Chicago Things To Do, Events, Restaurants, Bars, Shopping and More

The Local Tourist is your Chicago local guide, where you can find things to do, restaurants and nightlife, events, and places to stay. Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local.

2018 Millennium Park Free Summer Music Series

The Millennium Park Summer Music Series is one of the reasons Chicago is the place to be in the summer. Sitting on the Great Lawn listening to live music pouring forth from Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a...

Touring Southwest Michigan Wineries, Breweries, and More

Check out why Southwest Michigan should be on any foodie, wine-lover, and beer-fan’s itinerary.

Guitar Heroes Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Take on Ravinia

Guitarist extraordinaires, Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang, made their way to Ravinia in

Prosecco reopens after substantial remodel

A mainstay in River North for over 10 years, Prosecco closed in March without much fanfare to conduct a major renovation.

The 5 Rabbit Beer Dinner Social at River Roast is Insanely Good

The Beer Dinner Social at River Roast, featuring beers from 5 Rabbit Cerveceria and special dishes from Chef Cedric Harden is outstanding.

Count on a Fun Time at Country Thunder

Country Thunder, the nation's biggest annual country music festival will soon roll into southeastern Wisconsin with a powerful lineup and plenty of f

Fry The Coop: Celebrating National Fried Chicken Day

Today is National Fried Chicken Day. What better way to celebrate than to check out the hottest trend…both figuratively and literally…in chicken than to indulge in som

Featured Events

Chicago Craft Beer Festival Webster and Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60614 Get Directions 773-868-3010 How Much: $35; Get discounted tickets at $25 Get Discounted Tickets* The craft-beer movement is still very much alive and hopping in Chicago, so the awesome festival that salutes the mom-and-pop makers is back for the seventh year in a row to sip and savor.	07/21/2018 - 11:30am
Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise Anita Dee Yacht Charters 200 N Breakwater Access, Chicago, IL 60601 Get Directions 312-543-9798 How Much: $25; Get discounted tickets at COMP-$12.50 Get Discounted Tickets* Celebrate the weekend with a happy-hour cruise aboard the lovely Anita Dee II yacht.	07/19/2018 - 7:00pm
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago 340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654 Get Directions 8056035620 How Much: From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.
Chef's Table: City Barbeque City Barbeque - Berwyn 7108 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 Get Directions 312-725-8852 How Much: $35 Join us for an exclusive, intimate, inclusive multi-course dinner with drinks.	07/30/2018 - 6:30pm