RestaurantsSome of Japan's best bartenders are coming to Chicago this fallLeave the passport at home for this five-weekend series.
TheaterYou can buy costumes from real productions at the Chicago Opera Theater’s costume saleThe COT will open its vault, and you can snag an outfit you won’t find anywhere else
TravelTwo Chicago hotels earned new Michelin key designation for 2026The Park Hyatt and Four Seasons join seven hotels recognized with coveted keys
ShoppingThis Wicker Park shop sells vintage Japanese clothes by the pound—and a $500 Dior shirt just went for $2.98You might score big at Happy Belated Clothing.
ShoppingYou can buy non-edible food and a $409 cutting board at this West Town shop that’s definitely not a cultThe Center of Order and Experimentation represents everything we love about Chicago’s coolest neighborhood.
RestaurantsTwo Chicago-area eateries made the New York Times list of America’s best restaurants, including this suburban Greek charmerYes, Niles, IL is officially a food destination.
MusicRiot Fest 2026 lineup and set times: the full list to keep track ofHere are the complete daily schedules for every set at Riot Fest 2026.
Things to doThis Chicago neighborhood was just named one of the world's coolest, ranking higher than places in New York, Paris and AmsterdamIt's official: West Town is the coolest neighborhood in Chicago.
MoviesDowntown Chicago is finally getting a new IMAX theater, but will it offer 70mm movies?Chicago's movie-theater scene just got a *big* upgrade.
TheaterAmy Poehler is bringing her ‘Good Hang’ podcast live to The Vic next month, and tickets are on sale nowYes please!