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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.
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
Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event, which is the…
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…
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, from the birth of the skyscraper to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest creations and beyond. And…
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…
Blog, Special events
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…
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
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,…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events
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…
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