Explore the immersive art, artifacts and cultures of Chicago…for free! Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums, without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of Chicago free museum days in 2023, plus some of our museums that are free all year long. Adler Planetarium Upcoming free museum days for Illinois residents at the Adler Planetarium: Every… Read more »
Christmas Scandinavian holiday traditions in Andersonville Welcome to a little bit of Sweden! Between its historic architecture, dynamic bar scene, and bustling main street (Clark), Andersonville is a thriving example of a charming urban neighborhood. No time like the holidays to enjoy some of its magic! We’ve selected some of the holiday events and happenings… 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 »
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 »
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 »
We met with New Yorker Pauline Frommer, the Editorial Director for the Frommer Travel Guides and Co-President of Frommer Media LLC, to talk about her favorite things to do while in Chicago. “Well, the first thing I do is contact family,” Pauline Frommer states while explaining her thought process when arriving in Chicago. “My mother… Read more »
From impressionist paintings to archeological artifacts to scientific adventures, Chicago has some of the most exciting museums in the world. There’s no better time to visit than during the upcoming free museum days. Art Institute of Chicago World-renowned for its expansive collection, the Art Institute features the works of Hopper, Monet, Seurat, and Van Gogh,… Read more »
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of Chicago’s most family-friendly science museums for children and adults. Also known as one of the oldest public museums in Chicago, this museum is celebrating 165 years with a special Founder Day event where they will “open the vault” to the public and showcase rare specimens and artifacts… Read more »
Everybody knows Hyde Park is home to the renowned University of Chicago campus and the Obama house. But there is so much more to discover! Let’s explore Hyde Park! DO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (MSI) Whether you want to check out a U-505 WW2 German submarine, explore the interior of a 1960’s United Airlines’ Boeing… Read more »