Holiday Activities in the Loop

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If you’ve spent time in downtown Chicago’s Loop around the holiday season, you know there’s something undeniably special in the air. November means holiday festivities are ramping up and we couldn’t be happier! Here are some annual favorites to kick off the holiday season. Thanksgiving Day Parade Head to State Street in the Loop on […]

Salt Shed: Morton Salt Music Venue Coming This Summer

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The former Morton Salt site will open this summer as Salt Shed, a new indoor/outdoor music venue near Goose Island at the western end of Lincoln Park. Salt Shed, located at 1357 N Elston, already has a full lineup of outdoor concerts for 2022 and both indoor and outdoor concerts and events for 2023. Popular […]

West Loop Events: Artopia

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Looking for things to do near the West Loop this weekend? Artopia is one of the newest attractions coming to Chicago’s West Loop starting April 17th! The avant-garde installation is opening in Morgan Manufacturing’s 32,000 square feet of event space, bringing “a month of kaleidoscopic immersion” and “blending the creativity of renowned artists with the […]

Events Happening This Weekend in Downtown Chicago

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There’s never a shortage of things to do in downtown Chicago. If you’re looking for events happening this weekend near you to add to your calendar, check these out! Printer’s Row Art Festival This second annual art festival will take place in South Loop on Dearborn Street (between Harrison and Polk) on 9/14-15, and will […]

Festivals This Weekend in Downtown Chicago

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It’s officially fall! Although summer may be technically over, there’s no shortage of festivals in downtown Chicago this weekend. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor live music or all the gourmet you’re your heart desires, these Chicago festivals won’t disappoint! World Music Festival This week enjoy live music by 50 artists from over 20 […]