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St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago brings loads of merrymakers into the Loop every year
Events and Festivals in Chicago
Our year-round guide to the events and festivals in Chicago, from Lollapalooza to SketchFest and everything in-between
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A complete guide to Chicago events
Looking for something to do today, this weekend or in the coming months?
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March 2018 events calendar for Chicago
Start planning your month with our March 2017 events calendar for Chicago
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Things to do in Chicago this winter
Winter isn’t typically the most beloved season in Chicago, but we think it gets a bad rap
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Concerts in Chicago in March 2018
This month's slate of live music is already reminding us of days spent at summer music festivals
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Art
ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in...
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The Paper Machete
This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering...
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Nightmare on Clark Street
Hosted at Stolen Saddle—one of Chicago's newest and largest country bars—this annual Halloween-themed extravaganza features photo ops galore...
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The best comic book conventions in Chicago
Batman, Superman and Optimus Prime have visited our city in the past, so the abundance of comic book conventions in Chicago makes perfect sense.
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A new Chicago food festival highlights homegrown delicacies like Malört and jibaritos
Start brushing up on the difference between a Jim Shoe sandwich and a sweet steak hoagy.
Music
Lollapalooza 2020 rumors and lineup predictions
We’re ready to make some predictions about this year’s Lollapalooza schedule.
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Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
You don't have to pay a dime to see these top-rated institutions.
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The best Chicago beer festivals
Here's where you can try a bunch of new beers in the span of a few hours
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This week's best concerts in Chicago
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An Evening with David Byrne
Founding frontman of the Talking Heads—and musical legend in his own right—David Byrne is returning to Chicago for a four-night stand with a new...
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Sanctum Dark Music Festival
SANCTUM returns for another weekend of dark music, dancing and community at Thalia Hall and its piano lounge Tack Room. SANCTUM prides itself on standing...
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Empty Bottle 33 â…“rd Anniversary Concerts
Keep a music venue at the top of its game for as many years as a vinyl record spins at RPMs, and you'll find a very cheeky anniversary to celebrate. The...
This week's best comedy shows in Chicago
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The Paper Machete
This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering...
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312 Comedy Festival
The only November event where sitting in the dark and laughing counts as cultural participation
The top Chicago music festivals
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Lollapalooza
Chicago's largest summer music festival takes over Grant Park with big acts and even bigger porta-potty lines
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Pitchfork Music Festival
Union Park turns into a hipster paradise at this indie-leaning summer festival
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Spring Awakening
A sea of bros in neon tank tops flock to this massive EDM festival in Soldier Field
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Riot Fest
The punks invade Humboldt Park at this sprawling rock festival on the city's Northwest Side
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North Coast
Do your Labor Day plans include jam bands, hip-hop acts, DJs and glow sticks? You're probably a Coastie