Urbanmatter Chicago
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
https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/
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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‘An American in Paris’ is Absolute Theatrical Magic
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy This 2015 Tony Award-winning musical sweeps into Chicago for just three weeks of pure theatrical entertainment. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2017 TRAVEL -
This Bar Crawl is Somethin’ to Taco ‘Bout
What better way to end your summer than with a day dedicated to tacos and booze? The Taco Crawl will be held in River North on Saturday, August 12 for Chicagoan... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Ahjoomah’s Apron Serves Platters With a Kick in Chinatown
Being a diverse city, there are plenty of eats based on Asian culture to choose from, but Ahjoomah’s Apron is a great dive into Korean-style dining. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 TRAVEL -
EdgeFest Returns to Bring The Best of Summer to the North Side
Photo Credit: Raney Images Celebrate the North Side in Chicago’s historic Edgewater neighborhood for the fifth annual EdgeFest. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Historic Congress Plaza Hotel is Currently For Sale
One of Chicago’s most iconic hotels might soon get a noteworthy renewal. According to Crain’s Chicago, the Congress Plaza Hotel will be up for sale after... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 TRAVEL -
The 5 Best Rooftop Pools in Chicago
Summer in Chicago is an exciting time of year. While you’re probably pumped to enjoy the outdoors each day, sometimes it’s difficult to find outdoor activities... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2017 TRAVEL -
This Awesome Timelapse Video Will Make You Glad It’s Summer in Chicago
Chicago: A Bird’s Eye View VIII – Summer Finale from Soaring Badger Productions on Vimeo. Summer is in full speed in the Windy City, and nothing captures the... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Chicago Ranked 18th Best Big City to Live In
Photo Credit: WalletHub The Windy City never loses steam, as more and more people aim to call it home. In WalletHub’s recent study of 2017’s Best Big Cities to... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Concert Review: The Last in Line Brought the Volume to Reggie’s
Photo Credit: Josh Leep Last Thursday night, hundreds of people from all around the Chicagoland area (and some from further away then that) packed themselves... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Journey Through Every Bar in Wrigleyville at the Mustache Crawl
Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Wrigleyville is the place to be this Saturday for the Mustache Crawl. Starting promptly at 10am, crawl from bar to... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Cubs Push City For More Night Games
There’s no doubt that in recent months, the city has experienced quite a bit of change in the name of the Chicago Cubs, but apparently the team has their... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Tour De Fat Returns With The Roots to Entertain Bike and Beer Enthusiasts
Photo Credit: Tour de Fat via Instagram This Saturday, July 29, one of the nation’s quirkiest traveling festivals makes its highly anticipated stop in Chicago. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 TRAVEL -
‘They’re Playing Our Song’ Is a Musical Joy
Dan Gold and Carmen Risi in ‘They’re Playing Our Song’ This musical isn’t performed here very often, so that makes They’re Playing Our Song an even bigger... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Recap: Pitchfork Brings the Perfect Mix of Artists to Chicago
Last weekend brought two indications of summer to the city – particularly hot, sweltering weather, and the arrival of over 40 of the world’s most innovate... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2017 TRAVEL -
‘Kong’ Director Closes Out The Music Box’s Two-Week Celebration of 70MM
This past Saturday night, people gathered together in a dark room and watched a movie. Such an event is far from news, but it meant something special to Kong:... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Northalsted Market Days Hits Boystown in August
Photo Credit: Northalsted Market Days via Facebook Northalsted Market Days Returns in August The biggest street fest in the Midwest is back! From the center of... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Study: The Food and Drinks Ordered Most By Chicagoans
There’s no doubt that Chicagoans are foodies. With thousands of restaurants throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, there are endless options to choose... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Heinz Tries to Trick Us By Repackaging Ketchup As ‘Chicago Dog Sauce’
Photo Credit: Adweek The number one rule in Chicago (as it should be in the rest of the world) is that ketchup does NOT belong on a hot dog. No exceptions. No... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2017 TRAVEL -
OneRepublic Reigns as Pop Rock Kings at Ravinia
The long-awaited return of OneRepublic was heralded with two sold-out, back-to-back shows at Ravinia last weekend. Starting with James Arthur, the U.K.’s singin... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN’ Pop-Up Shop Coming to Chicago This Month
The word is out that Lamar’s pop-up shop is coming to our city. Kendrick Lamar is currently on his DAMN tour and he mysteriously tweeted out a link to a pop-up... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2017 TRAVEL