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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“The Night Season” Depicts a Dysfunctional Family Hoping for Redemption
Tucked away on Howard Street is the intimate Factory Theater that maximizes its space and turns it into larger-than-life performances. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Contemporary Art Sensation Takashi Murakami Comes to Chicago
On the fourth floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Mr. DOB touches down on rolling hills, surrounded by fellow freaky creatures. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 TRAVEL -
The 606 Hailed as “World’s Best Bike Path” by Bicycling Magazine
Depending on the time of day, walking around Chicago can be an overwhelming experience. The sounds of car horns, people conversing, and screeches from the El... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Ravinia Music Festival Kicks Off Spectacular 2017 Season
John Legend Opens with Darkness and Light John Legend opens Ravinia’s “Concerts under the Stars” season on Saturday, June 10 at the venue in Highland Park, IL... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Lollapalooza 2017 Aftershows Announced
Lollapalooza is happening at Grant Park August 3 – 6, but festival goers know that the music continues long after the last song is played on the main stage. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Metra is Offering Free Rides for Kids All Summer
The rail agency announced that from now until Labor Day, children under 11 years of age can ride the Metra free of charge when accompanied by an adult. The... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Gordo’s Ice Cream Bars Opens In Edgewater, Coming Soon to Printer’s Row
Two new ice cream shops are opening, gorditos “Joy on a stick.” That’s what ice cream bars are to Ed Hebson, fourth generation restaurateur and owner of... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 TRAVEL -
10 Things to Do in Chicago This June
June is the dawn of summer, and summer in Chicago is when we all come out to play. If you’re ready ditch the indoors and hit the streets to make the most out... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 TRAVEL -
June Concert Preview: It’s Summer Festival Season!
As Chicagoans, we endure rough winters with the promise of summer because there’s no better place in the summer than Chicago. The lakefront, the parks, the... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Welcome to Jurassic World: New Exhibit Opens at the Field Museum
Jurassic Park will turn 24 next month. 27 if you’re talking about the original novel. If it were a person, that means the beloved franchise would be old enough... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 TRAVEL -
The Good, The Bad and The Cheesy: A Midnight Mac & Cheeserie Review
How the New Rogers Park Restaurant Gets It Right… And Not So Right Photo Credit: Midnight Mac and Cheeserie via Facebook After selling out completely every nigh... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 TRAVEL -
What to See at the 4th Annual “26th Annual Comedy Festival”
Chicago is known as home to many styles of comedy, from Second City improv to iO, to stand-up at Zanies or The Laugh Factory, and every Annoyance Theater... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Details Are In for $1 Billion Union Station Redevelopment Plan
Photo Credit: Goettsch Partners Early this year, we shared news that Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed a $1 billion plan to the Trump Administration to revamp Union... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Cheap Trick is Serving Pizza and Beer in Wicker Park
Greg Kot (left); Rick Nielsen (right) What’s more Chicago than pizza, beer and rock royalty all under one roof? You probably recognize Rick Nielsen as the... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 TRAVEL -
The 3rd Annual Country LakeShake is Coming to Northerly Island
Grab Your Boots, Y’all! Tired of trekking to Wisconsin to enjoy a summer country music festival? Well, no shoes, no shirt, no problem, Chicago country music... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Stressed Much? This Sound Meditation Class Will Change Your Life
Living in a city with 2.7 million people can be stressful, to put it mildly. We’re constantly on the go, fixated on our screens, wearing multiple hats at our... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 TRAVEL -
63rd Street Beach is Getting a Bar, Live Music, and WaveRunners
There truly is nothing like summertime Chi. The best part is finally being able to go to the beach. Yes, an actual beach with some gnarly waves. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Colectivo, a Milwaukee-Based Coffee Roaster, Opens in Lincoln Park
About Colectivo Opening its 17th location and the first outside of the Milwaukee and Madison areas of Wisconsin, popular coffee company, Colectivo, has made... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Celebrate Punk Rock’s 40th Anniversary in Chicago 2017
Was it the Ramones in New York or the Sex Pistols in London? The group and location are open to debate, but most punk rockers agree that the music genre began i... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 TRAVEL -
Let’s Cheers to Beer This June in Grant Park
Photo Credit: Chicago Ale Fest Don’t miss out on one of this summer’s hottest events, the Chicago Ale Fest. This year’s festival will have over 200 American... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 TRAVEL
