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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Disney’s The Lion King Casting Announced
Casting Announced for the World’s #1 Musical Chicago’s Limited Return Engagement Plays the Cadillac Palace Theatre December 2, 2015 To January 17, 2016 CHICAGO... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2015 TRAVEL -
7 Memorable Moments from Stars and Strings
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2015, CBS Radio and US99.5 hosted the first ever Stars and Strings event at the Chicago Theatre. Read more
Posted on 18 November 2015 TRAVEL -
It’s Time for Christkindlmarket Chicago
Grab your boot mugs and get ready for some good ol’ German festivities, Christkindlmarket Chicago is back! The city’s 20th annual open-air Christmas... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2015 TRAVEL -
A Little Bit More Sushi
In Chicago, everyone is always running. Not at NYC speed, but it can get super busy, super quickly. At least once in our lives, we’ve all wanted to sit down at ... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago Named the #1 City for Pizza in the U.S.
TripAdvisor has revealed the Top 10 U.S. Cities and restaurants for pizza, and unsurprisingly Chicago has come out on top. That’s right, Chicago is the #1 City... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago Named the #1 City for Pizza in America
TripAdvisor has revealed the Top 10 U.S. Cities and restaurants for pizza, and unsurprisingly Chicago has come out on top. That’s right, Chicago is the #1 City... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2015 TRAVEL -
102nd Tree Lighting Ceremony at Millennium Park
It’s almost that time, ladies and gentlemen. The holidays are fast approaching, and with that comes the inevitable tree lighting ceremony in Chicago. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2015 TRAVEL -
New Chicago Blackhawks Commercial Will Give You Goosebumps
The Chicago Blackhawks are notorious for finding ways to get their fans more involved. With the unrelenting jubilee of Chelsea Dagger their One Goal slogan,... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival: A Complete Breakdown
What Is It? The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is the single largest evening holiday celebration in the nation. It consists of a Tree-Lighting Parade,... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 TRAVEL -
The Adler Planetarium Hosts Third Annual Girls Do Hack
Teza Technologies sponsors STEM event for third consecutive year On Saturday, November 14, the Adler Planetarium will host Girls Do Hack, a one-day event... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 TRAVEL -
4 Reasons Why Da Bears Aren’t Out of It Yet
At the time of this article, the Bears are 3-5, with a few stumbles and exciting games along the way. Truthfully, they look like a middle of the pack team. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 TRAVEL -
The Adler Planetarium Offers Discount Day This Wednesday
WHAT: Countless galaxies, unfathomable distances, exploding stars, diamond planets, black holes, there’s no way around it, space is freaking awesome! Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 TRAVEL -
The Inside Scoop on Chicago’s Newest Attractions
Over the past couple years, Chicago has rolled out some pretty phenomenal new attractions while the city continues to reach for 55 million visitors annually by... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 TRAVEL -
$10 Daily Parking Special
Parking shouldn’t be difficult. We know that. That’s why we’ve created a brand new $10 Daily Parking Special. Instead of selecting the exact dates and times tha... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 TRAVEL -
$10 Anytime Parking Special
Parking shouldn’t be difficult. We know that. That’s why we’ve created a brand new $10 Anytime Parking Special. Instead of selecting the exact dates and times... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Cityscape Chicago: A Beautiful Salute
How do you pay homage to something that’s provided you with so much inspiration over the years? Just ask Eric Hines, a Chicagoland-based photographer/timelapse... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Meet Your City: The Faces of All 77 Chicago Neighborhoods
While most of us haven’t even seen half of Chicago’s individual neighborhoods, one Chicago resident took it upon himself to visit all of them recently. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago in Motion: A Glimpse of Brilliance
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, Chicago is beautiful. Odds are you’ve seen it, too. From the actual city streets to desktop backgrounds on your... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Disney Theatrical Productions Open Call Auditions for Aladdin and The Lion King
Who: Disney Theatrical Productions casting agents and auditionees What: Invite cameras to film the open call auditions for Aladdin and The Lion... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2015 TRAVEL -
Big John Bates w/ Koopa & Los Mysterio, The Hay Shakers
Big John Bates from Vancouver BC are touring their new album, From the Bestiary to the Leathering Room (2015). Big John Bates travels under the guitarist’s name... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2015 TRAVEL