Don't let the weather ruin your day.
Your ultimate guide to Chicago
Discover Chicago's best things to do, events, restaurants, theater and nightlife
Don't let the weather ruin your day.
Advertising
Things to do in Chicago
The latest Chicago news
Time Out Market Chicago celebrates Octoberfest, Halloween, Taylor Swift and more
Check out the exciting events happening in October at the Market.
Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S.
Condé Nast Traveler honors the Windy City for a seventh straight year.
An acclaimed Dubai-based chef is headed to Chicago for an exclusive dinner
Reif Othman and Rodolfo Cuadros are teaming up for Chefs on Tour at Time Out Market Chicago.
Take a look inside the newly opened Guinness Open Gate Brewery
You can now get perfectly poured pints of stout in the West Loop.
County BBQ and Everything Countz are coming to Time Out Market Chicago
You'll soon be able to enjoy delicious barbecue and healthy sandwiches in Fulton Market.
Chicago Lyft riders love dining in the West Loop and traveling to university locales
The data reveals both usual suspects and surprises
Lizzy J Cafe and Chi'Tiva are now open at Time Out Market Chicago
Two new daytime concepts join the star-studded lineup in Fulton Market.
Riot Fest 2023: The full recap
Riot Fest has officially become Grown-Up Warped Tour.
Advertising
Latest restaurant reviews
Diego
The breezy flavors of Baja California come to West Town.
Warlord
The thrilling, elemental food is paired with loud and awkward environs.
Boonie's Filipino Restaurant
Joseph Fontelera’s North Center restaurant should already be in your regular rotation.
Latest film reviews
The Creator
This lavish, action-packed sci-fi from ’Star Wars‘ director Gareth Edwards fills the ’Dune: Part Two‘ gap nicely
Strange Way of Life
Pedro Almodóvar’s Western short is a tender treat, perfectly pitched by Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke
Society of the Snow
‘The Impossible’s JA Bayona elevates this terrifying true-life survival epic with a haunting, eerie spirituality
Advertising
Love Local
Best of the city
The best restaurants in Chicago
Plan your next meal with our guide to the city's best restaurants, updated monthly.
The best things to do in Chicago right now
Fill your day in the city with amazing activities, sights and offbeat destinations.
The best Chicago museums to explore
From acclaimed art museums to collections of artifacts, these local institutions don't disappoint.
The best Chicago music venues
If you're in the mood for a concert, you'll likely find someone great taking the stage at these spots.
Escape the city
Hit the trails and get some fresh air on these scenic hikes.
Amenities include stargazing and endless s'mores.
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Hop on a train and explore the suburbs with these easy and fun (we promise!) day trips.
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
Go somewhere off the beaten path with our guide to unique attractions near Chicago.
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
Get outta town—if only for the day.
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
Cruise down LSD and explore Lower Wacker.
Latest from around the world
Local politicians in Paris want to ban cars – and lay on free public transport – for six weeks next summer
The study evaluates the liveability, lovability and prosperity of each place
Madrid is getting a huge new city-centre park
Madrid is getting a huge new city-centre park
The new development in Cuatro Caminos will also preserve heritage buildings and add new street links
Revealed: the most beautiful Unesco World Heritage Sites
Revealed: the most beautiful Unesco World Heritage Sites
The results were determined by high-tech eye-tracking software
The best restaurants in the world have been announced for 2023
The best restaurants in the world have been announced for 2023
The TripAdvisor reviews have spoken – these are the very best places to eat around the globe
Iceland will soon be implementing a tourist tax
Iceland will soon be implementing a tourist tax
The new fee will be put towards protecting the country’s ‘unspoilt nature’
Time In
The best TV shows of 2023 (so far) you need to stream
The essential streaming series of the year to date: from ‘Top Boy’ to ‘The Bear’ season 2
The 35 best funny family movies for your next comedy film night
Order the pizza. Pop the popcorn. Movie night just got a whole lot funnier
The best movies of 2023 (so far)
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’
The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2023
From true crime to politics and music to history, it's another great year for podcasts. Here's what we're listening to.
Discover Time Out original video