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
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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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Let’s Get Geeky: Divergent Gaming’s Heroes of the Storm Online Tournament
The Divergent Gaming Heroes of the Storm North American Open Tournament kicks off on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT. The tournament is intended for... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2015 TRAVEL -
The 7 Most Desired Neighborhoods in Chicagoland
Most Desired Neighborhoods in Chicagoland Most of us LOVE our neighborhoods, so much so that we become the annoying people who constantly chat about how great... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2015 TRAVEL -
3 Things That Put the “Rock” in Rocktober Beerfest
If you haven’t heard of Rocktober Beerfest before now, that’s okay. In fact, we hadn’t heard of it until recently either, though we highly doubt that’ll stop... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Best Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Photos from Around Chicago
With all the excitement leading up to and surrounding last night’s Supermoon lunar eclipse, it was only a matter of time before the pictures began pouring in... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Saying Goodbye to Chicago’s Orange Glow
You know that beautiful orange glow that radiates from Chicago each evening? Well, it’s going to be gone soon, and that’s actually a good thing. Let’s start wit... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2015 TRAVEL -
14 Museums That Are Free for Today Only – Museum Day Live
The Smithsonian Museums (maybe you’ve heard of them) offer free admission at their locations each and every day. To spread the knowledge across even more of... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2015 TRAVEL -
4 Reasons to Attend the Great Chicago Fire Festival
We’ve all heard about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and how a large portion of the city burned down over the course of two days. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Wanda Vista: Chicago’s Newest Skyscraper
Chicago’s remarkable skyline will soon be getting another sparkling skyscraper. But how tall will it actually be? Wanda Vista will either become Chicago’s... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Ring in the Fall with Oktoberfest Chicago
A few things typically come to mind when someone says the word Oktoberfest: beer, Germany, lederhosen, and beer. Did we say beer? Beer. Oktoberfest Chicago... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2015 TRAVEL -
10 Noteworthy Businesses in River North’s Flourishing Tech Society
Welcome to the new River North, Chicago’s blossoming tech epicenter. Despite Chicago’s “cloud tax,” a controversial new tax that had both consumers and... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Last Call: Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel
If you haven’t yet taken a ride on Navy Pier’s iconic Ferris wheel, act quickly. The symbolic ride is set to close for good on September 27th, this coming... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2015 TRAVEL -
The Chicago Theatre: October Schedule
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and His Band October 2nd Legendary musician and songwriter Mark Knopfler will celebrate the release of his new record, Tracker, du... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Chi-Town Rising: Chicago’s First Massive New Year’s Eve Celebration
Cancel your New Year’s Eve plans! The Chicago Riverwalk is hosting a brand new outdoor, public celebration called “Chi-Town Rising. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2015 TRAVEL -
The Maggie Daley Park Experience
As the unique, whimsical park nestled in the busyness of Chicago, Maggie Daley Park’s breathtaking backdrop includes a view of the harbor and the beautiful... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago Bulls: 5 Reasons to See Red
We know, we know, football season is just beginning. We’re die-hard Bears fans, so you can rest assured our coverage on that end isn’t over with. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Homesick for Chicago – A Breathtaking Tribute
Wow. Just wow. Underscore Films, a longtime Chicago-based business that specializes in brand, social music content, is going to miss the Windy City. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2015 TRAVEL -
$25 All Day Parking in Chicago
Parking Made Easy You’ve probably noticed by now that we showcase parking specials for hotels, big events, Chicago’s flourishing nightlife, and businesses near... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 TRAVEL -
5 Reasons to Attend Chicago Gourmet
One quick glance at the jam-packed Chicago Gourmet, and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to culinary heaven. Why? 1) All Day Long Tasting Does stuffing your... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2015 TRAVEL -
The Wabash Lights: Illuminating the ‘L’
What if we told you that the largest public art project since Millennium Park is right on the horizon? The Wabash Lights, a crowdsourced art venture poised to... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2015 TRAVEL -
10 Reasons Chicago is Still Better Than Green Bay
As you all should know, our beloved Chicago Bears are playing the Green Bay Packers in the season opener on Sunday. Unfortunately, it’s more than likely that... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2015 TRAVEL