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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.

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True West Revival

The revival of True West, the play that put Steppenwolf Theatre on the national map, has hit the stage in July.

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Believe in BBQ!

We are here for the BBQ! Windy City Smokeout rolled into United Center parking lot last weekend.

Taking Back Sunday at House of Vans

I found myself at the House of Vans in Chicago for the first time on Saturday night for their Vans House Party event curated by Long Island, Ne

Chicago Suburbs

Road Trip to Pennyville Station

Take a ride out to Park Ridge to dine at Pennyville Station. Quietly opening to the public in June, this farm-to-table concept is serving up delicious dishes in a "hometown" atmosphere.

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Dinner-and-a-Movie, All Grown Up

What happens when dinner-and-a-movie is all grown up? CMX CinéBistro.

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Now Open: BMO Club Rooftop at Ravinia Festival

BMO Club, a new rooftop dining venue is now open at Ravinia Festival.

Featured Events

Poster for musical Dogfight with the title in dog tags, three Marines preparing to go to Vietnam, and a couple kissing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, 1963.
DOGFIGHT: A New Musical
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
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How Much: 
$40.00 - use code TLT15 for $15 off each ticket in your order!

From visionary composing team Pasek & Paul (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN), this hauntingly beautiful musical takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey.

 08/10/2019 - 3:00pm
Poster for musical Dogfight with the title in dog tags, three Marines preparing to go to Vietnam, and a couple kissing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, 1963.
DOGFIGHT: A New Musical
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Get Directions
How Much: 
$40.00 - use code TLT15 for $15 off each ticket in your order!

From visionary composing team Pasek & Paul (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN), this hauntingly beautiful musical takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey.

 08/08/2019 - 7:30pm
How to be a Local Tourist

The Local Tourist has a simple goal: we want you to experience the fascination of a tourist while feeling the comfort of the local, no matter where you are.