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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our comprehensive guide to the best events, parades and more.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
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The best cheap things to do in Chicago
Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out cheap things to do in Chicago.
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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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Things to do in Chicago every day
The best things to do in Chicago
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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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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Botanical Bliss Flower Workshop
Florals for spring? Groundbreaking! We kid, we kid, but working with fresh flowers sure is a gorgeous way to celebrate Earth Day. Join Blissful...
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Kids Chocolate Egg Decorating!
No offense to those classic dyed eggs, but we'll take yummy chocolate eggs any day! On Saturday, April 26, head to the Market to join chocolatier Jorge...
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High Tea Party with Molly's Cupcakes
Indulge in a charming afternoon filled with delicious teas and treats during Mother's Day Weekend at the Market. On Saturday, May 10, enjoy an elegant setting...
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The latest things to do in Chicago
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Chicago is holding a public mass honoring late Pope Francis tomorrow morning
Pope Francis passed away at 88 years old on April 21.
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The 14 best boat tours in Chicago
See the skyline from dazzling new vantage points aboard one of the best boat tours in Chicago
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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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April 2025 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 this week
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The latest Chicago news
Restaurants
One of the best bars in Bangkok is popping up in Chicago for one night only
Cheers to that!
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Chicago is holding a public mass honoring late Pope Francis tomorrow morning
Pope Francis passed away at 88 years old on April 21.
Restaurants
The new spring cocktails at Time Out Market Chicago you need to try this season
Drink in the season!
The latest Chicago events
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 24...
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ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in...
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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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Chicago cancels Cinco De Mayo parade: Here’s why
Why is the city saying adios to the festivities this year?
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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 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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Chicago was voted one of the most walkable cities in the world
A new global ranking by Time Out asks locals to rate their cities' walkability.
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April 2025 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 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 Easter events in Chicago
Hop to it and celebrate Easter in Chicago with egg hunts, appearances from the Easter Bunny and more.
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See splendid photos of the cherry blossoms peaking at Jackson Park!
The stunning cherry blossoms peaked relatively early this year.
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Here is how you can be an extra on the next season of 'The Bear'
Filming for season four of 'The Bear' will kick off in Chicago later 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.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
Interview: Star Wars showrunner Tony Gilroy on ‘Andor’ season 2
No one had high expectations for Andor when it first aired on Disney+ in 2022: yet another Star Wars show, this time focusing on a second-string character from...
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'Sinners' review: Michael B Jordan stars in a must-see historical horror
You’ll get several movies for the price of a single ticket in Ryan Coogler’s (Creed) period drama-thriller-romance-musical Sinners. And while some...
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
Science fiction isn’t just for nerds anymore. In truth, it never really was. The best sci-fi film does what any good movie should do, and that’s...
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Best TV and streaming shows in 2025 (so far)
The streaming year is off to flier. For anyone who’s spent the dark winter months hibernating at home in their downtime, Netflix, BBC, HBO, Apple TV...
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Where was ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 filmed: the surprising real-world locations behind Charlie Brooker’s sci-fi dystopia
Since 2011, Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror has been entertaining us with unforgettable, often unnerving sci-fi dystopias. Now back for its...
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Music
The 40 best summer songs of all time
There’s no season more welcome than the start of summer. Brighter days, warmer temperatures and more time outdoors results in an uplifted mood and a...
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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. We have had the...
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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.
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The 47 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
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The 30 best love songs of all time
Being in love tends to make you want to shout from the rooftops about how great it all is, so it’s no surprise it dominates the music world.