December 2017

• The best Chicago albums of 2017
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Jan 2
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Mon, Jan 1
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Dec 31
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sat, Dec 30
• 48 exciting openings in Chicago in January
• The best comedy shows to see in Chicago in January
• SMUT
• Steven Castillo's Super Bowl Halftime Show
• The Crowd Theater
• Meat Cute
• Brace yourself for more snow and a bitterly cold New Year’s Eve in Chicago
• The Bulls will soon sport Chicago flag-inspired City Edition jerseys
• Chinese New Year Lantern Celebration
• "Endless Summer"
• Fetty Wap
• Passion Pit
• Chinese New Year concert at Symphony Center
• New Year's Eve Celebration at Commons Club
• Quiote
• The best new restaurants participating in Chicago Restaurant Week 2018
• The best free things to do in Chicago in January
• The best new Chicago restaurants and bars of 2017
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Fri, Dec 29
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Thu, Dec 28
• The best Chicago theater of 2017
• Mungion
• Here’s why 2018 will be an epic year in Chicago
• JC Brooks Band
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Wed, Dec 27
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Dec 26
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Dec 24
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sat, Dec 23
• You have to try this weirdly awesome Chicago-style pig in a blanket in Wrigleyville
• Music Box Theatre’s Studio Ghibli tribute includes screenings of ‘Totoro,’ ‘Spirited Away’ and more
• Here are the buildings that will change Chicago’s skyline
• Fine-dining destination Grace shutters after chef Curtis Duffy’s departure
• The 8 best things to do with kids in January
• The best shows to see during Chicago Theatre Week
• The Delta
• How to spot someone from the suburbs in Chicago
• The best restaurants in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood
• Hurry up and download Chance the Rapper’s latest Christmas mixtape
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Fri, Dec 22
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Wed, Dec 20
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Thu, Dec 21
• We Still Like You
• Wham City Comedy + Helltrap Nightmare
• Helltrap Nightmare is Chicago's disgustingly funny variety show
• Kate Willett
• It looks like Chicago will get a Polar Vortex for Christmas
• The cheeseburger at The Loyalist is one of the best in the country, according to Bon Appetit
• 8 Chicago classes to help you check off your New Year’s resolutions
• Josh Fadem
• Rayland Baxter + Bill MacKay & Riley Walker + Liz Cooper and the Stampede
• The most beautiful food and drink photos of 2017
• The best things to do on New Year’s Day in Chicago
• Learn about one of Chicago’s best artists at the Ed Paschke Art Center
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Dec 19
• A ‘Stranger Things’ convention is coming to Rosemont this summer
• Time Out Chicago screened some of our favorite holiday movies at Lagunitas
• Get a gold donut (and free donuts for life) when Stan’s Donuts opens on Michigan Avenue
• Windy City Open
• Mark Farina
• Odyssey New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise
• Typhoon + Mimicking Birds + Sunbathe
• Allan Rayman + Blaise Moore + OddCouple
• Sonny Smith + Cut Worms + Okey Dokey + Cafe Racer
• The Rock & Roll McDonald’s is getting a makeover, losing the rock theme
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sat, Dec 16
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Dec 17
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Mon, Dec 18
• Tell us how you really feel about living in Chicago
• Chicago’s ‘CityKey’ municipal ID program set to launch in March
• The Windy Kitty, Chicago’s latest cat café, opens in Bucktown next week
• Story Time with Drag Queens puts a new face on kid lit
• Chicago Maritime Museum
• Yumi Zouma + Varsity + Belle Game + Sports Boyfriend
• CTA is offering free rides (again) on New Year’s Eve
• A new hotel will let you spend an entire weekend at Navy Pier
• Broadway’s Ciara Renée joins Firebrand Theatre’s ‘Lizzie’ for extension
• Where does Mi Tocaya chef-owner Diana Dávila hang out in Chicago?
• A legal marijuana referendum will be on the Cook County ballot in March
• Porchlight Music Theatre announces casting for Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’
• Slomotel
• There’s a hauntingly beautiful bar hidden below Lonesome Rose in Logan Square
• Get your skate on at Chicago Athletic Association’s holiday rink
• Mayor Emanuel visited Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to talk about Trump and his podcast
• L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
• Goat Down Tonight
• New Year’s Eve Shag-a-delic Dance Party
• Scofflaw New Year's Eve Bash
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Fri, Dec 15
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Thu, Dec 14
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Wed, Dec 13
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Dec 12
• Ventra cards are getting a colorful new look
• Bette, Live at the Xmas Baths
• Rob Lowe is bringing his one-man show to Chicago for literally one night only
• These pop-up holiday cocktail bars are returning to Chicago
• Bassnectar
• Dream Freaks Fall from Space
• Kizuki Anime Night
• Jeezy's Juke Joint: A Black Burly-Q Revue
• Winter Hike and Yoga
• Chicago Architecture Biennial Installations
• Bedouine + Angelo de Augustine + Helena Deland + V.V. Lightbody
• Emporium's holiday pop-up bar features ‘smoked herb’ cocktails and an exclusive Hopewell beer
• Hump! Film Festival
• Joffrey Ballet: Modern Masters
• Segunda Semana
• Ugly sweaters, s'mores and more photos from Time Out Chicago's holiday bash
• STRFKR
• Popcorn Party
• John Mulaney
• Dance at a ‘Star Wars’-themed disco party after you see ‘The Last Jedi’
• Comedy at the Knitting Factory
• A Scientist Walks into a Bar
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Mon, Dec 11
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Dec 10
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sat, Dec 9
• Helado Negro + Cuco + Divino Niño
• 5 ways to escape TBOX madness this weekend
• Warm up this winter with Chicago's spiciest cocktails
• Don't miss these amazing winter beer festivals in Chicago
• Watch your favorite holiday movies at Lagunitas Brewing Company
• Chicago Black Restaurant Week
• Frost Fest
• New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
• 24 hours in Chicago: The Culture Vulture
• How to make Chicago (even) better
• Get your way on the CTA
• Give Chicago another hip-hop music festival like Chance's
• Keep smaller, scrappy theater companies in Chicago
• Ensure that the Chicago film industry is a safe space for all
• Put this public art in Chicago, stat
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Breakfast and brunch
• Put a Three Floyds taproom in Chicago, already!
• Quit hanging your hopes on Chicago rookies (and their jerseys)
• 9 adorable date ideas for wintertime in Chicago
• Do improv for improv’s sake
• Make Chicago a craft beer tourism destination
• Create an express train to Madison, Wisconsin
• Make that zip line across the Chicago River a real thing
• Keep Chicago’s stellar restaurants open
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Drinks
• Get your free copy of Time Out Chicago today and tomorrow
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Checklist
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Desserts
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Entrees
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Burgers and sandwiches
• The 100 best dishes in Chicago 2017: Appetizers and sides
• Twitter’s @ChiPartyAunt dishes on the best of Chicago
• Illinois will celebrate its bicentennial with (what else?) a commemorative beer
• Face of the ’Hood: Alan Epstein, The Loop
• Take a look at Kerry James Marshall’s gigantic new mural at the Chicago Cultural Center
• Chicago chefs bring caviar down to earth with fun, approachable options
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Fri, Dec 8
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Thu, Dec 7
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Wed, Dec 6
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Dec 5
• Vic Mensa on crafting ‘The Autobiography’ and enacting change in Chicago
• Aziza Barnes on ‘BLKS’
• Attention drivers: Chicago's winter parking ban is now in effect
• Where to see 2018 Grammy nominees performing in Chicago
• Check out Chicago Athletic Association’s wildly festive holiday pop-up bar, open tonight
• Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Line top the Country LakeShake 2018 lineup
• North Avenue Beach may be getting a makeover—including a boardwalk
• Try Lonesome Rose’s mescal-spiked, marshmallow-topped Hot Chocolate
• Stumptown Coffee is opening its first local café in Ace Hotel Chicago
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Mon, Dec 4
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Dec 3
• The three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sat, Dec 2
• Navyseum could bring a giant interactive collection of naval equipment to North Chicago
• Piatto Pronto
• Min's Noodle House
• The Press Room
• Then and Now: Soho House Chicago