Things to do in Chicago
250 handpicked places across Chicago right now — strongest on food, music and nightlife, clustered around Chicago and FITZGERALDS PATIO, a mix of low-key and special-occasion. See the Top 50 → · Open the live map →
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Food
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SubwayRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.- JollibeeRestaurant · ChicagoBurger restaurant in Chicago.
McDonald'sRestaurant · ChicagoLive from openstreetmap — North Wabash Avenue 119.- SbarroRestaurant · ChicagoPizza restaurant in Chicago.
- Pizano's Pizza & PastaRestaurant · ChicagoPizza & Pasta restaurant in Chicago. Outdoor seating and step-free access.
Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
StarbucksCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
Twin Anchors Restaurant & TavernRestaurant · ChicagoAmerican & Ribs restaurant in Chicago.- Eleven City DinerRestaurant · ChicagoRestaurant in Chicago.
The Berghoff RestaurantRestaurant · ChicagoGerman restaurant in Chicago.
Corner BakeryCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago.
Dunkin'Restaurant · ChicagoDunkin' in Chicago is a casual, all-day stop known for its wide selection of coffee, espresso drinks, and classic donuts. It's a reliable spot for a quick breakfast or a midday snack.
Kristoffer’s Cafe & BakeryCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago.- Efebina'sCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago.
- Jake Melnick's Corner TapRestaurant · ChicagoRestaurant in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
Intelligentsia CoffeeCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago. Wi-Fi and step-free access.- PotbellyRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
- Nick's Fishmarket GrillRestaurant · ChicagoRestaurant in Chicago.
- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
Domino'sRestaurant · ChicagoPizza restaurant in Chicago.- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
- SubwayRestaurant · ChicagoSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
ChipotleRestaurant · ChicagoMexican restaurant in Chicago.
Music
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The CHRIS GREENE QUARTET on the PATIO!Event · FITZGERALDS PATIOFITZGERALDS PRESENTS:Chris Greene Quartet FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over! The Chris Greene…
Neal Morse BandEvent · Arcada TheatreConcert concert at Arcada Theatre in Chicago.
Joe BonamassaEvent · RaviniaMusic Blues at Ravinia in Chicago.
FinkEvent · SPACEMusic Folk at SPACE in Chicago.
OvertimeEvent · The ForgeMusic Hip-Hop/Rap at The Forge in Chicago.
The Watson TwinsEvent · North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing ArtsFor two decades, The Watson Twins' entwined voices have taken them across the world. They double down on those road-warrior roots with Seeing Double, a live record that captures the…
Travis Tritt 2026Event · Hard Rock Live RockfordMUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND. Doors open at 7PM. Show begins at 8PM. Hard Rock LIVE is located within Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Must be 21+ to attend. Valid photo ID required. All sales final. This is a…
Super Unknown w/ TenEvent · Sideouts Sports TavernNUTRL OUTDOOR BAR PRESENTS SUPER UNKNOWN W/ TENGENERAL ADMISSION $10.00ALL TABLE OPTIONS ARE PRICED AT $20.00 PER SEATTABLE RESERVATIONS OFFER NO WAIT, GUARENTEED SEATING AND MUST BE OCCUPIED 1 HOUR…
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBAEvent · Hard Rock Live Northern IndianaMUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND. Doors open at 7PM. Hard Rock LIVE is located within Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Must be 21+ to attend. Valid photo ID required. Visit our website for acceptable forms of…
Jamey Johnson- Traveling Truebadour TourEvent · The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoMUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO ATTEND ALL SHOWS AT THE VENUE WITH A VALID PHOTO I.D.. Make sure to select our VIP Suite Package for inclusive drinks, private seating and restrooms. The venue reserves…
Get the Led OutEvent · Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New BuffaloMusic Undefined at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo in Chicago.
Jazz in the SIDEBAR w/ THE QUIN KIRCHNER TRIO!Event · FITZGERALDS SIDEBARLIVE IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBARQUIN KIRCHNER TRIO FREE SHOW!Quinlan Kirchner (b. December 14, 1981) is a drummer, composer, improvisor Eldio, Omar Rojas s drumming masters including Ricky Sebastian,…
Chris SmitherEvent · SPACEMusic Pop at SPACE in Chicago.- OVERTIME: The Modern Day Outlaw Tour in JolietEvent · The ForgeALL AGES EVENT!Overtime a full-throttle anniversary run celebrating the 10-year mark of Overtimes RIAA Certified Gold breakout, Hunger In My Stomach.This tour delivers a full-length live band…
- Jamey Johnson | Official Caesars Ticket + Hotel PackagesEvent · The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoMusic Country at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Chicago.
GABE STILLMAN plays FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB!Event · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:GABE STILLMAN seen HEREfully seated show$20 GA Seated // $25/seat Reserved Tables The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they…
CSO: Brahms X RadioheadEvent · RaviniaMusic Classical at Ravinia in Chicago.
Braxton CookEvent · SPACEWhen the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook first started working on the album that would become Not Everyone Can Go, his life was going through a number of transitions that he just…
Grease Sing-A-LongEvent · Hunter PavilionMusic Other at Hunter Pavilion in Chicago.
Music Theater Works: West Side StoryEvent · George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore CenterArts & Theatre Theatre at George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center in Chicago · runs 2 dates.
Pachanka Music Culture Presents: El Circo: Maldita Vecindad TribEvent · FITZGERALDS PATIOLIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO and PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT: EL CIRCOFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it,…
Beach BoysEvent · RiverEdge ParkMusic Rock at RiverEdge Park in Chicago.
THE SCOVILLES Live in the Sidebar!Event · FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: THE SCOVILLES seen HEREThe Scovilles are a new Rock and Roll band, but this guitar-centric trio has years of collective experience steeped in Roots/Americana music.…
NIK PARR & The Selfless Lovers at FITZGERALDS NightclubEvent · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:NIK PARR & The Selfless Lovers $20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available Nik Parr New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern rock soul and a Texas…
Nightlife
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Billy Goat TavernBar · ChicagoThis Chicago institution is known for its lively, social atmosphere and a menu centered around classic American diner fare. It's the kind of place where history and casual dining meet, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.- Goose Island BrewpubBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Haymarket Pub & BreweryBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Step-free access.
SkylarkBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Nilda's PlaceBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams StBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.Harry Caray's TavernBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Pops For ChampagneBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
- Kasey's TavernBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
- Pepper CanisterBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Brehon PubBar · ChicagoBrehon Pub is a long-standing Irish-American pub in Chicago's River North, known for its social atmosphere and hearty food. It's the kind of place where regulars gather for a relaxed time, whether for a late lunch or after-work drinks.
- O'Leary's Public HouseBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
- UP Comedy ClubBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
- South BranchBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Outdoor seating and step-free access.
Output Lounge & Sports BarBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
New Line TavernBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Three Dots and a DashBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.- Chicago News RoomBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Elephant & CastleBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
SpybarClub · ChicagoNightclub in Chicago.- The Row TavernBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
First DraftBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.Simone’sBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Sport
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Windy City ThunderBolts vs. Ottawa TitansEvent · Ozinga FieldSports Miscellaneous at Ozinga Field in Chicago · runs 6 dates.
Chicago Bears Training CampEvent · Halas Hall2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp presented by LRS and supported by Advocate Health Care, Culligan, Motorola Solutions and PNC will take place at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Free parking for fans will…
Nitro Circus 2.0Event · Four Winds Field at Coveleski StadiumExtreme_sports sports extreme_sports at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in Chicago.
Leagues Cup - Phase 1: Cruz Azul at Chicago Fire FCEvent · SeatGeek StadiumMls sports soccer mls at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago.- Chicago Dogs vs. Lake Country DockHoundsEvent · Impact FieldSports Miscellaneous at Impact Field in Chicago · runs 3 dates.
Nitro Circus LiveEvent · Four Winds Field at Coveleski StadiumSports Extreme at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in Chicago.
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago DogsEvent · U.S. Steel YardSports Miscellaneous at U.S. Steel Yard in Chicago.- Nitro Circus LiveEvent · SeatGeek StadiumSports Extreme at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago.
South Bend Cubs vs. West Michigan WhitecapsEvent · Four Winds Field at Coveleski StadiumSports Baseball at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in Chicago.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White SoxEvent · Rate FieldMlb sports baseball mlb at Rate Field in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati RedsEvent · Rate FieldSports Baseball at Rate Field in Chicago.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Womens SocEvent · Loyola Soccer ParkWomens_college_soccer sports soccer ncaa_soccer at Loyola Soccer Park in Chicago.
Culture
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Hamlet - Oak ParkEvent · Austin Gardens - Oak ParkTheater theater at Austin Gardens - Oak Park in Chicago.
Anthony RodiaEvent · Chicago Improv - SchaumburgA ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS…
Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoEvent · The Fields StudiosMiscellaneous Family at The Fields Studios in Chicago.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Jules Buckley, The Best of Quincy JEvent · Hunter Pavilion at RaviniaClassical theater classical at Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia in Chicago.
West Side Story - SkokieEvent · North Shore Center For The Performing Arts - Van Dusen TheatreTheater theater at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts - Van Dusen Theatre in Chicago.
Flip CircusEvent · Circus Vazquez - Schaumburg, ILArts & Theatre Miscellaneous at Circus Vazquez - Schaumburg, IL in Chicago.
New World Symphony - ChicagoEvent · Jay Pritzker PavilionOrchestral theater classical orchestral at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago.
Drunk Romeo & Juliet - ChicagoEvent · The Lion TheatreTheater theater at The Lion Theatre in Chicago.
Social
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First LadyEvent · Chicago Architecture Center - First LadyMiscellaneous Undefined at Chicago Architecture Center - First Lady in Chicago.
IN-PERSON PRESALE PARTY for Jeff Tweedy at FITZGERALDS OutdoorsEvent · FitzGerald'sThe IN-PERSON PRESALE PARTY for Jeff Tweedy at FITZGERALDS Outdoors 9/23 is an event for our friends and neighbors to be able to purchase a hard ticket on Thursday, 8/13 at 5:30pm. An RSVP to this…