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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Record Setting Tourism in Chicago During First Six Months of 2017
2017 Set to See New Chicago Tourism Record It seems that more and more people are visiting the Windy City these days. 2016 saw major growth in tourism for... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Ladies Set Records, Make History at Olympia Fields Country Club
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship was in full swing over the weekend at Olympia Fields Country Club. Ladies made their way across the club’s North Course, as th... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Come Hear the Music: Ravinia Heats Up in July
Summer’s hotter than ever at Ravinia. With stellar shows all season long, July continues to bring concert-lovers the best live music experience in the... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 TRAVEL -
10 Things to Do in Chicago This July
Windy City Ribfest Photo Credit: Windy City Ribfest June 30 – July 2 Enjoy juicy ribs from local and national grillers, live music, arts and crafts, and kids... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 TRAVEL -
5 Dog-Friendly Bars in Chicago For You and Your Pooch
If you have half a soul, we know that sad, slightly confused look on your dog’s face when you’re leaving your apartment to meet your friends for a beer just... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Green Bay, WI: Titletown On the Move And Worth a Visit!
Make no mistake, Green Bay is Titletown, where you can feel the city’s “can-do” attitude wherever you go. It’s a community that stands tall and proud with its 1... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 TRAVEL -
July Concert Preview: Summertime Chi Is In Full Effect
The peak of summer has arrived, which means the weather is warm, the beaches are packed, and the parties are hot. At pretty much any time of the day, there’s a... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 TRAVEL -
Blackhawks Announce Winner of Lollapalooza T-Shirt Design Contest
There’s a lot of overlap between the Chicago Blackhawks and Lollapalooza— both are Chicago institutions with intense fans that can bring indescribable joy to... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Green Bay, WI: Titletown On the Move And Worth a Visit!
Make no mistake, Green Bay is Titletown, where you can feel the city’s “can-do” attitude wherever you go. It’s a community that stands tall and proud with its 1... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Deciphering Color for Your Best Seasonal Lifestyle
Have you ever looked in the closet or on the vanity and said aloud, “I don’t have anything to wear?” Like many others in the city, wearing what’s in fashion... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Techweek Brings Inspiration to Chicago Entrepreneurs and Start-ups
Chicago’s Techweek brought together burgeoning start-ups and entrepreneurs alike to bring knowledge and camaraderie among techies. Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Review: ‘Oooh Wee Sweet Tea’ Actually Has a Cereal Bar and It’s Great
Photo Credit: Oooh Wee Sweet Tea via Facebook Among the many food trends that seem to be popping up each day, one of the more delicious ones is a cereal bar.... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Ah, Wilderness: Eugene O’Neill’s Classic Opens at The Goodman
Oh, how times have changed. Or have they? This heart-warming production of O’Neill’s only comedy is filled with laughter and charm. The story focuses on the... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 CULTURE -
Recap: Mamby on the Beach a Breath of Fresh Lakeshore Air
Chicago in the summertime is truly the best of many worlds. You’ve got a fine, world-class city made of beautiful, steel structures, gorgeous parks... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Recap: The Chicago Pride Parade Nails It Again!
Photo Credit: Becki Bolinger Photo Credit: Becki Bolinger Chicago got a little more colorful this past weekend as more than 150 entrants marched in the Chicago... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Square Roots Festival: The Kind of Fest Your Whole Family Will Love
Photo Credit: Dan Kasberger via Square Roots Festival Facebook Festival enthusiasts may want to consider blocking off the weekend of July 7 – 9 so that they... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Ravenswood on Tap: The Great Neighborhood Beer Fest
Photo Credit: Kirk Jacobson Beer is great, because it’s one of those things you get to celebrate by having more of it. In fact, there’s a theory that beer... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2017 TRAVEL -
6 Fun Summer Activities for Families Around Chicagoland
The time your kids have been counting down to since last August is finally here: SUMMER BREAK! The weather starts getting hotter, the days are a little longer,... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2017 TRAVEL -
What’s On the Inside of 150 North Riverside?
It’s hard to miss 150 North Riverside. Nuzzled between Canal Street and the Chicago River, the 54-story, architecturally acclaimed office-building slants... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2017 TRAVEL -
The Music Box’s 70MM Film Festival Will Be Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before
In 1949, a young Stanley Kubrick went to Chicago to photograph the booming post-war city for Look magazine. He took many stunning black and white photos — an... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2017 TRAVEL