AAPI Heritage Month Events in Chicago This May, Chicago will celebrate the city’s diverse AAPI communities. Here are a few ways to participate: Admire never-before-seen…
Chicago’s summer event calendar is overflowing with cultural happenings. From groundbreaking art exhibits to exciting theatrical premieres, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. Check…
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to lakefront Navy Pier from April 9 – 12, 2026 with an exciting roster of 130 leading galleries from around…
Chicago is the perfect place to spend Valentine’s Day. The city offers the ideal mix of big-city romance and cozy winter vibes, whether you’re looking…
Chicago’s West Town neighborhood is known for its artsy vibe, buzzy new restaurants, local breweries, and excellent salvage shops. If that’s not enough, this urban…
August is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to put a spotlight on Chicago’s wealth of Black-owned businesses. Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs are an integral…
Haitian heritage runs deep in Chicago. The city has a special connection to the Caribbean nation — Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Chicago’s first permanent…
Chicago is a city filled with talented locals, honing their craft in everything from the art of stained glass to cake decorating to flying trapeze…
There’s a whole crop of hit shows that film in Chicago, from The Chi to The Bear. But the city truly plays a leading role…
As you walk the streets of Chicago, you can’t miss the many colorful murals featuring a cartoon-like figure wearing a red bird mask. These are…
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for highlighting, reflecting on, and celebrating Native history, art, and culture. I moved from Cherokee Nation to…
Chinese immigrants first began settling in Chicago in the late 1800s. Since then, the city’s Chinese population has put down deep roots in Chinatown, transforming…
