Your guide to the best in art and culture: exhibitions, plays, musicals and concerts. Check what’s on at Chicago galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres.
Chicago photo enthusiasts have a fun new interactive experience to look forward to in 2026! The city’s first-ever photobooth studio is opening soon in Wicker Park. Here’s all the deets. “The Strip Club...
Your weekend Uber or Lyft trip in Chicago is about to get more expensive—beginning Tuesday, January 6, rideshares within “congestion zones” will include a new surcharge. Here’s all the details and how...
You have only one month left to explore the future of architecture at the 10th annual Chicago Architecture Biennial, which is the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America. This year’s Chicago Ar...
Winter is upon us, and there’s no better cold-weather activity than a trip to Chicago’s largest aquarium. The Shedd is ringing in 2026 with tons of free days and a festive seasonal event you won’t want...
If reading more books is on your list of 2026 resolutions, we’ve got some good news—Barnes & Noble is expanding in Chicagoland this year! The big-box retailer will add four new locations in the coming months,...
Your downtown commute in Chicago will look a lot different beginning next week. The busy State and Lake transit station will officially close to the public for a multi-year construction project beginning Monday, January...
In the heart of Naperville—one of America’s most livable cities—the Wentz Concert Hall at 171 E Chicago Avenue offers an elite auditory experience. Engineered by the same acousticians behind Chicago’s Pritzker Pavilion,...
Molson Coors is stepping up to help Chicagoans get to and from their New Year’s Eve plans safely and for no charge this year! Free Rides program returns for NYE 2025–26 Miller High Life and the Chicago Transit Aut...
2026 is almost here, and Chicago is preparing to host its first-ever edition of Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve. The celebration will feature musical performances, a live broadcast, a midnight countdown,...
When people think of things to do in Chicago, their minds usually jump to deep-dish pizza, The Bean, or the Willis Tower. But, some visitors—especially the more culture-hungry ones—may remember the iconic Art Institute...
