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  • Things to do

March 2024: We've almost made it through another winter, and warm weather activities are starting to return. Check out a flower show, take a hike or go on an architecture boat tour. Plus celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a host of exciting events, parties and more. There are plenty of other options, too, so stay satisfied and busy with these fun activities in March. No matter where your interests lie, you can always find something to get excited about in this no-nonsense Midwestern metropolis. The best things to do in Chicago run the gamut—from seriously fun to awesomely educational. Looking for culture? Spend a day exploring Chicago museums. Hungry? You've come to the right place, because Chicago is famous for its delicious cuisine. There are tons of amazing restaurants in Chicago that highlight the city's rich and diverse culinary landscape. (And plenty of uniquely Chicago bars that do the trick, too.) We've searched all across the city to assemble this list of the best things to do in Chicago. Follow it and never get bored here again. You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world, or take a look at our list of the best things to do in the world right now.

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Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by soaking in a spa or spending some time at the best Chicago attractions. Easter is upon us and you can take the little ones on an egg hunt or a family cruise. Also happening is a margarita fest, screenings for Asian and women-directed films, and Dog Day with the Windy City Bulls. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Chicago right now

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The Lollapalooza 2024 lineup has been released and it's packed with heavy hitters. Acts including SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers and Stray Kids will be headed to Grant Park in early August for the annual music festival. If you're planning on attending the four-day event, here's everything you'll need to know about securing tickets. RECOMMENDED: Check out our complete coverage of Lollapalooza How can I get Lollapalooza 2024 tickets? The public sale for General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets has started, and is available via Lollapalooza's website. Single-day and two-day tickets will go on sale March 26. How much do Lollapalooza 2024 tickets cost? The price for a four-day General Admission pass starts at $385. Four-day GA+ tickets, which include access to private lounges, air-conditioned bathrooms, expedited entry and more, start at $715. VIP tickets start at $1,565 and give attendees four-day access to on-field viewing behind the North and South main stages, as well as unlimited access to two Lolla Lounges, golf cart shuttle transportation and more. Finally, four-day Platinum tickets start at $4,500 and grant admittance to Platinum lounges with complimentary food and beverages, front-of-stage viewing areas at six stages, golf cart shuttle transportation and much more. Layaway plans start at $20 for GA, $50 for GA+, $100 for VIP and $250 for Platinum. Ticket prices will increase over time as they sell out.

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This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering idiosyncratic reports on the news of the day. Head to Uptown’s iconic Green Mill for drinks, hot takes and laughs; the longstanding Saturday afternoon edition tends to run about two and a half hours.

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Looking for something to do in Chicago today, this weekend or in the coming months? You’ve come to the right place! Spring is on the horizon so get ready to go hiking, plan a family getaway over spring break or stroll through the city's most beautiful parks (especially during cherry blossom season). You can also celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with a host of exciting events, parties and more. Experience the best of the city with our year-round guide to top-tier events and things to do in Chicago.

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Every city has its own lingo, so if you're spending some time in Chicago, you might as well get acquainted with the local vernacular. From unique Chicago delicacies to nicknames for interstates, there's plenty of Chicago slang that might elicit a bit of confusion if you haven't spent much time in the Midwestern metropolis. While most people are familiar with "The Bean" and nicknames for other Chicago attractions, we've gathered some more essential Chicago slang—including terms you can use during your next visit to a Chicago hot dog restaurant. Bungalow (n.): One-story, single-family homes with slanted roofs that are found in neighborhoods throughout the city. Chicago handshake (n.): The local version of a boilermaker, typically comprising a pint (or can) of Old Style and a shot of Malört. Chicago Mix (n.): The salty-sweet combination of cheddar and caramel popcorn. You'll find it at Garrett Popcorn (where the scent usually wafts into the street) and pretty much every other popcorn shop in the city. Comiskey (n.): When the original Comiskey Park (the home of the White Sox) was demolished in 1990, the team's new ballpark went by the same name until it was renamed U.S. Cellular Field in 2003, and more recently Guaranteed Rate Field. Many fans still cling to the South Side stadium's original title. Coach house (n.): A small apartment located in the rear of a property. The construction of new backyard houses is currently prohibited under Chicago's zoning ordinance, making these vi

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March 2024: On our latest roundup of the city's best eateries, we're welcoming sushi bar 312 Fish Market and Professor Pizza. Also joining them is Mediterranean favorite Kabobi Grill. Many of the city's best chefs and restaurants are in Time Out Market Chicago as well, and you can scroll through the full vendor lineup at the bottom of this page. The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats Chicago has to offer. The cuisines are just as varied, with every corner of the globe represented through Korean, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian fare. Whether you're a lifelong resident or simply visiting for the weekend, stuffing your face at one of these restaurants is easily among the best things to do in Chicago. This belt-busting food scene shows no signs of slowing down, so we cut to the chase and ranked our essentials—the absolute best restaurants in town. Our editors scour the city for great dishes, excellent value and insider info. They pay their way and sometimes, like the rest of us, their delivery driver gets lost (here's how we eat through Chicago to make the list). We hope to provide an authentic snapshot of Chicago's ever-evolving dining experience right now: We update it constantly with the best new restaurants in Chicago as well as decades-old stalwarts that keep us coming back for more. It could be a mega-hyped destination restaurant or a remarkable food truck: I

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Wait no more—the Lollapalooza 2024 lineup is here. Chicago’s annual music festival returns to Grant Park August 1-4 with over 170 bands across eight stages. Headlining this year’s summer spectacle are  SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex.  Skrillex’s appearance will be his first at Lollapalooza since 2014, and he’ll be joined at Perry’s Stage by fellow big names such as Zedd, FISHER and Zeds Dead. South Korean boy band Stray Kids will also make their Lollapalooza debut, following in the footsteps of recent K-pop acts like NewJeans, Tomorrow X Together and J-Hope. Other highlights in the lineup include Deftones, Tate McRae, Reneé Rapp, Two Door Cinema Club, Killer Mike, Vince Staples, Kesha and Conan Gray. In addition, Icelandic singer-songwriter will perform a set with the Chicago Philharmonic. And if you’re on the hunt to see the next breakout artist, this year will feature up-and-comers like Benson Boone, Raye, The Last Dinner Party, d4vd and more. Tickets for four-day General Admission, General Admission+, VIP and Platinum are on sale now. Single-day and two-day tickets go on sale March 26. Check out the full Lollapalooza 2024 lineup below. Who's on the Lollapalooza 2024 lineup? The festival will be headlined by SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex. In total, more than 170 artists will take to eight stage

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Get excited, Chicagoans, because winter in Chicago is almost over and some of our most beloved events and traditions are happening this month. First up is St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, which is once again bringing river dyeing festivities and a parade to the Loop, along with plenty of other celebrations across the city (including the Shamrock Shuffle and parades on the South and Northwest Sides). Hoping to avoid the crush of green-clad people downtown? Check out flower shows at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garfield Park Conservatory, sip wine after-hours at the Museum of Science and Industry or feast on encased meats and beers at Haymarket's Sausagefest. You'll find all that and more in our roundup of things to do in Chicago this March.  RECOMMENDED: Events calendar for Chicago in 2024

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Between gleaming Lake Michigan and the striking downtown skyline, Chicagoans are no stranger to picturesque views from nearly every part of the city. Twice a year, however, we’re gifted “Chicagohenge,” a visual phenomenon consisting of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets nestled in between the cityscape. You can catch the illuminating experience in 2024 on March 19 and September 22. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris (@cdats) The spectacle, named after the Stonehenge monument in the United Kingdom, occurs twice a year on the spring and fall equinoxes when the sun rises and sets directly east and west. Since Chicago is built on a grid system, sunsets and sunrises during the equinoxes are in nearly perfect alignment with the buildings lining the east and west streets. The result is beautiful views of the rising or setting sun, peeking straight through skyscrapers. And if you ever forget about it, the flood of social media posts are sure to remind you to run outside to catch a glimpse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Way Welling (@waywelling) If you’re hoping to see Chicagohenge firsthand in all its glory (weather permitting), the effect will be visible at both sunrise and sunset around 7am and 7pm, respectively. Positioning yourself along Madison Avenue, Lake Street or Kinzie Street in the Loop will probably give the best views among the city skyline, but you may be bumping up against other photo