Blog, Music
Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks
A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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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…
Architecture & history
Chicago architecture: 12 iconic buildings not to miss
Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Top international art fair EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this spring
Now in its 11th year as a leading international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO returns to iconic Navy Pier with an exciting roster of exhibitors, programs,…
Tours & attractions
Your guide to spring break 2024 in Chicago
In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs In Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and…
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
FlyOver Chicago, Navy Pier’s newest attraction, is now open
If you’ve ever wished you could soar into the clouds above our city’s beautiful skyline, a new attraction at Navy Pier promises to take you…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Auto Show 2024
For car lovers, winter in Chicago can only mean one thing — the Chicago Auto Show. Whether you’re a first-time or an Auto Show veteran,…
Blog, LGBTQ+, Nightlife, Special events
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…
Blog, Music, Nightlife
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,…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events
Top things to do for Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Valentine’s Day is a time to treat your sweetheart ― or yourself! ― to something special. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back activity (like a…
Dining, Holidays
35+ romantic spots for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
How to celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago
Women have long played a major role in impacting and shaping the city of Chicago. As Women’s History Month kicks off in March, it’s a…
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