Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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James Beard Awards 2025: full list of Chicago winners and nominees
Congratulations to Chicago’s 2025 James Beard Award winners: Noah Sandoval of Oriole (Best Chef: Great Lakes) Kumiko (Outstanding Bar) Lem’s Bar-B-Q (America’s Classics) The annual…
Articles, Holidays
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
The annual Arts in the Dark parade channels Chicago’s artistic spirit into a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Packed with creative expression and spooky spectacle, Arts in…
Blog, Special events
The best time to visit Chicago
Chicago is a must-visit destination all year round — from our magical winters to our stunning summers, our crisp falls to our buzzing springs, there’s…
Blog, Music
Chicago for house heads: music venues, historic landmarks, and beyond from DJ Duane Powell
Chicago has long been a house music mecca. The genre emerged in the city’s underground club scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and…
Music, Nightlife
30+ must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Toast to Chicago’s best cocktail bars
From the first pour to final toast, the top Chicago cocktail bars deliver a masterclass in mood and mixology. At these must-visit spots, the handcrafted…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago SummerDance
June 29 – Sept. 7 2025 Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide Enjoy live music and dancing on an open-air dance floor during…
Museums & art
Explore natural history at the Field Museum in Chicago
The Field Museum is one of the world’s great natural history museums. This revered Chicago institution explores everything from ancient cultures to the latest scientific…
Articles, Museums & art
Free museums in Chicago
There are boundless opportunities to learn and explore at free museums in Chicago, from awe-inspiring art galleries to fascinating science exhibits to interactive hands-on experiences.…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
20+ free things to do in Chicago year-round
Want to do Chicago on the cheap? There are tons of free museums, cultural attractions, and things to do all over the city. Get a…
Food & drink
Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants
These Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants boast delicious menus, refreshing cocktails, and (most importantly) stunning views of the city’s skyline, waterfronts, and beyond. Best of…
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