. Uncover the beauty of the Gilded age Just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the Driehaus offers a thoughtfully curated collection of 19th- and early 20th-century art, spotlighting the elegance of the Gilded Age and the organic forms of Art Nouveau.

4 days ago | secretchicago.com | Elena Smentkowski

Sideshow Gallery, Chicago’s beloved hub for all things esoteric is celebrating the Summer Solstice with its Tarot Esoterica festival this June—a weekend-long celebration of mysticism, art, and divination. Tarot Esoterica Ball & Art Show The three-day celebration kicks off Friday, June 20, with a tarot-themed costume ball and art show at Sideshow Gallery’s storefront in Bucktown (2219 N Western Ave).