Things to do in Chicago
637 handpicked places across Chicago right now — strongest on food, nightlife and music, clustered around Chicago and Subterranean, 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 · ChicagoSouth State Street 120Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.- JollibeeRestaurant · ChicagoSouth Michigan Avenue 116Burger restaurant in Chicago.
McDonald'sRestaurant · ChicagoNorth Wabash Avenue 119Live from openstreetmap — North Wabash Avenue 119.- SbarroRestaurant · ChicagoWest Polk Street 1725Pizza restaurant in Chicago.
- Pizano's Pizza & PastaRestaurant · ChicagoEast Madison Street 61Pizza & Pasta restaurant in Chicago. Outdoor seating and step-free access.
Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoEast Madison Street 6Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.
StarbucksCafé · ChicagoWest North Avenue 210Café in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
Twin Anchors Restaurant & TavernRestaurant · ChicagoNorth Sedgwick Street 1655American & Ribs restaurant in Chicago.- Eleven City DinerRestaurant · ChicagoSouth Wabash Avenue 1112Restaurant in Chicago.
The Berghoff RestaurantRestaurant · ChicagoWest Adams Street 17German restaurant in Chicago.
Corner BakeryCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago.
Dunkin'Restaurant · ChicagoWest Washington Boulevard 901Dunkin' 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 · ChicagoSouth Halsted Street 1733Café in Chicago.- Efebina'sCafé · ChicagoCafé in Chicago.
- Jake Melnick's Corner TapRestaurant · ChicagoEast Superior Street 41Restaurant in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSouth State Street 725Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.
Intelligentsia CoffeeCafé · ChicagoEast Randolph Street 53Café in Chicago. Wi-Fi and step-free access.- PotbellyRestaurant · ChicagoWest Adams StreetSandwich restaurant in Chicago.
- Nick's Fishmarket GrillRestaurant · ChicagoRestaurant in Chicago.
- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoSouth Clinton Street 131Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.
Domino'sRestaurant · ChicagoSouth Canal Street 1234Pizza restaurant in Chicago.- Jimmy John'sRestaurant · ChicagoWest Van Buren Street 812Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.
- SubwayRestaurant · ChicagoSouth Canal Street 1232Sandwich restaurant in Chicago.
ChipotleRestaurant · ChicagoWest Monroe Street 525Mexican restaurant in Chicago.
Music
See all Music →- Sunny WarEvent · SPACE - EvanstonConcert concert at SPACE - Evanston in Chicago.
- Jersey GirlsEvent · Des Plaines TheatreConcert concert at Des Plaines Theatre in Chicago.
- Chelsea Wolfe with Jonathan HulténEvent · Riviera Theatre - ChicagoConcert concert at Riviera Theatre - Chicago in Chicago.
- Everything YesEvent · SubterraneanConcert concert at Subterranean in Chicago.
- Kota The FriendEvent · Garcias ChicagoConcert concert at Garcias Chicago in Chicago.
- Sara BareillesEvent · The Chicago TheatreConcert concert at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago.
- Mico with Will LinleyEvent · House of Blues ChicagoConcert concert at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago.
- Laurie AndersonEvent · Riviera Theatre - ChicagoConcert concert at Riviera Theatre - Chicago in Chicago.
- Mon Rovia with Sydney RoseEvent · The Salt Shed - IndoorsConcert concert at The Salt Shed - Indoors in Chicago.
- The Saint CeciliaEvent · SubterraneanConcert concert at Subterranean in Chicago.
- DOMi & JD BECKEvent · Park WestConcert concert at Park West in Chicago.
- Lambrini Girls with with Big Special and Big GirlEvent · Vic Theatre - ChicagoConcert concert at Vic Theatre - Chicago in Chicago.
- Arlo ParksEvent · Thalia Hall - ChicagoConcert concert at Thalia Hall - Chicago in Chicago.
- Iguana Death CultEvent · Beat KitchenConcert concert at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.
- King MalaEvent · SubterraneanConcert concert at Subterranean in Chicago.
- BahamasEvent · Lincoln Hall - ChicagoConcert concert at Lincoln Hall - Chicago in Chicago.
- Johnny Blue Skies and The Dark CloudsEvent · United CenterConcert concert at United Center in Chicago.
- LambchopEvent · Old Town School of Folk MusicConcert concert at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.
- Rachel BochnerEvent · Schubas TavernConcert concert at Schubas Tavern in Chicago.
- Everything EverythingEvent · Metro ChicagoConcert concert at Metro Chicago in Chicago.
- Ben Harper & the Innocent CriminalsEvent · Garcias ChicagoConcert concert at Garcias Chicago in Chicago.
- MumEvent · Constellation ChicagoConcert concert at Constellation Chicago in Chicago.
- The Linda Lindas with VIALEvent · House of Blues ChicagoConcert concert at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago.
- Knocked Loose with Denzel Curry, Superheaven, BoundariesEvent · The Salt Shed - OutdoorsConcert concert at The Salt Shed - Outdoors in Chicago.
Nightlife
See all Nightlife →- Midtown Kitchen & BarBar · ChicagoBar in Chicago.
Billy Goat TavernBar · ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 430This 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 · ChicagoNorth Clybourn Avenue 1800Bar in Chicago.
Haymarket Pub & BreweryBar · ChicagoWest Randolph Street 737Bar in Chicago. Step-free access.
SkylarkBar · ChicagoSouth Halsted Street 2149Bar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Nilda's PlaceBar · ChicagoWest Iowa Street 1858Bar in Chicago.
Elephant & Castle - Chicago Adams StBar · ChicagoWest Adams Street 111Bar in Chicago.Harry Caray's TavernBar · ChicagoEast Grand Avenue 700Bar in Chicago.
Pops For ChampagneBar · ChicagoNorth State Street 601Bar in Chicago.
- Kasey's TavernBar · ChicagoSouth Dearborn Street 701Bar in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
- Pepper CanisterBar · ChicagoNorth Wells Street 509Bar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Brehon PubBar · ChicagoNorth Wells Street 731Brehon 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 · ChicagoNorth Wells Street 541Bar in Chicago.
- UP Comedy ClubBar · ChicagoWest North Avenue 230Bar in Chicago.
- South BranchBar · ChicagoSouth Wacker Drive 100Bar in Chicago. Outdoor seating and step-free access.
Output Lounge & Sports BarBar · ChicagoWest Grand Avenue 1758Bar in Chicago.
New Line TavernBar · ChicagoNorth Clinton Street 201Bar in Chicago.
Three Dots and a DashBar · ChicagoNorth Clark Street 435Bar in Chicago.- Chicago News RoomBar · ChicagoWest Madison Street 500Bar in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Elephant & CastleBar · ChicagoNorth Wabash Avenue 185Bar in Chicago. Outdoor seating.
SpybarClub · ChicagoNorth Franklin Street 646Nightclub in Chicago.- The Row TavernBar · ChicagoNorth Wabash Avenue 17Bar in Chicago.
First DraftBar · ChicagoSouth Clark Street 643Bar in Chicago.Simone’sBar · ChicagoWest 18th Street 960Bar in Chicago.
Stay
See all Stay →- Club Quarters Central Loop HotelHotel · ChicagoWest Adams Street 111Hotel in Chicago.
- The Ritz-Carlton ChicagoHotel · ChicagoEast Pearson Street 160Hotel in Chicago. Wi-Fi.
- The Royal Sonesta Chicago River NorthHotel · ChicagoNorth State Street 505Hotel in Chicago. Wi-Fi.
- Holiday Inn Chicago Mart PlazaHotel · ChicagoWest Wolf Point Plaza 350Floors 15-21
- Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River NorthHotel · ChicagoEast Hubbard Street 30Hotel in Chicago. Wi-Fi.
- The Langham, ChicagoHotel · ChicagoNorth Wabash Avenue 330Hotel in Chicago.
- Holiday JonesHotel · ChicagoWest Division Street 1659Hotel in Chicago.
- Baumhart Lodging at Loyola University ChicagoHotel · ChicagoHotel in Chicago.
- State and Grand by BridgeStreetHotel · ChicagoNorth State Street 505Hotel in Chicago.
- Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River NorthHotel · ChicagoNorth Dearborn Street 410Hotel in Chicago. Step-free access.
- SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River NorthHotel · ChicagoNorth Dearborn Street 410Hotel in Chicago.
- Hyatt Place Chicago / River NorthHotel · ChicagoWest Illinois Street 66Hotel in Chicago.
- Aloft Chicago City CenterHotel · ChicagoNorth Clark Street 515Hotel in Chicago. Step-free access.
- Grand PlazaHotel · ChicagoNorth State Street 540Hotel in Chicago.
- Manilow Suites at The Grand PlazaHotel · ChicagoNorth Dearborn Street 545Hotel in Chicago.
- Alexandra's placeHotel · ChicagoHotel in Chicago.
- The River HotelHotel · ChicagoEast Wacker Drive 75Hotel in Chicago.
- The Buckingham HotelHotel · ChicagoSouth Financial Place 425Hotel in Chicago.
- Hotel EMC2Hotel · ChicagoEast Ontario Street 228Hotel in Chicago.
Wellness
See all Wellness →- Hair CutterySalon · ChicagoSouth State Street 1103Salon in Chicago.
- Hair CutterySalon · ChicagoNorth Wells Street 1660Salon in Chicago.
- Medinah Barber ShopSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- SephoraSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- SephoraSalon · ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 605Salon in Chicago.
- Salon M-OkaSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- Ruby RoomSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- Kiehl'sSalon · ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 520Salon in Chicago.
- Nail PerfectionSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- European Wax CenterSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- Floyd's Barber ShopSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- The Skin Bar at Ulta BeautySalon · ChicagoSouth Delano Court 1107Salon in Chicago.
- State St. BarbersSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- Elite Nails SK SpaSalon · ChicagoWest North Avenue 217Salon in Chicago.
- Magnifique Nail SalonSalon · ChicagoWest North Avenue 153Salon in Chicago.
- Van Cleef SalonSalon · ChicagoSalon in Chicago.
- Merchant & RhoadesSalon · ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 900Salon in Chicago.
- SOLUX Med SpaSpa · ChicagoNorth Green Street 777Spa in Chicago.
Culture
See all Culture →- Balloon Museum - ChicagoEvent · The Fields StudiosEntertainment theater entertainment at The Fields Studios in Chicago · runs 3 dates.
- Come From Away - LincolnshireEvent · Marriott Theatre - LincolnshireBroadway theater broadway at Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire in Chicago.
- Mean Girls - AuroraEvent · Paramount Theatre - AuroraTheater theater at Paramount Theatre - Aurora in Chicago.
- Best of The Second CityEvent · The Comedy Bar - ChicagoComedy theater comedy at The Comedy Bar - Chicago in Chicago.
- Red RichardsonEvent · Zanies Comedy Club - ChicagoComedy theater comedy at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago in Chicago.
- Jekyll & Hyde - ChicagoEvent · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceTheater theater at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago.
- Drunk Dracula - ChicagoEvent · The Lion TheatreTheater theater at The Lion Theatre in Chicago.
- Operation Mincemeat - ChicagoEvent · CIBC TheatreTheater theater at CIBC Theatre in Chicago.
- Play On! - ChicagoEvent · The Yard at Chicago ShakespeareTheater theater at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare in Chicago.
- Vape! The Grease Parody - ChicagoEvent · Apollo Theater ChicagoTheater theater at Apollo Theater Chicago in Chicago.
- 7 Fingers - ChicagoEvent · Goodman Theatre - Albert TheatreTheater theater at Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre in Chicago.
- Blood Of The Lamb - ChicagoEvent · The Den TheatreTheater theater at The Den Theatre in Chicago.
- Pandemonium, Please Hold - ChicagoEvent · The Second City Mainstage TheatreTheater theater at The Second City Mainstage Theatre in Chicago.
- The Second City - 113th Mainstage RevueEvent · The Second City Mainstage TheatreComedy theater comedy at The Second City Mainstage Theatre in Chicago.
Sport
See all Sport →- UIC Flames at Valparaiso Beacons Womens VolleyballEvent · Athletics-Recreation CenterWomens_college_volleyball sports volleyball coll at Athletics-Recreation Center in Chicago.
- Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago BearsEvent · Soldier FieldNfl sports football nfl at Soldier Field in Chicago.
- Saint Louis Billikens at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Womens VolleybaEvent · Gentile ArenaWomens_college_volleyball sports volleyball coll at Gentile Arena in Chicago.
Guides in Chicago
Good to know
- What is there to do in Chicago?
- SORAI maps Chicago's food, nightlife, music and stay — real venues and events you browse on a live map, ranked for you, then plan a night from the ones you save.
- Where is the food in Chicago?
- On SORAI, Chicago's food clusters around Chicago. Open the live map to see what's on there right now.
- Is SORAI free to use in Chicago?
- Yes. Discovering and planning Chicago on SORAI is free — only the third-party tickets and bookings it links out to cost money.
- How does SORAI choose what to show in Chicago?
- SORAI merges events and venues from official ticketing and open cultural-data sources, removes duplicates, then ranks them by your taste, momentum, proximity and freshness — the taste model runs on your device and never leaves your browser.