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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Your New Plans This Weekend: Albany Park World Fest
Many Chicago neighborhoods have their own festivals. Typically, these all revolve around one central theme that ties it all together; e.g. The Taste of... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Gettin’ Spicy With Chicago Hot Sauce Fest
Chicago Hot Sauce Fest was supposed to happen last month. The good news, it didn’t. …Why is this good news? The first annual fest has added new vendors, new... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2015 TRAVEL -
What Chicago’s Statues Are Dying to Tell You
By now, you’ve probably heard about Statue Stories, an innovative, citywide art project that launched on August 6th. The mission: to give Chicago’s statues a... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2015 TRAVEL -
The Taste of Greektown
Is there anything more satisfying than lighting a plate of saganaki on fire and yelling, “Opa!” with a bunch of strangers? Maybe eating the saganaki? Eh, no…... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 TRAVEL -
What Makes “Chicago Epic”?
What makes Chicago Epic? Well… a lot of things. The image of Jonathan Toews hoisting the Stanley Cup above his head while parading down a crowded street is... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Clark After Dark: Summer’s Last “Hooh-Ah!”
Out of all the festivals we cover on Chicago Genie (believe me, there are a LOT), none of them have an impact on as many service men and women or their... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Relive the Air and Water Show
The Air and Water Show was an exciting event for many this past weekend. Countless visitors flocked to North Ave Beach and the surrounding area to watch the... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Country in the Park Presents: Whiskey Jam
Lately, Chicago has been called the largest portal for country music outside of Nashville. MB Financial Park in Rosemont has created a summer concert series... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Top Five Reasons to Attend Lincoln Park Zoo’s Adults Night Out
Have you ever walked around the zoo and wondered why we have seemingly calm animals fenced in while it’s perfectly acceptable for wild children to roam free?... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago Cubs: Is This the Year?
Will it be this year? History says no, but the eye test says maybe. The Cubs have 5 players who might push them over the hump, whether it be this year or next.... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2015 TRAVEL -
The 20 People You’ll See at the Crosstown Classic
Ahh, the Crosstown Classic, the only baseball event in Chicago that can bring the entire city “together” for a weekend. And by together I mean, “pits half the... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Festa Italiana: It’s Amore!
As a kid, I would look up and see those “funny looking words” painted on my kitchen wall: “In vino veritas.” I had no idea what it meant at the time, but as I... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Tasty Tuesday: The Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl
The Taste of Chicago may be over, but Chicago’s taste lives on! The Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl is your latest chance to embrace your inner foodie, and... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2015 TRAVEL -
The NFL Draft Is Coming Back to Chicago in 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are expected to announce the return of the NFL Draft to Chicago for 2016 this afternoon during an NFL... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Taking Flight With the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. The show can be seen all the way from Oak Street to Fullerton, with... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnificent Mile
It’s not often that history and shopping blend together at all, let alone seamlessly. Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnificent Mile ®, one of the temporary... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Stunning Time-Lapse Video of Chicago at Night
Max Wilson knows a thing or two about Time-Lapse Photography. We’ve featured his sequel to this video on our site before, but the original is just as good (if... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 TRAVEL -
The Top 10 Theaters in Chicago
While it doesn’t draw the same attention as Broadway in NYC, the Chicago theater scene has a few qualities that you won’t be seeing out east. For one, history. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2015 TRAVEL -
Retro on Roscoe: A Blast From the Past
As we’ve noted before, almost all Chicago festivals feature food music. It seems like a new fest is sprouting up each and every day, so how do you... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 TRAVEL -
12 Signs You Might Be Addicted to Hawkey
The offseason is in full swing, and we’re really, REALLY, having a rough time coping with the lack of hockey action. In fact, we’re having withdrawals. Here... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2015 TRAVEL