Joe Dixon, Author at Choose Chicago

Joe Dixon

Joe Dixon is a Chicago-based writer and editor. When he’s not working, you can find him spending too much at restaurants, spending time by the lake or trying to convince people to watch The Lord of the Rings.

8 posts by Joe Dixon

Blog, Sports & recreation

How to have an active winter in Chicago this year

Winter in Chicago doesn’t have to mean hibernating indoors. From brisk outdoor adventures to lively indoor experiences, the city offers countless ways to stay active,…

Transit Tees in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood

Blog, Shopping

Your ultimate Chicago gift guide: Local inspiration for your holiday shopping list

Forget socks and generic gift cards. This holiday season in Chicago, let the city inspire your gift shopping list. From made-in-Chicago goods to Chicago-themed items…

Architecture & history, Special events

15 unique places to discover during Open House Chicago 2025

Visitors flock from all over the world to admire Chicago’s iconic architecture, and there may be no better weekend to take it all in than…

Chicago Architecture Biennial; Barkow Leibinger, Cardboard Merzbau Chicago Cultural Center; photo by Tom Harris

Architecture & history, Special events

9 exhibits not to miss during this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial

Change is one thing everyone can count on. It can challenge us, foster growth, and even spark cultural, social, and environmental transformations. That makes it…

Special events

Your guide to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2026

Pop culture fans, assemble! The 2026 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is around the corner. Now in its 16th year, this year’s convention will…

Blog, Neighborhoods

What to do, eat, and drink in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood

Rich with the history of the immigrants who settled there, Chicago’s Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods balance old-school charms with a culinary and arts scene…