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14/07/2015

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13/07/2015

Our Chicago events breakdown for July 2015. Get off your butt and do something! http://trulychicago.com/2015/07/09/chicago-event-breakdown-july-2015/

Here are our Truly Chicago picks for the top Chicago events happening this July. There are literally TONS of awesome options to choose from. Our suggestion? Get outside and enjoy some nice weather ...

13/05/2015

We are SO pumped about this Lollapalooza 2015 Lineup Breakdown from our in-house music expert. You will NOT find the level of detail in commentary and ratings for each performing artist anywhere else. That being said, get ready, it's brutally honest! http://trulychicago.com/2015/05/13/brutally-honest-lollapalooza-2015-lineup-breakdown/

Get a brutally honest breakdown of the Lollapalooza 2015 lineup from our music expert including sortable columns with commentary for each performing artist.

09/05/2015

Brand new event this year, Lincoln Park Wine Festival is coming up! http://trulychicago.com/2015/05/07/lincoln-park-wine-festival/

Announcing a brand new event coming to Chicago May 30 & 31, the first-ever Lincoln Park Wine Festival!

07/05/2015

Chicago Craft Beer Week is back! http://trulychicago.com/2015/05/04/chicago-craft-beer-week-back/

Don't miss out on another great Chicago Craft Beer Week where you can explore new beers and breweries all week long across the city of Chicago.

25/03/2015

Don't miss this unique opportunity to see some of Chicago's most talented young designers. Check out the upcoming SAIC Fashion 2015 & THE WALK http://trulychicago.com/2015/03/25/saic-fashion-show-walk-2015/

Celebrate Chicago's budding designers at SAIC Fashion 2015 & THE WALK on May 8, 2015 in Millennium Park.

20/03/2015

For all our gluten free and allergy sensitive people out there, this event is calling your name! Check out the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo http://trulychicago.com/2015/03/19/gluten-free-allergy-friendly-expo/

Grab your change to explore a new lifestyle at the Gluten Free & Allergy Friendly Expo in Chicago at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

12/03/2015

St. Patrick's Day plans in Chicago? We've got you covered! http://trulychicago.com/2015/03/12/st-patricks-day-chicago-2015/

Which St. Patrick's Day celebrations are you participating in this year in Chicago? We've got the list for you!

26/02/2015

Why not raise money while you're freezing your butt off this winter? Check out the 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge http://trulychicago.com/2015/02/25/15th-annual-chicago-polar-plunge/

Dive into the freezing cold Lake Michigan for the 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge and support a great cause!

24/02/2015

Calling all creatives for this inaugural Chicago event. Check out the Lake FX Summit + Expo, a free event for all! http://trulychicago.com/2015/02/23/lake-fx-summit-expo-chicago/

See what the Lake FX Summit + Expo inaugural for all types of creatives including artists, film makers, entrepreneurs and business professionals!

18/02/2015

It may only be Tuesday, but we're already thinking about weekend brunch *mouth watering* http://trulychicago.com/2015/02/17/tasty-chicago-brunch-neighborhood/

Find a new brunch spot with our Tasty Chicago Brunch by Neighborhood guide. Leave no waffle unturned!

14/02/2015

Are you spending your Valentine's Day drinking beer outside on a chilly rooftop? Some Chicagoans are! Check out Polar Beer Fest 2015 http://trulychicago.com/2015/02/14/chicago-polar-beer-fest-2015/

No Valentine's Day plans? Head to Chicago's Rock Bottom Brewery for the Polar Beer Fest 2015!

11/02/2015

You have TWO more days to experience Restaurant Week 2015, get on it! http://trulychicago.com/2015/01/08/chicago-restaurant-week-2015/

Don't miss a unique chance to try some of Chicago's top restaurants for a bargain during Chicago Restaurant Week 2015.

09/02/2015

Brave the cold with these Chicago winter activities on a budget! http://trulychicago.com/2015/01/29/chicago-winter-activities-budget/

Even in the middle of winter you can find plenty of fun Chicago winter activities to keep you busy, and even on a budget!

17/01/2015

Need some sushi in your life? Try one of Chicago's top spots http://trulychicago.com/2015/01/08/top-five-chicago-sushi-bars/

Experience what the city truly has to offer by exploring the top Chicago sushi bars including a variety of fun BYOB options!

09/12/2014

Warm up this winter with one of these cozy drinks...yum! http://trulychicago.com/2014/12/09/chicagos-top-five-hot-chocolate-spots/

Stay warm this winter with our list of top Chicago hot chocolate spots. Don't miss a single one of these delicious winter treats!

04/12/2014

Get out your best red suit, it's SantaCon Chicago time! http://trulychicago.com/2014/12/02/santacon-returns-chicago/

On December 6, Illinois’ most jolly, Christmas crazy Chicagoans will gather for a day of Santa themed celebration and merriment for the ninth annual SantaCon Chicago. Each year, hundreds of Santa Clauses …

02/12/2014

Check out this one of a kind Chicago improv show, Deux, at the Annoyance Theatre & Bar! A steal for only $8 a ticket! http://trulychicago.com/2014/12/02/deux-takes-annoyance-theatre/

See Deux for a limited time only combination of three popular improv groups performing at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago.

19/11/2014

Party like it's the 1920's at the Chicago History Museum's new The Last Speakeasy event http://trulychicago.com/2014/11/19/last-speakeasy-party-like-1920/

Party for a night like a flapper from the 1920's at The Last Speakeasy held at the Chicago History Museum.

11/11/2014

More cheese please! Don't miss the Chicago Mac and Cheeze Takedown http://trulychicago.com/2014/11/10/chicago-mac-and-cheeze-takedown/

Get involved in the cheesiest competition coming to the city, the Chicago Mac and Cheeze Takedown at Lincoln Hall.

09/11/2014

Jump into November with our awesome list of Chicago things to do http://trulychicago.com/2014/11/09/chicago-things-to-do-november-2014/

Enjoy this great selection of Chicago things to do this November, from holidays to tastings and shows, there's something for everyone.

08/11/2014

Whiskey tasting at the Field Museum? Count us in for the Lively Water Whiskey Festival http://trulychicago.com/2014/11/08/chicago-lively-water-whiskey-festival/

Enjoy wonderful whiskey tastings at the Lively Water Whiskey Festival surrounded by the iconic Chicago Field Museum this November.

25/10/2014

If there is one thing Chicago has, it's tours! Here are our favorite Chicago tours for you to check out. http://trulychicago.com/2014/10/16/top-chicago-tours-learnin-explorin/

Experience more of the Windy City by seeing something different and exciting with these top Chicago tours!

23/10/2014

Calling all yogis to the Chicago's We Love Yoga Festival on October 26! http://trulychicago.com/2014/10/23/we-love-yoga-festival/

Experience all things yogi with Chicago's We Love Yoga Festival in Lincoln Park. Get your tickets today, don't miss a single pose!

19/10/2014

Yoga, oysters, Halloween and more! There are still plenty of awesome things happening this October in Chicago. http://trulychicago.com/2014/10/19/chicago-things-to-do-october-2014/

Fall brings great festivities and many fun Chicago things to do including seasonal drinks and treats and Halloween activities, see our complete list!

18/10/2014

Cinderella, Newsies, The Book of Mormon and Kinky Boots are just the beginning of what's happening in Chicago Broadway. Here's the scoop http://trulychicago.com/2014/10/16/chicago-broadway-preview-2014-2015/

Don't miss a second of the Chicago Broadway season from the end of 2014, and upcoming shows for 2015, here's the complete list!

30/09/2014

Wine, wine, photo booths, and more wine. Introducing Wine Riot from Second Glass http://trulychicago.com/2014/09/29/wine-riot-returns-chicago/

Try over 250 wine while surrounded with unlimited entertainment at Wine Riot at Chicago's Union Station from Friday, October 17 to Saturday, October 18.

16/09/2014

Love a good dive bar? Check out Chicago's Big Joe's 2 & 6 for cheap beer and of course, their famous turtle racing! http://trulychicago.com/exploring-chicago/chicago-beaten-path/turtle-racing-big-joes-2-6-pub/

Take a break from high end Chicago clubs and get wild with turtle racing at Big Joe's a Lincoln Square dive bar that's truly unique.

15/09/2014

With two Chicago locations and endless class options specifically tailored to your interests, there's no reason not to try The Chopping Block cooking classes. Seriously, sign up now! http://trulychicago.com/exploring-chicago/chicago-beaten-path/the-chopping-block-chicago/

Enter a world of fun-filled hands-on and demonstration cooking classes at The Chopping Block in Chicago for a fun day or night out in the city.