We've rounded up the best chefs in the city to join us at Time Out Market Chicago, a culinary and cultural destination in the heart of Fulton Market. The 50,000-square-foot space houses 18 kitchens, three bars and one drop-dead gorgeous rooftop terrace—all spread across three floors. Our mission is simple: Bring the pages of Time Out Chicago to life with the help of our favorite chefs, the ones who wow us again and again. You'll find delicious barbecue from chef D’Andre Carter at Soul & Smoke, Mini Mott's delicious burgers, fried chicken from Cleo's Southern Cuisine and creative ice cream from Shawn Michelle's. And keep an eye out for events, concerts and artwork within the Market—we're keeping our calendar packed with things to do.
June 2022: Congratulations—we've officially made it to summer in Chicago! This month, celebrate Pride in Chicago at queer-friendly summer music festivals and the rollicking Chicago Pride Parade, which is headed back to the streets of Uptown and Lakeview for the first time in two years. Plus, dance to live music at local street festivals, see free concerts during the Millennium Park Summer Series and watch fireworks sparkle overhead as fireworks shows return to Navy Pier all summer long.
No matter where your interests lie, you can always find something to get excited about in this no-nonsense Midwestern metropolis. The best things to do in Chicago run the gamut—from seriously fun to awesomely educational. Looking for culture? Spend a day exploring Chicago museums. Hungry? You've come to the right place, because Chicago is famous for its delicious cuisine. There are tons of amazing restaurants in Chicago that highlight the city's rich and diverse culinary landscape. (And plenty of uniquely Chicago bars that do the trick, too.) We've searched all across the city to assemble this list of the best things to do in Chicago. Follow it and never get bored here again.
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