Take to the city’s streets this summer for endless markets and fairs. Enjoy plenty of food, music, art, and dancing in neighborhoods across Chicago. 1. Gold Coast Art Fair Grant Park’s 60th annual Gold Coast Art Fair is making its return June 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the works of… 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 »
Chicago is a city known for its public art and rich culture. This summer, be sure to visit the city’s National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for its annual Sor Juana Festival, which honors one of Mexico’s greatest writers Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Cruz is a 17th-century Mexican nun, playwright, mathematician, and poet,… 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 »
Prevent another boring night out. Change up your night out with some exciting Chicago places for live music and great food. Howl At The Moon Get ready to sing and dance the night away. Howl At the Moon in the Near North is the best place for anything from memorable celebrations, such as holiday parties… Read more »
Calling all Jurassic Park super fans! On March 25 and 27, join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Jurassic Park in Concert! Relive the magic feeling of the classic film with a thrilling 2 and a half hour performance of John WIlliams’ score led by conductor Richard Kaufman. Enjoy the excitement and fear of the action… Read more »
Missing the theater? After two long years, the Congo Square Theatre makes its long awaited return to live performances! On Thursday, March 31, the Congo Square Theatre’s performance of What to Send Up When It Goes Down at the GRAY! More than just a performance, this play by Alesha B. Harris was designed to help… Read more »
In light of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) reopening live performances after two years, they are hosting the Chicago premiere of All The Sex I’ve Ever Had! This groundbreaking show explores the experiences — including love and loss — of six real-world Chicagoans over the age of 62. They share stories of first crushes,… Read more »
Explore the world in these Chicago neighborhoods. We’ve selected four of our favorite neighborhoods to indulge in culture, food, and more from around the world. Chinatown – Eastern Asia As soon as you set foot in Chicago’s historic century-old Chinatown neighborhood, you’re transported to eastern Asia. Wander around the streets lined with traditional souvenir shops,… Read more »
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Take the time to educate yourself by visiting museums around the city. Chicago History Museum Check out the “Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968” exhibition at the Chicago History… Read more »
Break the boundaries of your vacation and venture into the world with these five world-class Chicago museums. Field Museum Explore the diversity of Earth at the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Discover a collection of over 40 million artifacts and specimens thanks to the work of more than… Read more »
Chicago is a city known for its public art and rich culture. This summer, be sure to visit the city’s National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for its annual Sor Juana Festival, which honors one of Mexico’s greatest writers Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Cruz is a 17th-century Mexican nun, playwright, mathematician, and poet,… Read more »