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Step inside a Van Gogh painting |
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Block off your calendar for June 2021 and plan a trip south to catch “The Lume Indianapolis” exhibition, which will display more than 3,000 moving interpretations of Van Gogh’s paintings like, Starry Night and Sunflowers set to a rousing classical soundtrack. The digital gallery uses 150 high-definition projectors to create floor-to-ceiling images that you can fully immerse yourself in. |
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Chill out with the help of ube pancakes, peach crumble crepes and other CBD-infused treats at Wake ‘n Bacon, a new brunch spot in Lakeview that offers cannabidiol add-ons for each dish. | |
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Sip deliciously witchy cocktails—complete with flower ice cubes and edible sparkles—at “I Put a Spell on You,” a Hocus Pocus-themed pop-up bar in West Town. | |
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Head to a safe-yet-scary Halloween celebration at Time Out Market Chicago, where you’ll find costume contests, photo ops and spooky snacks galore. | | | | |
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Gretel Griddle Burger at Gretel |
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This freshman may be new to the lineup, but damn if she’s not already a first-string player. The messy mélange of flavors is wonderfully indulgent, with a cascade of garlic aioli and American cheese dripping out of every crevice. |
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Mott Burger at Time Out Market |
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This fine specimen is one of the city’s most interesting burgers: Juicy patties are layered with melted American cheese, hoisin aioli, pickled jalapenos, miso butter, pickles, sautéed onions and a cloud of sweet-potato frizzles. |
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Single Cheeseburger at The Region |
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Channeling old-school burger joints in Northwest Indiana, the Region is known for its smash burger, with a lacey-edged patty that extends well past the bun. The crispy beef is dressed up with bright-green relish and house sauce. |
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Basic Burger at Top Notch Beefburgers |
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The namesake burger is old-school minimalist, a deeply satisfying quarter-pound patty sauteed in its own juices and served with the simplest toppings—grilled onions and ketchup-mustard-pickle on a feather-light bun. |
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Travel back in time to Chicago’s clubbing epicenter |
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Before the West Loop was Chicago’s hottest ’hood, it was a gritty nightlife destination like no other. Hosted at Time Out Market Chicago, “Flyers Over Fulton” presents a collection of flyers, photos and other memorabilia from Fulton Market's club scene in the early ’90s—all presented in a socially-distanced setting. Don your finest club kid attire and join us for dinner, drinks, DJs and the coolest history lesson of all time. |
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The 20 people, places and things shaping a better Chicago |
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Over the past 12 months, Chicago has changed in ways we’d never thought possible. Some of these innovations may not be permanent, but the disruption to city life offers a chance to rewrite the rules and make a lasting impact. As we take stock and look forward, we’ve gathered some of the most exciting people, places and things that are creating a better Chicago today, tomorrow and beyond. |
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Check out the best Halloween events in Chicago |
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The spookiest night of the year is upon us! Though you’ll have to wear a different kind of mask this year, there’s still plenty to do around town—from pop-up bars and horror flicks at the drive-in to boozy pumpkin patches. |
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