Chicago is a legendary theater town, this is the city where improv was born and where local theaters like Steppenwolf, Goodman, and Victory Gardens regularly present nationally acclaimed productions. Every year, Chicago Theatre Week offers the chance to view an exciting range of plays … [Read more...] about Chicago Theatre Week: Discount Tickets For $15 and $30
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Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
The Uptown neighborhood celebrates its 40-year tradition of honoring the Lunar New Year with the Argyle New Year Celebration on February 8, 2025. The festivities include a colorful parade, family fun activities, an art walk and restaurant offerings. March on down to honor the … [Read more...] about Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Every year, Chicago honors the Lunar New Year with parades and festivities. February 10, 2024, marks the lunar new year of the Snake 4723. Celebrate the excitement and colors of the lunar new year at the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade on February 9. 2025. Get … [Read more...] about Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Chicago Restaurant Week Deals
Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 24, 2025- February 9, 2025, with lots of tasty opportunities to dive into the city's award-winning food scene. Technically, it's not just a week, it's a 17-day eating extravaganza. The 17th annual event features over 300 restaurants across the city … [Read more...] about Chicago Restaurant Week Deals
Discount Tickets to Chicago Auto Show
The largest auto show in the country has rolled into McCormick Place with over 1,000 cars showcased, auto-related exhibits, test drives, food specials and other events at the Chicago Auto Show. This anticipated annual event runs February 8- 17, 2025 at the North and … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets to Chicago Auto Show
National Day of Racial Healing Free Events
Spend a day making art and creating change during an all-day program of creative workshops, discussions and healing during the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing organized by Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) on January 21, 2025. Join art-making workshops … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing Free Events
Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers opportunities to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by supporting racial justice causes, giving back to the community, and attending events that reflect his fight for equality and civil rights. Chicago boasts a particular connection with the icon because it was … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Ride the CTA for free on New Year’s Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Chicago and avoid surge pricing and long waits for cabs on New Year's Eve night by hopping on a CTA train or bus for free. All CTA, Pace and Metra services will be free on December 31, 2024, starting at 10 pm. Join all the city's holiday festivities without worrying … [Read more...] about Ride the CTA for free on New Year’s Eve
Jack Frost Fulton Market
Stroll under 100,000 holiday lights and dive into seasonal fun including holiday pop-up shops, ice skating and bumper cars at the Jack Frost Holiday Pop-Up at Fulton Market through January 5, 2025. Journey into the ultimate holiday adventure with a … [Read more...] about Jack Frost Fulton Market
World Dumpling Fest
Explore Chicago's diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 21, 2024 in the Logan Square neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the fourth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and promote … [Read more...] about World Dumpling Fest
Lakeview Taco Fest
Munch your way through Southport Avenue and cast your vote for the best taco during the annual Lakeview Taco Fest on September 7-8, 2024. Celebrate the 11th year of the Lakeview Taco Fest with samplings of a range of taco styles and fillings, including chorizo, goat, lamb, mushroom and duck. The … [Read more...] about Lakeview Taco Fest
Cheap Things to do in Chicago During the DNC
The Democratic National Convention draws politicos and volunteers from all over the country eager to make a difference in the U.S. In between jam-packed days and witnessing Kamala Harris take her position as the party's official nominee. Chicago offers an exciting line-up of … [Read more...] about Cheap Things to do in Chicago During the DNC



















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