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The pork schnitzel at Funkenhausen, pounded thin and fried to a crispy golden brown.

Oktoberfest restaurant specials in Chicago, from German steins to massive brats

September 23, 2021 at 12:37 p.m.

While it would make sense for a festival celebrating (among other things) beer and sausages to have originated in Chicago, Oktoberfest started off in Munich in 1810 before spreading across...

Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues perform at Jerk, Seafood, and Vegan Fest in Washington Park Sept. 21, and will play Millennium Park this weekend.

Things to Do in Chicago this weekend: Live music, tacos and an Oktoberfest for dogs

September 17, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Riot Fest is back: No other place offers the live shows of Slipknot, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Dropkick Murphys, Rancid and more in one spot. This weekend, be prepared to sing,...

"Smile =]" by artist Kalan Strauss at the Neon and Light Museum at 325 W. Huron Street in Chicago.

Things to Do in Chicago this weekend: Printers Row to Pitchfork, neon to Sneaker Con

September 10, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Tour of Ravenswood arts and industry: Guests are invited to explore the history of Ravenswood while visiting artists' studios and manufacturing businesses. During their 19th annual celebration, the ArtWalk is...

Ari Brown at the Chicago Jazz Festival at the Pritzker Pavilion in 2018.

Things to Do in Chicago for Labor Day weekend

September 3, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Legend has returned: It's been three years since Grammy Award-winner John Legend has been on tour and he'll be live in the north suburbs this weekend. Celebrating the success of...

21 Labor Day specials from Chicago-area restaurants, from patriotic margarita flights to take-home grilling kits

August 30, 2021 at 2:49 p.m.

While the summer hasn't gone quite as some might have planned, it can still be hard to see it go (although we aren't sorry to say goodbye to August's heat...

Singer-songwriter Macy Gray performs during a 100th 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2019, in Philadelphia.

Macy Gray, Zoo Brew, drag show and wine festival: Things to do around Chicago this weekend

August 26, 2021 at 5:40 p.m.

Takin' it back 100 years. The roaring 20's are back at Chicago's newest upscale entertainment venue located in the same building as The Underground. To celebrate the grand opening of...

Rapper 50 Cent makes an appearance in Chicago this weekend, hosting late night Friday at Underground.

Things to Do in Chicago this weekend: 50 Cent at Underground Friday, Summer Smash all weekend, plus the Blue Angels

August 19, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.

50 Cent at Underground: Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter, producer and actor 50 Cent is making an impromptu stop in Chicago this weekend, hosting at Underground after midnight. Doors open 10 p.m....

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a practice run for the 2019 Chicago Air and Water Show along the Chicago lakefront on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019.

8 restaurants, bars and boats to catch weekend’s Blue Angels-only version of Air and Water Show

August 20, 2021 at 10:39 a.m.

While Chicago pared down the 2021 version of the annual Air and Water Show, this weekend's two days of demonstrations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels remains a fun sight...

Bikers participate in the annual Naked Bike Ride along West Kinzie Street in Chicago in June 2018.

Things to Do in Chicago to make the most of August, from Retro on Roscoe to the Naked Bike Ride

August 13, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Summer isn't over just yet: Make the most out of the rest of this Chicago summer with an unforgettable patio party and beverage class. Enjoy wood-fired fare, seasonal sips and...

Things to Do in Chicago in August: Street fests, Marvel and a new Chicago golf course

August 6, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Drink, eat, and dance in Hubbard Street: Head to West Town to celebrate this 5th annual neighborhood street fest. The celebration centers on food, music, drinks and friends. This year's...

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