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Where to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
Chicago is a place where Black history comes to life. From the blues, jazz, and gospel music that fills clubs and churches, to historic landmarks…
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Chicago is a place where Black history comes to life. From the blues, jazz, and gospel music that fills clubs and churches, to historic landmarks…
Chicago boasts dozens of award-winning, major productions that have graced Broadway stages and beyond — but it also offers much more than just those big…
As its name suggests, Chicago’s Gold Coast has an illustrious history. In the late 1800s, Potter Palmer, one of Chicago’s wealthiest businessmen, built his mansion…
If you’re looking for a spring break trip and want to do more than just lay on a beach — Chicago might be the place…
Chicago is a city full of history, art, culture — and you’ll find a lot of all those things in our acclaimed museums. This year,…
Make memories at the extraordinary Skydeck Chicago, the highest observation deck in the United States and voted one of TripAdvisor’s Top Ten World’s Most Popular…
Each year, Chicago Theatre Week offers theatre-goers a chance to catch shows all around Chicago for a steep discount — just $15 or $30 a…
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…
Are you ready for the Year of the Rat? This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Jan. 25 and ushers in the auspicious rat…
The holidays may be over but Chicago still has plenty to celebrate. This month marks the beginning of Chicago Restaurant Week, the most underrated holiday…
Want to get a taste of Chicago’s top dining experiences without breaking the bank? Chicago Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to start checking off…
If you haven’t made it to the Cultural Center for the centerpiece exhibit of the Chicago Architecture Biennial you still have time — but not…
In Chicago, there’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed dining scene than Chicago Restaurant Week. This year’s edition of the annual foodie fest…
December is a magical time to visit Chicago. The month is jam-packed with holiday cheer, from charming Christmas markets to snowy ice skating rinks to…
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to celebrate. Enjoy a delicious meal and…
One of the most anticipated openings of the year — Time Out Market Chicago — is now open in the West Loop. The new food…
Coffee lovers rejoice — the long-awaited Starbucks Reserve Roastery is now open on The Magnificent Mile. The massive five-story location occupies more than 35,000 square…
Winter is a magical time to visit Millennium Park. This iconic lakefront park in the heart of the city is home to some of Chicago’s…
Save the date for 10 days of discounted tickets to some of Chicago’s hottest shows. Chicago Theatre Week, presented by the League of Chicago Theatres…
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,…
November is the perfect time to visit Chicago. You can still get all the benefits of autumn (like milder temps and gorgeous fall colors), while…
The holiday season is always an exciting time in Chicago. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One event…
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…
While in Chicago, experience Wright’s architectural vision of unity, simplicity, and beauty, which launched a truly American architecture style at the beginning of the 20th…
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