Theatre & performing arts
Chicago’s award-winning theatre companies
Chicago is known for its fearless theatre scene. And we have the awards to prove it. We’re home to six Tony Award-winning theatres, more than…
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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…
Festivals & special events
Taste of Chicago restaurants
Prepare yourself for one massive picnic. Taste of Chicago is back with a mouth-watering line-up of local food vendors. This year, the fun is spread…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to kick back, picnic,…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
Chicago is home to some of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from Pride Fest and Parade in June to the Reeling Film Festival…
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…
Blog, Dining, Food & drink, Sponsored
Chi-Town goes spy town!
Make like a spy and discover SafeHouse Chicago, hidden behind a mysterious red door at 60 E. Ontario St. in the heart of River North.…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Pick your adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Thrill seekers will want to make tracks to The Forge: Lemont Quarries, one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in the world. The year-round, 300-acre…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Festivals & special events
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Dance
The city has officially designated 2022 as the Year of Chicago Dance, presenting exciting performances and special dance events in venues all around town. This…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago SummerDance
June 18 – Sept. 17, 2022 Free admission • Grant Park The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together in…
Tours & attractions
Navy Pier
Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style…
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