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Beginning as Chicago Genie, UrbanMatter is now the Number One resource for discovering new outlets in Chicago. Why? Because we live and breathe Chicago every day.
We’re front row at that festival in Grant Park. We’re ordering takeout from that restaurant on the corner you thought no one knew about. We know which museums have the free days. We’re drinking that new craft brew from Half Acre. And yes, we eat our hot dogs the right way – sweet relish, onions, pickles, and all.
That’s what makes us stand out from the million other event websites that exist. We cover the things that matter most to real Chicagoans. When it comes to music, restaurants, nightlife, culture, and local lifestyle, you can trust us.
So what are you waiting for? Step outside and start doing what really matters to you.
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UrbanMatter Chicago
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Beginning as Chicago Genie, UrbanMatter is now the Number One resource for discovering new outlets in Chicago. Why? Because we live and breathe Chicago every day.
We’re front row at that festival in Grant Park. We’re ordering takeout from that restaurant on the corner you thought no one knew about. We know which museums have the free days. We’re drinking that new craft brew from Half Acre. And yes, we eat our hot dogs the right way – sweet relish, onions, pickles, and all.
That’s what makes us stand out from the million other event websites that exist. We cover the things that matter most to real Chicagoans. When it comes to music, restaurants, nightlife, culture, and local lifestyle, you can trust us.
So what are you waiting for? Step outside and start doing what really matters to you.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1692 )
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Here’s How to Get Free Donuts For Life From Stan’s Donuts
It’s time to channel your inner Charlie Bucket* – Stan’s Donuts is offering free donuts for life to one very lucky customer on December 30th! Read more
Posted on 18 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Chance the Rapper Wants You to Spend a Night at the Field Museum
This Wednesday, December 20, the Field Museum opens its doors after-hours to welcome any and all Chicagoans who are in the spirit of giving. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Voyager NYE: A 2018 Celebration Unlike Any Other in Chicago
Photo Credit: Canvas Chicago Reflecting on the past year’s successes, decidedly committing (for real, this time) to a new set of resolutions, contemplating one’... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Paulie Gee’s Is Making Star Wars Pizza This Weekend and Oh My God
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise – The Last Jedi – comes out today! Read more
Posted on 15 December 2017 TRAVEL -
10 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Chicago
Weber Grill A post shared by Weber Grill Restaurants (@thewebergrill) on Nov 7, 2017 at 7:35am PST 539 North State Street Got a taste for anything that’s smoked... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Best Holiday Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Chicago
Got a friend who is downright obsessed with Chicago? Don’t worry – so do we. And because we know that you can only buy that friend so many Blackhawks jerseys,... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Top 5 Chicago Instagrams You Need to Follow in 2018
Looking to revamp your Instagram feed in 2018? Well, we’ve got you covered. In an effort to make sure that you, our beloved readers, have access to the best dam... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve in Chicago
To absolutely no one’s surprise, there is A LOT to see and do this New Year’s Eve in Chicago. And while we’ve been toiling away at our desks, we’ve also been... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Who’s Ready to Hop On Board The Wonderland Express?
The Wonderland Express has returned to the Chicago Botanic Garden! Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden Looking to indulge in a little winter magic? Read more
Posted on 12 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Have Breakfast with Santa at the Shedd This Month!
Move over, mall Santa – there’s a new holiday favorite in town! Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium Instagram Head to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on weekends in December... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ Captures the City Like No Other Show
When you think of recent TV set in Chicago, you’ve got slim pickings. You’ve got NBC’s now defunct Whitney and CBS had Mike Molly, which were both funny in... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Moonlighter: West Logan Square’s Best New Gathering Place
Photo Credit: Jude Goergen Amidst numerous sleek, trendy concepts that rise and fall in the city, there’s something about a neighborhood bar that has an... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Ultimate Chicago Winter Bucket List
What to do in Chicago this Winter As soon as that first snowfall hits the ground, Chicagoans everywhere will be making plans to check their favorite seasonal... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2017 TRAVEL -
16 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Under $100
Holiday shopping can be very stressful. This we all know. Ease your gift-giving woes this year by using UrbanMatter’s very own, specially curated Holiday Gift... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Chicago’s Ultimate Christmas Guide
Everything you need to celebrate the season we’ve all been waiting for Christmas in Chicago is nothing short of magical. With holiday cheer spread across every... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Holidivvy Bikes Are Back!
Interested in a free annual membership to Divvy Bikes, Chicago’s resident rent-a-bike-service? Well, lucky for you, the Holidivvy Bikes are back in action for... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2017 TRAVEL -
The Best Airbnbs in Chicago Under $100
There’s nothing that millennials turn to more often than Airbnb when it comes to accommodations for trips and vacations. Be it the better price point in... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2017 TRAVEL -
10 Things to Do in Chicago This February
Now that the pressure of keeping your Resolutions is behind you, it’s time to really start having fun. And February definitely won’t disappoint. Here are the... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Elon Musk Wants to Build Chicago’s High-Speed Train to O’Hare
Looks like Mayor Emanuel’s express train dreams might finally be coming true. Serial entrepreneur and eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has put forth a bid to... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2017 TRAVEL -
Chicago Ranked as the 5th Best Sports City in America
Whaddup, sports fans? According to a new study by WalletHub, Chicago is now the 5th best big city for sports in the US! Source: WalletHub The survey itself... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2017 TRAVEL