Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
July 11 – Aug. 29, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at…
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Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
One of the best times to experience summer in Chicago is the Fourth of July. The whole city takes on a festive vibe, particularly when…
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Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer in Chicago. and the city knows how to celebrate. Each year, Chicago comes to life with…
Entertainment, Nightlife
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)…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Chicago cocktail bars and what to drink
Looking for some of the best places in town for a drink? You won’t want to miss these Chicago spots that are serving up some…
Articles, Family, Museums & art
Interactive museums in Chicago
Brimming with a variety of hands-on exhibits, interactive museums in Chicago offer visitors the unique opportunity to engage with art, science, history, and culture. These…
Dining, Holidays
30+ romantic spots for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Festivals & special events, Music
Top summer music festivals in Chicago
Music lives big in Chicago, on neighborhood streets, in downtown parks, on stage at the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and along the lakefront in iconic…
Architecture & history, Theatre & performing arts
Historic Chicago theatres
Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — both on and off the stage. The stories of these historic theatres are just as fascinating…
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city,…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
Opening September 2023 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event,…
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