Chicago Loop Happy Hour Guide
3 MIN READ — After work, go out for drinks! Happy hour is happening all throughout the Loop, so you can wind down after a long day. Choose from all these unique venues, each with their own style and atmosphere.
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Adapting The House on Mango Street for the Stage
6 MIN READ – When I began creating House on Mango Street, I knew the work had to be rooted in listening. Not just to the text, but to the lives and memories that surround it. I was not interested in a literal translation of Sandra Cisneros’s stories. I wanted to understand the world that shaped them and the ways those stories continue to live in the body.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in the Loop
3 MIN READ – Classic St. Patrick’s Day activities in the Loop are back in full bloom! From the Chicago River dyeing to the best bars and restaurants, we’ve rounded up the best ways to get your green on for St. Paddy’s.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2026-2027 Season Programming
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) announces 2026/27
Season programming for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Symphony Center
Presents (SCP) series. Marking its 136th concert season, the CSO unites with an array of
internationally renowned musicians for performances in Chicago and on tour
Chicago named top metro for corporate relocation 13 consecutive years
3 MIN READ — Chicago has again been named the top U.S. metro for corporate relocation and site selection by Site Selection Magazine, marking a record 13th consecutive year in the No. 1 position.
Honoring Women’s History Month in the Loop
4 MIN READ – March is all about celebrating the incredible women shaping our world. Join us in honoring their legacy by supporting women-led businesses in and around the Chicago Loop this Women’s History Month.
Dowtown group annual meeting details, future, bolstered by arts and culture
5 MIN READ—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hosted their sold-out Annual Meeting on Friday, February 27. Nearly 500 key Loop stakeholders gathered during the breakfast meeting held at Convene Willis Tower. A panel discussion featuring Loop arts organization leaders and moderated by Deputy Mayor and Acting DCASE Commissioner, Kenya Merritt, focused on the intersection of the Loop’s growth and vitality with arts and culture. More details can be found here.
Feel the Valentine’s Day Love in the Loop
6 MIN READ – It’s a day for love, and there’s few places like being in the Loop to keep your romance alive. Celebrate love with intimate and enjoyable experiences downtown.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
marzo 15, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
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Creepy Cruise
marzo 21, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
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Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
abril 17, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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Chicago by Night River & Lake
abril 17, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
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Theater of the Mind - with The Goodman
abril 22, 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…
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Canine Cruise
julio 11, 2026
Cruise Chicago’s waterways with your dog. Pet friendly, scenic, and fun. Available July to October every Saturday and Sunday for pups of all sizes.
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THE MAGIC PARLOUR - Presented by The Goodman and Petterino's
septiembre 4, 2026
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Enter through the doors at 50 West Randolph to discover a hidden world where the impossible becomes…