Head To The Loop For Holiday Shows!

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The Loop is home to Chicago’s vibrant theatre district. Between Broadway in Chicago, live musical performances, dance, and smaller theatre productions, there are plenty of exciting and thought provoking shows to see. Here are some of the most popular holiday performances in the Loop. Joffrey Ballet’s Performance of “The Nutcracker” The Joffrey Ballet’s annual performance […]

Holiday Lights in the Loop

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If you’re looking to see holiday lights in downtown Chicago, the Loop is the place to be! Here are some of our favorite places in the Loop to get in the holiday spirit. City of Chicago Christmas Tree The 106th annual Christmas Tree in Millennium Park was celebrated with a lighting ceremony in late November. […]

New Years Eve in Chicago’s Loop

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Whether you’re a Chicago resident looking for a downtown “stay-cation” or in from out of town looking to explore Chicago, there are so many ways to spend New Year’s Eve in the Loop! 360 Chicago 360 Chicago is the 94th floor observation deck at the John Hancock Center. 360’s New Year’s package includes unlimited rides […]

Dog Friendly Spots Near The Loop

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Seeing downtown Chicago is fun, but there’s nothing that can’t be made more fun by bringing your dog along! Here are some dog friendly places and activities to do with your pet near the Loop! 312 Chicago 312 Chicago is located in the heart of the theatre district in the Loop and serves northern Italian […]

Restaurant Week in the Loop

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With the holiday season behind us, lights and decorations disappearing, and social calendars calming down, January can seem cold, dark, and uneventful. Fortunately for Chicagoans, there’s restaurant week, a bright light in the Chicago winter. Each year Chicago foodies (and really anybody who likes going to restaurants) look forward to restaurant week when over 400 […]

Downtown Chicago Things To Do This Weekend

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Looking for things to do in downtown Chicago this weekend? From Lincoln Park to the South Loop’s Museum Campus, here are some great ways to enjoy what downtown living has to offer! Spice Up Your Morning Yoga Looking for mix up your Saturday morning yoga practice? Get more grounded at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum […]

Must-Try West Loop Coffee Shops

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Whether you’re looking for a place to work from home, dive into a good book, or make a quick caffeine stop on your morning commute, these West Loop coffee shops are worth checking out! Fairgrounds Coffee Fairgrounds is located on Fulton Market and Ada and features unique takes on coffeeshop favorites. This West Loop coffee […]

Looking For Things To Do in West Loop This Weekend?

Promotional poster for a Jaymes Young concert at Bottom Lounge on Saturday, November 16, featuring Phil Good; doors open at 7:00 PM and show at 8:00 PM; ticket prices listed.

It’s that time of year– it’s too cold to do fall things and not quite holiday season. Fortunately there are plenty of things to do near West Loop this weekend! Brooklyn Boulders Try rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders with or without ropes. Brooklyn Boulders offers intro classes for beginners as well as memberships for more […]

New West Loop Time Out Market: Coming Soon!

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Looking for a place to eat with friends can be tricky in West Loop because there are so many great options– it’s hard to agree on just one! That’s where Time Out Market comes in…If you haven’t already jumped on the food hall trend, it’s not too late to start! Food halls are essentially a […]

Looking For Things To Do This Weekend Near Downtown Chicago?

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Summer time is coming to a close, but Chicago’s event calendar isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. Looking for things to do near downtown Chicago this weekend? Check out some of these events! Air & Water Show Saturday and Sunday, August 17th-18 at 9am The Chicago Air and Water Show showcases aerial maneuvers […]

Looking for Brunch Restaurants Near Chicago’s Gold Coast?

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Enjoy your last few weekends of Chicago summer with these unique Gold Coast brunch spots! Somerset This gem is hidden in plain sight on the first floor of the Viceroy hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Somerset is a Boka Group concept with a focus on American cuisine. Ever seen oysters and pop tarts on the […]

5 Downtown Chicago Fitness Studios To Spice Up Your Workout

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Looking to keep your workout fresh? Whether you’re in River North, West Loop, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, the Loop, or Gold Coast, these downtown Chicago boutique fitness studios will never let you get too comfortable or bored in your workout. Solidcore This megaformer class is different each time and is sure to keep […]