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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In Remembrance of 9/11 – A Unified America
No, the tragic events that took place 14 years ago did not happen in our great city. But that’s not the point. We didn’t have to wake up on that fateful day... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2015 TRAVEL -
A Complete Breakdown of Chicago’s First Ever Museum Week
Chicago has an event for pretty much everything these days. Shopping, improv, and even hot sauce have been celebrated over the past couple weeks – but for some... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 TRAVEL -
5 Players to Watch on the Chicago Bears
Labor Day has passed, Chicago public schools are back in session, and we’re less than a week away from the showdown between the Bears and Packers at Soldier... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Can’t Miss Event: Venetian Night at Navy Pier
Time for a short history lesson: The Venetian Night tradition stems from Venice, Italy – where the Venetian Festival was held each year on Fat Tuesday. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago is the Top Tourist-Loving City in the U.S.
We all know Chicago has some phenomenal tourists attractions: Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Sears (Eh, fine. Willis) Tower. The list goes on and on. We all... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Stop What You’re Doing. It’s Time for Chicago Fringe Fest
How do you connect gallant theatergoers and groundbreaking international artists? Chicago Fringe Fest, baby. If you’re not familiar with a fringe festival,... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Motor Row Beer & Wine Fest: It’s Game Time
Plastered all over the web, you’ll find pretty much the same few paragraphs of info on Motor Row Beer Wine Fest. It’s historic, it’s Chicago, and it’s in the... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Exclusive Interview with O.A.R.
With O.A.R.’s Back to Rockville Tour coming to Ravinia Fest this weekend, we caught up with Benj Gershman to discuss The Rockville LP, Chicago memories, and... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2015 TRAVEL -
Northerly Island Park Opening on Friday
In 2003, Northerly Island was at the center of controversy. Mayor Daley organized an overnight demolishing that left a large imprint of an “X” across the... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2015 TRAVEL -
A Night on the River – A Chicago Time-Lapse Project
Max Wilson is at it again! A few of his amazing Time-lapse photography projects have come across our radar previously, and we’ve been more than happy to share... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2015 TRAVEL -
6 Reasons to Attend the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival
Structured Mayhem. Those are the only two words that truly describe the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival, the single largest fest of its kind in the entire... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2015 TRAVEL -
8 Reasons to Visit Wrigley Field
Baseball season is in full swing, and it’s a good year for Cubs fans. Still, the iconic Wrigley Field has more to offer than bats, baseballs and cheering fans... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 TRAVEL -
The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Jazz Festival
In 1974, jazz legend Duke Ellington passed away at the age of 75. Just a few weeks later, dozens of Chicago musicians grouped up to form the first ever Chicago... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Where to Find Free Art Every Day of the Week
Quite a few Chicago art museums are free every single day of the week. And every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday throughout the year, even more art museums and... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2015 TRAVEL -
10 of the Greatest Movies Filmed in Chicago
Chicago is such an amazing city that numerous movies have been filmed or set here. John Hughes actually went so far as to make a career out of writing, shooting... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 TRAVEL -
10 of the Worst Movies Filmed in Chicago
Now, while obviously a lot of great movies were filmed in Chicago, there have also been quite a few that have been nothing short of horrendous. These are... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 TRAVEL -
5 Reasons to Check Out Chicago Fashion Fest
With never-ending fashion, live entertainment, and a pinch of Latin zing to top it all off, Chicago Fashion Fest is sure to be a big hit among festivalgoers... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2015 TRAVEL -
$8 Parking at O’Hare Airport
When it comes to airport parking, the rates these days can rival that of an airplane ticket. At the Genie, we know parking, and we’ll be the first to tell you... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Editor’s Event of the Month: Chicago Food and Wine Festival
Looking for a festival that’s a little more tasteful and refined than most? Chicago Food and Wine Festival fits the bill perfectly. The festival boasts cooking... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Wizard World 2015: Celebs and Spoilers in Chicago
The Wizard World Comic Convention, often known as the Chicago Comicon, took the city by storm this weekend, bringing in star power from every corner of Geekdom. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2015 TRAVEL