Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
5 MIN READ– Broadway in Chicago is thrilled to announce the upcoming season lineup. Featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s critically acclaimed The Sound of Music, 13-time Tony Award® nominated musical Hell’s Kitchen, the modern-day holiday hit Elf the Musical, the most Tony Award® winning Best Play (2024) Stereophonic, Tony Award® Winner of Best Musical (2024) The Outsiders, and a sixth show to be announced.
7 MIN READ — The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) will present its two signature festivals, Stomping Grounds and the 35th Anniversary Rhythm World, as well as its annual Gala! Jubalee honoring Jumaane Taylor, Nora Daley and Alderman Michelle Harris which will support the Mayfair Arts Center capital campaign.
5 MIN READ — Whether you’re visiting the Loop for NASCAR or you’re a local looking to plan the perfect weekend, we’ve got you covered. From can’t-miss events to traffic updates, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Loop during NASCAR weekend.
3 MIN READ – Take your dad for a day out in the town, downtown to be more specific! Enjoy some iconic Chicago events downtown on Father’s Day, cruise on a boat ride, go to dinner, play darts or pingpong, or shop for gifts. Make the day memorable and celebrate Father’s day in the Loop.
2 MIN READ – Go down rainbow road and celebrate the LGBTQ community in the Chicago Loop this summer. Food and drink specials, drag brunch, a music festival, and more are in store.
2 MIN READ – Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. It also marks the start of summertime activities in the city! There are plenty of things to do in the Loop this Memorial Day weekend, and we’ve rounded up your best options.
5 MIN READ – Celebrate this Mother’s Day in the Loop. Go out to brunch and drink specialty cocktails. Appreciate the spring weather with a boat ride on the Chicago River. For a scenic view, dine at a rooftop bar. To relax, rejuvenate at the spa. Give gifts, sweet treats, and floral arrangements. Regardless of how you spend your day downtown in the Loop, you will bond with Mom, and that’s all that matters.
What if the world you thought you knew wasn’t real? That question takes center stage in The Space in Between, where those who encounter truth must decide: Will I step forward into reality, or will I retreat into the comfort of illusion.
marzo 14, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
marzo 20, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
abril 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
abril 16, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
21 de abril de 2026
Directed by Andrew Scoville. Co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical…
mayo 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
mayo 31, 2026
Let your creative potential shine this summer with a class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with options available for kids, teens and…
junio 5, 2026
From June 6th until July 5th, the phenomenal Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago. Featuring their biggest illusions ever, experience the Broadway-scale…
junio 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…
