Blog, Neighborhoods
How to spend a day in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood
The Bridgeport neighborhood began as a working-class area of Chicago with deep ties to the city’s political history. Over the years, the area has evolved…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Blog, Special events
Things to do in Chicago this weekend
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…
Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Welcome to the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Chicago’s historic planetarium…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining, Special events
50+ Chicago spots to check out for National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to put a spotlight on Chicago’s wealth of Black-owned businesses. Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs are an integral…
Free & cheap
10 free things to do in Chicago this August
This month, catch jazz legends at a free music festival, explore an interactive science museum, and tour a Chicago neighborhood with a friendly local —…
Articles, Music
Gospel music in Chicago: history and local events and landmarks
The legacy of gospel music in Chicago is enduring — you can still feel its heartbeat in church pews and historic venues across the city.…
Blog, Special events
40+ things to do in Chicago this August 2025
There are so many great things to do this summer in Chicago. August brings a full schedule of summer block parties, major festivals (like the…
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Visit the must-see Shogun-era exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Travel through Japan’s fascinating Shogun Era during the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World exhibition, where 17th-century Japan is brought to life through meticulously crafted…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What new at Chicago Gourmet 2025
For the last 17 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious food tastings, top-tier wine pairings, intimate experiences with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing…
Blog, Dining
30+ of the best bakeries in Chicago
Chicago is renowned for its rich culinary landscape, and its bakeries are no exception. Whether you’re a local with a sweet tooth or a visitor…
Free & cheap
Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most spectacular and beloved summer events. A longstanding tradition for more than six decades,…
Blog, Neighborhoods
5 disability-owned businesses Chicago to check out during Disability Pride Month
Every July, Chicago celebrates Disability Pride Month with an annual parade through the heart of downtown. This year is especially meaningful as we mark the…
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