Gothamist summer guide

July?! Yes, JULY! Here it comes, like a cauldron of boiling oil down on a sidewalk filled with frying eggs. There is so much to be done, so let's make some PLAAAANS.

It's summer so let's par-tay!

The 14th annual free summer movie series, which pays homage to cities around the world, kicks off with the Chicago-centric Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Summer is upon us, and with it comes the arrival of plentiful outdoor theater options across the city, from Shakespeare in the Park to Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Here are our top picks.