Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
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.
5 MIN READ: The Chicago National Landmark formerly known as The Auditorium Theatre, unveils a new identity as The Auditorium. The Auditorium also released their 2025-2026 dance season Celebrating Women Leaders in Dance. This season will showcase Five Female-led companies breaking barriers and paving the way for future dance generations. Featuring Tyler Peck and Friends, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Martha Grahm Dance Company, Trinity Irish Dance Company and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
2 MIN READ – Hop into the Chicago Loop this Easter and Passover season for an egg-cellent adventure with your friends and family! With plenty of egg-citing events and activities, you’re sure to have an un-bunny-lievable time.
5 MIN READ — Cheers to 100 years! Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins announce an epic line-up of world-class talent for Goodman Theatre’s upcoming Centennial 2025/2026 Season.
5 MIN READ – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today the 2025 lineup of spring and summer festivals and events starting this May, showcasing the city’s vibrant arts, culture and community spirit.
4 MIN READ– Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hosted their sold-out Annual Meeting on Friday, February 28. Nearly 500 key Loop stakeholders gathered during the breakfast meeting held at Convene Willis Tower.
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…
