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Glenwood Sunday Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Glenwood Sunday MarketWeekly on SundayHead to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Andersonville Farmers Market 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Andersonville Farmers MarketWeekly on WednesdayWander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » Vinyl Thursdays 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Vinyl ThursdaysWeekly on ThursdayThe end of the week just got more interesting with weekly Vinyl Thursdays and Bubbles & Beats Happy Hour at Hotel Zachary's Alma Lounge, located in the popular Wrigleyville neighborhood. Gear up for the weekend at ... Read More » | Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Green City Market 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Lincoln Park Greek Fest 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm Lincoln Park Greek FestSaturday, June 7, 2025 Enjoy the flavors, sounds and sights of Greek culture at the popular Lincoln Park Greek Fest on June 6-8, 2025. The annual cultural festival features authentic Greek food, music, dancing and a craft fair on ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » |
Glenwood Sunday Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Glenwood Sunday MarketWeekly on SundayHead to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am ... Read More » Lincoln Park Greek Fest 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm Lincoln Park Greek FestSunday, June 8, 2025 Enjoy the flavors, sounds and sights of Greek culture at the popular Lincoln Park Greek Fest on June 6-8, 2025. The annual cultural festival features authentic Greek food, music, dancing and a craft fair on ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Andersonville Farmers Market 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Andersonville Farmers MarketWeekly on WednesdayWander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » Vinyl Thursdays 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Vinyl ThursdaysWeekly on ThursdayThe end of the week just got more interesting with weekly Vinyl Thursdays and Bubbles & Beats Happy Hour at Hotel Zachary's Alma Lounge, located in the popular Wrigleyville neighborhood. Gear up for the weekend at ... Read More » | Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Green City Market 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Wells Street Art Fair 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Wells Street Art FairSaturday, June 14, 2025 The historic Old Town neighborhood comes alive with the highly anticipated Wells Street Art Festival on June 14 and 15, 2025, in the heart of the landmark neighborhood Traditionally held on the second weekend in June, ... Read More » |
Glenwood Sunday Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Glenwood Sunday MarketWeekly on SundayHead to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am ... Read More » Wells Street Art Fair 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Wells Street Art FairSunday, June 15, 2025 The historic Old Town neighborhood comes alive with the highly anticipated Wells Street Art Festival on June 14 and 15, 2025, in the heart of the landmark neighborhood Traditionally held on the second weekend in June, ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Andersonville Farmers Market 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Andersonville Farmers MarketWeekly on WednesdayWander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Green City Market 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » |
Glenwood Sunday Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Glenwood Sunday MarketWeekly on SundayHead to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Andersonville Farmers Market 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Andersonville Farmers MarketWeekly on WednesdayWander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » Forte Happy Hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Forte Happy HourWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayThe Symphony Center's new restaurant, Forte, is kicking off the year with happy hour specials that are sure to bring harmony to foodies searching for new culinary thrills. Located on Chicago's cultural mile, Forte at the ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Summerdance SummerdanceWeekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayOne of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer ... Read More » Green City Market 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on Wednesday and SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Green City Market 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Green City MarketWeekly on SaturdaySpring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » |
Glenwood Sunday Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Glenwood Sunday MarketWeekly on SundayHead to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » |








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