Vela is now open in River North

Vela Bar y Cocina brings a sexy new vibe to the former 3 Greens Market in the shadow of East Bank Club

Eater Chicago
iO Fest, Chicago’s Largest Improv Festival, Kicks Off Thursday With Star-Studded Lineup

iO Theater’s inaugural fest will feature performances from more than 70 acts, headlined by iO alum Tim Meadows and Matt Walsh, among others.

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Midnight Circus Returns To City Parks This Fall — And Brings Big Top To Lincoln Square

This year's tour includes stops at Welles Park, Grand Crossing Park, McKinley Park and Jefferson Park.

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The best jazz clubs in Chicago

Swing the night away.

Time Out Chicago
Wicker Park Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a diverse, dance-ready bill

The three-day street fest packs in enough musical diversity to suit your mood, whether you’re in full-throttle party mode or just want to chill in the sun.

Chicago Reader
Chef Bill Kim is throwing a Korean-style barbecue in West Loop next week

Join Time Out Market Chicago for a feast.

Time Out
Chicago Weekend Guide! Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend July 19-21 | SociaLifeChicago | The Best of Chicago Society, Fashion, Luxury Lifestyle, Travel

The weekend is upon us and many of you are looking for a good time or at the least somewhere to go and have fun, maybe meet new people or cultivate a new hobby? Keep scrolling as we’ve curated a nice varied selection of things to do from events taking place in and around Chicago…

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Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel Unveils LOULOU In Logan Square

The “creative studio,” opening in August in the former Second Generation spot, will host culinary events and chef talks and will serve as a smaller restaurant offering Sunday brunch.

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It’s Bronze Age food for the soul when Meze Table return to the next Monday Night Foodball

The Greek Food pop-up/farmers' market super duo Meze Table return to Monday Night Foodball.

Chicago Reader
Savor Georgian Dumplings and Wine at a Suburban Chicago Hideaway

Stumara in Wheeling offers a tasty introduction to the transcontinental country

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