Prepare for a summer packed with free events
Here's the latest on the city's lineup of free concerts, festivals and happenings.
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Prepare for a summer packed with free events
Here's the latest on the city's lineup of free concerts, festivals and happenings.
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Take a look through Chicago’s latest lineup of summer festivals and events
The city just announced a ton of new festivals, concerts and cultural events as part of its Open Culture programming.
The city is giving out free Lollapalooza tickets to vaccinated Chicagoans
Get jabbed, win a single-day Lolla pass.
A new compilation album raises money for Chicago music industry workers
The vinyl will be release this weekend, just in time for a Record Store Day drop.
Upgraded Lyft e-bikes will join Chicago’s Divvy fleet this fall
The updated rides feature new brakes, an LED headlight and a sleek form-factor.
You can watch free movie screenings beside Wrigley Field this summer
The Gallagher Way plaza will host a lineup of summer programming starting in July.
Win a VIP experience at Time Out Market Chicago
We're picking up the tab on dinner and drinks.
Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks events return this week
Spend some time outdoors this summer.
What it’s like to return to the Art Institute after a year and a half away
Expect some (surprisingly respectful) crowds.
Live from Time Out Market
Time Out Market Montréal is reopening soon!
As small outdoor gatherings resume, restaurant terraces spring back to life and curfews lift, we too are preparing to reopen our doors.
Time Out Market Chicago will reopen on June 17
We’ll celebrate our opening with a weekend of special events and performances – to be announced soon!
Time Out Market Lisbon has officially reopened
The wait is finally over...
Time Out Market New York is now open in DUMBO!
Cue the confetti!
Summer in Chicago
The best Chicago summer festivals
Dancing (and eating) in the streets is back this summer.
Where to drink on a rooftop
Where to drink on a rooftop
Sip a cocktail under the sun, high above the city's streets.
The best beaches in Chicago
The best beaches in Chicago
Here's where to find the best stretches of sand along the lake.
Our favorite outdoor restaurants
Our favorite outdoor restaurants
Eating outside is more fun than eating inside.
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40 incredible LGBTQ+ places around the world to celebrate in 2021
Show your Pride by supporting these amazing bars, bookstores and cultural centers around the globe.
The 30 coolest streets in the world
We quizzed 27,000 city-dwellers and asked local experts to rank the top streets in the world for food, fun, culture and community
Time Out Market Lisbon has officially reopened!
Time Out Market Lisbon has officially reopened!
The world’s first editorially curated market is back and better than ever
Meet the latest guest on the Time Out podcast: Anthony Scaramucci
Meet the latest guest on the Time Out podcast: Anthony Scaramucci
The former White House Communications Director talks about his upbringing, working for Trump, the Republican Party and more
7 of the world’s most spectacular outdoor swimming pools
7 of the world’s most spectacular outdoor swimming pools
Dive into our rundown of the best outdoor swimming spots worldwide, from architectural marvels to heritage beauties
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Order to-go cocktails
Sip expertly crafted drinks from home.
Stream concerts from Chicago artists
Turn down the lights and crack open a cold one.
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Everything new coming to Netflix in March 2021
Find everything new coming to Netflix in March.
35 best movies on Netflix right now
Take in popular flicks, indies, intriguing docs and much more.
Feel-good movies to stream on Disney+
Let some of the coolest family flicks out there work their wonders.
The best '90s shows and where to stream them
The programs that dominated the airwaves back in the '90s still resonate today.
Escape the city
Day trips from Chicago—here’s what you can and can’t do
Read up on what's allowed before hitting the road.
The best places for hiking near Chicago
Hit the trails and get some fresh air on these scenic hikes.
The best places to go camping near Chicago
The best places to go camping near Chicago
Amenities include stargazing and endless s'mores.
15 lakefront Airbnbs to rent for a summer getaway from Chicago
15 lakefront Airbnbs to rent for a summer getaway from Chicago
These waterfront escapes are perfect for summer.
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.