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Events Calendar

May 9, 2024 Published by

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Ongoing: 

Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry: The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry is open each week and provides non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, eggs and frozen meat. Boundaries are 39th Street to 63rd Street, Lake Michigan to Cottage Grove Avenue, as well as the section of the 60615 zip code west of Cottage Grove. A case manager is available. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. Enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St. hpkinterfaith.org/programs/food-pantry/.

St. Paul and the Redeemer Food Pantry: Boundaries are 35th Street to 63rd Street, Lake Michigan to Cottage Grove Avenue. Bring government-issued ID. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. St. Paul and the Redeemer, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave. Line forms in front of the west doors along Dorchester. sprchicago.org/food-pantry.

61st Street Farmers Market: LINK and Senior Farmers Market Coupons accepted. LINK matched up to $25. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. experimentalstation.org/market.

Hyde Park Vineyard Church Food Pantry: The Vineyard Church food pantry is open to all every Wednesday, with an extra Saturday once a month. The church offers an assortment of shelf-stable canned and dry foods and personal care items, as well as milk and some fresh and frozen meat and produce. No I.D. is required, and there are no geographic boundaries. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and the third Saturday of every month, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hyde Park Vineyard Church, 5333 S. Greenwood Ave. thevc.org/outreach-missions/benevolence.

Chicago Hyde Park Village Group Meetings: Members of Chicago Hyde Park Village host both men’s and women’s group meetings multiple times each month. Currently, men’s group is being held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m on Zoom, and women’s group is being held on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m in-person at Sweet Drip, 1658 E. 53rd St. For men’s group, contact Hay Franke at jrfranke72@gmail.com; for women’s group, contact Susan Alitto at salitto@gmail.com. Visit calendar at chpv.org for more information. 

Augustana Community Breakfast: Augustana Lutheran Church hosts a free community breakfast on the third Saturday of every month. All are welcome. Third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

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The Best Things To Do In Chicago This Week

May 6, 2024 Published by

Gallagher WayPhotograph: Courtesy Gallagher Way

Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.

Jeffy Mai

Looking for fun activities to do this week? You’ve come to the right place! Spring is here, which means it’s time to get outside and go hiking or plan an exciting day trip. Here in Chicago, catch a movie outside at Gallagher Way, learn how to play pickleball at a free academy or celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a host of events. There’s even more on our list below, so scroll through the roundup of the best things to do in Chicago this week and start planning your calendar.

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Best events and things to do in Chicago this week

1. Movies at Gallagher Way

Wrigley Field-adjacent plaza Gallagher Way is once again showing free outdoor movie screenings this summer. Admission is free and attendees are welcome to bring their own food, enjoy on-site concessions or snag a meal from nearby restaurants like Big Star and Smoke Daddy. VIP seating is also available for $33—check out the Gallagher Way website for more details. Gates open at 6pm for each screening and the movies start at 7:30pm.

  • May 15: The Super Mario Bros Movie
  • May 29: High School Musical 2
  • June 12: Wonka
  • June 26: Barbie
  • July 10: School of Rock
  • July 17: Angels in the Outfield
  • July 31: Soul
  • August 14: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • August 28: TBA
  • September 11: Twilight

2. Asian American Showcase

Documentaries, dramas and shorts make up the 27th edition of the Asian American Showcase, which highlights new works by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers. This year’s lineup includes Sean Wang’s Sundance Award winner Dìdi, Ashima by director Kenji Tsukamoto, Smoking Tigers by So Young Shelly Yo and many others.

3. AANHPI Dinner at BiXi Beer

Join BiXi Beer in celebrating Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month with a chef’s charity dinner benefitting Advancing Justice Chicago.

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The Best Restaurants In Chicago

May 1, 2024 Published by

A platter of meats and a platter of seafood on a table.Photograph: Courtesy of El Che Steakhouse & BarThe 30 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try in 2024

There’s no shortage of fantastic food in this city, but these Chicago restaurants make our list of top eats.

The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats Chicago has to offer. The cuisines are just as varied, with every corner of the globe represented through Korean, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese fare. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or simply visiting for the weekend, stuffing your face at one of these restaurants is easily among the best things to do in Chicago. This belt-busting food scene shows no signs of slowing down, so we cut to the chase and ranked our essentials—the absolute best restaurants in town.

Our editors scour the city for great dishes, excellent value and insider info. We hope to provide an authentic snapshot of Chicago’s ever-evolving dining experiences by updating this list constantly with the best new restaurants in the city as well as decades-old stalwarts that keep us coming back for more. It could be a mega-hyped destination restaurant or a remarkable hole in the wall: If it’s on the list, we think it’s terrific, and we bet you will, too. Many of the city’s best chefs and restaurants are in Time Out Market Chicago as well, and you can scroll through the full vendor lineup at the bottom of this page.

Time Out Market Chicago

Time Out Market Chicago

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.

1. Oriole

What is it? A two-Michelin-starred fine dining experience from chef-owner Noah Sandoval.

Why we love it: Chicago is home to a number of upscale tasting menus but few are able to match Oriole’s deft execution. Upon arrival, guests are escorted into a freight elevator and given a drink before the door opens to reveal the dining room. Though there’s no telling what Sandoval has in store each evening, you can look forward to a minimalist style of cooking that puts the spotlight squarely on the premium ingredients.

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Chicago Summer Festivals 2024: Music, Food, Street Festivals Happening Across The City | See List

April 25, 2024 Published by

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park.

Dozens of festivals happen every year in the city to celebrate culture, communities and genres of music.

The list below contains a variety of free and paid festivities happening across the city through September.

This list will continue to be updated as events are announced.

APRIL

Ravinia Festival

Dates from April 20 through Sept. 15

Ravinia Festival is a series of over 100 summer concerts from artists like The Beach Boys with John Stamos and TLC. The outdoor venue has concert seating as well as a lawn area, where you can bring your own food and drinks for a concert picnic.

MAY

Summer at Gallagher Way

Dates from May through September

3635 N. Clark St., Chicago

Gallagher Way, located next to Wrigley Field, has a variety of family activities planned throughout the summer. Events like free movie nights, markets, concerts and more will be free and open to the public. View the schedule here.

SEE ALSO: Gallagher Way announces summer events lineup for lawn area outside Wrigley Field

Solar Tide

May 10-11

The Patio Theater, Chicago

Solar Tide is a bass music and arts festival in Portage Park. Featuring 19 artists over two days, tickets start at $50.

Chicago Mayfest

May 17-19

West Armitage Avenue from Sheffield Avenue to Racine Avenue, Chicago

Mayfest returns for the 27th year in Lincoln Park. The street festival will have a variety of music performances, artisan and food vendors. A pet parade and a glassblowing workshop will also take place over the weekend.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

May 24-26

3200 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

This annual street festival will kick off summer in Lakeview with music, food and artisan vendors. The festivities are conveniently located steps away from the Belmont “L” station.

Randolph Street Market Festival

May 25-26

1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago

Randolph Street Market brands itself as a “fancy,

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Top Things To Do In Chicago This Month | Events & Activities | Choose Chicago

April 25, 2024 Published by

May is a jam-packed month in Chicago — summer is on the horizon, tulips are blooming all over the city, and weekends fill up with endless food, drink, cultural, and musical events. From the start of festival season to spring flower shows to major art fairs and cultural celebrations, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in the city this month.

Check out these top picks for things to do in Chicago throughout the month of May, including theatre and film festivals, Memorial Day weekend events, Cinco de Mayo festivities, AAPI Heritage Month events, and more.

Top events in Chicago this MaySuenos Music FestivalSuenos Music Festival

Celebrate Mexican culture at Navy Pier (May 3 – 5): Head to Navy Pier for a free celebration of Mexican culture, bringing together music and dance performances, workshops, and over 30 vendors.

Take a tour of the historic Pullman neighborhood (May 5): Walk through history on this guided tour of the Pullman National Historical Park and surrounding area.

Attend the Asian American Film Showcase (May 17 – 23): This 27th annual film showcase provides a platform for new works by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Try a variety of cuisines during AAPI Restaurant Week (May 17 – 26): Discover a multitude of AAPI-owned restaurants across the city and suburbs, all offering special deals and discounts throughout the week.

Feast on Mexican cuisine at Mole de Mayo (May 24 – 26): Pilsen will be home to its annual outdoor mole cook-off, featuring an open-air mercado with local shops, music, dancing, and more.

Navy Pier fireworks

See fringe theatre at Rhino Festival (Starting May 25): This year is the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Chicago’s longest-running fringe theater festival, when 50 artists showcase their plays, music, and art throughout six venues across the city.

Feel the beat at Suenos Music Festival (May 25 – 26): Head to Grant Park for a two-day Latin music festival that features a variety of Reggaeton and Latin performers, as well as art, activities, a Ferris wheel, and more.

Be dazzled by the Navy Pier fireworks (starts May 25): Kick off the summer with the first fireworks display of the season at Navy Pier over Memorial Day weekend.

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Chicago Summer Festivals 2024: Music, Food, Street Festivals Happening Across The City | See List

April 19, 2024 Published by

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park.

Dozens of festivals happen every year in the city to celebrate culture, communities and genres of music.

The list below contains a variety of free and paid festivities happening across the city through September.

This list will continue to be updated as events are announced.

APRIL

Ravinia Festival

Dates from April 20 through Sept. 15

Ravinia Festival is a series of over 100 summer concerts from artists like The Beach Boys with John Stamos and TLC. The outdoor venue has concert seating as well as a lawn area, where you can bring your own food and drinks for a concert picnic.

MAY

Summer at Gallagher Way

Dates from May through September

3635 N. Clark St., Chicago

Gallagher Way, located next to Wrigley Field, has a variety of family activities planned throughout the summer. Events like free movie nights, markets, concerts and more will be free and open to the public. View the schedule here.

SEE ALSO: Gallagher Way announces summer events lineup for lawn area outside Wrigley Field

Solar Tide

May 10-11

The Patio Theater, Chicago

Solar Tide is a bass music and arts festival in Portage Park. Featuring 19 artists over two days, tickets start at $50.

Chicago Mayfest

May 17-19

West Armitage Avenue from Sheffield Avenue to Racine Avenue, Chicago

Mayfest returns for the 27th year in Lincoln Park. The street festival will have a variety of music performances, artisan and food vendors. A pet parade and a glassblowing workshop will also take place over the weekend.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

May 24-26

3200 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

This annual street festival will kick off summer in Lakeview with music, food and artisan vendors. The festivities are conveniently located steps away from the Belmont “L” station.

Randolph Street Market Festival

May 25-26

1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago

Randolph Street Market brands itself as a “fancy,

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The 22 Best Breweries In Chicago – Chicago – The Infatuation

March 12, 2024 Published by

Don’t tell Boston, Milwaukee, or whichever city the big silver train in those beer commercials comes from, but Chicago is filled with breweries, ranging from huge warehouse taprooms to coffee-shop-sized brew pubs. There’s approximately one for every Chicagoan, and not all are created equal—so we put together a list of the 22 best.

For the sake of defining what exactly constitutes a Chicago brewery, we’re talking about places that (1) brew and serve their own beer on-site, (2) may or may not have food, and (3) are within the city limits, meaning some of our favorite suburban, or Indianian breweries (sorry Three Floyd’s) didn’t make the cut.

THE SPOTS

photo credit: Michelle Horn

The taproom of Half Acre Beer Company in Lincoln Square isn’t trying to be a full-blown restaurant with 689 things on the menu. The short food menu here consists of tasty things like currywurst and a fried chicken sandwich with gochujang mayo that go really well with the house beers. Plus, they have a spacious beer garden, and host fun events like movie screenings, holiday markets, and even Magic: The Gathering game night if you’ve been wanting to show off that deck you’ve been building.

photo credit: John Ringor

The Marz taproom in Bridgeport feels like an art gallery from the future, has its own arcade, and serves excellent fried cheese tacos and smashburgers from their current resident pop-up, Taco Sublime. They also have karaoke, pub trivia, drink-and-draws, comedy shows, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, and more. Basically, this place is an event space as much as a taproom, but one where you can order a wine-cask-fermented wild ale.

photo credit: John Ringor

Whiner is inside a massive Back Of The Yards warehouse-research facility called The Plant. And while we’re not exactly sure what type of research goes on here, we support it because Whiner’s beers are fantastic. They focus on barrel-aged brews with a variety of funky beers ranging from mango coconut stout to lime and cucumber ale. And make sure to check out their resident pop-up Heffer BBQ, which happens to have one of our favorite burgers. Their industrial taproom makes you ask “Is that really a crack in the ceiling or is that an artistic choice?” But there’s plenty of room here,

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The Ultimate Music Festival Calendar For 2024

February 23, 2024 Published by

BonnarooPhotograph: Courtesy Bonnaroo

From Coachella to Bonnaroo, here are the best music festivals in the U.S. in 2024

Clara Hogan

When Woodstock debuted in 1969, the outdoor music festival was an exciting new concept in America. Since then, the music festival business has exploded, with nearly every major city hosting one of its own. Now, you can see artists live, eat great food, and feel the vibrant festival energy somewhere every month of the year.

From large festivals like Coachella in California, Bonnaroo in Tennesse and the Governors Ball in New York to the more niche festivals like Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, chances are there is a music festival within a road trip distance from you. Whether you’re into pop, country, EDM or folk—if you’re looking to dance your way through the year, we have you covered. Here are the best music festivals across America in 2024. 

Best music festivals in the U.S.SXSW | Austin, TXPhotogrpah: Courtesy SXSW

1. SXSW | Austin, TX

When: March 8–16, 2024

Where: Austin, Texas

The first SXSW was held in 1987 and since then the festival has grown both in terms of attendance—by some counts, 280,000 people attended the 10-day festival in 2019—and in terms of influence: SXSW is Austin’s biggest revenue-producing event and one of the most important gatherings on the nation’s entertainment calendar. The event is broken down into SXSW Music (with 2,000-plus acts performing across the city); SXSW Film (with screenings of anticipated movies, panels and workshops); SXSW Comedy (a week of laugh-out-loud lineups including established and emerging talent), and the increasingly popular SXSW Interactive, which features speakers, panels and a pitch competition, SXSW Accelerator.

Big Ears | Knoxville, TNPhotograph: Courtesy Andrew Gresham/Big Ears

2. Big Ears | Knoxville, TN

When: March 21–24, 2024

Where: Knoxville, Tennessee

Named for the open-minded approach to listening it asks attendees to have, Big Ears regularly hosts contemporary classical music performances along with adventurous indie-rock, jazz, metal and electronic music. To list genres is almost antithetical to the spirit of the festival, which recognizes no such distinction in its omnivorous bookings. For four days, Big Ears transforms the city into a paradise for music of all kinds,

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2024 Chicago Auto Show | Choose Chicago

February 19, 2024 Published by

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The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the dates and plans for the 2024 public show, Feb. 10-19. Showgoers can once again expect an experiential show with both indoor and outdoor ride-and-drives and the return of Chicago Drives Electric, a one-stop-shop for electric vehicle test drives and education.

The 2024 show will host special themed days including:

  • Game Day at the Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 11 (wear your favorite sports team apparel for a discount)
  • Automotive Career Day on Tuesday, Feb. 13 (students of all ages are encouraged to come learn more about various careers within the automotive industry through a series of presentations and activations; special ticket price offered for advanced sales at $10 per ticket)
  • Chicago Auto Show Food Drive held Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 14-16 (bring three cans of food for A Safe Haven’s Food Bank and get a $5 voucher off regular admission)
  • First Responders & Military Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14 (present your applicable ID for a $5 voucher off regular admission)
  • Family Day on Monday, Feb. 19 (The Daily Herald hosts a day of family fun and programming; Presidents Day also means a school holiday for many children)

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show will once again produce fan-favorite events that bring the show floor to life including Chicago Friday Night Flights, a local craft beer sampling event, and the Toyota Miles Per Hour run, where runners can experience the auto show via a 2.4-mile loop inside McCormick Place before the event doors open to the public.

Tickets to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show are currently on sale at ChicagoAutoShow.com. The 2024 show runs Feb. 10-19 at McCormick Place and opens to the public daily at 10 a.m. Adult ticket prices are $17; seniors ages 62 and older are $12; children ages 4-12 are $12; kids 3 and younger are free. Show hours vary by day so please check the site for details.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com.

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The Best Cheap Things To Do In Chicago

February 15, 2024 Published by

Chicago Botanic GardenPhotograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Sandeep Pawar

Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out cheap things to do in Chicago.

Erin Yarnall

Isaiah Reynolds

Between the best restaurants to try, swankiest bars to visit and events to attend, having a good time in Chicago can be expensive. However, there are still plenty of options for fun on a budget. Chicagoans have access to affordable museums around the city, creative activities that don’t break the bank and even a cat cafe. Here are some of the best cheap things to do in Chicago for under $25. And for even more cost-effective options, check out the best free things to do in Chicago.

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Cheap things to do in Chicago

1. Catch a show at the Empty Bottle

As one of the largest cities in the country, it’s almost guaranteed that most musicians will make a stop in Chicago while they’re on tour. Since 1992, the Empty Bottle has been one of the preferred places to catch rising acts, including early shows by bands like The Strokes and The Mountain Goats, as well as rare opportunities to see artists like Jack White in an intimate setting. The small dive bar’s stage offers a great opportunity to see live music up close and personal. All shows are 21 and up, and tickets to most shows are usually affordable. Plus, shows on Monday nights are usually free!

Price: Varies, usually less than $20

2. Explore architectural history on a Frank Lloyd Wright tour

Chicago is well-known as one of the great architecture cities in the world, but the architecture tours only go so far (specifically, the Loop). Beyond the gleaming skyscrapers, there are other structures that prove that Chicago is rightly-acclaimed for its architecture, including homes designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, especially the Robie House in Hyde Park. Glances of the exterior are free, of course, but tours of the historic house are only $20-$30, making it a budget-friendly way to explore one of the city’s most creatively-designed homes—an early example of Prairie School architecture.

Price: $20-$30

3. Catch a student show at the Second City

For comedy fans,

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