Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore TV show filming locations in Chicago: a fan’s guide
Chicago is becoming a hotspot for television and movie filming. Last year alone, 13 shows were actively filming all around the city, including both new…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Top things to do at Navy Pier this summer
Stretching more than 3,000 feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the Midwest’s top destinations for stunning skyline views, family-friendly attractions, cultural activities,…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood
When deciding which of Chicago’s neighborhoods to explore next, Rogers Park should be at the top of the list. This lakefront community ranks as one…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Sponsored
Experience Immersive Frida Kahlo and Immersive Van Gogh
The fascinating Immersive Frida Kahlo is the newest immersive art installation on view at Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Place. The exhibit is presented by Lighthouse…
Blog, Free & cheap, Special events
Outdoor and drive-in movies in Chicago
Remember drive-in movies? The old-school open-air theatres are having a renaissance. And they’re popping up all over Chicago, along with plenty of outdoor movie screenings…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Festivals & special events
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Dance
The city has officially designated 2022 as the Year of Chicago Dance, presenting exciting performances and special dance events in venues all around town. This…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Get your tickets now for the Immersive Monet exhibit in Chicago
Step inside the works of some of the world’s most famous painters at the premiere of this one-of-a-kind art experience. The Immersive Monet & The…
Blog, Tours & attractions
A solo travel guide to Chicago: top things to do alone
Traveling to big cities alone can be exhilarating — and Chicago is no exception. Whether you’re a solo traveler or in Chicago alone for business,…
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Wrightwood 659 hosts four inspiring new exhibits extended by popular demand through July 30
Wrightwood 659, a stunning Lincoln Park gallery designed by Pritzker-Prize winning architect Tadao Ando, hosts four dynamic exhibitions now through July 30, 2022. The exhibits…
Blog, Theater & dance
Here are 4 dance styles born in Chicago to mark the Year Of Chicago Dance
This post was originally published by Block Club Chicago. Chicago has a penchant for dance — and it’s celebrating the hop, cha-cha slide and other…
Neighborhoods
Things to do, eat, and see in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood
Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood is a nature lover’s paradise. The area is home to a sprawling chain of green spaces, with the historic Garfield Park…
Blog, Neighborhoods
24 hours in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood
Named for its location along the Lake Michigan shoreline, South Shore was once one of Chicago’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The success of the nearby 1893 World’s…
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