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Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 10 – 11, 2024 Free admission • Chicago lakefront Starting in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Where to hear house music in Chicago: top clubs and venues
Welcome to Chicago, the birthplace of house music. This genre, characterized by its repetitive beats and synthesized basslines, emerged from the city’s vibrant underground club…
Shopping and fashion
Chicago neighborhoods for boutique shopping
While Chicago is known for our world-famous shopping districts, like State Street and The Magnificent Mile, we’re also home to a vast array of amazing…
Blog, Dining
All the Chicago spots in season three of The Bear
While Chicago is a familiar backdrop for hit TV shows, it’s always a treat to see our amazing city highlighted on screen. That was the…
Blog, Nightlife
House music and the LGBTQ+ community: a Q&A with the founder of queer dance party series Slo ‘Mo
House music was born in Chicago. It evolved from disco and emerged from the city’s underground club scene to become a worldwide phenomenon that still…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago blues
If you’re a blues fan, you need to add a trip to Chicago to our bucket list. No one sings the blues quite like Chicago,…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
NASCAR is back for another high-octane, adrenaline-filled weekend in downtown Chicago. This one-of-a-kind event lets spectators enjoy the thrill of NASCAR with the legendary Chicago…
Blog, Special events
The Bean is back! Your guide to The Bean’s reopening
“The Bean” is back! The construction to the area surrounding the iconic sculpture is now complete, just in time for Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary season.…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Update: “The Bean” is back! The city recently completed renovations to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility to the surrounding plaza. Public access and…
Family, Parks & outdoors
Family-friendly outdoor adventures in Chicago
Chicago’s nearly 600 parks and 26 miles of lakefront make it easy to enjoy the great outdoors in the middle of the city. Families can…
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Chicago Summer Bucket List: Experience the World’s Largest Starbucks
Looking for exciting summer activities in Chicago? Look no further than the World’s Largest Starbucks — the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Chicago. Nestled on Michigan Avenue,…
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