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17 holiday pop-up bars and experiences in Chicago
‘Tis the season for holiday pop-up bars. Some of Chicago’s favorite bars and restaurants have temporarily transformed their space into full-blown winter wonderland, with over-the-top…
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Winter rooftop bars, curling, and igloos in Chicago
Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These seasonal spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever while still staying warm and cozy…
Nightlife, Special events
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and events 2024
Are you ready for a frighteningly good time this Halloween in Chicago? The city is filled with spine-chilling pop-up experiences, haunted events, and eerily good…
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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…
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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…
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Chicago Brew Pass is back! Explore Chicago’s craft beer scene and earn exclusive prizes
Chicago is home to an epic craft beer scene, featuring everything from experimental microbreweries to some of the biggest names in the industry. And the…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024 at these Chicago bars and restaurants
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s…
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8 LGBTQ+ Chicago Valentine’s Day ideas to celebrate queer love
L is for love and LGBTQ+ this Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Gay with a partner, a lover, or friends, you’ve come…
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Can’t-miss Chicago concerts in 2024
Whether you want to feel the energy of a pop concert, chill at a singer-songwriter gig, or dance the night away at a hip-hop show,…
Music, Nightlife
Your guide to Chicago house music
Chicago boasts a rich musical history and is famous for many sonic innovations including gospel music, drill, Chicago-style blues — and house music. Thanks to…
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Chicago bachelor party: 7 ways to celebrate in the city
Looking for one last hurrah before your wedding? Chicago offers plenty of ways to celebrate your bachelor party. Whether the groom wants to watch a…
Music, Nightlife
Where to see live music, comedy, and more in Chicago
Looking to get your live event fix? Chicago concerts and comedy are making a comeback. Many of the city’s most famed venues are opening back…
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