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Cheap things to do in Chicago
Our top picks for enjoying the city without breaking the bank.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
Attractions
Admire cherry blossoms
You'll find plenty of good spots for gazing at gorgeous spring blooms in and around Chicago.
Attractions
The best Chicago attractions
Chicago might be known as the Second City, but our attractions are first-class.
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The best things to do indoors
Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
How to spend spring in Chicago
Shopping
The best flea markets in Chicago
A truly great flea market trip can take your weekend to the next level.
Health and beauty
The 23 best spas in Chicago
Before the city warms up, squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Museums
The 28 best museums in Chicago
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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The latest things to do in Chicago
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Chicago’s elusive print-only newspaper just opened a headquarters in Bucktown—and it’s open to the public
The Pub House is bringing analog life back to the city with a new brick-and-mortar hub for art, conversation and year-round events.
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Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing
Spanning two distinct periods of Alberto Aguilar’s career, “I just really want to tell you this one thing” explores the delicate themes of...
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Thrift Lab
The MSI is opening its doors after-hours for a pop-up thrifting marketplace, featuring more than 15 eclectic, size-inclusive vendors. Guests can learn...
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Midwest Film Festival
The Midwest Film Festival proudly presents its 2026 season, “Midwest Royale,” an expansive celebration of cinema, culture and community. This...
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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.
The latest Chicago news
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Chicago’s elusive print-only newspaper just opened a headquarters in Bucktown—and it’s open to the public
The Pub House is bringing analog life back to the city with a new brick-and-mortar hub for art, conversation and year-round events.
Restaurants
Chicagoans, take note: Ann Sather is moving locations some time this summer
After nearly 80 years on Belmont, the beloved breakfast spot is relocating while still staying in the neighborhood.
Restaurants
Schneider Deli’s second location is now open
The cult-favorite deli opened in Lincoln Park today, with more space, later hours and a few new menu additions.
The latest Chicago events
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Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
To know Matisse is to know Jazz—or at least the vivid images that make up the book, which gathers some of his most iconic works of the 20th century....
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Ready to explore Chicago's amazing architecture while floating on the river? The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise takes place aboard a First Lady...
Art
EXPO Chicago
The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art (better known as EXPO Chicago) returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from Thursday, April 9...
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
Shopping
The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
Shopping
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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April 2026 events calendar for Chicago
Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits.
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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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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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Brace yourself: it's going to be nearly 80 tomorrow in Chicago, then temperatures will plummet
It will be quite a swing from near-record highs before a 30 degree drop.
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The best May 2026 events in Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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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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David Byrne’s Theater of the Mind
Part art installation, part psychological gauntlet, Theater of the Mind is David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar’s newest exploration of the self. Tucked inside...
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Movies
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: it’s not deep but it’s made with love
It’s amazing to think that even 10 years ago a hit Super Mario Bros film would have seemed like an improbable idea. Even setting aside the debacle that...
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'The Drama' review: our verdict on the film everyone's talking about
It’s the one everyone’s talking about. But is it just clickbait?
This deliberately squirm-inducing exercise pairs Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as...
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'Project Hail Mary' review: the science-fiction blockbuster we need in these fractious times
This giddy, wonderfully optimistic intergalactic epic teams Ryan Gosling up with a friendly extraterrestrial rock creature to save the galaxy from a...
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Here’s what’s new on Netflix in April 2026
Hungry for Beef? The second season of the 2023 breakout miniseries is the highlight of April’s Netflix slate, as it’s apparently getting turned...
Movies
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
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Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
Music
The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.
