As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute!

  • Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook that highlights your family in all your beautiful, funny, and loving ways.
  • Have a movie night. Transform a space in your home into a movie theater! Figure out dad’s favorite movies and let him pick which he wants to watch.
  • Make Father’s Day cards. Instead of leaving dad out of the fun, have everyone come together to make Father’s Day cards with each other to gift.
  • Play video games. Just like the movie night, maybe dad has a favorite video game. Maybe you turn it into a competition and have everyone compete to see if anyone can beat dad.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter what you chose to do for Father’s Day. As long as the honoree feels celebrated and you spend time with family!

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The House of Blues may be legendary for the musical acts it’s hosted over the years, but every Thursday night its Foundation Room transforms into a comedy club! The Chicago Comedy Club at the House of Blues recurs weekly this summer, bringing funny people from across the notoriously comical Windy City and beyond to its stage.Tickets are just $10 and guarantee you a front-row seat to the fun. The swanky Foundation Room features a full bar and plenty of comfy seating, from cozy bistro tables to plush banquettes, so make sure you arrive shortly after the doors open at 6 p.m. to snag a spot that suits you. Folks with dinner reservations will be guaranteed comfortable seating and a full meal before the show. If you opt to hang out in the lounge area, you’ll have 90 minutes to enjoy a few drinks with friends before national and local headliners take the stage. After the show, stick around! A live DJ will be spinning beats all night long, so feel free to let the imbibing continue.

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If you love taste-testing artisan cocktails, but you don’t have time for a bar crawl, the Chicago Cocktail Social presents a solution. It brings together the most talented mixologist from all across the city for a single night of imbibing, starring you and your crew. Come to the opulent Galleria Marchetti on Thursday, June 30th to taste what these liquor artists can do.Grab your ticket first ($45+) since the popular annual event tends to sell out! It might be especially popular this year as locals set out to support a hospitality industry that’s faced such hardships over the past few years. The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with unlimited tastings of full premium mixed cocktails, designed by bartenders from well-known establishments like The Drifter, Neon Wilderness, and Queen Mary. The gourmet bites will be flowing to accompany the libations, along with live tunes courtesy of Cage + Aquarium. Proceeds from the event go to Women Unite!, a not-for-profit coalition of women that offers consulting and fundraising services to other organizations in need.

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