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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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Show Off Your Moves at Millennium Park SummerDance
The largest annual dance series in the United States returns to Chicago’s beautiful Millennium Park. Free of charge and welcome to all ages and skill levels,... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 TRAVEL -
A Groundbreaking Starbucks Roastery Will Open On Michigan Avenue
At four stories, it will be the brand’s largest location in the world Starbucks Roastery Flagship in Seattle, WA An announcement from Starbucks stated that in... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 TRAVEL -
7 Best Beer Gardens to Visit This Summer
No Lederhosen Required Patio season has officially begun and there are plenty of drinks to go around. Beer gardens may have begun in Germany, but Chicago has... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 TRAVEL -
A Guide to Chicago’s 10 Best Burgers
WARNING: This post contains graphic images of painfully delicious burgers. May induce involuntary salivating, stomach growling, and in some cases arousal. It’s... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Star Wars Night Returns to The Whistler On May the 4th
May the 4th be with you Chicago Star Wars geeks are ecstatic for the return of Star Wars Night at The Whistler on Thursday, May 4. The event is on May the 4th,... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Half Acre Finally Gets a Beer Garden and Taproom
Photo Credit: Half Acre Half Acre Beer Company has been one of the fastest rising and more popular companies in the city of Chicago in recent years. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 TRAVEL -
A Spring Night Food Market is Coming to Logan Square
Got The Late-Night Munchies? Photo Credit: Sauced Then head on over to Logan Square tomorrow night (Tuesday, April 25) because the Spring Night Market by... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Here’s the Lineup for the 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Returning Labor Day Weekend to Chicago is one of the best free festivals in the city that celebrates one of the most significant cornerstones of American music. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 TRAVEL -
A Guide to Chicago’s Best Blow-Out Service
Need to turn a bad hair day around in an hour or less? The blow-out makes tresses fab in any climate. Concerned about waking up to crunchy and unruly hair? No... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 TRAVEL -
The Bulls Are Up for Game 3: What to Expect
The 2017 NBA playoffs have begun and to many fans’ surprise, the eighth-seeded Bulls have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their series against the number one see... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2017 TRAVEL -
LA’s Pink Taco is Coming to River North
According to Eater Chicago, Pink Taco, the LA restaurant that we think might be a slightly seedier version of El Hefe, is coming to Chicago. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Chance the Rapper Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
2017 has been quite the year for Chance the Rapper. Seemingly in headline after headline almost every couple of weeks, the young rapper has been front and cente... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2017 TRAVEL -
A Harry Potter Festival is Coming to Aurora and People Are Stoked
Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Enquirer – David Swanson A Harry Potter fan festival is coming to downtown Aurora this summer and we just can’t bloody wait! Read more
Posted on 20 April 2017 TRAVEL -
The Cubs World Series Rings Come With a Caveat
Halley’s Comet is one of the most well-known astronomical rare events. This rare event happens every 75 years, making it possible for a human to see it maybe... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2017 TRAVEL -
The Chicago Riverwalk Welcomes Summer With an All-Day Celebration
The city is going all out for summer and the Riverwalk is taking center stage. On Saturday, May 20, the Chicago Riverwalk is hosting an all-day preview of event... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Aladdin Flies in to Chicago On a Magic Carpet!
Chicago’s wish has been granted with an all-new production of Aladdin, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through September 10, and it is FABULOUS! Read more
Posted on 20 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Chicago’s Ultimate Festival Guide
We’re right on the brink of festival season, and no city does festival season better than Chicago. Seriously, having an event lined up every week from May... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2017 TRAVEL -
This Chicago Suburb Was Ranked the 2nd Best City to Live in America
Niche, an online guide for American neighborhoods and schools, recently shared their 2017 ranking for the best cities to live in America. Read more
Posted on 19 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Riot Fest 2017: First Wave of Lineup Announced
Chicago’s favorite punk rock festival makes its end-of-summer return again at Douglas Park on September 15 – 17. Over 100 bands will hit the Riot Fest stages fo... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2017 TRAVEL -
Chicago Bulls, Will They Make Or Break Our Hearts?
It seems like yesterday that it was June and the Bulls were parting ways with the beloved Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah in a multi-player swap. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2017 TRAVEL