Food halls & food courts can be found all over the city, but did you know that the oldest, largest and most diverse food hall of Chicago is located under the train tracks at Ogilvie station? If you are looking for flavors from around the world, the French Market is your new favorite place! The… Read more »
Spending time by the water when temperatures rise is always a good idea. And we cannot think of a better way to spend a hot summer day than to go for a stroll on the Riverwalk. The Riverwalk is truly Chicago’s second waterfront. Chicagoans have long treasured our beautiful lakefront, but now, more than ever,… Read more »
Live Jazz at the MCA is back! Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) for Tuesdays on the Terrace for the first time since 2019! Enjoy live jazz every Tuesday from 5:30-8pm at the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden. The program, hosted by Al Carter Bey of WDCB 90.9 FM and featuring… Read more »
Shop until you drop at these LGBTQ+ owned businesses. APPAREL COWBOYS AND ASTRONAUTS This small LGBTQ+ owned mens shop in Andersonville is a perfect place to pick up some fashion-forward pieces, hats, wallets, candles, and more. Cowboys and Astronauts pride themselves on inspiring their customers to be their best selves. ALCALA’S WESTERN WEAR Looking for… Read more »
June 1st marks the start of Pride Month in Chicago! Show off your pride for Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community this year by attending some vibrant events or shopping and eating at LGBTQ+ owned businesses. EVENTS Pride Night at Shedd Aquarium Kick off Pride Month right at Shedd Aquarium. On June 1st, 6-10pm, enjoy incredible DJs, delicious… Read more »
Whether you are looking to enjoy a jazz combo playing in the background at Tortoise Club or jamming out to Blues at Rosa’s Lounge, our city is sure to bring listening pleasure to your ears.
The Northman is a cider mecca that is sure to please even an experienced cocktail savant. Its extensive array of offerings put Mos Eisley Cantina’s beverage program to shame.
I’m a huge fan of the old school, vintage record store and Wicker Park’s Shuga Records is exactly that and offers a great shopping experience from top to bottom.
Chicago artist Paul Brourman reveals his newest collection, “Chicago Looks Good On You,” in collaboration with Pinstripes. Pinstripes is a dining, bowling and bocce experience with locations in nine states. The Chicago-based company celebrates its hometown roots with the installation of Brourman’s paintings in the exterior windows of its Chicago River East location. These paintings… Read more »
Chicago’s turning purple with the city’s latest “Prince: The Immersive Experience” — an interactive music experience following the artist’s life on the Magnificent Mile. Step into iconic images such as Prince’s Purple Rain album cover and the bathtub scene from “When Doves Cry,” or head into his Paisley Park Studio A workspace, where he mixed… Read more »
Let’s flow, Chicago! This Tuesday, June 21, marks both the first day of summer and International Yoga Day. Celebrate the art of yoga with fellow yogis of all experience levels at these events across Chicago. 1. Chicago Botanic Garden’s Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration Become one with nature amidst luscious greenery along the Chicago Botanic Garden’s… Read more »
There are plenty of events around the city honoring and celebrating Juneteenth — a combination of June and Nineteenth — which celebrates the emancipation of Black people from slavery and was established as a federal holiday in 2021. Concierge Preferred has compiled a list of 10 celebrations you can check out this weekend! 1865 Fest… Read more »
The James Beard Awards concluded Monday, June 13. The awards celebrate leaders in the culinary and food media industries. Over 20 winners were awarded across various categories regarding best restaurants, bars, chefs, food media, and more. Chicago’s own Erick Williams was awarded Best Chef in the Great Lakes region. Williams is the owner of Virtue… Read more »