A Weekend-long Greek Festival is taking over this Chicago neighborhood
Say Opa Chicago! The annual Lincoln Square Greek Fest is back this weekend in the Windy City, bringing three days of great food and live entertainment to the neighborhood. ...
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Less than 30 minutes from Chicago: A massive Minecraft experience is taking over Rosemont with immersive biomes, interactive challenges and iconic mobs
It’s the greatest-selling video game of all time, and now you can walk through its world IRL. With Minecraft Movie 2 officially announced and starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Kirsten Dunst, the first-e...
An interactive Broadway musical showdown is taking over Chicago’s Den Theatre for one weekend only
Broadway Unhinged – The Musical Showdown is the ultimate Broadway party meets musical game show. Led by a high-camp, high-hilarity host, you’ll step into an interactive battle of your favorite shows, intersperse...
Lakeshore Arts & Music Festival in Chicago: complete lineup, dates and tickets for this two-day house music experience next weekend
This June, Lakeshore Arts & Music Festival takes over Lincoln Park for a weekend of house music by the lake. From curated DJ sets to art, games, food, and brand activations, every detail is designed for the f...
Here’s the 2026 Chicago Movies in the Parks schedule
Your favorite local outdoor summer movie series is officially back—the Chicago Park District has released the 2026 lineup for Movies in the Parks, and the schedule is stacked. Here’s a breakdown of everyth...
After the 1900s cholera outbreaks, Chicago executed an engineering feat that forced a river into reverse — and it secretly saved the city
If you stand on almost any bridge in downtown Chicago today, the river below seems perfectly ordinary. It glides past glass towers and tour boats, then bends away to the southwest. What most people on the railings d...
16 of the most exciting things to do with your friends in Chicago right now
Chicago offers tons of unique experiences, but nothing beats enjoying them with a friend. Here are some of our favorite happenings perfect for a BFF day—whether you’re booking a spa day, dining at one of the city’s most...
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling near Chicago for one day only next month—here’s what to know
After a successful tour in the U.S. in 2025, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to the Chicago area next month! While we eagerly await the opening of the brick-and-mortar Hello Kitty Cafe in downtown Chicago...
Phoebe Bridgers is bringing her tour to Chicago this fall—here’s when you can get tickets
The wait is finally over for Phoebe Bridgers fans in Chicago—the wildly popular singer songwriter is bringing her tour to the Windy City this fall, marking her first local show since 2022. Bridgers is bringing h...
Chicago is opening a massive new South Side tourism center with half-day bike, walking, and culinary tours
We have a lot of things to look forward to in June, including the grand opening of the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center. This significant occasion coincides with the launch of the new Woodlawn & S...