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Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Chef Concierge Kristen Klus gives her recommendations on the best show in Chicago right now, her favorite place to buy home décor and how to live luxuriously while in the city.

ENTERTAINMENT

Punch Bowl Social opens in Chicago, a do-it-all spot where you can eat, drink and play.

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The Wellness Expo & Rejuvenation Crawl takes over the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods April 8.

6 Hot Dates April is full of big events, from the annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo to a special luncheon with Annie Leibovitz and a double date night with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Plus, Shen Yun and a lantern festival.

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Café Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo hosts the second annual Chicago Wine Fest this month.

48 Chicago Your Way Find the best ways to see Chicago if you are a first timer, day tripper or traveling in a group.

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Dual concepts Kinship and Next of Kin are now open in Evanston, with a full-service eatery and grab-and-go café.

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Spring theater is coming to life with bold new productions. Here's what to see and nearby spots to grab a bite before or after the show.

10 Game On! April 9 marks the Chicago Cubs home opener for the 2018 season. Discover the new attractions, including more dining, and a preview of Wrigley Field's upcoming concert calendar.

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Chicago is known for a few marquee items—hot dogs and deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive and "The Bean" and of course the Chicago Cubs and Chance the Rapper. But it's also known for a vast and diverse theater community that includes homegrown ensembles, world-renowned comedy troupes and a thriving Broadway in Chicago program that brings some of the biggest shows to town for exclusive previews and runs. The surrounding suburbs also have hot tickets, from the Writers Theatre in Glencoe to the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Drury Lane Theatre

Named for the famed Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London that dates back to the 17th Century, the Drury Lane Theatres were established in the Chicagoland as early as the 1950s providing family-friendly dinner theater programming. Out of the five locations, some of which shuttered or were bought out and renamed in subsequent years, only Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace remains and fills in with a highly active schedule presenting a consistent lineup of five shows per season that brings to stage some of the classic, beloved favorites as well as new works.

This year's schedule includes Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific" running April 5 to June 17; "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" from July 5 to August 26; "Little Shop of Horrors" from September 6 to October 28; and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to close out the

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year, running November 9 to January 27. ("Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" ran previously from January 19 to March 25.)

For this month, the Rodgers & Hammerstein landmark musical is more timely than ever that "proves that even the backdrop of a tropical paradise cannot shelter its residents from the prejudices of World War II." South Pacific is the winner of the 1950

Pulitzer Prize for Drama and ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In addition to the show, you can plan a while night at Drury Lane with the on-site French American Bistro, Lucille, that offers a pre-theatre add-on dinner that is served with enough time to catch the show. There are also options for Sunday and holiday brunches as well as Saturday afternoon tea.

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Q: In your opinion, what's the must-see theatre show or production happening in Chicago right now?

A: Dennis Watkins' Magic Parlour at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. [Friday nights at 7:30 and 9:30pm, Saturdays at 4:30, 7:30 and 9:30pm, with additional performances scheduled throughout the year.] This oneman magic show amazes me and leaves me guessing how he does his tricks time after time. Before the show I always stop for dinner at The Dearborn. The modern but rustic space feels immediately cozy upon entering, reinforced by the American comfort food. There is a delightful variety to the menu - from The Dearborn Burger to the Gnocchi and Octopus. It's also a convenient short walk to the show.

Q: What's the most luxurious thing you can do in Chicago?

A: Make a visit to Aire, the new ancient bath house in River North. You will feel transported to another time, and the relaxation of 90 minutes in the soothing environment is priceless. Some of the rooms feature attractions like the Dead Sea "floatarium" and a waterfall.

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They have everything from flatware and vintage posters to jewelry and 1920s cocktail glasses. My most recent purchase was a beautiful glass jewelry box that reminded me of my grandmother's.

Q: What's new at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago?

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Bam! Kapow! The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is here to save the day with special appearances, panel discussions and cosplay contests covering the world of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games that cater to your inner fan girl or boy. This year's edition, at McCormick Place, includes appearances by former Superman Brendan Routh, musician and spoken word performer Henry Rollins and "This is Us" stars Milo Ventimiglia and Justin Hartley.

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3 SHEN YUN > APRIL 1215 Traditional Chinese dance mixes with detailed costuming, high-tech backdrops and live orchestra in this unique performance at Harris Theater. www.shenyunperformingarts.org.

1 CHICAGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL > APRIL 519 Over the course of 15 days, see 100 featurelength and short films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S., including the premiere of "Broche de Oro: Beginnings." All screenings are at AMC River East. See the full schedule at www.chicagolatinofilmfestival.org.

4 ANDERSON COOPER & ANDY COHEN > APRIL 14 Dubbed AC2, this intimate night with two of media's biggest personalities comes to Chicago Theatre, promising a night of gab straight from the headlines. www.msg.com.

2 ANNIE LEIBOVITZ > APRIL 11 In honor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's 50th anniversary, the women's board invited the photographer for an afternoon of conversation and signings of her new book. Get tickets at www.mcachicago.org.

5 DRAGON LIGHTS LANTERN FESTIVAL > NOW THROUGH MAY 6 Soldier Field will light up as 40 larger-than-life lantern displays fill up the South Parking Lot. There will also be live entertainment nightly. www.dragonlightschicago.com.

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APRIL 6 JUDAS PRIEST They're still "breaking the law" and records as one of the greatest and longest-running metal bands of all time. Nearly 50 years after they formed in England, Rob Halford and Co. still put on one of the best live shows. www.caesars.com/ horseshoe-hammond/ shows APRIL 16 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER The pop punk band who first found fame for songs like "She Looks So Perfect" that had them selling out arenas returns for a more intimate show. www. houseofblues.com/ chicago APRIL 26 BON JOVI Fresh off their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the "Livin' On A Prayer" rock gods return to the stage in this careerspanning set that also promotes their latest album, "This House Is Not for Sale." www. unitedcenter.com

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APRIL 2 DAN AUERBACH The musician behind The Black Keys and the record producer behind Ray LaMontagne and The Pretenders comes to town with a bag full of blues-rock inspired solo works. www.rivieratheatre.com

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April also brings star wattage to two new local productions, including a good old “Friend” and someone from “The Office.”

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A Night at the Opera LYRIC OPERA HOUSE “Jesus Christ Superstar” comes to the Lyric Opera House starting April 27, retelling the story of the final weeks of Jesus Christ, from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. With music

by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312.827.5600, www. lyricopera.org GIBSONS ITALIA Gibsons’ newest venture features tempting menus that combine a tasting tour of Italy with highquality steaks (it’s the first and only restaurant group to receive its own USDA Prime Certification). 233 N. Canal St., 312.414.1100, www.gibsonsitalia.com

Broadway Bound CADILLAC PALACE If one of your “favorite things” is the “Sound of Music,” plan on this new Broadway in Chicago production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of the von Trapp family and their precocious caretaker Maria on the eve of World War II. April 10-15. 151 W. Randolph

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St., 312.977.1700, www. broadwayinchicago. com PRIME & PROVISIONS Step back in time at this supper club-style steakhouse from the team behind the acclaimed Siena Tavern and Bar Siena.

The menu includes fresh oysters, seafood towers, Black Angus steaks and plentiful sides. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312.726.7777, www. primeandprovisions. com

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“holds a funhouse mirror up to the already bizarre times in which we’re living.”

Now through September 2. 1616 N. Wells St., 312.337.3992, www. secondcity.com

GOODMAN THEATRE Chicago’s theater scene is bookended by the incomparable Goodman Theatre, which debuts a new take on Henrik Ibsen’s politically charged “Enemy of the People” through April 15.

170 N. Dearborn St., 312.443.3800, www. goodmantheatre.org

OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE Pre-game at this nearby pub with 90 craft beers on tap and Americanstyle grub including flatbreads, fish and chips and filet mignon sliders. 1419 N. Wells St., 312.477.2800, www. oldtownpourhouse.com

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VICTORY GARDENS In Boo Killebrew’s Victory Gardens Theater debut, “Lettie” is about fresh starts and the intersection of past and future.

After serving time in prison, Lettie struggles to regain relationships with her children and the outside world. April 6-May 6. 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.871.3000, www. victorygardens.org

LATINICITY If you’re in a time crunch or with a group of picky eaters, Latinicity offers a smorgasbord of 8 separate stations (plus a full-service Mexican restaurant, Pueblo), café, bar and lounge with quick-service Latin street food. 108 N. State St., 3rd Floor, 312.795.4444, www. latinicity.com

DE QUAY If your tastebuds are as adventurous as your theater choices, grab a table at this Indonesian-Dutch modern fusion hot spot. Local spirits and a global wine list

THE SECOND CITY From the comedy house that gave us such comic genius as John Belushi, Tina Fey and Mike Myers comes a new revue, “Dream Freaks Fall from Space” that

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The Big One CIBC THEATRE The record-breaking production “Hamilton,” with a story of one of America’s most intriguing Founding Fathers told through hip-hop, is at the CIBC now through September 2. 18 W. Monroe St., 312.977.1700, www. broadwayinchicago. com

“Plantation!”/ Lookingglass Theatre When David Schwimmer is not portraying a TV or movie character, he also happens to be an ensemble member at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre, which celebrates its 30th anniversary with the world premiere of “Plantation!” The dark comedy, written by fellow ensemble member Kevin Douglas, tells the story of a firey Texas matriarch who discovers a family history she wasn’t prepared for. Schwimmer directs the one-of-a-kind production, playing now through April 22. 821 N. Michigan Ave., 312.337.0665, www.lookingglasstheatre.org Eat at: Rosebud on Rush, with Italian dishes prepared from generations-old recipes.

If it’s nice out, nab a table on the outdoor patio. 720 N. Rush St., 312.266.6444, www. rosebudrestaurants.com “The Doppelgänger”/ Steppenwolf Theatre Rainn Wilson (best known as Dwight from “The Office”) is an alum of local New Trier High School and returns home to take the lead role in Steppenwolf Theatre Co.’s new production “The Doppelgänger” about “the back-room deals that shape our world and the unlikely cast of characters who make them.”

Previews start April 5 with the full production running April 15-May 27. 1650 N. Halsted St., 312.335.1650, www.steppenwolf.org Eat at: Boka, the seven-time Michelin Award winning creative American spot. 1729 N. Halsted St., 312.337.6070, www.bokachicago.com

STEADFAST The latest from the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group pairs an approachable seafood and steak menu with an upscale vibe and exhibition kitchen.

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BIG STAR The popular taco joint, already a hit at the original location in Wicker Park, is expanding to Wrigleyville with a massive two-story, 9,000-square-foot space with an 87-seat patio that overlooks the ballpark. The menu will feature street food staples like al pastor tacos and housemade guacamole and queso fundido, plus margaritas and a selection of cheap beers.

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Game On! Wrigley Field Gets Ready for Opening Day The jerseys have been cleaned, the field has been mowed, the ivy has been watered, which can only mean one thing: It’s Opening Day at Wrigley Field.

April 9 marks the first 2018 home game for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Friendly Confines. Beyond the game, there are plenty of additional ways to enjoy the season with more new features coming to the grounds.

Park at Wrigley continues to be a main draw, acting as the ballpark’s “backyard” with more outdoor space, food and beverage options, large screen TVs and vendors that are available to fans before, during and after innings. This green space also hosts movie nights, a farmers’ market and other various events throughout the season. Get the full schedule at www.parkatwrigley.com.

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WEST TOWN BAKERY + TAP In addition to the delectable and unique baked goods West Town is known for, such as cake balls, donuts, doughssants and cruffies, the new Wrigleyville outpost will also have a full cocktail menu inspired by bakery favorites, such as Chocolate City Iced Coffee,

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mimosas, Bloody Mary’s with chocolate-dipped chicharron and a selection of local brews and wine. New food items will include stacked breakfast sandwiches, signature chocolate bars, Wrigleyville themed cake balls and a signature soft serve ice cream.

MORDECAI Named for Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, an early 1900s-era pitcher that played for the Cubs, this new spot is the place to get craft cocktails and small plates created by a Charlie Trotter alum.

SMOKE DADDY Barbecue will also be on the menu for game day. Smoke Daddy, around in Chicago since 1994, offers award-winning ribs and pulled meats that are prepared every day in-house. The venue also offers live music.

ROCK ON! THIS SEASON’S CONCERTS Continuing on the success of the past few years’ concert series, Wrigley Field will again play host to several major musical acts this season during away game weekends. While 2017 hosted one of the last concerts from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as well as the Friendly Confines debut for Lady Gaga and Green Day, this year’s schedule will include rock stars, country crooners and a little bit of everything in between.

The season kicks off with Jimmy Buffett (July 13) and a double bill of Def Leppard and Journey (July 14) in one weekend. Foo Fighters return to the field July 2930 as does Pearl Jam August 18 and 20. Country star Luke Bryan comes to town September 1 followed by Billy Joel (September 7) and Fall Out Boy (September 8). Get tickets at www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts.

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Hot dogs and beer aren’t the only options for food on game day. Some of the new attractions opening this month include all the additional dining options that will be part of Hotel Zachary, a boutique property across the street from Wrigley Field and Park at Wrigley. Here are four of the standouts, from gourmet tacos to baked goods and smoked meats.

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The organizers of Baconfest spared nothing to produce the biggest celebration of the pork candy for this year’s 10th anniversary edition. More than 150 restaurants will participate, offering creative pig out dishes. Get tickets at baconfestchicago.com.

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Stories from the Grave In his new book, “Chicago Eternal,” local author and photographer Larry Broutman shares stories of the final resting places of more than 300 Chicagoans across 32 area cemeteries with detailed images and anecdotes that took five years to compile.

There are also special 3D images in the hardcover book (and a pair of glasses included) for more up close interaction with gravesites including the O’Leary family that were part of the Great Chicago Fire, historical figure Emmett Till, mobster Al Capone and Jack Ruby who killed Lee Harvey Oswald. Here are four of Broutman’s favorite sites and their stories. Hear more at the book release at City Lit Books on April 3, www.citylitbooks.com.

“THE SISTERS” Many people are familiar with Chicago’s Graceland Cemetery where Daniel Burnham and Potter and Bertha Palmer are buried. But across the street, at the small German Lutheran Wunders Cemetery there is a haunting monument for “The Sisters,” in homage to the Raithel siblings who outsurvived their parents and lived together up until 1930 when one of them passed away. The surviving sister commissioned a monument of them embracing. Broutman’s image of the structure graces the back cover of his book.

MARSHALL FIELD The scion of the once beloved department store and his family lay in repose alongside a magnificent monument built by none other than sculptor Daniel Chester French, also notable for having designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., who first came to Chicago for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. The two works are nearly identical in style and context, says Broutman.

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THE O’LEARY FAMILY One of the most significant moments in Chicago’s history came during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 when most of the city landscape perished. It was said to have started in the barn of the O’Leary Family after their cow tipped over a lantern. The family was later buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery with a clearly marked statue and names engraved of the family members, starting with matriarch Catherine O’Leary.

AL CAPONE No gravesite is more famous in all of Chicagoland than that of notorious mobster Al Capone. Though it has been moved from previous sites, it now is a permanent fixture at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside. Many ghost and gangster tours pay daily visits but may not notice one important piece of irony, says Broutman. Capone is in fact buried very close to rivals like Dean O’Bannion and members of the Genna crime family. One can only wonder if they all are actually resting in peace.

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the guide Entertainment April

Punch Bowl Social Do it all at Punch Bowl Social—eat madefrom-scratch dishes like lobster bacon fries, drink specialty cocktails and play nostalgic games including shuffleboard, Ping-Pong, bowling and more in this 30,000-square-foot multi-complex in Fulton Market with unique decor. www. punchbowlsocial.com. 310 N. Green St.

ARTS N SPIRITSWe may not be the most artistic

folks on the block, but get a glass of wine in our hands with our friends, and suddenly we’re Picasso.

Or at least that’s what it seems like at Arts n Spirits.

Jumping on the BYOB painting class band wagon, this Bucktown staple is great for get-togethers with parents, friends, lovers or just when you want to channel your inner artiste. Open Tu 11 am-6 pm; W-F 11 am-10 pm; Sa 10 am-10 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.artsnspirits.com. 1921 N. Damen Ave., 773.772.3877. El: Blue to Damen

Bars & Clubs EMPORIUM ARCADE BARArcade games and

beer make a winning combination at this casual concept bar. Play a video game while you sip a craft brew—or go old school and stick to the classic table games like foosball and shuffleboard. Open Su-M and W-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa noon-3 am. www. emporiumchicago.com. 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.697.7922. El: Blue to Division 2TWENTY2 TAVERNThis new bar offers home-

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music every week, TV screens to catch live games, shuffleboard and video games—what more could you ask for? Open Su-F 3 pm-2 am; Sa 3 pm-3 am. www.2twenty2tavern.com. 222 S. Wabash Ave., 312.878.9994. El: Brown, Pink, Orange, Green, Purple to Adams/Wabash THE ORIGINAL MOTHER’SThe Original Mother’s

truly is an original: Established in 1968, this Chicago favorite has stayed a classic late night bar with plenty to keep you entertained. From live music to DJs, dancing, an arcade room, LED pong, a martini lounge and karaoke, there’s no need to go anywhere else to party. Open M-F, Su 8 pm-4 am; Sa 8 pm-5 am. www.originalmothers.com. 26 W. Division St., 312.642.7251. El: Red to Clark/Division

Billiards & Bowling ACEBOUNCE Drinking games just got more fun,

with British import AceBounce’s debut along the river. The 17 ping pong tables get the action, with Second City comedians organizing teams and tournaments. Separate dining areas and a spacious bar add elevated food and drinks. Your serve.

Open M-Th 4 pm-midnight; F, Sa noon-1 am; Su noon-11 pm. www.acebounce.com. 230 N. Clark St., 773.219.0900. El: Loop to Clark/Lake

FOR THE WIN FTWJust because you’re a grown-

up doesn’t mean you need to leave your game days behind you. At FTW Chicago, you get to embrace your younger days, while enjoying adult beverages. Feel the speed of an Indy 500 driver in a one-of-a-kind four-car demolition derby race, or juggle a hot dog in one hand while putting a holein-one on the Chicago-themed mini golf course.

One thing is guaranteed—everyone heads home a winner after this kind of night. Open Su-Th 11 ammidnight; F, Sa 11 am-2am. www.ftwchicago.com.

322 Illinois St., 312.881.5000. El: Red to Grand KINGS LINCOLN PARKWhat began in Boston’s

Back Bay has become a national sensation of bowling reimagined. Located in Lincoln Park’s NewCity, Kings Lincoln Park carries on the retro decor and extensive food and drink menu (fountain drinks too, of course), which can be ordered right to the lanes. The 16 ten-pin lanes butt up right against the 222-foot-long bar for easy access. Kids get their own menu, and the adjoining Max & Leo’s offers brick coal-fired pizza. Avoid long waits with an Eat then Bowl reservation. Billiards and shuffleboard too. Open M-Th 3 pm-midnight; F, Sa 11 am-2 am; Su 11 am-11 pm. www.kingsbowlamerica.com. 1500

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Clybourn Ave., 312.973.4920. El: Red to North/Clybourn; 5505 Park Pl., Rosemont, 847.233.0099 LUCKY STRIKE This 36,000-square-foot venue in

River East features 18 bowling lanes, 22 plasma TV screens, multiple bars and an upscale comfort food menu with chicken skewers, onion rings and signature tomato and cheese s’mores. Open Su-Th 11 am-midnight; F, Sa 11 am-2 am. www.bowlluckystrike.com. 322 E. Illinois St., 312.245.8331. Bus: 65 to Columbus; 100 Yorktown Center, Lombard, 630.916.8681 PINSTRIPES With upscale Italian fare, gorgeous

private event space, bowling and bocce, this entertainment venue is not your grandmother’s bowling alley. A year-round patio and fire pit invite guests to spend time outdoors, while live blues and jazz warm up the crowds on weekends. Open M-Th 11:30 am-11 pm; F 11:30 am-12:30 am; Sa 10 am-1 am; Su 10 am-10 pm. www.pinstripes.com.

435 E. Illinois St., 312.527.3010. Bus: 29 to Peshtigo; 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, 630.575.8700; 1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook, 847.480.2323; 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington, 847.844.9300 SPIN CHICAGOAs if Susan Sarandon wasn’t cool

enough already, she topped the charts in 2009 when she opened SPiN New York, a pingpong social club. It satisfied her obsession with table tennis—no joke, she even appeared in a 2014 movie called “Ping Pong Summer”—and it opened up a whole new entertainment concept to the nightlife masses. Chicago got in on the game in 2016 with SPiN Chicago’s debut in River North, sporting 20 tables, a full bar and restaurant, plus several VIP lounges. Get your pals, grab some paddles and join the club. Open Su 11 am-10 pm; M-Th 11 ammidnight; F 11 am-1 am; Sa 11 am-2 am. chicago. wearespin.com/. 344 N. State St., 773.635.9999. El: Loop to State/Lake 10PIN This 20,000-square-foot upscale bowling

lounge boasts 24 state-of-the-art lanes, ping-pong and billiard tables, topped with high-definition screens and a scratch kitchen served with a full bar and cocktails. It’s an ideal spot for private parties.

21+ after 8 pm. Open Su-Th 10 am-midnight; F-Sa 10 am-2 am. www.10pinchicago.com. 330 N. State St., 312.644.0300. El: Red to Grand

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Blues & Jazz BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS Owned by seven-time

Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy, this blues mainstay features performances by contemporary blues legends, as well as top local talent. A menu of Louisiana-style Cajun and soul food is available.

Enjoy free live music at lunch (W-Su), plus free acoustic sets (daily). Open M-Tu 5 pm-2 am; W-F 11 am-2 am; Sa noon-3 am; Su noon-2 am. Cover charge Su-Th $10; F-Sa $20. Call for performance times. www.buddyguy.com. 700 S. Wabash Ave., 312.427.1190. El: Red to Harrison WINTER’S JAZZ CLUBThe swanky jazz club focuses

on straight-ahead jazz, but also offers trad jazz, Gypsy jazz, New Orleans-style jazz, swing, bigband music and more. Enjoy live music and specialty cocktails six nights a week. Listening-room general-admission cover charge $10-$20; bar area is 50 percent off. Open Tu-Su 4-11:30 pm. Set times at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. www.wintersjazzclub.com.

465 N. McClurg Court, 312.344.1270.

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Boutique Bars JOY DISTRICTA little bit gourmet, a little bit rock

‘n’ roll, River North’s new Joy District doesn’t hold back. On the main floor, dine on crème-fraiche deviled eggs, sushi and potato-gnocchi truffle mac and cheese at group-friendly booths or date-perfect high-tops. Have another drink (which are excellent, by the way) upstairs, where the DJ spins on the weekends, or on the rooftop. www. joychicago.com. 112 W. Hubbard St., 312.955.0339.

El: Red to Grand MAP ROOM With 26 beers on tap and some 200 in

all, this laid-back Bucktown spot is a beer lover’s dream come true. Coffee and espresso drinks are served in the morning; alcohol service begins at 11 am daily. There’s free Wi-Fi, too. Open M-F 6:30 am-2 am; Sa 7:30 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2 am. www. maproom.com. 1949 N. Hoyne Ave., 773.252.7636.

Bus: 73 to Hoyne

Casinos RIVERS CASINO Try your luck at Chicagoland’s

newest gaming destination, featuring six restaurants in addition to variety of slots and table games. www.riverscasino.net. 3000 S. Des Plaines River Rd., 888.307.0777.

Comedy/Improv THE IO THEATER This improv theater and training

center has prospered for more than 30 years, boasting alumni such as Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The space boasts four theaters and plays host to shows seven nights a week. Check website for schedule. https://www.ioimprov.com/. 1501 N. Kingsbury St., 312.929.2401. El: Brown to Sedgwick LAUGH FACTORY Part of a chain of comedy clubs

founded in 1979 in Hollywood by pioneering comedy king Jamie Masada, the Laugh Factory’s Chicago outpost continues the laughter with events like Open Mic Night every Wednesday (6:30 pm) and comic acts by the likes of Judy Tenuta and Jim Tavare. Prices vary; two-drink minimum. www. laughfactory.com. 3175 Broadway St., 773.327.3175.

El: Red to Belmont UP COMEDY CLUB This venue from the folks at

Second City features improv and sketch comedy shows. Current shows include Improv All-Stars and The Best of the Second City. www.upcomedyclub. com. 230 W. North Ave., Third Floor, 312.662.4562.

El: Brown to Sedgwick ZANIES COMEDY NIGHT CLUB Chicago’s original

professional comedy club, open since 1978, offers nightly shows. Call club or check website for complete lineup and showtimes. Tickets for special events are $25, plus a two-item food/drink minimum per person. 21 and over. Reservations are highly recommended for Saturday shows. www.zanies.com. 1548 N. Wells St., 312.337.4027. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick; MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, 847.813.0484; Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, 630.524.0001

Dance Clubs BERLIN Mohawked punks pogo side by side with

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Sunday of the month and “New Wave 80s” on the second Sunday of the month. Open Su-Th 10 pm-4 am; F 5 pm-4 am; Sa 5 pm-5am. Cover charge varies. www.berlinchicago.com. 954 W. Belmont Ave., 773.348.4975. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont STUDIO PARISThere’s a reason it’s notoriously

difficult to get into River North’s Studio Paris—it’s one of Chicago’s hottest places to see and be seen. The beautiful crowd flocks to grab booths and bottle service, while the resident DJs play into the early morning. We practically guarantee celebspotting. Open W-F 9 pm-2 am; Sa 9 pm-3 am. www.studioparisnightclub.com. 59 W. Hubbard St., Second Floor, 312.377.9944. El: Red to Grand THE UNDERGROUND If celeb-spotting is your

thing, this espionage-themed River North club from nightlife impresario Billy Dec is the place.

Notables like Kanye West and Duran Duran have been known to rub elbows with Chicago’s beautiful people in this space. Hint: There’s no signage at this “top secret” hang, so head down the alley west of RPM Italian restaurant. Open W-F, Su 10 pm-4 am; Sa 10 pm-5 am. www.theundergroundchicago. com. 56 W. Illinois St., 312.644.7600. El: Red to Grand, Brown to Merchandise Mart

Film BREW & VIEW AT THE VIC Showing recently run

movies, this rowdy hot spot for college grads is the place to come if you like to watch your movies with beer in hand. Must be 18 or older to enter, 21 to drink. www.brewview.com. 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., 773.929.6713. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont

pm-2 am; F 3 pm-2 am; Sa 2 pm-3 am; Su 2 pm-2 am. No cover. www.roscoes.com. 3354-56 N. Halsted St., 773.281.3355. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont

Live Entertainment CONCORD MUSIC HALLThis midsize concert hall

between Wicker Park and Logan Square offers clear, consistent sound throughout the venue via the award-winning d&b audiotechnik sound system. A capacity of about 1,500 means an intimate concert experience. The hall hosts partner events with Riot Fest and North Coast Music Festival. Box office open Tu-F 1-7 pm (on show days till 6 pm); Sa noon-8 pm. www.concordmusichall.com. 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.570.4000. El: Blue to Western CUBBY BEAR This large sports/music club plays

host to a variety of live local and national acts, ranging from rock ’n’ roll to up-and-coming hiphop groups. Across the street from Wrigley Field, the club also attracts a large number of sports fans.

Open W-Th 5 pm-Close; F 11 am-Close; Sa 11 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2 am. www.cubbybear.com. 1059 W. Addison St., 773.327.1662. El: Red to Addison LINCOLN HALL Set in a historic former nickel-

odeon across from the Biograph Theatre, this bar, restaurant and music venue hosts up-and-coming pop, rock and alternative acts. Doors open an hour before showtime. www.lincolnhallchicago.com.

2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.525.2501. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT Inside

beloved 80-plus-year-old theater shows first-run films and sports modern updates including digital sound and rocking seats. Shows starting before 6 pm $5.50; after 6 pm $8; seniors and children 2-11 $5.50; children under 2 free. www.davistheater. com. 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.784.0893. El: Brown to Western

a large stone castle you’ll be seated at long communal tables for a banquet-style dinner and an 11th century-style jousting competition. Hooting and hollering is encouraged as knights in shining armor—riding real horses—clash for the title of King’s Champion. Tickets $60.95; children 12 and under $36.95; promotions and upgrades available. www.medievaltimes.com. 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, 888.WE.JOUST(935.6878)

NAVY PIER IMAX THEATRE This month, the 60-by-

SCHUBAS TAVERN A great place to catch up-and-

DAVIS THEATER In the heart of Lincoln Square, this

80-foot movie screen’s shows include “Pandas: The Journey Home 3D,” a behind-the-scenes look at these gentle giants. Tickets for traditional IMAX experience $12; seniors $11; children under 12 $10. For full-length features $17 (shows starting between 5 pm and 8 pm, $18); seniors $14; children $13. www.imax.com/chicago. 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5MAX. Bus: 29, 65, 66 to Navy Pier THE GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Located at the

School of the Art Institute, this film center shows a broad selection of foreign, classic and art films. www.siskelfilmcenter.org. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St., 312.846.2800.

THE MUSIC BOX A restored Art Deco movie palace,

the Music Box shows first-run foreign, independent, art house and documentary films, as well as restored classics. www.musicboxtheatre.com. 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773.871.6604.

Gay/Lesbian Bars ROSCOE’S TAVERN AND CAFE A post-collegiate

gay crowd hangs at this relaxed Boys Town bar.

Music videos and comedy clips play on TVs in the rectangular front bar, a good people-watching spot; there’s also a pool table, a roomy back dance floor with DJ, and a seasonal sidewalk cafe with a casual menu of burgers and salads. Open M-Th 3 16 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 018

coming local and national pop, folk, and rock acts, this family-run club also features the adjoining Tied House, whose American menu features satisfying renditions of bar food faves like wings and Southern-fried chicken tenders, plus pan-roasted salmon and shrimp and andouille jambalaya. Cover charges vary. Outdoor seating. Open M-F 11 am-2 am; Sa 9 am-3 am; Su 9 am-2 am; restaurant open until 11 pm nightly. www.schubas.com. 3159 N. Southport Ave., 773.525.2508. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont SUBTERRANEAN One of the city’s prime venues for

reggae lovers and rock-music aficionados alike, this bar has hosted musicians, comedians and openmic events. Keep in mind that while the venue allows anyone over 17 in for some shows, others are only for those 21 and over. www.subt.net. 2011 W. North Ave., 773.278.6600. El: Blue to Damen THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO Designed by

the team behind Celine Dion’s Las Vegas concert room, this stunning 2,500-seat performance space features prominent national and international acts. www.thevenue-chicago.com. 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond IN, 219.473.6060.

UPTOWN UNDERGROUND Enjoy nightly, live

entertainment on the Moonshine Mainstage of this speakeasy below Broadway, with a performance schedule that includes burlesque, cabaret, com-

edy, drag, music, magic and variety, and regular appearances by The Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Boy Toy’s Pocket Cabaret, Strip Joker, Acrobatica Infiniti, The Vertical Sideshow and more. The feel is lush and retro and the cocktail bar is vintage. 21 and over only. Daily hours vary, check the schedule for show times. www.uptownunderground.net. 4707 N. Broadway St., 773.867.1946. El: Red to Lawrence

Lounges ARBELLAThe sister cocktail bar to Peruvian hit

Tanta takes you on an adventure around the world simply by sipping from its expansive drink menu.

The Tempo Bello, a grapefruit-infused Negroni, instantly transports us to a sunny day in Florence, Italy, while the aptly named Chicago Fire Extinguisher (a blend of scotch, Luxardo Amaro Abano and smoked Angostura bitters) seems perfect for a cozy winter night. Open Su-M 5 pm-midnight; Tu-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. www.arbellachicago. com. 112 W. Grand Ave., 312.846.6654. El: Red to Grand BRANDO’S SPEAKEASY If you’re looking to travel

back in time to the Prohibition era, this Chicago tavern—housed in a historic building—is the place for you. Pick your poison and kick back and relax in the mixology lounge, or sing your heart out in the karaoke bar. Either way, you’re sure to have a roaring good time. Open Su-F 3 pm-2 am; Sa 3 pm-3 am. www.brandoschicago.com. 343 S. Dearborn St., 773.216.3213.

I|O GODFREY With southern-facing views of River

North, a retractable roof and sultry food and cocktails, The Godfrey’s resident bar and restaurant for all-day dining brings the outdoors in. Multiple lounge areas—including a fire-pit banquette and umbrella-covered booths—ensure there’s plenty of room to chill, listen to music and sample cocktails.

Open M-F 2 pm-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2 am. www.thegodfreychicago.com. 127 W. Huron St., Fourth Floor, 312.374.1830. El: Brown Line to Chicago RAISED It’s a rooftop terrace bar, but located

on the third floor of the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel the views are more intimate than sweeping. Views of the Chicago River and of Marina Towers right across the way. Distinct indoor and outdoor spaces allow for a choose-your-own ambiance kind of night: breezy alfresco table or bar, canopied outdoor gazebo or maybe an indoor couch for lounging with one of more than 40 local brews, 35 wines by the bottle or a creative libation. www.raisedbarchicago.com. 1 W. Wacker Dr., 3rd Floor, 312.372.7200. El: Loop to State/Lake

Music & Dance HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE Part-

nering with 35 diverse, talented performing-arts organizations, Millennium Park’s state-of-the-art indoor theater showcases diverse local, national and internationally renowned dance and music ensembles. Tickets vary. www.harristheaterchicago. org. 205 E. Randolph Drive, 312.334.7777. El: Loop to Randolph HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGOThis

contemporary dance company is one of the only professional troupes to perform year-round. It’s home is the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, but the dancers are known to perform internationally.

We’re always amazed by the original, modern choreography. www.hubbardstreetdance.com/. 205 E.

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Randolph St., 312.850.9744. El: Loop to Randolph/ Wabash JOFFREY BALLET Founded in 1956 by Robert

Joffrey and having enjoyed successful residencies in New York and Los Angeles, the Joffrey Ballet has called Chicago home since 1995. www.joffrey. com. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312.386.8905. El: Red to Jackson LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Founded in 1954,

the Lyric is a world-renowned opera company, celebrated for its artistic excellence and financial strength. It consistently showcases the finest international singers, conductors, directors and designers in classic, less-familiar and worldpremiere operatic productions. www.lyricopera. org. 20 N. Wacker Drive, 312.827.5600. El: Loop to Washington OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC Founded

in 1957, America’s first permanent school for the study of folk music and instruments is a regular host of diverse performances, plus free ticketed events most Wednesday evenings. Tickets vary. www.oldtownschool.org. 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.728.6000. El: Brown to Western; Old Town School of Folk Music Children’s Center, 909 W. Armitage Ave. El: Brown, Purple to Armitage

Piano Bars HOWL AT THE MOON Count on the action at this

River North piano bar, where dueling pianists take requests and encourage audience members to sing along and join in the fun. Considering the potent drink offerings—bombs, hurricanes and 86-ounce “buckets of booze”—that’s typically not a problem. Open M-W 6 pm-2 am; Th-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am; Su 7 pm-2 am. www.howlatthemoon. com/chicago/. 26 W. Hubbard St., 312.863.7427. El: Red to Grand

Sports ARLINGTON PARK RACETRACK Through September This premier Thoroughbred racetrack hosts

races all summer long, as well as music, entertainment, art shows and racing parties. Ticket prices vary. www.arlingtonpark.com. 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, 847.385.7500.

WHIRLYBALLWhat do you get when you combine

lacrosse, hockey, basketball and bumper cars?

This crazy, made-up game called WhirlyBall.

Luckily, your five-person team will get a little help from the professional referee, but that doesn’t mean you’ll master this the first time out. You will, however, have fun trying, and that’s what attracts corporate team-building outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and other groups. There’s also laser tag, video games and bowling. Open Su-Th 11 am-midnight; F 11 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am. www.whirlyball.com. 1825 W. Webster Ave., 773.486.7777. Bus: 9 to Webster

Sports Bars/Taverns HOPLEAF TAVERN One of the best taverns in the

city, this relaxed Andersonville hangout is practically a shrine for beer lovers. The encyclopedic beer list has a particularly strong Belgian focus, with ales like De Koninck, Kwak and Delirium Tremens on tap (served in each beer’s own custom-made glass, a nice touch), plus another couple hundred bottled selections from across Europe and North America.

The dining room serves stellar upscale bar food—

don’t miss the mussels steamed in Witterkerke white ale. Open Su-F 3 pm-2 am; Sa 3 pm-3 am. www.hopleaf.com. 5148 N. Clark St., 773.334.9851.

Bus: 22 to Foster JOE’S ON WEED STREETThis 20,000-square-foot

warehouse-style venue located near Lincoln Park specializes in sports, live music and private parties.

With over 120 plasma TVs and high-definition projector screens, it’s also a great spot to sit back with a beer and watch the game. www.joesbar.com. 940 W. Weed St., 312.337.3486.

WILL’S NORTHWOODS INN Modeled after the

homey bars and taverns found in upper Wisconsin, Will’s features darts, a pool table and frozen pizza. A wide selection of draft and bottled beers is available, including Wisconsin favorites such as Point and Leinenkugel. Open daily 11 am-2 am. www.willsnorthwoodsinn.com. 3030 N. Racine Ave., 773.528.4400. El: Brown, Purple to Wellington

Theater AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVER SITYA National Historic Landmark building

designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in 1889, this beautifully grand, acoustically perfect theater has evolved over the years, now a premier venue for music, dance, comedy and more. www. auditoriumtheatre.org. 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312.341.2300. El: Red to Roosevelt BELMONT THEATER DISTRICTThe Lakeview

neighborhood has so many great local theater companies that they banded together to create this partnership to strengthen each one individually. More than a dozen member theaters include Stage 773, popular for its kids’ interactive show, StoryTown, as well as dramas and musicals; Laugh Factory for stand-up comedy; the unique Blue Man Group; Athenaeum Theatre, home to more than 50 performing arts organizations; and ComedySportz, famous for its good-natured competition comedy.

The Belmont Theater District website often offers discounts to member restaurants and lodging options. www.btdchicago.com. 1409 W. Addison Ave., El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont BLUE MAN GROUP The silent, cobalt-blue trio

continues its sensory assault at the Briar Street Theatre. The group’s performances incorporate physical stunts, visual gags, art commentary and audience participation. Call for performance times. Tickets $49-$99. www.blueman.com. 3133 N. Halsted St., 773.348.4000. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE This beloved chil-

dren’s theater spreads its love from its home at the Ruth Page Center. Its shows always include handson displays before the show and frequent pizza parties and pajamas-encouraged performances.

Tickets prices vary. www.chicagochildrenstheatre. org. Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., 872.222.9555. El: Red to Clark/Division CHICAGO OPERA THEATER This opera company

specializes in the greatest works of the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries. www.chicagooperatheater.org.

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr., 312.334.7777.

El: Loop to Randolph CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATERA cultural

diversion at Navy Pier, this vibrant theater presents Shakespeare productions, as well as others that reflect the Bard’s storytelling talents, including world premieres and children’s shows. The theater

has won the much-coveted Regional Theater Tony Award, as well as three Laurence Olivier Awards and 80 total Joseph Jefferson Awards. Its 500-seat courtyard-style theater was inspired by theaters like Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.

Ticket prices vary. Discounted parking at Navy Pier garages is guaranteed for ticket holders. www. chicagoshakes.com. Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600. Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier CHOPIN THEATRE Its name flies under the radar,

but the Chopin Theatre is actually one of the most active arts centers in the country, putting on over 500 shows a year. The theatre specializes in Eastern European works and has hosted Pulitzer Prize winners, actors and musicians. www.chopintheatre. com. 1543 W. Division St., 773.278.1500. El: Blue to Division GOODMAN THEATRE Located within the Loop

Theater District, this theater company was founded in 1925 and features top-notch productions that range from full-scale musicals to searing dramas to one-woman shows. www.goodmantheatre.org.

170 N. Dearborn St., 312.443.3800. or 312.443.3820 (group sales)El: Loop to State/Lake; Red to Lake.

HOT TIX With two downtown locations and online

ticketing, this Chicago business offers theater tickets at discounted prices. Major theaters and comedy groups are represented, from Second City to Steppenwolf Theatre, as well as neighborhood theaters including Athenaeum Theatre. Tickets only available online or in person. www.hottix.org.

72 E. Randolph St. El: Red to Lake; 108 N. State St. 312.977.9483 El: Red to Lake, Blue to Washington LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded

by a group of actors and Northwestern University graduates that includes former “Friends” star David Schwimmer, this innovative company presents original works staged in an intimate theater housed in the Magnificent Mile’s historic Water Tower Water Works. www.lookingglasstheatre.org. 821 N. Michigan Ave., 312.337.0665. El: Red to Chicago NEOFUTURARIUM Famous for its weekly late-

night production, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind—60 plays in 60 minutes—this creative theater also produces four world premiere shows throughout the year that are written or conceived by ensemble members. www.neofuturists.org. 5153 N. Ashland Ave., 773.275.5255. Bus: 22 to Foster NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Located about 30 minutes north of Chi-

cago, this two-theater complex is home to three resident companies: Centre East, Inc, Northlight Theatre and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. Ticket prices vary. www.centertickets.net. 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, 847.673.6300.

ROSEMONT THEATRE Just west of Chicago, this

small, but plush theater features everything from full-scale Broadway-style musicals to big-name concerts to popular kids’ performers. On-site parking. www.rosemonttheatre.com. 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 847.671.5100.

THE CHICAGO THEATRE This grand 1921 Loop

theater, completely renovated in 1986, presents a lineup of top comedy, music, dance and family performances. Tours are available. www.thechicagotheatre.com. 175 N. State St., 312.462.6300. El: Loop to State/Lake

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ANDERSONVILLE Travel along Clark Street to the

blocks surrounding Foster Avenue (5200 North) and discover this hidden gem of a neighborhood, where many Swedish immigrants settled after 1840 in search of a less urban area to preserve their cultural identity. In the past decade, a wealth of new restaurants, coffeehouses and bars has cropped up, making Andersonville a hip spot for evening entertainment.

BRONZEVILLE This diverse South Side neighbor-

hood blossomed in the early 20th century, when thousands of African Americans migrated from the South. The Monument to the Great Northern Migration commemorates their journey, while the Walk of Fame honors more than 100 big-name Bronzeville residents past and present. A bronze street map at King Drive and 35th Street highlights former homes of some of those famous folks, as well as sights in the designated Bronzeville Historic District. After years of decline, the area is regaining its former glory with new condos, restaurants and entertainment. Take the Green Line El to Bronzeville-IIT. 3501 S. King Drive, Suite 1E. BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK Wicker Park seam-

lessly melds into Bucktown, its neighbor to the north, which got its name at the turn of the last century, when many immigrant families kept goats in their front yards. Today, trendy boutiques, coffeehouses, restaurants, galleries, nightclubs and storefront theaters are centered around the

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funky shops are the norm. At the northern end of Lakeview (at the intersection of Clark Street and Irving Park Road) is the fascinating Graceland Cemetery, where many Chicago legends are buried, including retail mogul Marshall Field and architect Louis Sullivan.

LITTLE ITALY Just north of Pilsen on Taylor Street,

this timeless, tightly knit Old World community is the oldest continuously Italian neighborhood in the city. Immigrants and younger generations of Tuscans and Sicilians still speak Italian, and familyrun restaurants serve up authentic tastes of Italy.

Sharing this slice of the city are students from the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois, where you’ll find the historic Hull House, founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jane Addams.

OLD TOWN Spend the afternoon strolling the

streets of the Old Town Triangle, the quiet residential core of this neighborhood bounded by Armitage Avenue, Clark Street, and North and Halsted avenues. Some of the streets in this landmark historic district are still paved with cobblestones and lined with Victorian homes and antique streetlights. Wells Street, Old Town’s commercial drag, features an array of specialty shops and restaurants. Also located on Wells Street is The Second City, the famed improvisational theater that has spawned such comic greats as John Belushi, Bill Murray and Tina Fey. RAVENSWOOD/LINCOLN SQUARE Once a pre-

dominantly German neighborhood, Ravenswood is

now home to a mix of ethnic groups and a growing community of young professionals and families.

The main thoroughfare (Lincoln Avenue) boasts an array of unique shops and restaurants. Also here is the Old Town School of Folk Music, America’s first permanent school for the study of folk music, established in 1957. Lincoln Square converges where Lincoln, Lawrence and Western avenues intersect.

RIVER NORTH This trendy area features one of the

nation’s largest concentrations of art galleries.

Named for its proximity to the Chicago River, the area experienced explosive gentrification in the 1980s, with artists and gallery owners as the early pioneers who increased its appeal. Nightclubs, trendy restaurants and eclectic shops round out the offerings. Hugging the Chicago River is the mammoth Merchandise Mart, housing the world’s largest collection of home furnishings showrooms.

SOUTH LOOP This area encompasses Burnham

Park and Printers Row, a small pocket whose main thoroughfare is Dearborn Street, roughly bounded

by Congress Parkway on the north and Polk Street on the south. Once the center of Chicago’s printing trade, today Printers Row bustles with bookstores, restaurants and residential lofts that were converted from former warehouses. Many new high-rise condo buildings have stunning views of the lake and the Museum Campus, which links the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium via winding paths.

WEST LOOP Just west of the Loop is a bustling

neighborhood that includes Restaurant Row, situated along Randolph Street, which is one of the city’s hottest dining strips with award-winning restaurants such as Girl and the Goat, Au Cheval and avec, as well as Monteverde and Momotaro on adjacent streets. The area also boasts a dynamic variety of art galleries and City Winery, which offers great wine and live music.

Neighborhoods/Suburban EVANSTON Home to Northwestern University,

this charming town is filled with charming shops, restaurants and 4.5 miles of beautiful lakefront.

Evanston prides itself on educational excellence, as well as cultural activities at the Evanston Art Center and the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (home to the Piven Theatre Workshop, where actor Jeremy Piven got his start). Evanston is Chicago’s closest suburban neighbor to the north. It can easily be reached by taking Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road and continuing northbound; or by hopping the Purple Line on the El train.

ROSEMONT With a next-door neighbor like O’Hare

International Airport, there is always plenty of activity in Rosemont. The Rosemont Theatre is a performing-arts center featuring Broadway productions and stars from the entertainment world. The much larger Allstate Arena hosts big-name concerts and is home to the area’s professional AHL hockey team, the Chicago

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Wolves, when in season. And Parkway Bank Park hosts dining, entertainment and regular outdoor events. Rosemont can be reached by taking the Northwest Tollway(I-90) to Route 72. Rosemont can be reached by taking the Northwest Tollway (I-90) to Route 72.

Tours/Charters ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO SEGWAY TOURS This tour

company offers treks throughout downtown Chicago aboard the latest-model Segways. Options include the “Art & Architecture Tour,” a haunted tour and the “Lakefront/Museum Campus Tour.”

Corporate tours and bilingual tours in Mandarin, Spanish and more are available (48 hours’ notice required for translated tours); discounted parking at the Millennium Park Garage. $65.40-$74.12. www.chicagosegways.com. 300 E. Monroe St., 312.552.5100. El: Loop to Madison CHICAGO CRIME TOURS Escape into Chicago’s

underworld during this tour aboard a luxury, climate-controlled bus. The tour visits famous Chicago crime scenes from the 19th century through modern times, including where Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss stood just before their deaths and a stop at the historic criminal courthouse. Guests meet at the southeast corner of Pearson Street and Michigan Avenue. Check website for schedule. $39.95. Advance reservations recommended. www.chicagocrimetours.com. 163 E. Pearson St., 312.888.6224. El: Red to Chicago CHICAGO FILM TOUR These coach bus tours travel

through Chicago and past more than 30 sites where more than 60 movies were filmed, including “The Dark Knight,” “The Fugitive,” “The Blues Brothers” and “Return to Me.” Sa-Su 10:30 am, 12:30 pm. $30. www.chicagofilmtour.com. Picks up on Clark Street between Ontario and Ohio streets, 312.593.4455. El: Red to Grand CHICAGO HAUNTINGS GHOST TOURS Local ghost

hunter and author Ursula Bielski and her staff guide visitors on tours of the city’s most infamously haunted venues, including the “Resurrection Mary” death site, Hull House, the Biograph Theater and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Corporate and charter tours available. Tours depart from Clark and Ohio streets, across from Rainforest Cafe. Reservations recommended. $28, children 8-12 $20. Tours depart daily; call for times. www.chicagohauntings.com. 888.446.7891. El: Red to Grand CHICAGO TROLLEY & DOUBLE DECKER CO. Estab-

lished in 1994, this tour company offers specials and freebies including a Chicago treat bag with the city’s famous Garrett Popcorn. The popular hop-on, hop-off tour operates daily year-round and makes stops every 20 to 30 minutes between 9 am and 4 pm daily at 14 of the city’s top attractions. Board at any stop, including Navy Pier, Water Tower and Millennium Park. Adult 24-hour pass $35; 48-hour pass $45; three-day pass $48; children 5-15 $18 for up to 72 hours; children under 5 free on all tours. Online specials available. www. chicagotrolley.com. Administration, 4400 S. Racine Ave., 773.648.5000 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST The organiza-

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House in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood; the Bach House in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood; and The Rookery in the Chicago Loop are available. Additional tours include walking and biking tours of Oak Park, the annual Wright Plus Housewalk and more. www.flwright.org. 209 S. LaSalle St., Suite 118, 312.994.4000 KAYAK CHICAGO Take a tour of Chicago from the

unique perspective of your own kayak. Paddle through the “canyons” on the Chicago River and learn about the architecture along the river, join a night paddle, the lake tour or try a standup paddleboard tour. $55-$65; children $35-$40. Fireworks paddles coincide with Navy Pier fireworks (W, Sa). Rentals available, too. www.kayakchicago. com. Start at 1501 N. Magnolia Ave.; kayak rental at Montrose Beach at Montrose Avenue and Lake Michigan; or North Avenue Beach at Lake Michigan and North Avenue, 312.852.9258.

O’LEARY’S CHICAGO FIRE TRUCK TOURS Owned

The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. Unscripted. Unrivaled. Unforgettable.

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and operated by retired Chicago fire captain George Rabiela, these charters offer narrated sightseeing tours on an antique fire truck. $250$350 for a truck for an hour. www.olearysfiretours. com. Board at 259 N. Columbus, 773.359.3457. El: Red to Grand ODYSSEY CRUISES Three climate-controlled decks

and an outdoor observation platform make this a prime setting for brunch, lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises for parties of 2-700. Enjoy live music and incredible skyline views. $54.90-$129.90. www. odysseycruises.com. Departs from the south side of Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.). For reservations and information, call 866.305.2469. Bus: 29, 65 to Navy Pier THE SECOND CITY’S NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR From

spring to fall, Chicago’s famous Second City theater hosts this tour of its Old Town neighborhood.

With humor and insider info, the tour highlights architecture and history, plus stories of the people (like Bill Murray, John Belushi and Gilda Radner) who made the theater famous. $15. www.secondcity.com. Meet at The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St., 312.337.3992. El: Brown to Sedgwick UNTOUCHABLE TOURS Chicago’s “original

gangster tour” takes visitors on a bus ride through Prohibition-era Chicago to see the hot spots and hit spots made famous by Al Capone and his enemies and allies. Reservations recommended; private charters also available. Check website for schedule. Tickets from $35. www.gangstertour. com. 600 N. Clark St. (in front of McDonald’s) 773.881.1195. El: Red to Grand WEIRD CHICAGO TOUR See the strange side of

Chicago in tours like “Devil & the White City Tour” or the “True Crime and Mystery Tour.” Tours daily; contact for schedule. $35-$42; children 10-12 $25 (no children under 10 allowed). www.weirdchicago. com. Meet at 600 N. Clark St. (at Ohio Street), 888.446.7859. El: Red to Grand WRIGLEY FIELD TOURS Get an insider’s look at the

Friendly Confines during these daily 75-90-minute tours. Non-game day tour stops include the seating bowl, press box, bleachers, visitors’ clubhouse, the Cubs’ dugout and the field. Instead of the clubhouses, on game days, tourgoers will visit the Jim Beam Patio and enter the park before gates open. $25; children under 2 free. See website for schedule. www.cubs.com/tours. 1060 W. Addison St., 773.388.8270. El: Red to Addison

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Maxine Salon The Mag Mile’s boutique salon recently partnered with Shu Uemura Art of Hair to provide superior hair care products while in the chair and for purchase to take home. Natural, plant-based products include an Art of Oils line and texturizing sprays. www.maxinesalon.com. 712 N. Rush St., 312.751.1511.

AKIRA Edgy styles, affordable prices and local

design characterize this collection of six locally owned, fashion-forward boutiques, each dedicated to a specific gender or merchandise type.

Hours vary by location. www.akirachicago.com.

Akira Women’s: 1817 W. North Ave., 773.489.0818.

Bus: 72 to Wolcott, El: Blue to Damen; 2357 N. Clark St., 773.404.5826. Bus: 36 to Clark & Fullerton; Westfield Old Orchard, 66 Old Orchard Cntr, 847.673.6800; Akira Men’s: 1910 W. North Ave., 312.423.6693. El: Blue to Damen; Akira Shoes: 1849 W. North Ave., 773.342.8684. El: Blue to Damen; 122 S. State St., 312.346.3034. El: Red to Monroe ALCALA’S WESTERN WEAR Alcala’s offers the larg-

est selection of Western boots in Chicago, along with hats, custom leathers, belts and Native American jewelry, all just a five-minute cab ride west of River North. www.alcalas.com. Open M 9:30 am-7 pm; Th-Sa 9:30 am-8 pm; Tu-W 9:30 am-6 pm; Su 9:30 am-5 pm. 1733 W. Chicago Ave., 312.226.0152.

Bus: 66 to Paulina ARMYNAVY SURPLUS This funky shop has been a

mainstay in Lakeview since 1958. You’ll find everything from flight jackets and fatigues to camping and backpacking supplies, plus apparel with Chicago Police and military logos. Personalized dog tags, too. www.armynavysales.com. Open M-F 8 am-5 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm. 3100-3110 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.348.8930. Bus: 11 to Barry

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pm; Su noon-5:30 pm. 908 Green Bay Rd., stylish women’s clothing line in 1968, Winnetka, 847.784.8805. debuted her best-known item, a wheretraveler.com LUXURY GARAGE SALE This upscale pleated raincoat, in the late 1980s, and consignment caters to the chic, but thrifty has continued to update and expand to clientele. With hand-selected picks of provide an entire sportswear collection. The designer and high-end contemporary brands and River North boutique carries Babette’s modern, one-on-one stylists on hand, you can confidently luxurious women’s clothing brand that strikes the strut out with a whole new wardrobe. www.luxuright note for discerning taste. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 rygaragesale.com. 1658 N. Wells St., 312.291.9126. pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.shopbabette.com. 25 E. El: Brown to Sedgwick; 900 N Michigan Shops, Huron St., 312.642.8193. El: Red to Chicago 312.496.3554.

DESIGNER RESALE OF CHICAGO Chicago’s STORE B VINTAGEShop Store B Vintage’s gorpremier consignment boutique has designer labels geously curated lineup of merchandise, which and great bargains. Discover some of the city’s includes both vintage and contemporary jewelry, best-kept secrets: Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more handbags, home goods and more. Open M-F 11 sold at a fraction of the original cost. It also carries am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm www. furs in the winter and plus-size styles. Open M-Sa storebvintage.com. 1472 N. Milwaukee Ave., 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.designerresale773.772.4296. El: Blue to Damen chicago.com. 658 N. Dearborn St., 312.587.3312. El: Red to Grand E STREET DENIM These denim destinations in

Chicago’s North Shore suburbs of Highland Park and Winnetka attract shoppers from all over the Chicago area to browse its impressive 12,000 pairs of jeans from more than 60 vendors. The options cover kids fits too, from infant to girls sizes 7 to 14. There are also dressier outfits and home and body products and lingerie. www.estreetdenim. com. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-5:30 pm; Su noon-5 pm. 1876 First St., Highland Park, 847.433.8338; open M-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-5

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RUBY ROOMTucked on Division Street in Wicker

Park, escape the chaos of downtown at this boutique New Age spa. Focusing on the power of positive energy through an alchemic style, the Ruby Room allows guests to focus on their inside and outside beauty as one. Only pure, organic products are used to bring out a natural glow, along with mini chakra readings before massages.

Open Tu-F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. www.rubyroom.com. 1743-45 W. Division St., 773.235.2323. El: Blue to Division

NIKE CHICAGO carries a brand-new collection of shoes and apparel called The Force is Female, inspired by trailblazing women. www.nike.com.

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Beauty/Health Products DIPTYQUE Channeling its first maison de parfum

in Paris, diptyque’s first Chicago outpost is an olfactory indulgence on fashionable Damen Avenue. Pamper yourself and your boudoir with perfumes and scented candles, presented ever so neatly in mod wood cases under a double halo stainless steel chandelier. And because fragrance is so personal, boutique visitors will get to spritz samples on three-colored silk paper before deciding on a custom scent. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.diptyqueparis.com. 1645 N. Damen Ave.,. El: Blue Line to Damen KIEHL’S The first freestanding Kiehl’s store

in Chicago is located along the trendsetting boutique strip of Armitage Avenue. Since 1851, this line of skin and hair care products has been a hit. Besides the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal items, the store has a communal area where customers can surf the Web with free Wi-Fi. Special displays highlight Kiehl’s passion for adventure sport and affinity for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. There is also a location in the Shops at North Bridge. www.kiehls.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. 907 W. Armitage Ave., 773.665.2515. El: Brown, Purple to Armitage MERZ APOTHECARY In business since 1875,

Merz is one of the oldest operating businesses in Chicago. The multigenerational shop features natural skin-care and body products from around the world for inside and out, head to toe for men, women, children and pets. Other offerings include candles, fragrances, natural medicine, European toiletries, homeopathic medicine and herbs (a professional pharmacist is on staff at the Lincoln Avenue location). www.smallflower.com. Open M-Sa 9 am-6 pm. 4716 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.989.0900. El: Brown to Western; open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am-5 pm. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., 312.781.6900. El: Red to Monroe

Beauty/Health Services FLOAT SIXTY Our days are full of noise, so we’re

leaving it all behind and trying Float Sixty for the ultimate getaway. In this therapy/sensory-deprivation studio, a session literally entails floating in 10 inches of water filled with Epsom salts for an allotted time (60 minutes), allowing the body to completely relax in an environment free of distraction. Open daily 8 am-10 pm. www.floatsixty.com.

303 W. Erie St., Lower Level, 844.356.2860. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago FLOYD’S BARBERSHOPWalk in and same day

appointments are welcome at this funky rock and roll-inspired salon. All customers can expect “old-school” barbershop hospitality during their haircuts, shaving sessions and color appointments. Open M-F 9 am-9 pm; Sa 9 am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.floydsbarbershop.com. 1409 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.486.2280. El: Blue to Damen HALO FOR MEN Guys can lounge on the inviting

leather couch before appointments, and watch sports or movies on plasma TV. Services include haircuts, hand grooming and waxing. www.halochicago.com. M-F 10 am-7:30 pm 70 W. Madison St., 312.606.4256. Bus: 20 to Sangamon; open M-Th noon-9 pm; F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 9 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. 1655 N. Damen Ave., 773.342.4256. El: Blue to Damen; open M-F 10 am-7:30 pm. 500 W. Madison St., 312.575.0102. El: Loop to Washington 1351 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312.929.2933.

Q BROTHERS Chicago pharmacy staple Merz

Apothecary opened this men’s grooming division focusing on wet-shaving products, including U.S.-made artisanal shaving creams and specialty razors. The shop also carries men’s and women’s fine fragrances. Open M-Sa 9 am-6 pm. www. qbrothers.com. 4718 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.989.0900.

El: Brown to Western SALON BLONDE This hip hair salon, located in

trendsetting Wicker Park, offers the latest haircuts, colors and texturing services, as well as makeup application. An exclusive selection of beauty products and makeup are available. www.salonblonde. com. Open M-F 10 am-9 pm; Sa 9 am-6 pm; Su 10 am-6 pm. 1643 W. North Ave., 773.235.4085. El: Blue to Damen SIR SPA This Andersonville spa was created with

guys in mind and features a full spate of men’s treatments like athlete’s massages and hand and foot detailing. The upstairs suite is perfect for women or for customized treatment packages for couples. Open M-F 11 am-9 pm; Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am- 8 pm. www.sirspa.com. 5151 N. Clark St., 773.271.7000. Bus: 22 to Foster STIL SALON & SPA Perched above Oak Street, this

European salon offers everything from traditional manipedis to facials, waxing and eyebrow treatments. They even offer more unconventional services like actic, salicylic and glycolic treatments that will leave skin glowing and feeling refreshed.

They also do parties for when the girls all need a little pampering. Open T-F 9 am-7 pm; Sa 8 am-6 pm; Su 10 am-5 pm. www.stilsalonandspa.com. 34 E. Oak St., 4th floor, 312.337.7845.

Books QUIMBY’S This quirky Wicker Park bookstore car-

ries books, magazines, adult comics and political pamphlets that raise eyebrows (it’s 18 or over to get in) and pique curiosity. If you’d like a sampling of stuff, pick up a $2 grab bag with random picks.

Open M-Th noon-9 pm; F noon-10 pm; Sa 11 am10 pm; Su noon-7 pm. www.quimbys.com. 1854 W. North Ave. 773.342.0910. El: Blue (O’Hare) to Damen

Children’s Stores PSYCHOBABY Nestled in the heart of Bucktown,

this hip children’s store carries many of the same lines as its funky boutique neighbors (only in smaller sizes!). This store also carries shoes, books and tons of toys. Items for babies and kids up to 8 years old. Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm. www. psychobabyonline.com. 1657 W. Division St., 773.772.2815. El: Blue to Damen

Department Stores/Malls BLOCK 37 The Loop’s chic urban mall is home to a

variety of popular shops, perfect for outfitting the entire family. Look for Anthropologie, L’Occitane en Provence, Sephora and Zara, as well as staple Chicago boutique AKIRA. Hungry? Head to the Pedway Level to visit Magnolia Bakery, Au Bon Pain, Which Wich or Godiva Chocolatier. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.block37. com. 108 N. State St., 312.261.4700. El: Blue to Washington, Red to Lake MACY’S AT WATER TOWER PLACE Macy’s eight

floors offer extensive designer collections of merchandise, including Giorgio Armani and Calvin

Klein; accessories for men and women; and the store’s legendary Frango mints. www.macys.com.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-7 pm. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312.335.7700.

El: Red to Chicago NEWCITYAt the hot retail intersection of North

and Clybourn, NewCity is a unique combination of residences, restaurants and stores. Some of our favorite spots to spend include James & Sons Fine Jewelers (773.327.8800) and ArcLight Cinemas (312.637.4760). www.experiencenewcity.com. 1457 N. Halsted St., 312.248.8569. El: Red to North/ Clybourn 900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPS Located on the

north end of Michigan Avenue, the 900 North Michigan Shops offer six chic levels of shopping, anchored by Bloomingdale’s. The shopping center also includes designer stores like Gucci and Max Mara, specialty stores like Sur La Table and boutiques like space519 and J. Toor. Dining options include Frankie’s Scaloppine & 5th Floor Pizzeria, King Café Gourmet & Go, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery and more. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm (some stores and restaurants may have extended hours). www.shop900.com. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312.915.3916. El: Red to Chicago THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE Spread out over

a six-block area, this upscale shopping center is home to 50 stores such as BOSS Hugo Boss, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Vosges Haut-Chocolat and more. In addition to a dozen upscale fast-food options, restaurants include Eataly, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Shake Shack. It’s also known for its Nordstrom department store and stand-alone Nordstrom Spa. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-7 pm. www.theshopsatnorthbridge.com. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 312.327.2300. El: Red to Grand WATER TOWER PLACE Considered the first vertical

mall in the country when it opened in 1976, Water Tower Place’s seven levels of shopping feature Macy’s, American Girl Place and Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse, as well as boutiques such as Lacoste, Coach, AKIRA, Abercrombie & Fitch and A|X Armani Exchange. Dining options include Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch, Wow Bao, Freshii and Foodlife. Open M-Sa 9 am-9 pm; Su 9 am-7 pm. Some stores and restaurants have extended hours. www.shopwatertower.com. 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312.440.3580. El: Red to Chicago

Discount/Outlet Stores FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO This sprawling

complex houses some of the most recognizable brands in fashion, including Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth, and Banana Republic Factory Store, as well as upscale brands such as Tory Burch and Prada. Just five minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Chicago, the premium space offers bells and whistles such as a circular drive-up for easy drop-offs, roundtrip shuttle service from O’Hare with GO Airport Express and boarding pass printing services via a special concierge. Also unique to the space: art installations. www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 10 am-7 pm. 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, 847.928.7500 FOX’S DESIGNER OFFPRICE Shoppers flock here

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7 W. Madison St., Second Floor, 773.281.0700. El: Red to Monroe; Open M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5:30 pm. 9444 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, 847.673.8516

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DIAMONDS, INC. Feel good about your bling

knowing that all the diamonds and gemstones at this jeweler are conflict-free and everything on the floor is made in the USA. Choose from dazzling engagement rings and loose diamonds in a wide array of cuts, as well as pearls, precious gems and watches. They also offer custom design and repairs on-site. www.diamonds717.com. 5 S. Wabash Ave., 312.763.3934.; 68 E. Madison St., 312.888.9926.

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HOWARD FRUM JEWELERS Located in the Loop’s

Jewelers Row, Howard Frum Jewelers is a timesake with one of the largest selections of premium watches in America, including distinct knowledge on pre-owned Rolex pieces. In addition to retail, Howard Frum Jewelers are also experts in service and repair needs. howardfrum.com. 5 S. Wabash Ave., 312.332.5999.

JEWELERS CENTER Located in the Mallers Build-

ing adjacent to Millennium Park, this indoor mall is home to a number of jewelry stands that can handle all of your jewelry needs such as jewelry repair, personalized jewelry creations, customization and more. www.jewelerscenter.com. 5 S. Wabash Ave., 312.424.2664.

NA HOKU Na Hoku Hawaii’s Finest Jewelers Since

1924 captures the essence of Hawaiian lifestyle and tradition in its collection of fine jewelry.

Hawaiian for “stars”, Na Hoku carries unique fine jewelry designed and made in Hawaii. You’ll find original pieces set with Tahitian pearls, diamonds and colored gemstones, as well as collections by renowned designers such as Kabana, LeVian, Effy and Frederic Sage. www.nahoku.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, 847.995.0594.; Open M-Sa 10 am-7pm; Su noon-6 pm. Magnificent Mile, 600 N. Michigan Ave., 312.475.1182.

PANDORA Find hand-finished bracelets, rings,

earrings, necklaces and Pandora’s iconic charm bracelet in Sterling Silver and 14-Karat Gold. www. memorablecharms.com. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Seventh Floor, 312.915.0647. El: Red to Chicago; 533 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 312.453.0649.

RAZNY JEWELERS Oak Street, the heart of

Chicago’s luxe shopping district, just got shinier.

Razny Jewelers, the family-owned boutique (that also has locations in Addison, Highland Park and Hinsdale), built a three-story outpost dedicated to luxury watches from Rolex and Patek Philippe. www.razny.com. 109 E. Oak St., 312.663.8500.; 1501 W. Lake St., 630.932.4900.; 1700 Green Bay Road, 847.432.5300.; 37 S. Washington St., 630.455.1900.

SWISS FINETIMING/ATELIER JEWELLERS Chicago’s

premier luxury watch retailer for decades, Swiss FineTiming/Atelier Jewellers is the only place to go for high-end, hard to find exclusive brands including Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe & Breguet, to name a few. Fine European jewelry, collectible writing instruments by Krone, watch accessories & winding boxes from Underwood, and fine 26 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 018

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A VIEW FROM THE RIVER Now in its third edition, A View from the River is the essential guide to more than 60 structures along the Chicago River.

It serves as a companion to the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, which takes visitors through the city’s spectacular canyon of skyscrapers. Stunning contemporary photography and a variety of historical images tell the story of the river’s past, present and future. Updates from the last edition reflect some of the latest developments in the city, including River Point and 150 N. Riverside. Chicago Architecture Foundation. 224 S. Michigan Ave. 312-922-3432, architecture.org

HANIG’S FOOTWEAR At Hanig’s Footwear we believe that welldesigned, well-crafted, and well-fitted footwear will enhance the way you move and feel throughout your day. Thierry Rabotin shoes are meticulously crafted in Milan, Italy for this purpose. Think luxuriously soft nappa leathers and suedes in gorgeous modern styles, designed with unparalleled comfort so you will be saying “ahhh” instead of “ouch” at the end of the day. Pictured: Druina dress heel in beige etoile from Thierry Rabotin. 875 N. Michigan Avenue (Delaware entrance) Chicago, IL 60611, 312-787-6800, www.hanigs.com

ALCALA’S WESTERN WEAR Right in the heart of Chicago, Alcala’s offers an amazing selection of both traditional & modern Western Wear. With 10,000 Square feet featuring over 8,000 pairs of boots, over 5,000 hats and walls upon walls of shirts & jeans, we’ve got the inventory and know-how to make you look amazing!

1733 W. Chicago Avenue, 312-226-0152, alcalas.com

VALE CRAFT GALLERY Located in the River North gallery district, Vale Craft Gallery features an eclectic mix of fine craft by local and national artists including beautiful glass objects, innovative ceramics, mixed media wall art, and whimsical sculpture. Our unique jewelry includes these Black Cat earrings by Bijou Graphique made from a photo montage and sterling silver.

230 West Superior Street, 312-337-3525, valecraftgallery.com

YARNIFY Knitters and crocheters, rejoice! An abundance of amazing yarns and fibers awaits you at Yarnify! Come see and touch yarns featuring the softest wools, as well as exotic fibers such as cashmere, silk and yak. And be sure to fondle our buttery-soft, locally-raised alpaca yarns. We also carry a full range of craft tools and supplies.

47 W. Polk St., 312- 583- 9276, yarnify.com

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handmade custom order watch straps are also well represented in both of their spacious and inviting boutiques. www.swissfinetiming.com. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. 1915 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, 847.266.7900; Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 70 E. Walton St., 312.337.4700.

Shoes/Accessories HANIG’S FOOTWEAR One of Chicago’s premier

sources for men’s and women’s shoes, boots and sandals, Hanig’s offers a wide range of sizes and styles from top designers including Thierry Rabotin, BeautiFeel, Samuel Hubbard and more. www. hanigs.com. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312.787.6800. El: Red to Chicago; Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, 847.256.3545 JIMMY CHOO The stunning two-story shop for

the It-Brit shoe designer definitely does it justice.

Expect to find the best in women’s and men’s footwear, along with a customization service in-house. www.jimmychoo.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. 114 E. Oak St., 312.255.1170. El: Red to Clark/Division MEZLANWho says men’s footwear has to be bor-

ing and practical? Located in the 900 North Michigan Shops, Mezlan caters to the man who wants to up his shoe game. Choose from a number of styles handcrafted in Spain using supple leathers from Italy and genuine exotic skins. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. www.mezlanchicago.com. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Floor, 312.962.8871. El: Red to Chicago

Specialty Stores ANDERSONVILLE GALLERIA In artsy-cool Ander-

sonville, this two-story collective is chock-full of more than 50 artists, artisans and shopkeepers selling everything from fine art to handmade toffee to soaps from Chicago talents. Open Tu-Th 11 am-7 pm; F 11 am-8 pm; Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.andersonvillegalleria.com. 5247 N. Clark St., 773.878.8570. Bus: 22 to Foster

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CHICAGO MUSIC EXCHANGE It’s been called

“heaven’s waiting room,” and for good reason: The guitar-obsessed will find about 2,000 new, used and vintage axes here along with a full-service repair facility. Vintage selections include Fender and Gibsons from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, slab-board Stratocasters from ’61 and ’62 and a large selection of ’60s Telecasters. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www.chicagomusicexchange.com. 3316 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.525.7773. El: Brown to Paulina

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CHROME INDUSTRIES Serious cyclists will dig the

cool, minimalist bike apparel and accessories at the third retail outpost of this San Francisco-based company. Be sure to check out the selection of bags, including messenger, laptop and backpack.

Get one in the brand’s signature red and black or design your own at the custom sewing station.

Open M-Sa 11am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www. chromebagsstore.com. 1529 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.661.0077. El: Blue to Damen FANTASY COSTUMES HEADQUARTERS A year-

round holiday extravaganza, this block-long shop has more than one million party and event items in stock. Featuring more than 50,000 costumes, 30,000 wigs and 5,000 masks to choose from.

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Knitters and crocheters, rejoice! An abundance of amazing yarns and fibers awaits you at Yarnify! Come see and touch yarns featuring the softest wools, as well as exotic fibers such as cashmere, silk and yak. And be sure to fondle our buttery-soft, locally-raised alpaca yarns. We also carry a full range of craft tools and supplies. At Yarnify!, our mission is to provide you not only the products, but the knowledge and skills to elevate your handmade items to cherished gifts and heirlooms. We are delighted to help you find the perfect yarn, color or pattern. Bring home a Chicago yarn souvenir for yourself or a gift for a friend back home.

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the Haunted Graveyard, filled with animated Halloween party props. Open M-Sa 9:30 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www.fantasycostumes.com. 4065 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.777.0222. Bus: 56 to Irving Park FOURSIDED The perfect place when you’re

stumped for a gift, this local chain stocks smallpress greeting cards with a handmade feel, unique wrapping papers, candles, notebooks, picture frames, vintage prints, jewelry and more. www. foursidedonline.blogspot.com. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. 5061 N. Clark St., 773.506.8300. El: Red to Berwyn; 2958 N. Clark St., 773.244.6431. El: Brown, Purple to Wellington GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE The famous chocolate

company’s retail shop is the perfect place to indulge in decadent ice cream concoctions, hot chocolate or milkshakes. A wide variety of chocolate and confection gift items are also available. Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm, F-Sa 10 am-11 pm. www.ghirardelli.com. 830 N. Michigan Ave. #1, 312.337.9330. El: Red to Chicago; Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm; F, Sa 10 am-11 pm. 400 N. Michigan Ave., 312.923.0168. El: Red to Grand GOORIN BROTHERS Stylish gents know that it’s

not all about the clothing—a truly head-turning ensemble also involves pitch-perfect accompaniments. Whether you’re in the market for a fedora, a newsboy cap, a baseball hat or a knit skullcap, this chic boutique can help you top off your look with the perfect cranial accessory. www.goorin.com.

Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. 1533 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.384.4287. El: Blue to DamenO’Hare MARBLES: THE BRAIN STORE Improve your

memory, concentration, visual perception and critical thinking with games and other tools at Marbles, the first retail location of the Chicago-based company. Open M-F 11 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.marblesthebrainstore.com.

55 E. Grand Ave., 312.494.7769. El: Red to Grand; 4745 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.784.7991. El: Brown to Western; Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie Blvd. and Old Orchard Rd., 847.673.9000.; 123 S. Washington, Naperville, 630.355.6250.

PISTACHIOS This contemporary jewelry and craft

gallery boasts designs by more than 100 international artists and has been a destination for jewelry and craft lovers for over 20 years. Featuring a wide collection of handcrafted jewelry, Pistachios also carries functional housewares, wearable fibers and small gift items. Open M-F 10:30 am-7 pm; Sa 10:30 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.pistachiosonline. com. The Shops at North Bridge, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.9437. El: Red to Grand YARNIFY! Knitting enthusiasts will find a wide

selection of yarn for every taste and budget at this South Loop boutique. Materials include wool, cotton, cashmere, fine silk, alpaca and more. Get expert help on any knitting project. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www. yarnify.com. 47 W. Polk St., 312.583.9276. El: Red to Harrison

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Anna Kunz: Color Cast The Hyde Park Art Center presents an immersive installation of paintings by contemporary artist Anna Kunz who uses rich pigments to express moods and emotions. Visitors become one with the art with large-scale projections and hands-on workshops. www.hydeparkart. org. 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773.324.5520

ASIAN HOUSE OF CHICAGO This family-owned

fine-art and antique shop has sold its Asian and European decorative arts and home furnishings in Chicago since 1975. The shop carries a range of beautiful objects from around the world, spanning all periods of history. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.asianhouseofchicago.com. 549 N. Wells St., 312.527.4848. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart BROADWAY ANTIQUE MARKET One of Chicago’s

finest antiques destinations, located just 20 minutes north of the Loop, this 20,000-square-foot market with over 75 top dealers showcases the best in mission, art deco and mid-century-modern furniture and accessories. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.bamchicago.com. 6130 N. Broadway, 773.743.5444. El: Red to Granville EVANSTONIA In business for more than 20 years,

this antiques and restoration shop specializes in 19th- and early 20th-century American and European pieces, all lovingly displayed. Its 10,000-squarefoot showroom is conveniently located just down the street from the Merchandise Mart. Find Queen Anne-style and Chippendale dining room tables and chairs, Victorian and French Empire-style sofas, elegant period mirrors and much more.

Open M-Sa 11 am-5 pm; Su by appt. www.evanstoniaantiques.com. 4555 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773.907.0101.

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ATLAS GALLERIES Founded in 1967, an 18,000-square-foot space in the these family-owned galleries feature many artistic styles and price ranges. historic Reid Murdoch Center on the wheretraveler.com north bank of the Chicago River, this Works range from old master prints by is one of the nation’s largest antiques Rembrandt, Renoir and Picasso to original galleries. The business focuses on British Copaintings, graphics and sculpture by contemlonial furniture and rare finds from China, Thailand porary artists such as Ruth Bloch, Jaline Pol and and Burma, as well as art deco pieces from Europe. even Dr. Seuss. www.atlasgalleries.com. Open An in-house gift shop has many pieces for under M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su noon-6 pm. 900 North $200. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.

Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Floor, goldentriangle.biz. 330 N. Clark St., 312.755.1266.

312.649.0999. El: Red to Chicago; Open M-Th 10 El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart am-6 pm; F-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. 535 N. Michigan Ave., 312.329.9330. El: Red to Grand TIFFANY STAINED GLASS, LTD. Tiffany Stained HILDT GALLERIES Located in the arcade of the Glass is a custom design and fabrication art glass historic Drake Hotel, Hildt Galleries specializes in studio featuring beveled glass, stained-glass winfine original 19th and early 20th century through dows, illuminated ceilings and Tiffany reproduction the present day British, European, and American oil lighting. Antique restoration available. Will ship paintings. Open M-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm and anytime worldwide. www.tiffanystainedglass.com. 428 Des by appointment. www.hildtgalleries.com. Drake Plaines Ave., Forest Park, 312.642.0680. El: Blue to Hotel Arcade, 140 E. Walton St., 312.255.0005. El: Forest Park Red to Chicago

Classics/Masters

AARON GALLERIES Aaron Galleries offers fine

19th-, 20th- and some 21st-century American paintings and prints. You’ll find landscapes, still life, portraits and works in a variety of styles, emphasizing Impressionism, Regionalism and Modern.

Open Tu-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm or by appointment. www.aarongalleries.com. 1031 Waukegan Road, 847.724.0660.

JOEL OPPENHEIMER, INC. Boasting an unsur-

passed selection of the finest examples of prints and paintings from the golden age of natural history art, this gallery places particular emphasis on the works of John James Audubon. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.audubonart.com. 10 E. Ohio St., 312.642.5300. El: Red to Grand JOSEF GLIMER GALLERY, LTD. Established in

1978, this gallery specializes in developing private collections and features masterworks of the 19th

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and 20th century (Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Rivera) in addition to works by select living artists. Open by appt. only. www.josefglimergallery.com. 9000 N. Tripp Ave., 847.679.7731. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago MONGERSON GALLERYAmerica’s era of westward

expansion comes to life at Mongerson Gallery.

Visitors can expect to see works concerning sporting and wildlife and American impressionists, in addition to modernists from the Chicago area. By appointment only. www.mongersongallery.com.

875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2520, 312.943.2354. El: Red to Chicago ROSENTHAL FINE ART INC. Set on the second

floor of a renovated townhouse, this Gold Coast gallery focuses on 20th-century American and European art, including Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, post-war and contemporary works.

Open M-F 10 am-5 pm; Sa by appointment. www. rosenthalfineart.com. 40 N. LaSalle St., Suite 485, 312.475.0700.

Contemporary ALAN KOPPEL GALLERY For over a decade, this

gallery has introduced contemporary international artists to American audiences by organizing extensive solo and group exhibitions. The gallery maintains an inventory of primary and secondary works by leading artists from the major movements in 20th-century American and European art.

The gallery also specializes in French and Italian Modernist furniture and design from the 1920s through the 1960s. Open M-F 10 am-5:30 pm; Sa by appt. www.alankoppel.com. 806 N Dearborn St, 312.640.0730.

BLACKBIRD GALLERY + FRAMING Fine and

decorative works by local artists are the focus of this Ravenswood gallery. Open Su 1-5 pm; M by appointment; Tu 10 am-5 pm; W 10 am-7 pm; Th-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.bbframing.com.

4428 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773.290.8617. El: Brown to Montrose FIRECAT PROJECTS Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick

converted his studio into this exhibition space in 2010 with his partner Stan Klein. Stan runs it now, featuring works of Fitzpatrick as well as exhibits by other emerging local artists. Firecat takes no commission from these artists, making money instead to support them by selling books, posters and T-shirts, and producing plays, among other things.

Open M-Sa 10 am-4 pm. www.firecatprojects. org. 2124 N. Damen Ave., 207.249.9486. Bus: 50 to Charleston FLAT IRON ARTS BUILDING One of the centers of

Chicago’s artist community, this 200,000-squarefoot landmark building in Wicker Park is brimming with artists’ studios, galleries and theater spaces.

Check out the free-flowing parties on the first Friday of each month. Open daily 7 am-10 pm. www. flatironartsbuilding.com/. 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312.335.3000. El: Blue to Damen LOTTON GALLERY Set in the 900 North Michigan

Shops along the Mag Mile, this gallery features handblown glass created by members of the Lotton family, whose patriarch, Charles Lotton, has been called “The Tiffany of the Twenty-First Century.” Along with bowls, vases and various glass objets d’art by the Lottons and other featured glass artisans, you’ll find paintings by a variety of world-renowned artists. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm; and by appointment. www.

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lottongallery.com. 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Level, 312.664.6203. El: Red to Chicago RHONA HOFFMAN GALLERY This gallery special-

izes in contemporary art by both emerging and well-established artists working in all media. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5:30 pm. www.rhoffmangallery.com. 118 N. Peoria St., 312.455.1990. El: Green, Pink to Morgan/Lake WOMAN MADE GALLERY This acclaimed,

nonprofit group supports women in the arts with monthly exhibitions that raise consciousness about women’s contributions to contemporary culture.

The group’s space houses the gallery’s permanent collection and a gift shop. Open Th-F noon-6 pm; Sa-Su noon-4 pm. www.womanmade.org. 2150 S. Canalport Ave., 312.738.0400. Bus: 21 to Cermak & Morgan ZHOU B ART CENTERThe Chinese-American duo

of DaHuang and ShanZuo Zhou has been creating art together since the 1970s. With international acclaim already following them, they left China in 1986 and opened this Bridgeport art center in 2004. The first floor features quarterly exhibits of the Zhou brothers’ art, while the second floor serves as an event space and curated rotating gallery. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.zhoubartcenter. com. 1029 W. 35th St., 773.523.0200. Bus: 35 to Morgan

Exhibitions BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER Formerly the Spiegel

Catalog warehouse, this multi-use space now houses artist studios, work areas, event rooms and the 3,000-square-foot 4-E Gallery, which showcases works in all media by in-house artists. Open M-Sa 8 am-6 pm; Su 8 am-noon. www.bridgeportart.com.

1200 W. 35th St., 773.843.9000. Bus: 35 to Racine CENTER ON HALSTED Housed in a light-filled

three-story space in the heart of Boystown, this community center is the headquarters for many of Chicago’s LGBT groups, and also sponsors regular exhibitions of work by local artists. Open daily 8 am-9 pm. www.centeronhalsted.org. 3656 N. Halsted St., 773.472.6469. El: Red to Addison MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

This Columbia College Chicago space is the only museum in the Midwest that focuses exclusively on photography. Open M-W, F-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Th 10 am-8 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.mocp.org. 600 S. Michigan Ave., 312.663.5554. El: Red to Harrison RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER This west suburban arts

center is situated in the heart of a national landmark community located 10 miles from downtown.

Open Tu-Sa 1-5 pm. www.riversideartscenter.com.

32 E. Quincy Road, Riverside, 708.442.6400.

S.R. CROWN HALL On the South Side campus of

the Illinois Institute of Technology, this stunning structure is the signature building created by legendary architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Open M-F 8:30 am-5 pm. arch.iit.edu/about/srcrown-hall. 3360 S. State St., 312.567.7146. El: Green to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT SCHOENHERR ART GALLERY This North Central

College gallery features a variety of rotating exhibitions of art in various media. Open M, Sa 10 am-6 pm; Tu-F 10 am-9 pm; Su noon-5 pm. https:// finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/venues/schoenherr-gallery. 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, 800.411.1861.

Fine Crafts VALE CRAFT GALLERY Vale Craft Gallery features

contemporary American fine craft by both local and national artists. Ongoing group exhibitions of works in clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood, plus unique jewelry. Open Tu-F 10:30 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.valecraftgallery.com. 230 W. Superior St., 312.337.3525. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago

International ANDREW BAE GALLERY This River North gallery

features contemporary Asian art, with emphasis on artists from Korea and Japan, that gallery owner Andrew Bae describes as “Asian aesthetics with universal appeal.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www. andrewbaegallery.com. 300 W. Superior St. (entrance on Franklin Street), 312.335.8601. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago LA LLORONA ART GALLERY In the heart of Lincoln

Park, this contemporary gallery focuses on the art of Mexico and Latin America. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm. www.lalloronagallery.com. 1474 W. Webster Ave., 773.281.8460. El: Brown, Purple, Red to Fullerton THE MISSION Art of the Americas by emerging to

mid-career artists is the focus of this West Town gallery. Open Tu-F 10 am-5 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.themissionprojects.com. 1431 W. Chicago Ave., 312.243.1200. Bus: 66 to Bishop MONIQUE MELOCHE This Wicker Park gallery

is dedicated to supporting international artists working in all media. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.moniquemeloche.com. 2154 W. Division St., 773.252.0299. Bus: 70 to Leavitt

Photography CATHERINE EDELMAN GALLERY This River North

gallery specializes in fine art and contemporary photography. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. www.edelmangallery.com. 300 W. Superior St., 312.266.2350. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY ARTS Located in the East Ukrainian Village

neighborhood, this gallery displays photography and fine art that features the connection between people and the streets that they live and work on all over the world. www.documentaryarts.com.

1303 W. Chicago Ave., 312.226.5902. Bus: 66 to Elizabeth SCHNEIDER GALLERY, INC. This space is dedicated

to representing contemporary photography by American and international artists who challenge and redefine the medium. Open Tu-S 11 am-5 pm; and by appt. www.schneidergallerychicago.com.

770 N. LaSalle Drive Suite #401, 312.988.4033. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago WEINBERG/NEWTON GALLERY This River North ex-

hibition space focuses on educating and informing the public on social justice issues. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.weinbergnewtongallery.com. 300 W. Superior St., Ste. 203, 312.529.5090. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago DEPAUL ART MUSEUM This Lincoln Park-based

nonprofit art museum presents exhibitions and maintains DePaul University’s permanent collection of art spanning the 16th-21st centuries. Open W-Th 11 am-7 pm; F 11 am-5 pm; Sa-Su noon-5 pm. museums.depaul.edu. 935 W. Fullerton Ave., 773.325.7506. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton

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Attractions 360 CHICAGO More than 1,000 feet above Chi-

cago, this 94th-floor observatory features Tilt, an enclosed glass platform allowing visitors to extend out and over the Magnificent Mile and the famous Chicago skyline, a self-guided multimedia tour, cafe bar and gift shop. Open daily 9 am-11 pm.

General admission $20.50; ages 3-11 $13.50; under 3 free. Fast pass express entry $35; Sun & Stars pass (re-entry within 48 hours) $25. Tilt admission varies and is in addition to the cost of regular admission. www.360chicago.com. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 888.875.VIEW(8439). El: Red to Chicago

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606 TRAILAlthough scenic, the Lakefront Path can

get a tad insane on a nice day for runners, walkers and cyclists. Thank goodness we finally have an alternative—the 2.7-mile-long 606 Trail. Instead of the lakefront’s north-south path, this presents a refreshingly new perspective, traveling east-west on a converted old rail track. It connects Humboldt Park to Wicker Park with picturesque green space stops, art installations and access points to explore the diverse northwest side. www.the606.org.

Walsh Park, 1722 N. Ashland Ave., to Ridgeway Trailhead, 1801 N. Ridgeway Ave. BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB This 18-hole cham-

pionship golf course was designed by acclaimed course architects Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest.

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El: Loop to Randolph BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN Set amid Grant Park CITYPASS With just one ticket, gain admission to along Lakeshore Drive, this majestic Versaillesfive popular Chicago attractions: Skydeck Chicago inspired fountain was funded in 1927 by Kate (Fast Pass), the Shedd Aquarium (Priority entry), Buckingham in memory of her late brother. One The Field Museum (VIP entry), your choice of the of the largest fountains in the world, its four seaAdler Planetarium (VIP entry) or the Art Institute horses represent the four states that border Lake of Chicago (Fast Pass), and your choice of 360 Michigan: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Chicago (Express Entry) or the Museum of Science www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Columbus Drive and Industry (Express entry). $99.75; children 3-11 and Congress Parkway 312.742.3918 El: Loop to $84.75. www.citypass.com/chicago. 888.330.5008 Library sweatshirts and sweaters, golf balls and golf clubs. Hours vary depending on weather. www.bolingbrookgolfclub. com. 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, 630.771.9400

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN Located in the

northern suburb of Glencoe about 20 miles outside Chicago, this sprawling park boasts 385 acres of landscaped hills, lakes, indoor and specialty gardens, and nature trails. See scientists at work in the Plant Conservation Science Center and get indepth info at eight interactive kiosks. The Garden Cafe offers light meals and snacks. Park open daily 8 am-7 pm. Free; parking $25. www.chicagobotanic.org. 1000 Lake Cook Road., half-mile east of Edens Expressway, Glencoe, 847.835.5440.

CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER This national historic

landmark is a showplace for the performing, literary and visual arts, featuring a huge variety of programs presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Free guided tours offered W, F,

DALEY PLAZA Centrally located in the Loop, this

outdoor gathering place is the site of a famous Picasso sculpture. Throughout the year, Daley Plaza plays host to ethnic and seasonal festivals. www.underthepicasso.us. Washington Street and Dearborn, 312.744.3315. El: Loop to Lake FOUNTAIN OF TIME In the South Side’s Washing-

ton Park, Lorado Taft’s restored Fountain of Time sculpture is a must-see. The 102-foot-long concrete sculpture, installed in 1922, depicts a tableau of 100 people being watched over by Father Time. www. chicagoparkdistrict.com. 5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive., 773.256.1248.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO The

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important works. Regular tours are offered daily 10 am-4 pm. Walking tours of the surrounding Historic District, which has several residences designed in Wright’s studio, are offered daily. Admission: $18; seniors/military/students $15; children 3 and under free. ShopWright at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is open daily 9 am-5 pm. A variety of combo tours incorporating the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple and the Historic District are available: $18-$28. www.flwright.org.

Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 312.994.4000.

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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ROBIE HOUSE Frank

Lloyd Wright’s Robie House (1908-10) is both a masterpiece of the Prairie style and an icon of modern architecture. Trained interpreters take visitors into the children’s playroom, entry hall, living room, dining room, guest room, master bedroom, butler’s pantry and kitchen, while offering insights into these contemporary spaces designed by Wright more than 100 years ago. Tours Th-M 10:30 am-3 pm. $18; students, seniors (65 and over) and military $15; children 3 and under free. www. flwright.org. Meet at Robie Museum Shop, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., 312.994.4000. Bus: 4 to 57th GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY Since 1908, visi-

tors have been able to roam this historic landmark under glass, which boasts 2.8 acres of tropical rain forest palms, desert cacti and ancient cycads. The Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden has real and replica plants for touching and exploring, plus regular take-home art activities. Amid waterfalls, fruiting plants, reflective pools and an “underground” plant dome, the permanent exhibit “Sugar from the Sun” explores the life of plants and their fascinating process of photosynthesis.

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GRACELAND CEMETERY In Lakeview, the serene,

lush grounds of Graceland Cemetery provide a heavenly setting for grandiose gravesites like the Greek columns of retail mogul and hotelier Potter Palmer (1826-1902) and Bertha Palmer (1849-1918); and the Louis Sullivan-designed tomb of Carrie Eliza Getty (1842-1890), wife of lumber tycoon Henry Harrison Getty. www.gracelandcemetery.org. 4001 N. Clark St., 773.525.1105. El: Red to Sheridan IFLY Feel like testing your own ability for flight?

We dare you to try iFLY, an indoor experience that simulates skydiving (without the jumping out of a plane part); it’s wildly exhilarating, slightly terrifying and way more physically challenging than we expected (our shoulders were sore for days). Don a special suit, helmet and goggles, head into a contained tube-like wind tunnel with an instructor, and you’re on your way—up. No age requirement, but weight requirements may apply. Open M-Th 10 am-9 pm; F 10 am-10 pm; Sa 9 am-10 pm; Su 9 am-8 pm; hours may vary by location. www.iflyworld. com. 800 W. Scott St., 779.368.4359. El: Red to North/Clybourn; 5520 Park Place, Rosemont, 779.368.4359. El: Blue to Rosemont; 1752 Freedom Drive, Naperville, 779.456.4359.

LAKEFRONT TRAIL One of the city’s most popular

attractions, the 18-mile Lakefront Trail is a scenic pathway for runners, walkers, bikers and inline skaters. Running from Hollywood Avenue on the north end to 71st Street on the south end, the trail snakes by parks, beaches, gardens and statues, and offers such amenities as washrooms, parking lots, drink34 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 018

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ing fountains and concession stands along the way. www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO This 49-acre free zoo in the

heart of the city is one of the nation’s oldest, with more than 1,200 animals throughout the grounds and in animal houses. The 14-acre Nature Boardwalk provides a haven of native trees, plants and animals and the opportunity to be immersed in a multi-sensory, interactive ecosystem. Open 365 days a year. Grounds open 10 am-4:30 pm, Nov.March; 10 am-5 pm, April-Oct. Free; parking $2035. www.lpzoo.org. 2001 N. Clark St., 312.742.2000.

Bus: 151, 156 to Fullerton MAGGIE DALEY PARKThe newest park in Chicago

is just east of Millennium Park: Maggie Daley Park, named for the former mayor’s wife and one of the most well-known city champions, provides beautiful green space with lake and skyline views in the middle of downtown. The park features an ice skating ribbon turn skate park in the summer, a climbing wall, an expansive and creatively themed playground, and plenty of space to relax and have a picnic. There’s a reason our city motto is “Urbs in Horto,” or “City in a Garden”—we just love getting outside! www.maggiedaleypark.com. Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., 312.552.3000. El: Loop to Randolph/Wabash MAGNIFICENT MILE Boasting some of the city’s

ritziest hotels, shops—including three malls—galleries and restaurants, Chicago’s famed “Mag Mile” runs along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street on the north to the Chicago River on the south. Cultural gems include the Museum of Contemporary Art, Lookingglass Theatre and Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA). Landmark Mag Mile architecture includes the Wrigley Building, the Tribune Tower and the Historic Water Tower, one of the only buildings to survive the 1871 Chicago Fire.

MILLENNIUM PARK This 24.5-acre green space

is one of the city’s major cultural centers; its centerpiece is the shiny elliptical sculpture by Anish Kapoor called Cloud Gate, which locals have affectionately nicknamed “The Bean.” Other highlights: a digitally animated water fountain created by contemporary artist Jaume Plensa; the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion; and the serene Lurie Garden. www.millenniumpark.org. 201 E. Randolph St., 312.742.1168. El: Loop to Randolph NAVY PIER Encompassing more than 50 acres

along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel; IMAX Theater; Chicago Children’s Museum; Chicago Shakespeare Theater; and a number of retail shops and restaurants. www.navypier.com. Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm; F-Sa 10 am-midnight. 600 E. Grand Ave., 800 .595.PIER(7437). Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier NORTH AVENUE BEACH Chicago’s hot destination

for summer fun, here you can soak up the rays, get in on a game of sand volleyball, rent a bike or inline skates, or head to the North Avenue Boathouse bar for cool drinks and mingling. www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. North Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, 312.742.PLAY(7529). Bus: 151 to North SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA One of the Midwest’s

premier theme parks, Six Flags offers more than 40 rides, including extreme coasters like Vertical Velocity, Goliath and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, the 4D interactive ride. Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine is a family-friendly adventure based on the classic mystery-solving pup and his w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 35

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pals. If you aren’t afraid to get wet, head on over to the Mega Wedgie, a five-story, near-vertical water slide that shoots you down at 40 miles per hour. Additional features include musical revues and interactive children’s areas. Open daily. Any day tickets $74.99; children age 2 and under free.

Parking $25. www.sixflags.com. Located off I-94 at the Grand Avenue East (Rt. 132) exit, Gurnee, 847.249.1776.

SKOKIE NORTHSHORE SCULPTURE PARK Situated

about 20 minutes north of downtown Chicago, the village of Skokie is home to this tranquil public sculpture park. The ideal locale for a pensive stroll on a sunny day, the park boasts more than 60 contemporary sculptures spanning various mediums, including many works by Illinois artists. Free. www. sculpturepark.org. McCormick Boulevard between Dempster Street and Touhy Avenue, Skokie, 847.679.4265.

SKYDECK CHICAGO At 103 stories high, the

Skydeck at the Willis (formerly Sears Tower) offers an unsurpassed view of Chicago and, on a clear day, up to four surrounding states. It also features multimedia exhibits showcasing the city from its historic past to the present. If you dare, brave a trip out onto the glass-bottomed Ledge—only 1.5” of glass separates you from Wacker Drive, 1353 feet below! Open 365 days a year: March-September 9 am-10 pm; October-February 10 am-8 pm (last ticket sold half-hour before close). Admission $23/Day, Night ticket $33; children ages 3-11 $15; children under 3 free. Fast Pass (3 and older) $49; children under 3 free. CityPASS and group rates available. www.theskydeck.com. 233 S. Wacker Dr., 312.875.9447. El: Loop to Quincy/Wells SOLDIER FIELD Located next to the Museum Cam-

pus, this iconic stadium is home to the Chicago Bears. When a game isn’t going on, the world’s best artists sell out concerts for an outdoor arena, and festivals take the field to show off the best food and drink in the city. Tours offered. www. soldierfield.net. 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., 312.235.7000. Bus: 146 to Museum Campus UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAMPUS President

Obama and the First Lady both worked at this historic, 211-acre academic institution. Its signature Gothic architecture is interspersed with other notable spots including the Smart Museum of Art and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Robie House. www.uchicago.edu. 5800 S. Ellis Ave., 773.702.1234.

Bus: 6 to 57th WRIGLEY FIELD Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the

second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, behind Boston’s Fenway Park (1912). Famed for its brick exterior and ivy-covered outfield walls, Wrigley is the site of numerous historic moments, including Babe Ruth’s called shot during the 1932 World Series, and Pete Rose’s 4,191st hit in 1985, which tied him with Ty Cobb for the most hits in baseball history. Ninety-minute tours are available to the public most dayswww.cubs.com. 1060 W. Addison St., 773.404.2827. El: Red to Addison

Kids’ Stuff CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Geared to

children under age 12, this Navy Pier museum includes an indoor water playground, hands-on art gallery, Skyline where kids learn how Chicago’s tall buildings stay standing and the Tinkering Lab and temporary exhibits. Open F-W 10 am-5 pm; Th 10 am-8 pm. Admission $14; seniors $13; free for 36 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 018

members and children under 1. Free for all Th 5-8 pm; free for children 15 and under first Su of the month. www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org. Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., 312.527.1000. Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Designed for children

ages 8 and under, this popular museum includes a water play area, music-makers exhibit, play vet’s office and grocery store (complete with mini carts and check-out lines), and face-painting stations. A gift shop and Cosi café round out the museum’s offerings. Open M 9:30 am-noon; Tu-Sa 9:30 am-5 pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission $7.50; seniors $6.50; children under 1 free. www.kohlchildrensmuseum. org. 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, 847.832.6600.

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER The first Lego-

land Discovery Center outside of Denmark, this 30,000-square-foot facility includes rides, a 4-D movie, Lego-based special effects, a gallery of works from master Lego builders and plenty of opportunity for kids—and grownups—to piece together their own creations. In Pirate Adventure Island, bitty buccaneers can sail the seas and discover a crystal cave as they create their own treasure map. Geared toward ages 2 to 12. Open daily 10 am-7 pm (last tickets sold at 5 pm). www. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/chicago. Streets of Woodfield, Schaumburg, 866.929.8111.

Museums ADLER PLANETARIUM This lakefront attraction on

the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits. The $14 million, ultra high-res, 360-degree Grainger Sky Theater features the sky show “Planet Nine,” all about the search for a new ninth planet. Permanent exhibit “Planet Explorers” offers hands-on learning for budding astronomers.

Follow Apollo 12 Captain James A. Lovell Jr. to the moon and back in the “Mission Moon” exhibit, featuring the Gemini 12 spacecraft that Lovell and Buzz Aldrin flew in 1966. Open daily 9:30 am-4 pm.

General admission (does not include shows) $12; children 3-11 $8. The All Access Pass allows access to all exhibitions and shows: $34.95; children $29.95. www.adlerplanetarium.org. 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.922.STAR(7827). Bus: 146 to museum AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUMThis museum, which

opened in May 2017, is aimed towards celebrating and educating the public on the lives and work of American writers from the past and present. Find permanent and temporary interactive exhibits that help dig deep into the art of writing. americanwritersmuseum.org. 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor, 312.374.8790.

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO A world-class mu-

seum, the Art Institute boasts one of the nation’s largest permanent collections of Impressionist paintings and an extensive display of Asian art. The 264,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing features an extensive collection of 20thand 21st-century art, including modern European paintings and sculptures and photography. Open daily 10:30 am-5 pm; Th 10:30 am-8 pm. Admission $25 (Illinois residents $22, Chicago residents $20); students and seniors $19 (Illinois residents, $16, Chicago residents $14); children under 14 free. Free family programming daily. www.artic.edu. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312.443.3600. El: Loop to Adams CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION For more

than 50 years, CAF has been celebrating Chicago’s magnificent architecture. The foundation offers

85+ docent-led tours, including Chicago’s most popular river cruise and many downtown walking tours that depart from its current location in the historic Railway Exchange Building. In summer 2018, CAF is moving to 111 E. Wacker Dr., above the CAF River Cruise dock, where it will open the new Chicago Architecture Center. The center will be an exciting destination for visitors and Chicagoans alike, with new exhibits, a lecture hall, a design studio and a gift shop. Open daily, 9am9pm. Tour prices vary. www.architecture.org. 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312.922.3432. El: Loop to Adams; 312.922.3432.

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM Explore Chicago’s

past and present with exhibits like the intricately restored “L Car No. 1” and memorabilia from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Permanent exhibit “Lincoln’s Chicago” highlight the life, presidency and death of our 16th president. Open M,WSa 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Tu 9:30 am-7:30 pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission (includes audio tour) $16; seniors and students $14; children 12 and under free. www. chicagohistory.org. 1601 N. Clark St., 312.642.4600.

El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM It’s game on at this

interactive museum, which commemorates the world of sports using simulated experiences, relics and stats. Organized by five major zones (Measure Up, Forensic Sports, Fan Zone, Curses & Superstitions, and the Hall of Legends), the museum delves into the science that unraveled infamous sports mysteries and engages visitors to test their own hand-eye coordination, agility and control against famous players like Blackhawk Patrick Kane and Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. Visitors can also relive the glory of the Cubs’ historic win at the new 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series exhibit. Entry is free with a minimum purchase at Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch, its dining sibling next door. General admission $10; seniors $6; kids under 3 free. M-Th 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Fr 11:30 am-9 pm, Sa 11 am-3:30 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. www.chicagosportsmuseum. com. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 7, 312.202.0500. El: Red to Chicago DANK HAUS The heart of Chicago’s German

community lies in the bustling, historically German neighborhood of Lincoln Square—specifically, at the DANK-Haus. The name stands for Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress, and it’s the headquarters of the largest chapter of the largest organization of German-Americans. The DANKHaus holds German language classes, events, chapter meetings and, every Saturday, double features of German films. Plus, a small museum displays German fine art and artifacts, including a model of the Olympic stadium in Munich and the exhibit Lost German Chicago, featuring art, artifacts and memorabilia from the city’s German Americans. Museum visits by appointment. www. dankhaus.com. 4740 N. Western Ave., 773.561.9181.

El: Brown to Western DRIEHAUS MUSEUM The historic 24,000-square-

foot Samuel M. Nickerson mansion in downtown’s Streeterville neighborhood houses this museum of decorative arts. In addition to an interior that features carved and inlaid wood paneling, 17 different types of marble and a 25-foot-high stained glass dome, it also showcases late 19th- and early 20thcentury treasures from the collection of its founder, Chicago philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus, including one of the country’s foremost assemblages of Louis Comfort Tiffany designs. Open Tu-Su 10

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am-5pm. Admission $20; seniors $12.50; students and children 6-12 $10. www.driehausmuseum.org.

40 E. Erie St., 312.482 .8933. El: Red to Chicago DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTO RY Named for Chicago’s first permanent citizen,

Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the museum displays art, artifacts and documents tracing AfricanAmerican history. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission $10; with ID students and seniors $7; children 6-11 $3; under 5 free; discounts for Chicago residents; free for military. Free for all Tu. www.dusablemuseum.org. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773.947.0600. Bus: 4 to 57th THE FIELD MUSEUM The Field Museum focuses

on science, environment and culture and is famously home to Sue, the restored and mounted skeleton of the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Ongoing exhibit “The Ancient Americas” takes visitors back 13,000 years, and the interactive Crown Family Playlab is geared to kids ages 2 to 6. Plus, check out the 3D movie theater. Open daily 9 am-5 pm (last admission 4 pm). Basic admission $22; seniors and students $19; children ages 3-11 $15; children 3 and under free. www.fieldmuseum.org. 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312.922.9410. Bus: 146 to museum ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER This sleek, 65,000-square-foot Stanley

Tigerman-designed facility just north of Chicago displays art and artifacts from people and places associated with the Holocaust. Featured are personal testimonies collected by Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation. Open M-Su 10 am-5 pm; Th 10 am-8 pm. Admission $12; seniors and students $8; children 5-11 $6. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org.

9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, 847.967.4800 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCI ENCE Housed in a historic Gold Coast mansion,

this quirky museum chronicles medical advances through the years with four floors of art, books, medical instruments and artifacts. The permanent exhibit “Milestones in Medical Imaging: From X-Ray to Nuclear Medicine” charts the progress of more than a century of imaging, from ultrasounds to MRIs. Open Tu-F 10 am-4 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-9 pm. Admission $15; students, seniors and members of the military $10; children 4-13 $7; children 3 and under free. Free for all Tu. www.imss.org. 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr., 312.642.6502. Bus: 151 to Burton JANE ADDAMS HULLHOUSE MUSEUM Honoring

the urban social activism of Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, this museum is located in the original social settlement house founded by Adams and Ellen Gates Starr in 1889. It features photos and artifacts of activities that took place at Hull House. Open Tu-F 10 am-4 pm; Su noon-4 pm. Free. www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull. 800 S. Halsted St., 312.413.5353. El: Blue to UIC/Halsted LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART The

gemstones, jades, rocks, fossils and minerals at this west suburban museum (designed to resemble a jewelry box) span many cultures and eras. The permanent collection features Chinese jade carvings, stone mosaics from Rome and Florence, animal dioramas, touchscreen exhibits of earth science phenomena, and the 18-karat gold Castle Lizzadro sculpture with diamond windows.

Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. Admission $5; seniors $4; students and teens $3; children 7-12 $2; children under 7 free. Free for all F. www.lizzadromuseum.org. 220 Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst, 630.833.1616

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART LUMA In

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART Located in

an airy space just off North Michigan Avenue, this museum presents selections from its permanent Martin D’Arcy Collection of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art, as well as rotating exhibits that focus on all aspects of spirituality. Open Tu 11 am-8 pm; W-Su 11 am-6 pm. Admission $9; seniors $6; students under 25 with ID $3. Free for Loyola students and staff with ID, children under 18, clergy, active military and their families; free for all Tu. www.luc.edu/luma. 820 N. Michigan Ave., 312.915.7600. El: Red to Chicago

Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, this is the nation’s largest (and the Midwest’s only) Mexican cultural center. The ongoing “Nuestras Historias” exhibit offers dynamic and diverse stories of Mexican identity. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. 1852 W. 19th St., 312.738.1503. El: Blue, Pink (54th/Cermak) to Damen

MCCORMICK BRIDGEHOUSE & CHICAGO RIVER MUSEUM Located inside the five-story tower

at the southwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, this museum serves as the Riverwalk Information Center and tells the history of the river, its importance to the growth of Chicago, and the significance of the double-decked bascule trunnion Michigan Avenue Bridge and its BeauxArts style bridgehouse. See the inner workings of the bridge, as well as an up-close look at the bridgehouse’s bas-reliefs. Th-M 10 am-5 pm. Suggested donation $3; children under 5 free. www. bridgehousemuseum.org. 376 N. Michigan Ave.; enter off the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive, 312.977.0227. El: Red, Loop to State and Lake MITCHELL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN

Founded in 1977, the Mitchell Museum is the only institution of its kind in the Chicago area that focuses on the history, culture and arts of Native Americans. The collection includes more than 10,000 objects. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su noon-4 pm. $5; seniors, students and children $2.50. www.mitchellmuseum.org. 3001 Central St., Evanston, 847.475.1030. El: Purple to Central MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART One of the

nation’s largest contemporary art museums, the MCA presents exhibits of painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance created since 1945. Open Tu, F 10 am-9 pm; W-Th, Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. Closed M. Admission $15; seniors and students $8; children 18 and under and members of the military free. www.mcachicago. org. 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312.280.2660. El: Red to Chicago MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY MSI—the

largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and foster curiosity. Between the World War II submarine, five-story movie screen, 40-foot tornado and the 727, you might wonder how they fit this much discovery inside one museum. One thing’s for sure: it helps to maximize your vertical space. MSI is open 9:30 am–4 pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Extended hours, until 5:30 pm, are offered during peak periods. www.msichicago.org. 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773.684.1414. Bus: 6, 55 to museum NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM The history of

the Greek experience in America finds a home at this newly named museum (formerly the Hellenic Museum and Cultural center), which showcases the creative expression of both the ancient and modern Hellenic people. Open Tu-W, F 11 am-5 pm; Th, 11 am-8 pm Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. Admission $10; seniors and students $8; children $7; children under 3 and members free. www.hellenicmuseum. org. 801 W. Adams St., 4th Floor, 312.655.1234.

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PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM This

73,000-square-foot museum focuses on the biodiversity of the Midwest. One of the most popular exhibits of the museum is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, featuring more than 1,000 winged beauties as well as several bird species in a tropical setting. Drop-in family activities take place most Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 pm. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm; Sa, Su 10 am-5 pm.

Admission $9; students and seniors $7; children $6. Suggested donation days on Th. www.naturemuseum.org. 2430 N. Cannon Dr., 773.755.5100.

Bus: 151, 156 to Fullerton PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM & LIBRARY From

Civil War history to wartime fiction to posters of Uncle Sam, this library across from Millennium Park and the Art Institute brims with material that emphasizes the importance of “citizen soldiers” in preserving democracy. The collection includes more than 30,000 books spanning countries, periods and military branches, as well as vintage magazines, audiovisuals, prints and memorabilia such as uniforms and medals. Current exhibits include “Faces of War: Documenting the Vietnam War from the Front Lines” and “Medal of Honor,” which highlights those who have received the prestigious award. Open M, Fr, Sa 10 am-4 pm; T-Th 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-4 pm. $5 admission. pritzkermilitary.org. 104 S. Michigan Ave., 312.374.9333. El: Red to Monroe SHEDD AQUARIUM From frolicking sea otters to

sharks and exotic eels, the Shedd Aquarium is home to an array of fascinating aquatic animals.

The renovated Oceanarium features the popular belugas, otters, dolphins and the “One World” show. Other highlights include the Wild Reef shark habitat and the Caribbean Reef exhibit, where divers hand-feed fish and sharks in a 90,000-gallon aquarium. The Behind the Scenes Tour (F, Sa, Su; 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm; extra admission required) gives visitors a rare peek into the workings of the aquarium. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm; Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. Illinois resident general admission $8; children $6. Total Experience pass $39.95; children 3-11 $30.95. www.sheddaquarium.org. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.939.2438. Bus: 146 to museum SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM Located in Chi-

cago’s historically Swedish neighborhood of Andersonville, this family-friendly museum highlights the history, culture and traditions of Swedish immigrants in Chicago. The upstairs Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration is a popular interactive space where children can travel back a century to a rural Swedish farm, learn what it was like to journey by steamer ship to America or pretend to sail on a Viking vessel. Open M-F 10 am-4 pm; Sa, Su 11 am-4 pm. $4; children, students and seniors $3; family $10. www.samac.org. 5211 N. Clark St., 773.728.8111. El: Red to Berwyn

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Kinship & Next of Kin Building off Evanston’s neighborhood vibe, L3 Hospitality Group has opened dual concepts in the North Shore town aimed at being local gathering spots.

Head to Kinship for a formal American eatery and Next of Kin for a grab-and-go café. www.nextofkinship.com. 625 Davis St., Evanston, 847.563.8242.

AMK KITCHEN BARAmerican. Does it get more

quintessential U.S.A. than a rich whiskey and some comfort food? AMK Kitchen Bar ups the drinking ante with 60 varieties of the classic spirit and dishes with a “Bucktown Twist” (think pot pie with a duck fat crust or turducken sausages to top your pizza).

D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.amkchicago.com.

1954 W. Armitage Ave., 773.276.4400. El: Blue to Damen. $$ ANTIQUE TACO Mexican. Given all the Latin

restaurants in this city, any taco can start to taste like a McTaco. Now here’s the exception in Wicker Park: a cozy storefront space where the humble dish gets extra special TLC. Affordable and stylish, these tacos tease the palette with ingredients such as grilled ribeye, cheese whiz, pumpkin seeds and caramelized poblanos. The decor embodies market charm, with vintage signs, worn cans and a white board scripted with a dry-erase marker setting the tone for a casual meal out. L and D (T-Su). www.antiquetaco.com. 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.687.8697. El: Blue to Division. $$ THE CHOP SHOPAmerican. Chop Shop is some-

thing of a haven for gourmands, who’ll love the salumeria’s selection of cured meats; the bar’s wide range of beer/wine and liquors; and the restaurant foodie-friendly small plates. The butcher and restaurant staff collaborate to create a rotating seasonal menu. L (M, W-Su); D (M, W-Sa); brunch (Su).

www.chopshopchi.com. 2033 W. North Ave., 773.537.4440. El: Blue to Damen CLUB LUCKY Italian. This Bucktown

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SMALL CHEVAL Hamburgers & Hot Dogs. Chicago is full of cult-worthy

eats, both oldies (loaded hot dogs) and newbies—the burger at chic Au Cheval, which is also frustratingly famous for its wait times. Enter Wicker Park sib, Small Cheval, with a burgers-and-fries menu for those hankering for the prime beef patty, minus the lines. L, D (daily). www.smallcheval.com. 1732 N. Milwaukee Ave.,. El: Blue to Damen. $; 150 N. Riverside Plaza,.

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favorite serves up traditional, familystyle Italian cuisine with a generous helping of ’40s supper-club atmosphere. Menu highlights include a fresh vegetarian antipasti, housemade pastas and eggplant parmigiana.

Cocktail lounge and private room for celebrations.

Valet parking. L (M-F), D (nightly). www.clubluckychicago.com. 1824 W. Wabansia Ave., 773.227.2300.

El: Blue to Damen. $$-$$$ HOTCHOCOLATE American. Known for her dessert

savvy, chef Mindy Segal shows she can handle it all with dishes like lamb and crema casa sandwiches or arctic char with creamed greens and mint. Signature desserts include warm brioche doughnuts, chocolate soufflé tarts and seasonal fruit creations like a rhubarb creme brulee tart. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su), brunch (Sa, Su). www.hotchocolatechicago.com.

1747 N. Damen Ave., 773.489.1747. El: Blue to Damen. $$ MOTT STAsian. On the fringe of Wicker Park,

this Asian-inspired restaurant draws destination diners for its shareable plates and curated cocktails. Stumble upon a slew of surprise menu items, from duck hearts and strawberries to crab brain fried rice, alongside staples such as short rib and steamed cod. D (Tu-Su), Br (Su). www. mottstreetchicago.com. 1401 N. Ashland Ave., 773.687.9977. El: Blue to Division

THE SMOKE DADDY Barbecue. Live music and

platters of slow-cooked ribs, chicken, pork and beef draw a meat-loving Wicker Park crowd to this low-key, low-lit space. Good veggie barbecue sandwich, too. Sides of mac and cheese, corn bread, sweet potato fries, Key lime pie and iron skillet cookies round out the menu. Great deal: $1 wings (W), half-priced burger (Th). L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.thesmokedaddy.com. 1804 W. Division St., 773.772.MOJO(6656). El: Blue to Division. $-$$

Gold Coast CHICAGO Q Barbecue. From the looks of the white-

trimmed, homey-exterior of the place, q could be short for “quaint.” Once you step instead, you’ll realize this Gold Coast spot, run by executive chef Lee Ann Whippen from TLC’s “BBQ Pit Masters,” the q stands for one thing: mouth-watering, succulent meat that’s been smoked to tenderness. L and D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.chicagoqrestaurant.

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com. 1160 N. Dearborn St., 312.642.1160. El: Red to Clark/Division. $$-$$$ GIBSONS BAR & STEAKHOUSE Steak. The steaks

and chops are prime, and so is the people-watching at this buzzing restaurant in the heart of the Gold Coast. On-the-prowl singles eye each other in the bar, while power players angle for prime booth seating in the packed dining room. Servers?

They’re smart, smooth and unfazed by the hubbub.

L, D (daily). www.gibsonssteakhouse.com. 1028 N. Rush St., 312.266.8999. El: Red to Chicago; 5464 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 847.928.9900; 2105 Spring Rd., Oakbrook, 630.954.0000. $$$ TAVERN ON RUSH Steak. This upscale, contem-

porary steakhouse boasts an extensive menu of classic American fare, including prime steaks and chops, fresh fish, pasta and daily specials prepared by executive chef John Gatsos. A Gold Coast neighborhood destination, it features a sprawling bar, multilevel seating, an open kitchen and wide windows that offer guests a view of lively Rush Street. Valet parking. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). www. tavernonrush.com. 1031 N. Rush St., 312.664.9600.

El: Red to Clark/Division. $$-$$$

Lakeview CERES’ TABLE American. Respected chef Giuseppe

Scurato (Boka, Landmark) goes solo with this Uptown venture, whose contemporary American menu shows influences of Scurato’s native Italy in dishes like rabbit leg with sweet potato gnocchi and calf’s liver with white corn polenta. Specials include the $22 Trio at the bar, Su-Th, including a pizza and glass of house wine (or daily draft beer).

D (daily). www.cerestable.com. 3124 N. Broadway Ave., 773.922.4020. Bus: 36 to Briar KANELA BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast/Brunch.

Typical brunch items are topped off with simple Greek touches, and more often than not, a healthy splash of powdered sugar. From stuffed french toast with whipped ricotta, or a french-toast flight for the indecisive, and the spicy feta omelette made with tyrokafteri cheese, it’s hard to leave hungry. B, L (daily). www.kanelabreakfastclub.com.

3231 N. Clark St., 773.248.1622. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont; 1552 N. Wells St., 312.255.1206.

El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick; 1408 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.661.1010. El: Blue to Damen. $-$$ OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE Barbecue. An upscale-

casual barbecue joint, where “MasterChef” alum Tony Scruggs mans the smokers. Feast on massive combo platters stacked with brisket, ribs and brined chicken, followed by apple fritters for dessert. L (F-Su); D (nightly). www.oldcrowsmokehouse. com. 3506 N. Clark St., 773.537.4452. El: Red to Addison; 149 W. Kinzie St., 773.348.8899. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$

Lincoln Park ALINEA Eclectic. Featuring the groundbreaking

cuisine of James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Grant Achatz, Alinea is one of Chicago’s two Michelin three-star restaurants. But to stay on the cutting edge, the restaurant decided it needed a little makeover. Four months of rebuilding in 2016 and the place looks better than ever—along with a new menu to keep diners on their toes. With three distinct experiences (kitchen table, first floor gallery and three salons), patrons get to choose what kind of culinary adventure they want to embark upon, from environment to coordinating w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 39

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LONGMAN & EAGLE American. A Logan Square

hipster crowd packs this buzzing inn and neighborhood restaurant, whose regional American, head-to-tail menu offers roasted bone marrow and a satisfying wild boar sloppy joe; the bar pours 50-plus bourbons. Brunch, D (daily); expanded brunch menu (Sa, Su). www.longmanandeagle. com. 2657 N. Kedzie St., 773.276.7110. El: Blue to Logan Square. $-$$

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PARACHUTE Korean. Destination diners head to

Avondale for pristine, critically acclaimed KoreanAmerican fare. The 40-seat restaurant sources ingredients at their peak and updates the menu daily. Look for affordably priced wine, beer and cocktails to complement the imaginative cuisine.

D (Tu-Sa). www.parachuterestaurant.com. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773.654.1460. Bus: 152 to Kedzie

Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue EATALY Italian. With culinary superstars as owners

(Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich) and enough wine, produce, cheese, fish and meat to feed a small Italian village, Eataly brings a museum-like experience to downtown Chicago. Choose from 20plus dining options (oven-fired pizza, housemade pasta, gelato and more), pick up wine, parma and specialty items. www.eataly.com/eataly-chicago. 43 E. Ohio St., 312.521.8700. El: Red to Grand. $-$$$ EGGS INC. Breakfast. This hip breakfast spot pro-

vides old school service and courtesy while serving the latest trends in food. Find egg favorites such as eggs benedict, omelettes, egg sandwiches, steak and eggs as well as a variety of pancakes, waffles and other breakfast go-tos. B, L (daily). www. eggsincorporated.com. 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, 312.429.4919.; 220 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630.717.5555.; 278 S. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, 630.679.9999.

HARRY CARAY’S 7TH INNING STRETCH American.

With photographs from the iconic Cubs announcer’s private collection and sports memorabilia, this Mag Mile restaurant celebrates two American traditions: comfort food and sports. Paying homage to the historic Water Tower, it capitalizes upon its picturesque location with floor-to-ceiling windows and an urban, industrial aesthetic captured by Edison bulbs, steel piping and concrete. Diners sip on craft beers and milkshakes before diving into juicy burgers, farm-fresh salads and oven-fired pizzas.

Next door, explore more Chicago sports history at the interactive Chicago Sports Museum—admission is free for diners. L, D (daily). www.harrycarays. com. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Seventh Floor, 312.202.0500. El: Red to Chicago. $$-$$$

Old Town OLD TOWN SOCIAL American. From tender, deli-

cious harissa wings and goat-cheese-mushroom quesadillas to top-notch beer-battered cheese curds and a smoky barbecue beef-brisket sandwich, the chefs work wonders in the kitchen of this neighborhood tavern. The turn-of-the-century design features a modern, rustic interior with a fireplace and 23 HDTVs. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su).

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STEAKBARSteakhouse. The steak: chicken fried

chicken, charred New York strip, salmon and duchess. The bar: bottles of locals Revolution and Lagunitas, gimlets, Manhattans, dirties and chocolate martinis. The look: chic multilevel, musicinfused, DJ-driven late-night spot in Old Town. D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.steakbarchicago.com.

1500 N. Wells St., 773.966.0404. Bus: 156 to Burton. $$-$$$.

River North CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE Steak. Known for its mam-

moth USDA prime steaks, chops and prime rib, this classy restaurant has been a Chicago legend since 1986. The menu is complemented by an awardwinning wine list, with more than 650 selections from around the globe and more than 40 wines by the glass. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. D (daily). www.chicagochophouse.com. 60 W. Ontario St., 312.787.7100. El: Red to Grand. $$$ DOLCE ITALIAN Italian. In the Godfrey Hotel,

this third outpost of the South Beach hot spot is a bright, upbeat space, fitting for its faith in “la dolce vita.” The modern Italian menu includes a generous antipasti section; Neopolitan pizzas; pappardelle alla bolognese with a braised beef, veal and pork ragu; and seared halibut. B, D (daily); L (M-F); Br (Sa-Su). www.dolceitalianrestaurant.

com/chicago. Godfrey Hotel, 127 W. Huron St., 312.754.0700. El: Red to Chicago HARRY CARAY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE Steak.

One of the city’s top steakhouses, this classic Italian joint pays tribute to beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster Harry Caray with walls of sports paraphernalia and a well-executed menu of prime steaks, chops and pastas, plus more casual options like sandwiches and salads. Grab a drink at Harry’s 60-foot-6-inch bar—the length from a pitcher’s mound to home plate. L, D (daily). www. harrycarays.com. 33 W. Kinzie St., 312.828.0966. El: Red to Grand; 10233 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, 847.699.1200; 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, 630.953.3400. $$-$$$ HOOTERS American. At this national restaurant

chain, the famous “Hooters girls” serve up comfort food like chicken wings, chicken Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, shrimp, oysters and more. See website for complete list of locations. L, D (daily). www. originalhooters.com. 660 N. Wells St., 312.944.8800.

El: Brown, Purple to Chicago; 8225 W. Higgins Road, 773.714.0193; 1303 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, 630.960.4008; 9159 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, 708.423.4668; 1110 N. Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, 847.619.4668; 15300 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park, 708.460.4088; 4395 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, 630.851.4008. $-$$; 5925 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside, 708.354.0486.; 5670 Northridge Drive, Gurnee, 847.360.1672.; 3301 Hennepin Drive, Joliet, 815.267.8602.; 708.889.0446.; 2503 W. N. Ave., Melrose Park, 708.486.1895.

INDIA HOUSE Indian. Sample fare from across the

many regions of India at this well-appointed, comfortable restaurant, featuring dishes like chicken pakoras (deep-fried chicken marinated in a blend of masala) and bhindi amchur (fried slices of okra seasoned with tangy Indian spices). L, D (daily). www.indiahousechicago.com. 59 W. Grand Ave., 312.645.9500. El: Red to Grand; 721 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, 847.278.0760.

MERCADITO Mexican. This stylish, contemporary

Mexican spot offers a dozen different taco offerings including a beer-battered mahi-mahi with chipotle aioli and Mexican slaw, as well as a herbmarinated chicken taco and chile ancho-spiced chocolate cake. Mercadito has salsas aplenty and exotic tequila cocktails, all in an upbeat-lounge atmosphere with one of the largest mezcal selections in the city. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). www. mercaditorestaurants.com. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312.329.9555. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $-$$ SIENA TAVERN Italian. Inspired by “Top Chef”

competitor Fabio Viviani’s trip to Siena, Italy, this dining spot blends the feel of Old World hospitality with the style of a modern, industrial tavern. Dishes include a wide selection of housemade pastas, braised ossobuco and a dry-aged porterhouse.

L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). www.sienatavern.com. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312.595.1322. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$-$$$

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STEAK 48Steakhouse. The founders of Mastro’s

bring a new modern concept to River North with Steak 48, where prime cuts and premium seafood take the plate. The restaurant has an in-house butcher shop where 28-day wet-aged steaks are cut and prepared by hand, with much of the meat coming from locally-sourced Midwestern farms and high-quality Wagyu beef from the Mishima Reserve. The on-display raw bar also has Alaskan king crab, Maine lobster and freshly shucked East and West Coast oysters on ice. A 3,000-bottle wine vault also provides a variety of pours to complement every meal, while neutral decor and large booths make for a comfortable yet upscale setting.

D (daily). www.steak48.com. 615 N. Wabash Ave., 312.266.4848. El: Red to Grand

South Loop CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE Indian. Traditional Indian

and Nepalese dishes are the specialty at this reasonably priced South Loop spot, from samosas and pakoras to chicken tikka masala, shrimp madras and a variety of specialty breads. Popular lunch buffet offers over 22 items ($11.95; weekends and holidays $12.95; kids half-price). Corporate and hotel delivery, too. L, D (daily); Curry Hut: L, D (TuSu). www.curryhouseonline.com. 899 S. Plymouth Court, 312.362.9999. El: Red to Harrison; Curry Hut: 410 Sheridan Road, Highwood, 847.432.2889. $-$$ ELEVEN CITY DINER Delis/Sandwiches. Classier

than your average diner, this Jewish deli and popular lunch spot caters to Chicago’s corned beef-, latke- and lox-loving crowd with hand-cut meats, fresh soups and a variety of salads and sandwiches.

An in-house soda jerk whips up served-with-the-tin classic egg creams, phosphates, shakes and malts.

Breakfast is served all day. B, L, D (daily). www.elevencitydiner.com. 1112 S. Wabash Ave., 312.212.1112.

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Streeterville HARRY CARAY’S TAVERN American. The beloved

downtown Italian steakhouse dedicated to preserving the Cubs announcer’s memory also runs this classy waterfront tavern featuring memorabiliacovered walls, dozens of HDTVs and a tempting bar menu of salads, oven-fired pizzas and burgers (choose beef or turkey, toppings, buns, cheeses and sauces). In warm weather, grab a table on the patio for lake views. L, D (daily).**Because of construction in the Navy Pier Family Pavilion, the tavern is closed and will reopen on Feb. 26, 2018.** www.harrycarays.com. Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., 312.527.9700. Bus: 29, 65, 66 to Navy Pier. $-$$

The Loop THE BERGHOFF German. One of Chicago’s oldest

restaurants, this classic 1898 bar and downstairs café is a popular spot for lunch, dinner and afterwork drinks. At today’s Berghoff, diners will find lighter and more contemporary dishes (including many that are certified gluten-free) alongside treasured old world favorites. Under the helm of fourth generation Peter Berghoff, The Berghoff Group includes the historic Berghoff Restaurant, Berghoff Café, and Berghoff Café O’Hare. L, D (M-Sa). www. theberghoff.com. 17 W. Adams St., 312.427.3170. El: Red to Monroe. $-$$ PIZANO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza. Deep-dish pie

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Donna Marie still prepares all the dough. Other favorite menu items include cheesy garlic bread, chicken Parmesan and four-cheese tortellini. Most locations L, D (daily). www.pizanoschicago.com. 61 E. Madison St., 312.236.1777. El: Red to Monroe; 864 N. State St., 312.751.1766. El: Red to Chicago; 800 N. Dearborn St., 312.335.8833. El: Red to Chicago; 2056 W. Division St., 773.252.1777. El: Blue to Damen or Division; 2106 S. Indiana Ave., 312.842.0777; 1808 N. Waukegan Rd., Glenview, 847.486.1777. $$

West Loop AVEC Wine Bar. This modern, minimalist room

draws a sophisticated, upscale crowd with its smart wine selection and rustic small plates like chorizostuffed dates, wood-fired flatbreads and housemade pastas. Cedar walls and ceiling, a stainless steel bar and a rear glass wall of wine give the narrow space a spa-like feel; the no-reservations policy means that chances are, you will wait for a table.

Not such a bad thing, since the people-watching is beyond compare. D (daily). www.avecrestaurant. com. 615 W. Randolph St., 312.377.2002. El: Pink, Green to Clinton. $$$ BAR SIENA Italian. Located in the happening

West Loop, Bar Siena is the more casual answer to River North’s Siena Tavern. Another concept by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, the two-story space features a twinkle-light lit tree growing from the first floor bar, creating a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

The menu stays true to Viviani’s Italian roots, but with modern updates—think short rib lasagna and prosciutto fig pizza topped with spiced pistachios.

For dessert, don’t forget to stop by BomboBar, the on-street take-out window for bombolini and gelato. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). www.barsiena.com.

832 W. Randolph St., 312.492.7775. El: Green/Pink to Morgan. $$ LITTLE GOAT DINER American. This addition to the

West Loop, run by “Top Chef” winner Stephanie Izard, is not just a diner—it’s a full coffee bar, all-day breakfast eatery and fresh bakery. Check out signature dishes such as the Fat Elvis waffles, the Sloppy Goat sandwich, and desserts like the Choco Taco and PB& J shake. B, L and D (daily). www.littlegoatchicago.com. 820 W. Randolph St., 312.888.3455. El: Green, Pink to Morgan-Lake. $-$$ THE PUBLICAN Belgian. From the folks behind

Randolph Street hits avec and Blackbird comes this beer-centric restaurant, with a focus on Belgian brews and a smart, creative menu to go along with them—think oysters, charcuterie, mussels and aged hams. D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www. thepublicanrestaurant.com. 837 W. Fulton Market, 312.733.9555. El: Green, Pink to Morgan. $$-$$$ STK CHICAGOAmerican. Blending a modern steak-

house with a chic lounge, you’ll get the trendiest fine dining experience. Under executive chef’s Nicolas Cabrera’s direction, expect to find carefully prepared, artful imaginations of steak, shellfish, fish, chicken and more. D (daily). togrp.com/venue/ stk-chicago. 9 W Kinzie St., 312.340.5636.

SUGAR FACTORYAmerican. Dine on everything

from pancakes and crepes to burgers and steaks, before plunging into the real meal: the sweet treats. Try their famous Couture Pops (celebrities’ lollipop of choice), smoking candy goblets or dig into the gigantic King-Kong sundae. B, L, D (daily). www.sugarfactory.com. 55 E Grand Ave., 312.946.2002.

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Day Trippers

First Timers

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When you have limited time to spend in the city, check out these attractions for a true Chicago experience. (1) The Magnificent Mile is an iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue that runs 13 blocks from Oak Street to the Chicago River and offers rich architecture, 460 stores including high-end boutiques and a number of varied dining options. (2) Millennium Park is another popular landmark in the Loop that offers Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) for the perfect selfie, the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry and The Crown Fountain for seasonable fun. (3) The Green Mill located in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood is the place to go for a night of jazz and spirits. Molded after the clubs in the city in the '30s and '40s it offers live music and an unforgettable cabaret vibe every night.

If it's your first time in Chicago, welcome!

Here are three of our favorite ways to get a good impression. (1) Museum Campus near the South Loop is the hub of cultural activity in the city. It connects the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field, Northerly Island and the Adler Planetarium and features ample walkways decorated with sculptures and other unique details. (2) Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most famous tourist destinations that dates back to 1916 and today offers attractions like the iconic Ferris Wheel, beautiful Crystal Gardens, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and the Chicago Children's Museum.

(3) As seen on TV, Weiner's Circle in Lincoln Park is the place to get a hot dog with all the fixin's. Just make sure you have a thick skin for the trademark taunts and jokes.

Traveling in groups? Plan an outing that's entertaining for everyone. (1) Chicago Architecture Foundation has daily tours that take you on a journey of brilliant design. From walking tours of skyscrapers to river cruises that showcase all the various bridges, there are 85 tours to choose from. (2) Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is the city's original tapas bar for shared Spanish dishes and sangria that are best enjoyed with company. An all-season patio also gives you a chance to enjoy the outdoors year-round. (3) EscapeHouse Chicago takes a cue from the popular escape room group adventures, putting you into character as classified spies that have to save the White House from imminent doom. Best for groups of five or more. Head next door to SafeHouse for a meal and drinks when your mission is over.

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