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The Queen of Spades: Different Time, Same Drama
Drama, intrigue, unrequited love, obsessions and death all meet in Tchaikovsky’s eccentric The Queen of Spades.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical takes the viewers back in time to the era of disco.
Valentine’s Day in Chicago
If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago, you’re going to love this list! The…
Madama Butterfly: Tragic Love & Loss
Young love, cruel betrayal, loss and ultimate sacrifice… All of them find a place within the…
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.
The Queen of Spades: Different Time, Same Drama
Drama, intrigue, unrequited love, obsessions and death all meet in Tchaikovsky’s eccentric The Queen…
47 AMAZING Free Things To Do in Chicago
The number of free attractions, museums, and things to do will blow your mind.
Celebrating Winter Fun at Chicago Ice Skating Rinks
Chicago ice skating is one of the most popular things to do for friends, families,…
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Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Chicago’s Oldest House
The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.
Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Chicago’s Oldest HouseRead More
Navy Pier Winter WonderFest
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…
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.
Celebrate National Pizza Day in Roman style at Bonci
Bonci Pizza invited the Local Tourist to stop in and sample their unique Roman-style…
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Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington Heights
Experience the cuisine of Puglia at Osteria Trulli in Arlington Heights.
Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington HeightsRead More
Boqueria opens in the Fulton Market District
Lively Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serves a menu of Spanish classics
La Celia Latin Kitchen spices things up in Avondale
Serving up a medley of Latin American flavors
La Celia Latin Kitchen spices things up in AvondaleRead More
Artango now grills up imported Argentine beef
In early 2016, Artango Bar & Steakhouse moved to their current location at 4767…
Chef Carlos Gaytan returns to Chicago with Tzuco
Tzuco continues his tradition of Mexican-French fusion cuisine
Time Out Market Chicago announces a November 21 opening
An incredible showcase of Chicago’s outstanding restaurant scene
Time Out Market Chicago announces a November 21 openingRead More
Evanston’s The Barn Steakhouse adds a special prix fixe menu
Early-bird diners can enjoy three courses for $30
Evanston’s The Barn Steakhouse adds a special prix fixe menuRead More
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!
March 2020
2020 Chicago St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (Saturday)
Calling all Irish jig leprechauns, four-leaf clover wearers, Irish lovers, those with green clothes and who love green beers ... About this Event “Luck Of The Irish Is With You This St Patrick’s Day” Take your tribe of hooligans on a St Patrick’s Day adventure at the 2020 St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl taking place Saturday, March 14, 2020 at several locations in Chicago presented by Social Scene. From Irish jigs, DJs, live bands & the must-have green drink cheers……
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Martin Lawrence Galleries Celebrates Spring with Auction Showcasing the Finest 20th/21st Century Artists. Nation’s Preeminent Network of Fine Art Galleries
Every Spring, Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG), with prime locations in Las Vegas, Soho, San Francisco, La Jolla, Lahaina, Dallas, New Orleans, Schaumburg, and Costa Mesa, offers its clients something extra special…the finest 20th and 21st-century art at low auction prices. And once again, MLG-specializing in unique and original paintings, drawings, sculpture, and limited-edition graphics by masters including Picasso, Chagall, Warhol, Haring, Dali, Francis, Miro, Erté and many, many more, will be holding live auctions at several of its locations, and…
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Making Herstory: Living Landmarks of Chicago Launch Party
Join award-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich as she goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of 50 downtown Chicago landmarks. From the parlor used as a meat locker to the fight over the Field Museum, she'll bring history to life with stories featured in her new nontraditional guidebook, "Living Landmarks of Chicago". Presented in the historic Blackstone Hotel, the event begins in the Art Hall with a Prohibition-themed cocktail and era-appropriate music performed by…
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