Christkindlmarket is back! After last year’s hiatus, Chicagoans and visitors alike can once again partake in holiday traditions inspired by 16th century German holiday markets. Christkindlmarket is one of the first and best known outdoor markets full of holiday cheer, food gifts, and more. The authentic Christkindlmarket in Downtown Chicago and at Gallagher Way in… Read more »
AN IMMERSIVE FOOD AND THEATER EXPERIENCE “A Recipe For Disaster,” is an immersive food and theater experience written by James Beard Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless, Windy City Playhouse Artistic Director Amy Rubenstein and Windy City Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger, directed by Jeff Award Winner David H. Bell. The Story Bayless, Rubenstein and Carl… Read more »
ENJOY MEXICAN HERITAGE, ART & FOOD IN PILSEN By: Leentje De Leeuw Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1 and 2. In contrast to the Catholic All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Día de los Muertos is a celebration rather than a time of… Read more »
By Leentje De Leeuw It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Chicago offers so many magical holiday events it’s never too early to start planning for the festivities! Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Thanksgiving is not only the busiest time of year at O’Hare, but there is plenty to do in the city as well. The… Read more »
Even though the Fourth of July looks a little different this year, Navy Pier is still excited to celebrate! Navy Pier is open from 10 a.m. to midnight on the fourth. With live music and plenty of dining options, here’s what you can do to celebrate the Fourth of July at Navy Pier this year!… Read more »
We all know Chicago loves to go all out with their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Recognized throughout the entire country, this Chicago tradition goes back fifty-years as a team from the Plumber Union uses two to three motorboats to pour about 50 pounds of powdered dye into the river, dyeing it emerald green. Whether… Read more »
We all know Chicago loves to go all out for St. Patrick’s day. From dyeing the iconic Chicago River emerald green, hosting one of the best parade’s in the country, bar crawls, concerts and it doesn’t end there! We’ve created the ultimate guide of ways you can celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day! The iconic dyeing… Read more »
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, everyone deserves some love. Whether it is with that special someone or your galentines there are many different Chicago options for everyone to choose from. From dancing the night away to music, cruising through the Lakefront with the skyline glistening in front of you, a night out with your gal… Read more »
Every year Chicago dyes it’s river green for Saint Patrick’s Day. This neon waterbed points right towards Ireland. These two things, however, are unrelated. In fact, the reason for using green dye in the first place was because the river was so disgusting! Back in the 50s, Major Richard Daley was tired of looking at… Read more »
St. Patricks Day in Chicago is such a big deal that we not only have one St. Patricks Day Parade, but three! We weren’t rated the No. 1 city to celebrate this holiday for nothing! The first parade of the weekend will be the Chicago St. Patricks Day Parade happening on March 16th at noon…. Read more »
Grab your green attire and hit the city streets for a Chicago-style St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Paired with the green Chicago River, there’s no better place to celebrate the holiday than in the Windy City. Enjoy the specials below, and check out Concierge’s list of favorite Chicago Irish Pubs. ACTIVITIES CHICAGO RIVER DYEING The famous… Read more »