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WHAT TO DO IN CHICAGO
It’s almost easier to tell you what you can’t do in Chicago than what you can. Check our guide to what to do in Chicago and start planning how you’re going to see it all.
Chicago Gourmet 2019: Lights! Camera! Napkin!
Lights! Camera! Napkin! Chicago Gourmet 2019 landed in Millennium Park last weekend, and Chicagoans…
Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Chicago’s Oldest House
The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.
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Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Festival Hall is transformed into a wonderland at this annual, family-friendly event.
A Perfect Getaway: Eaglewood Resort & Spa
We, city dwellers, frequently seek to travel far and wide to get away from…
The Band’s Visit: A Celebration of Humanity
THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates humanity in all its flawed beautiful glory…
COME FROM AWAY Will Inspire Us All
COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the…
Explore Chicago’s Past at Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum showcases the city’s complicated history and is itself a piece…
Seven Luxurious Places to Watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
If you’re going to watch the 2019 Chicago Air and Water Show you don’t have…
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WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN CHICAGO
If you’re hungry or thirsty, you won’t be for long in Chicago! This is an incredible foodie town, with gourmet groceries, an epic beer and spirits scene, world class restaurants, and the best bartenders around.
Chicago Gourmet 2019: Lights! Camera! Napkin!
Lights! Camera! Napkin! Chicago Gourmet 2019 landed in Millennium Park last weekend, and Chicagoans…
Time Out Market Chicago will open in late 2019
An incredible showcase of Chicago’s outstanding restaurant scene
A Perfect Getaway: Eaglewood Resort & Spa
We, city dwellers, frequently seek to travel far and wide to get away from…
Evanston’s The Barn Steakhouse adds a special prix fixe menu
Early-bird diners can enjoy three courses for $30
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Sky Terrace Rooftop Lounge at the Ivy Hotel
Chic ambiance and a superb menu of both craft cocktails and upscale food
Oktoberfest Chicago: Celebrations Around the City & Suburbs
Find Oktoberfest events, from an authentic German festival to the annual favorite. There are…
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No Average Joe at Joe’s Imports
Not your average Joe, Joe’s Imports shines in Fulton Market. Come for the wine.…
CHICAGO EVENTS
Whether you’re looking for live music, art fairs, festivals, family-friendly events, theater, tours, farmers markets, or any other fun event you can think of, you’ll never be bored when you’ve got so many options!
October 2019
Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater
Enter the world of a Roaring ‘20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater. Following a delicious sit-down dinner, you’ll be treated to a musical comedy revue featuring the songs of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and more, all with gorgeous flappers performing the Charleston. Be ready to get in on the act at Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater — Chicago’s longest-running audience interactive dinner show —…
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Blue Man Group
Experience the magic and wonder of Blue Man Group Chicago in a newly revamped production that the Chicago Tribune raved about with a four-star rating. Enjoy the fun, comedy, and excitement of these alien men entertaining you and your family.
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IN-DEPTH GUIDES TO CHICAGO
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