West Loop Events: Artopia

A person in a suit sits in the center of a spiral pattern of concentric circles projected onto the floor.

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 […]

West Loop History on Halsted: Athenian Candle

A man stands behind the counter of a cluttered, old-fashioned store filled with boxes, bottles, and various goods on shelves and display cases.

Halsted Street in West Loop is known for its high density of Greek shops, restaurants, museums, and other cultural sites, many of which are long time neighborhood treasures. Athenian Candle is a specialty spiritual goods shop that’s stood the test of time as Halsted Street has evolved over the past century. Athenian Candle was founded […]