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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best of the city, mapped.
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Museums
The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago
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Breaking the Vault: BeerBall Tournament
Step up and roll for a shot at $1,000 in our Breaking the Vault: BeerBall Tournament! For just $25, your ticket includes entry, 10 rounds of skeeball, and an...
West Loop
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Chocolate Pop-up
Calling all sweets lovers! Chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam offers an irresistible selection of specialty handmade confections, including the viral Dubai...
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Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
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Tini Tuesdays
Take a load off with Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or...
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Winesday
Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of the...
The latest things to do in Chicago
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There will be no July 4th fireworks in Chicago this year—here's why
Here's why the city skips Fourth of July fireworks—and when you can catch a show instead
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All 50 Chicago Park District pools are now open, just in time for the heat
Dive right in!
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Films on the Green is back with free French movies in Chicago this summer
The al fresco film fest returns with four chic screenings, rebellious heroines and zero ticket price
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A groovy three-day tarot card festival is coming to Chicago for the Solstice
With a year like this one, Chicagoans could use all the perceptiveness and insight we can get
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Millennium Park's free summer lineup includes outdoor concerts, movies and workout classes
Free tunes, flicks and fitness—what more do you need?
The latest Chicago news
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There will be no July 4th fireworks in Chicago this year—here's why
Here's why the city skips Fourth of July fireworks—and when you can catch a show instead
Real estate
Chicago-area home prices are rising four times faster than the rest of the U.S.
While the market is cooling in other cities, Chicago is heating up
Travel
This Illinois airport just ranked the worst for flight delays in the whole country
A new study pegs three Illinois airports as some of the most delay-prone
The latest Chicago events
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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, one of the best aerial displays you'll find in Chicago originates from Navy Pier. The Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks...
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Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
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The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
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19 Chicago gift shops for unique presents
It’s been said that the best gifts in life are free, but no one’s really buying that, right?
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The best things to do in Chicago today
Find the best things to do in Chicago today, including parties, concerts, screenings and other can't-miss events.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
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Films on the Green is back with free French movies in Chicago this summer
The al fresco film fest returns with four chic screenings, rebellious heroines and zero ticket price
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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural musts and late-night shenanigans.
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The best things to do in Chicago this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.
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Chicago events calendar for 2025
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2025's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and more.
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May 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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Fourth of July in Chicago 2024: Your guide to the best events and things to do
Make the most of the holiday with our guide to Fourth of July fireworks, events and more.
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The best cheap things to do in Chicago for fun on a budget
Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out cheap things to do in Chicago.
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The best things to do in Chinatown, Chicago
Go on a guided walking tour, see ancient jade art and explore a variety of shops.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
28 Years Later review: Danny Boyle’s punk-rock horror sequel starts like a rocket
It’s been 23 years since Danny Boyle’s infected horror 28 Days Later changed the game for zombie flicks, and the genre has mutated plenty in the...
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F1: The Movie review: spectacle, sonics and just enough human drama
Loosely doing for Days of Thunder what Top Gun: Maverick did for Top Gun, and filling a big Top Gear gap for your dad in the process, F1 is the Jerry...
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The best films to see in cinemas in June: from ‘F1’ to ‘28 Years Later’
28 Years Later, M3GAN 2.0 and Brad Pitt motor racing movie F1 are this month’s big hitters, and How to Train Your Dragon is following hot on Lilo...
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How To Train Your Dragon review: a likeable but lukewarm live-action remake
As a children’s film, it hits all the fundamental thematic notes.
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Ballerina review: Ana de Armas makes a charismatic super-assassin
This thriller ‘from the world of John Wick’ has been a long time in the making.
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Music
The best songs of 2025 so far
This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
There’s a reason why motivational songs that put a firm pep in your step stand the test of time. As these timeless inspirational tracks prove, music that...
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
Music
The best albums of 2025 so far
We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.
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The 40 best summer songs of all time
From a Bill Withers staple to some Sabrina Carpenter sparkle.