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…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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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, 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…
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
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…
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