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24 hours in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood

Uptown has long been known as a vibrant shopping, nightlife, and entertainment destination on Chicago’s north side. The area first started to boom in 1915…

Published on March 2, 2021 by Courtney Sprewer

24 hours in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood

Logan Square is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that you can really only find in Chicago. This long-time Latino community has seen an influx of new residents…

Published on February 18, 2021 by Kelsey O'Connor

Andy Warhol. Ethel Scull 36 Times, 1963. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; jointly owned by the Whitney Museum of American Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art; gift of Ethel Redner Scull. © 2019 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Nightlife

Warhol in Chicago: 7 spots for pop art cocktails, immersive experiences, and more

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…

Published on October 28, 2019 by Kelsey O'Connor

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club opened its doors in 2000 and quickly became a popular addition to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ entertainment and dining…

Published on September 1, 2019 by Choose Chicago

9 new Chicago breweries and tap rooms you need to try

These are high times for beer lovers in the Chicago area. Last year, our city surpassed all of its peers as the number one city…

Published on April 25, 2019 by Grant Martin

7 cozy Chicago hangouts with cool music

Chicago is a music city, where major acts fill stadiums and concert halls, raising the excitement of roaring crowds to fever pitch. But Chicago is…

Published on September 6, 2018 by Choose Chicago

Cheers! Top Chicago distilleries to try

Chicago’s distillery scene is becoming every bit as celebrated as the city’s thriving craft brewery explosion. And nothing’s more fun than a chance to sample the goods! Here are seven distilleries ready to quench your thirst.

Published on July 5, 2018 by Megy Karydes