Theater & dance
Get ready for Chicago Theatre Week 2025
Save the date for 10 days of discounted tickets to some of Chicago’s hottest shows during Chicago Theatre Week, presented by the League of Chicago…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 • State Street It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday…
Blog, Neighborhoods, Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Top spots for urban birdwatching from the Chicago BIPOC Birders
Birdwatching, or birding, became a common hobby for nature-inclined Americans in the 20th century due to the widespread availability of field guides. However, birding has…
Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Holidays, Special events
Your guide to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2024
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of…
Blog, Special events
Where to celebrate Diwali 2024 in Chicago
Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights, is a Hindu holiday typically celebrated in India, South Asia, and across the diaspora. The…
Blog, Neighborhoods, Special events
Day of the Dead in Chicago: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in Mexican…
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…
Blog, Special events
10 films to catch during Chicago International Film Festival 2024
Save the date cinephiles: the renowned Chicago International Film Festival is back with a fresh lineup of screenings from Oct. 16 – 27, 2024. The…
Blog, Theater & dance
10 hot Chicago shows to see this fall
The fall season may be cooling down the weather but Chicago’s theatre scene continues to heat up with a series of exciting musicals, dramas, comedies,…
Architecture & history, Special events
16 unique architecture sites to explore during Open House Chicago 2024
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Well, now’s your chance to take a closer look…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the first-ever Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
Blog, Dining
13 must-try Hispanic-owned restaurants in Chicago
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to discover the diverse culinary traditions of Chicago’s dynamic Hispanic/Latino communities. The city’s Hispanic-owned restaurants specialize in…
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