If the return of Navy Pier’s weekly fireworks shows had you excited for the July 4th celebrations this year, we’re sorry to say that the city will not be putting on its own special firework display on the fe...
With all the fantastic summer events and activities in Chicago, there is no shortage of free things to do in the coming months, be it roaming world-class museums or wandering…...
At Secret Chicago, we aim to plumb the depths of our city and state in search of hidden gems. Much like a diver who’s pried open an oyster to find a pearl or stumbled upon a true hidden treasure. Sometimes we go a littl...
With Chicago transitioning into its peak months there is no shortage of unforgettable events and activities ahead. From street festivals to aquatic adventures, there are a plethora of summer bucket list activities to en...
Music Box Theatre, one of Chicago’s most iconic movie theaters, is getting a makeover later this year for its 95th birthday. The independent two-screen cinema located at 3733 N. Southport in Wrigleyville opened ba...
One of Chicago’s most beloved public art experiences is about to turn it up a notch for summer. Having emerged from a brief winter break, Chicago’s cherished Art on TheMART projections, aka the largest permanent d...
With Chicago beaches now open, weekly fireworks shows back on at Navy Pier, and outdoor markets returning thick and fast, Chicago is about to enter its most magical months of…...
The Chicago Transit Authority announced the return of its iconic Pride Train this week welcoming back another annual Chicago tradition. Having become the first major U.S. transit agency to designate a Pride Train featur...
For all of Chicago’s wonderful summer experiences, living in such a thriving metropolis means that we’re also known to throw a few curveballs when it comes to the city’s busy summer events calendar. La...
Having named Chicago the best big city in the United States towards the end of 2023, and soon after that placed four different Chicago hotels in the top 50 on…...