Stay busy this weekend with the Greek Heritage Parade, Green City Market, Oddities Flea Market and more.
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Stay busy this weekend with the Greek Heritage Parade, Green City Market, Oddities Flea Market and more.
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Your guide to the solar eclipse in Chicago
Find out when and where to watch, and how to get free eclipse glasses.
Here’s where to get free solar eclipse glasses in Chicago ahead of April 8
Pick up complimentary solar viewers and watch the eclipse from these local spots.
The best April events happening at Time Out Market Chicago
Show off your moves at a Latin dance party, learn to make soaps and candles, and watch the NFL Draft this month.
These are the Chicago finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
Lula Cafe and three local chefs are all up for awards.
You’ll be able to swim in the Chicago River this September
It will be the first time in almost 100 years that folks will get to actually jump into the Chicago River.
Several Chicago restaurants and bars have been named the best in the U.S.
Kasama, Kumiko and more are winners in Food & Wine's 2024 Global Tastemaker Awards.
Why are giant ketchup dispensers all over Chicago?
Heinz declares war on the city's anti-ketchup crowd.
One of Chicago's best restaurants is transforming into a hi-fi music bar
Parachute Hi-Fi will pair creative Korean American cuisine and beverages with a curated musical experience.
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Latest restaurant reviews
John's Food and Wine
A delicious neighborhood bistro misses the human connection.
Lilac Tiger
Ever-evolving Wazwan settles into a more confident identity.
Latest film reviews
The First Omen
Eschewing gimmicky callbacks, this horror prequel is thoughtful and engaging – but still unsettling
Monkey Man
Dev Patel conceives, directs, produces, punches, stabs and brawls his way through this brash and frequently brilliant action flick
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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
That’s one surreal landscape
The €49 pass covers unlimited journeys on regional and intercity trains, but there's a catch
Europe’s highest pedestrian bridge just opened – here’s where to find it
Europe’s highest pedestrian bridge just opened – here’s where to find it
It’s 175 metres above the ground, and features a nail-biting ‘discontinuous tread’
These are the best new hotels in the world in 2024
These are the best new hotels in the world in 2024
Showcasing the best in comfort, design and sustainability, this list is full of impressive places to stay
It’s official: this beach has been voted the best in the world
It’s official: this beach has been voted the best in the world
You just can’t beat turquoise waters and endless white sand, can you?
Time Out Market Porto will open its doors in May
Time Out Market Porto will open its doors in May
Two more big names from the city’s unmatched food scene have joined the restaurant roster
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The 100 best movies of all time
Silent classics, noirs, space operas and everything in between: Somehow we managed to rank the best movies of all time
The best TV shows of 2024 (so far) you need to stream
From ‘One Day’ to ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’: the most bingeable shows of the year
The 24 best movies based on true stories
From Watergate to criminal strippers, these are the best true stories ever told on film
The 50 best uses of songs in movies
Ranking the coolest soundtrack moments of all time
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