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Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
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Your Chicago summer bucket list for 2019
Chicago in the summer is unlike anything else. The whole city is buzzing as visitors and locals head outdoors to soak in every last ray…
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Chicago summer festivals: the ultimate guide
In Chicago, fest season is the best season. The city’s social calendar is packed with street fairs, music festivals, pop-up markets, outdoor concerts, food fests,…
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Celebrate summer with these free events at the Chicago Riverwalk
What: Chicago Riverwalk Season Celebration When: Monday, May 13 – Sunday, May 18, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk between Lake Street and Lake Shore Drive What…
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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…
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How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Hyde Park
This eclectic quality gives this neighborhood a small-town feel in the middle of a big, dynamic city.
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
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West Town, Chicago: Things to do and eat
Even locals might not be able to point to Chicago’s West Town on a map. The neighborhood’s indistinct boundaries (roughly surrounded by Wicker Park to…
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Chicago Dance Month: 6 must-see events and shows
Salsa, rumba, or waltz your way into spring during the seventh annual Chicago Dance Month. Through the entire month of April, an array of cultural…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore Chicago’s newest arts district
The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…
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Things to do in Chicago’s Wrigleyville
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Wrigleyville. You'll find lively sports bars, cool new restaurants, and (of course) the Chicago Cubs.
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Star Wars Celebration is coming to Chicago: Here’s what to expect
If you’re feeling a disturbance in the Force, it’s because there’s about to be thousands of voices crying out — in celebration. Star Wars Celebration…
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