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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 snowboarding and skiing resorts near Chicago
Get ready to hit the Midwestern slopes.
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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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Museums
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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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...
West Loop
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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...
West Loop
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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...
West Loop
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Trivia with Whaddayaknow?
Come alone or bring a group for weekly trivia on Wednesdays at the Market! Hosted by Whaddayaknow?, the evening will test your knowledge on a variety of...
West Loop
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Live DJs
Looking for a place to groove on the weekends? Every Friday and Saturday, Time Out Market Chicago is home to live DJs spinning beats from 7-10pm. Come join us...
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The latest things to do in Chicago
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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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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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Chopin in the City
The ninth annual Chopin in the City festival returns from February 21-March 2. The event features a diverse program of concerts inspired by...
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Once again, it's going to snow in Chicago tonight
And it will be freezing all of next week.
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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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Real estate
This NYC-based luxury bathhouse and spa is opening its first-ever Chicago location
Bathhouse, as the space is aptly dubbed, will debut in the spring of 2026.
Restaurants
The best heart-shaped foods for Valentine's Day in Chicago
Show your affection with love-themed pizzas, sushi, donuts and more from Chicago restaurants.
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Once again, it's going to snow in Chicago tonight
And it will be freezing all of next week.
The latest Chicago events
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Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park
Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago with the city's sweeping skyline as a backdrop, the Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is a winter attraction...
Millennium Park
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The Orchid Show: India Blooms
Need a break from the monotonous sights of winter in Chicago? Head to the North Shore for the Chicago Botanic Garden's annual orchid show, where there are...
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Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
Shopping
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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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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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 best February 2025 events in Chicago
Keep yourself busy in February with the Chicago Auto Show, a folk festival, Lunar New Year celebrations and more.
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How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Show your love this Valentine's Day with help from our guide to restaurant specials, unique date ideas and more.
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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 biggest snow storm of the season might hit Chicago this week
Also on deck: Freezing, single-digit temperatures.
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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 48 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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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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The best places to watch the Chicago River dyeing
Get a great view of the Chicago River dyeing ceremony for St. Patrick's Day from these vantage points.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
Our review of 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Review
‘Fourquels’ are usually where film franchises start to flirt with rock bottom. From Matrix Resurrections...
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
From human clones to alien invasions: we asked scientists, filmmakers and writers to select the best sci-fi films in cinema history
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‘Mickey 17’ review: Robert Pattinson's new sci-fi blockbuster
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ – review
Robert Pattinson dazzles at the double in Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s wild trip into deep...
Movies
The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now
Silent classics, noirs, space operas and everything in between: Somehow we managed to rank the best movies of all time
Movies
The best comedy movies of all time
Giggle along with our list of the best funny movies like Borat and Mean Girls, as chosen by Time Out writers and top comedians
Time In - songs we love
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
Being in love tends to make you want to shout from the rooftops about how great it all is, so it’s no surprise it dominates the music world.
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The 50 best sad songs ever written
You can pay for all the therapy you want – sometimes only a good cry will do it.
Music
The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.