History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
The idea of being locked in a room for 60 minutes may not scream “fun!” for everyone. However, escape rooms are gaining popularity across the…
The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…
There’s a lot to love about the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago. This charming pocket of Chicago feels like a different city in itself with…
Chicago is becoming a hotspot for television and movie filming. Last year alone, 13 shows were actively filming all around the city, including both new…
The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…
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…
Spring is perhaps the most beloved season for Chicagoans. Animals at Lincoln Park Zoo wake from their long winter’s sleep, sidewalk cafes open for business…
Cold weather calls for cool music. Midwinter, a new three-day music festival, will takeover the Art Institute of Chicago from Feb. 15 – 17. The…
WHAT: The Beach Chicago WHEN: Jan. 19 – Feb. 3, 2019 WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Ready to hit the beach…in January…in Chicago? Yes, you…
Whether you’re single or spending the day with your sweetheart, Valentine’s Day is a time to treat yourself to something special. Here are eight ways…
Once December hits, it feels like holiday tunes are everywhere. If you’re the kind of person who loves these classic carols, it can be the…
A little cold isn’t enough to keep Chicagoans indoors. The winter is packed with holiday festivities, raucous concerts, artisan markets, must-see shows and so much…
Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a…
Chicago is home to some of the best improv and sketch comedy clubs in the country. There are dozens of theaters across the city to…
The spookiest season of the year can also get pretty expensive. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect costume or shelling out for a bar package,…
Chicago has long been a center of Latino arts and culture, from its vibrant Pilsen neighborhood to its renowned cultural institutions, not least the National Museum…
Fall is almost upon us, and with the onset of cooler weather comes relaxing strolls along the Chicago Riverwalk and the launch of a one-of-a-kind art installation that will have the city – and the world – talking. Why? Because it’s going down in history as the world’s largest digital art projection.
Imagine slumbering with sharks, dozing with Dinosaurs, or bedding down with butterflies. Kids aged 6-12 and their families can do just that at these five Chicago museums.…
Chicago is a bit of a pop-up mecca, with The Office, Harry Potter and Stranger Things being only a few of the see-and-be-seen themes on the city’s nightlife radar recently. In September, though, some of the city’s hottest booze-centric happenings are exuding a rather intellectual vibe, as time-honored, world-renowned museums join forces with speakeasies, cocktail joints and musicians to create limited-run experiences for all those partiers out there with an insatiable, uncontainable sense of curiosity.
Welcome to the major U.S. city that feels like home. How can that be, you may ask. Well, home isn’t just a place; it’s a…
Exploring Pilsen is a truly intoxicating experience, even by Chicago standards. Rich in Latino culture, it’s a neighborhood brimming with music, art, culinary tradition and nightlife…
Exhibitions not your thing? Only go to the ballpark to grab a hotdog? Can’t sit still long enough to take in a show? If you…
The one thing that strikes me about living in Chicago is that, no matter how long one lives here, there are always plenty of new…
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