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Discover Chicago’s Latinx art, dance, and culture
If you are looking to spend a weekend exploring and celebrating the rich heritage and creativity of Chicago’s Latinx communities, this guide from a local’s…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Experience Black art and culture in Chicago
From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
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, Blog, Tours & attractions
Chicago cultural institutions unveil groundbreaking accessibility programs
Just like the rest of our great city, Chicago’s many museums and attractions are committed to ensuring every visitor feels valued and welcome — which…
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Accessibility in Chicago: a local shares favorite spots for blind and visually impaired visitors
I grew up in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. When my oldest sister moved to Chicago, she took it upon herself to expose her baby…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining
Accessibility in Chicago: a local shares favorite wheelchair-friendly spots
I’ve lived in Chicago for seven years now, and I have decided that by now I get to claim the title of Chicagoan. I grew…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore TV show filming locations in Chicago: a fan’s guide
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
Get your tickets now for the Immersive Monet exhibit in Chicago
Step inside the works of some of the world’s most famous painters at the premiere of this one-of-a-kind art experience. The Immersive Monet & The…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Music
24 hours in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood
One of the Chicago’s most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods, Pilsen is known for its arts community, dining scene, and nightlife. The area’s first inhabitants…
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…
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…
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