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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our comprehensive guide to the best events, parades and more.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
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The best cheap things to do in Chicago
Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out cheap things to do in Chicago.
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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best of the city, mapped.
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The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago
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High Tea Party with Molly's Cupcakes
Indulge in a charming afternoon filled with delicious teas and treats during Mother's Day Weekend at the Market. On Saturday, May 10, enjoy an elegant setting...
West Loop
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Chocolate Pop-up
Calling all sweets lovers! Chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam offers an irresistible selection of specialty handmade confections, including the viral Dubai...
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Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
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Tini Tuesdays
Take a load off with Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or...
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Winesday
Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of the...
The latest things to do in Chicago
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Chicago reacts to the election of Pope Leo XIV
From the South Side to the Sistine Chapel, Chicagoans are beaming with pride as one of their own becomes pope
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Chicago's own just became Pope—here’s what to know about Leo XIV
The Vatican just picked its first American pope: a Chicago guy with global cred
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The best things to do in Chicago this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.
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A new multi-venue music festival is debuting in Chicago this September
Pitchfork’s co-founder is back—but don’t expect flower crowns.
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See renderings of the proposed 3.5-acre DuSable Park that's been in the works for years
The Streeterville park will feature a nature boardwalk, educational pavilion and more.
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Music
Chicago Jazz Fest announces headliners for summer 2025
Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is set to perform at the celebrated festival
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Chicago reacts to the election of Pope Leo XIV
From the South Side to the Sistine Chapel, Chicagoans are beaming with pride as one of their own becomes pope
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Art
ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in...
Music
Sueños Music Festival
Started in 2022, this two-day extravaganza returns to Grant Park over Memorial Day weekend. Taking place on a single stage in Grant Park's...
Millennium Park
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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, one of the best aerial displays you'll find in Chicago originates from Navy Pier. The Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks...
Streeterville
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
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The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
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19 Chicago gift shops for unique presents
It’s been said that the best gifts in life are free, but no one’s really buying that, right?
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A new multi-venue music festival is debuting in Chicago this September
Pitchfork’s co-founder is back—but don’t expect flower crowns.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
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Everything you should know about the changes coming to the Chicago Public Library system
Chicago Public Library is sunsetting eCards, tweaking digital borrowing limits and making full access easier than ever.
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May 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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The best things to do in Chicago today
Find the best things to do in Chicago today, including parties, concerts, screenings and other can't-miss events.
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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural musts and late-night shenanigans.
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Chicago events calendar for 2025
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2025's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and more.
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The best things to do in Chicago this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.
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Here is how you can be an extra on the next season of 'The Bear'
Filming for season four of 'The Bear' will kick off in Chicago later this month.
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The 26 best places for hiking near Chicago
Looking for gorgeous spots to go hiking near Chicago? Try these urban adventures, state parks and riverside trails.
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‘The Four Seasons’: the filming locations behind Tina Fey’s feel-good Netflix series
If you’re missing the exotic stays of The White Lotus already, there’s a new Netflix original to check in for the weekend. Tina Fey’s...
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The Eternaut: Latin America’s ‘The Last of Us’ is Already a Hit
Everything you need to know about this Argentinian Netflix sci-fi thriller.
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'Sinners' review: Michael B Jordan stars in a must-see historical horror
You’ll get several movies for the price of a single ticket in Ryan Coogler’s (Creed) period drama-thriller-romance-musical Sinners. And while some...
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'Andor' showrunner on the making of a new Star Wars epic
The show’s second and final season starts this month, tracking the exploits of Rebel spy Cassian Andor.
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Music
The best songs of 2025 so far
This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...
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The 40 best summer songs of all time
From a Bill Withers staple to some Sabrina Carpenter sparkle.
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The best albums of 2025 so far
We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.
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The 47 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.