Margaret Poe

6 posts by Margaret Poe

Special events

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago’s neighborhoods

The City of Chicago is postponing the St. Patrick’s Day parades and river dyeing as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread of the coronavirus…

Published on February 6, 2020 by Margaret Poe

Special events

Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Chicago

Are you ready for the Year of the Rat? This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Jan. 25 and ushers in the auspicious rat…

Published on January 10, 2020 by Margaret Poe

Dining, Special events

9 new restaurants to try during Chicago Restaurant Week

In Chicago, there’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed dining scene than Chicago Restaurant Week. This year’s edition of the annual foodie fest…

Published on December 11, 2019 by Margaret Poe

Special events

Where to celebrate Day of the Dead in Chicago

You can experience Mexican influences all over Chicago, from the taquerias and tamale carts in Little Village to the colorful murals in Pilsen and beyond.…

Published on October 17, 2019 by Margaret Poe

Arts, culture & entertainment

Preview: Art on theMART is back with all-new work for 2019

Date: Wednesday – Sunday from March 13 – December Time: Starts about 15 minutes after sunset and lasts for two hours. For reference, sunset falls around 5:55…

Published on March 12, 2019 by Margaret Poe