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Experience Chicago In Tune
Make plans to experience Chicago In Tune, a new citywide festival held Aug. 19 – Sept. 19 that celebrates music in the key of Chicago…
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Feel the beat of our non-stop nightlife.
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Explore Chicago blues
No one sings the blues quite like Chicago. Come hear the distinct sounds of electrified, urban blues in the city where it was born. Following…
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Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
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5 Chicago neighborhoods for music lovers
Chicago has one of the most exciting music scenes in the country. We’re the birthplace of influential genres (ever heard of house, modern gospel, or…
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Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars
Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…
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See Chicago’s burlesque, cabaret, and drag shows
Add a bit of glam to your night out on the town with Chicago’s premier burlesque and drag shows. From downtown to Northalsted (also known…
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Chicago’s top comedy clubs
The nation’s future comedy stars are honing their skills right now in Chicago comedy clubs. Our city (which happens to be the home of improv)…
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8 Chicago bars with great patios
There’s something about sitting outside that just makes beer taste better. At least, that’s what we’ve found at Chicago’s best bar patios. And since Chicago…
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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…
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Chicago game day sports bars
Sports bars by Wrigley Field Head to Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood for all things Cubs. Check out gameday at Gallagher Way where ticket holders can enter…
Nightlife
Chicago nightclubs and lounges
Chicago has a long history as a city that knows how to party. After all, this is where house music (the ultimate dance genre) was…
Food & drink, Nightlife
6 Chicago cocktail bars and what to drink
Looking for some of the best places to drink in town? We’ve come up with a list of six Chicago spots that are serving up…
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Outdoor dining: Chicago restaurants with great patios
There’s nothing like summertime in the city, when Chicago is overflowing with outdoor dining options. Looking for a secluded garden covered in romantic string lights?…
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Chicago’s all season rooftop bars and lounges
Toast Chicago from a sky-high rooftop lounge that’s open all four seasons. Chilly temps and a few snowflakes are no match for determined rooftop lounge…
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Chicago distilleries and tours
Chicago is a city that knows how to have a good time. First, our brewery boom turned us into the country’s craft beer capital. Now,…
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