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How to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States, with 65,000 Native Americans and some 175 different tribes…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Blog, Neighborhoods, Special events
Day of the Dead in Chicago: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in Mexican…
Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Holidays, Special events
Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One event…
Nightlife, Special events
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and events 2022
Looking for thrills, chills, and drink deals to help you celebrate spooky season this October? Well, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of Chicago’s…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with a fun-filled morning in the heart of…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning…
Blog, Special events
Chicago voted Best Big City in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row
It’s official — Chicago is the Best Big City in the U.S. for a historic sixth consecutive year. The prestigious recognition comes from the Condé…
Architecture & history, Special events
Open House Chicago 2022: 10 architecture sites not to miss
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Maybe it’s the old-school brewery in your neighborhood or…
Blog, Dining, Food & drink, Sponsored
New Japanese-inspired menu at Rebar
Dine on Neo Japanese cuisine while taking in a stunning view of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge at Rebar, located on the mezzanine…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Food & drink, Sponsored
Check out Green Curtain Events
Looking to attend some of the most exciting events in Chicago? Green Curtain Events (GCE) presents an array of popular happenings throughout the city, all…
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…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to do, eat, and see in the Washington Park/Woodlawn neighborhoods
While many visitors to Chicago have spent time in Hyde Park (home to Jackson Park and the Museum of Science and Industry), the surrounding Washington…
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