Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
The best Chicago picnic spots
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Latest blog posts
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Art at night: Chicago gallery and open studio events
Want an insider look at Chicago’s artistic side? These open gallery and studio nights invite the public behind the scenes of some of Chicago’s most…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events
15 things to do for Valentine’s Day in Chicago
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 a few…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family, Museums, Sponsored
Discover the Art Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s great art museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places,…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Nightlife
Warhol in Chicago: 7 spots for pop art cocktails, immersive experiences, and more
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit has landed in Chicago, and the whole city is getting in on the celebration of one of the world’s most…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Inside Hebru Brantley’s new interactive experience in Pilsen
If you’ve ever walked around Chicago, you’ve probably spotted Hebru Brantley’s work. And Flyboy, the aviator-goggle-wearing character dreamed up by the contemporary artist and Chicago…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Museums, Tours & attractions
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit is coming to Chicago
This October, the Art Institute of Chicago will present more than 350 works by one of the world’s most iconic artists in one show-stopping exhibit. Andy…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Special events
Chicago Humanities Festival 2019: The full star-studded lineup
The Chicago Humanities Festival is back for its 30th anniversary — and this year it’s all about power. The annual fall festival, one of the…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
24 hours in Chicago’s Bronzeville
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family
Beat the clock: The best escape rooms in Chicago
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
10 things you shouldn’t miss at Chicago’s Millennium Park Campus
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,…
Arts, culture & entertainment
How to spend a night out in Old Town, Chicago
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Your filming location guide to Chicago TV shows
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore Chicago’s newest arts district
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…
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
A new music festival will take over the Art Institute this winter
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Take a dip at The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
9 holiday concerts to catch in Chicago
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events, Tours & attractions
20 Chicago tours, attractions, and events to catch this winter
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
7 great books set in Chicago
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Spotlight on Chicago’s comedy clubs
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
The best cheap things to do in Chicago for Halloween
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,…
Arts, culture & entertainment
3 fall events in Chicago celebrate the richness of Latino culture
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Chicago’s Art on theMART makes history
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.
How locals do Chicago
Explore hotels, flights, deals, and more
Plan your trip
