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Experience Chicago In Tune
Make plans to experience Chicago In Tune, a new citywide festival held Aug. 19 – Sept. 19 that celebrates music in the key of Chicago…
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Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
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50+ things to do in Chicago this July
It’s summer in Chicago, which means the sun is shining, the temperature is warming up, and there’s an endless list of things to do and…
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Outdoor wedding venues in Chicago
Planning to get married in Chicago? The city is filled with unique wedding venues, no matter what vibe you’re looking for on your big day.…
Museums
10 must-see Chicago museum exhibits this March
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…
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Explore Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago’s North Shore is the perfect base for a trip to Chicago. Bordering the city along the shores of Lake Michigan, the North Shore is…
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50+ things to do this November in Chicago
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…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Plan your trip around the city’s biggest foodie events like Taste of Chicago in July and Chicago Gourmet in September. And don’t miss the culinary…
Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Chicago museums open late for after-hours events
Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…
Holidays
Your guide to Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Summer in Chicago may be coming to an end, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the final days of sunshine and…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
September 2021 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event, which…
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Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers from local, national,…
Music, Nightlife
30 must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
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Chicago SummerDance
Free admission • Grant Park The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together in Grant Park’s Spirit of Music Garden…
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Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 1 – 30, 2021 Welcome to a reinvented Chicago Gourmet. The iconic food festival will be reimagined for another year, with some new surprises…
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Chicago film festivals and events
Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Blues Brothers, modern day hits…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
5 must-see art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture. And the city celebrates its creative legacy in a big way every year. The calendar…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Beer lovers, mark your calendar for the biggest week of the year. Illinois Craft Beer Week features hundreds of events showcasing Chicago’s vibrant craft brew…
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LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
Chicago is home to some of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from Pride Fest and Parade in June to the Reeling Film Festival…
Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
One of the best times to experience summer in Chicago is the Fourth of July. The whole city takes on a festive vibe, particularly when…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Celebrate Pride Month in Chicago
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and a massive…
Holidays
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer, and Chicago knows how to celebrate. Each year, the city comes to life with fireworks displays,…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 16 – 17, 2021 Free admission • Citywide 20 neighborhoods. One weekend. Endless places to explore. Open House Chicago is back with a reimagined event.…
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James Beard Awards Chicago
Sept. 25, 2020 The James Beard Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of the food world” by Time magazine, celebrates the best and brightest culinary professionals in…
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