Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 21 – 24, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of Chicago house music…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Round out summer in Chicago with a long weekend of outdoor fun and unique local events. Catch the last wave of summer warmth by cruising…
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…
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…
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.…
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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…
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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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Get a taste of Chicago at O’Hare and Midway International Airports
When it comes to finding iconic Chicago eats and drinks, airline travelers don’t need to look far. O’Hare and Midway International Airports house outposts of…
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